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Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends
Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends

Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends. Measure 4.35" in width, 3.5" in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Chinese Bookends
Inlaid Chinese Bookends

Inlaid Chinese Bookends

Located in Tampa, FL

A pair of 1920s Chinese carved teakwood bookends that have been inlaid with soapstone which has

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Bookends of Soapstone hand carved, Republic Period circa 1920s
Chinese Bookends of Soapstone hand carved, Republic Period circa 1920s

Chinese Bookends of Soapstone hand carved, Republic Period circa 1920s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful pair of Chinese soapstone Bookends made in China during the Republic period

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Carved Floral Bookends Hardstone
Chinese Carved Floral Bookends Hardstone

Chinese Carved Floral Bookends Hardstone

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Splendid pair of antique Chinese bookends with handcarved chrysanthemum flowers. Gray hardstone or

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Bookends

Materials

Stone, Marble

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

$195Sale Price / set|48% Off

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Located in Fulton, CA

Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends
Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends

Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends

Located in Somis, CA

This exceptional pair of antique Chinese bookends showcases the beauty of light green jade and the

Category

20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Pair Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass

Pair Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass

Located in Somis, CA

A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white jade

Category

20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends
Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends

Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends

$755Sale Price / set|37% Off

Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends

Located in Somis, CA

From a private collection, a spectacular pair of solid brass enameled bookends. Each features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Dog Bookends
Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Dog Bookends

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Dog Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) carved brown stone bookends depicting a group of dogs

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Bookends

Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends, Pair
Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends, Pair

Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful pair of Chinoiserie Art Deco period hand carved solid soapstone bookends in the form of

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Hard Stone Bookends, China, Early 20th Century
Pair of Hard Stone Bookends, China, Early 20th Century

Pair of Hard Stone Bookends, China, Early 20th Century

By Another Human

Located in Napoli, IT

Pair of Pho dog-shaped hard stone bookends. The "Fantastic Beasts", protectors of the buildings

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Stone

1891-1911 Chinese Pair of Brass & Carved Jade Bookends
1891-1911 Chinese Pair of Brass & Carved Jade Bookends

1891-1911 Chinese Pair of Brass & Carved Jade Bookends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1891-1911 Chinese pair of brass & carved jade bookends. The panels are engraved flowers

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bookends in Lacquer Wood with Chinese Decor
Pair of Bookends in Lacquer Wood with Chinese Decor

Pair of Bookends in Lacquer Wood with Chinese Decor

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Pair Of Bookends In Lacquer And Polychrome wood from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Bookends
Maitland Smith Bookends

Maitland Smith Bookends

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain elephant bookends designed by Maitland-Smith. Retains

Category

20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends

$550Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends

Located in Somis, CA

theme in Chinese art, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. The bookends are securely mounted on

Category

20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends
Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends

Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely and vibrant pair of brass bookends with Foo Dog repousse in brilliant enamel colors - well

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar  Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar  Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works

Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in San Diego, CA

A fabulous vintage pair of gilted metal clad Chinese children scholar bookends by Ronson Art Metal

Category

Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

carved and beautifully aged. This vintage set originates from China. Original and captivating. A great

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of Chinese Guardian lions, also known as Food Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Resin

Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons
Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons

Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of beautiful solid brass bookends with finely carved porcelain florals. Large porcelain

Category

20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends
Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends

Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of handsome and Striking Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Bookends or Sculpural objets d'arte. A

Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Folding Bookends by Franco Tacchi
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Folding Bookends by Franco Tacchi

Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Folding Bookends by Franco Tacchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful air of Italian gold gilt folding bookends by Franco Tacchi circa 1960s. The bookends are

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass
Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass

By Dorothy Draper, Jonathan Adler, Paul Williams

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and unique pair of sculptural elephant brass bookends. This beautiful pair comes from

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of English Art Deco period (circa 1930) figural bronze and onyx bookends featuring Chinese

Category

Vintage 1930s British Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique Chinese Family Rose Porcelain Brass Book ends
Antique Chinese Family Rose Porcelain Brass Book ends

Antique Chinese Family Rose Porcelain Brass Book ends

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of book ends . Embossed Brass frames , decorated with Gem stones , Oval shaped Family Rose Porcelain plaques . representing Oriental Women .

Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs

Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair
Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Peacock Blue Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Bookends. 13" H x 4.5" W x 3" D. Provenance

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends
Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends

Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone carved bookends. Made in China in the early

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair Chinese Antique Stone Statues Bookends Boy and Buffalo
Pair Chinese Antique Stone Statues Bookends Boy and Buffalo

Pair Chinese Antique Stone Statues Bookends Boy and Buffalo

Located in Somis, CA

This large, remarkable pair of solid stone statues/bookends showcases masterful craftsmanship and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Statues

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950

Located in New York, NY

A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

patina; the pair is made of pottery and would make great bookends or a fun decor item in any room! #1162.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends

Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of Chinese, white, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hand Carved Jade Elephant Sculpture Bookends
Pair of Hand Carved Jade Elephant Sculpture Bookends

Pair of Hand Carved Jade Elephant Sculpture Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of hand-carved and Hand-Crafted Jade Elephants. Acquired from a prominent estate in La Jolla, California, the pair are large and heavy - Elephants with their trunks up pres...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Oriental Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920
Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Oriental Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920

Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Oriental Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920

By Mabel White

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco bronze bookends of Chinese children playing by M. White, England, 1920. A pair of bronze

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Marble Ancient Chinese Bookends Cing Period Emperor Puyi
Pair of Marble Ancient Chinese Bookends Cing Period Emperor Puyi

Pair of Marble Ancient Chinese Bookends Cing Period Emperor Puyi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

Pair of ancient Chinese bookends Cing period Emperor Puyi Pair of right and left bookends in red

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Rams Marked "French Indo-China"
Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Rams Marked "French Indo-China"

Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Rams Marked "French Indo-China"

Located in Petaluma, CA

These stylized bronze art deco rams are well modeled and very streamline. These bookends are quite

Category

Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children Geo Maxim, France, 1930
Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children Geo Maxim, France, 1930

Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children Geo Maxim, France, 1930

By Geo Maxim

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cute pair of Art Deco bookends with two Chinese children. The boy is holding a lantern while the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children, Geo Maxim, 1930 France
Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children, Geo Maxim, 1930 France

Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children, Geo Maxim, 1930 France

By Geo Maxim

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lovely pair of bookends with a Chinese boy and girl. Signature/ Marks: Geo Maxim Style: Art Deco

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Sea Shell Bookend
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Sea Shell Bookend

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Sea Shell Bookend

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A heavy brass sea shell bookend. A wonderful way to add a touch of Hollywood Regency or Mid Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, mini, burgundy, resin foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina, makes a fun decor item in any room!

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Resin

Pair Chinse Antique White Jade Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Pair Chinse Antique White Jade Bookends Engraved Solid Brass

Pair Chinse Antique White Jade Bookends Engraved Solid Brass

Located in Somis, CA

An exceptional pair of Chinese antique jade solid brass bookends. Large, oval insets of white jade

Category

20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Chinese carved soapstone bookends
Chinese carved soapstone bookends

Chinese carved soapstone bookends

Located in Houston, TX

Lovely soapstone bookends. The top is carved as a dog and pups. The base is in the shape of a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair
Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Bookends, seated on rectangular bases. 12.5" H x 4.75

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Fu Dog Bookends
Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Fu Dog Bookends

Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Fu Dog Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (19th century) Chinese bronze bookends in the form of seated fu dogs (guardian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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China Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of China bookends available for sale. Frequently made of stone, metal and ceramic, all China bookends available were constructed with great care. China bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. China bookends made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many China bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Mabel White, Bentu Design and Geo Maxim produced popular China bookends that are worth a look.

How Much are China Bookends?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $510, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $3,461 highest priced.