$412Sale Price / set|25% Off
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 depth and 6" in height
Brass
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 vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H. Great look! #3588
Brass
$755Sale Price / set|37% Off
Vintage Chinese Brass Enamel Dragon Bookends, Mid-20th Century
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a spectacular pair of solid brass enameled bookends. Each features a gilded dragon emerging from ocean waves that meet the clouds, all five talons extended...
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Art Deco Republic Chinese Carved Pale Jade Stone & Brass Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Export Carved Jade and Brass Bookends, Republic Period, circa 1920s Description: A finely crafted pair of Chinese export bookends featuring pierced and carved jade (...
Brass
$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 suited for any room and lovely for the Childs room
Brass
Vintage 1950's Chinese Gold Plated Brass and Blue Enamel Horse Bookends
Located in North Miami, FL
These vibrant Asian mid century modern bookends are royal blue enamel with galloping horse in gold plate. They are from the 50's and are gold plated over copper with enamel. Theuy a...
Gold Plate, Copper, Enamel
$550Sale Price / set|50% Off
Antique Brazilian Rosewood & Jade Bookends, 20th Century, China
Located in Somis, CA
The bookends are securely mounted on solid brass bases, which are fully engraved with more florals and foliage, creating a cohesive and visually rich design from top to bottom.
Jade, Brass
Pair Antique White Serpentine Red Agate Jade Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white serpentine with clarity almost to transparency, hand-carved depicting a graceful phoeni...
Serpentine, 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 the 1940s. The solid sculpted pair weights 5.1 pounds each, making this pair not onl...
Brass
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 .
Porcelain
$880Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 insets in oval form, finely carved in relief with flowers representing four seasons, sp...
Jade, Brass
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Brass
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 & butterflies.
Jade, Brass
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 Modern decor to any space. Dimensions: 4" Wide 2.5" Deep 4" Tall.
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, exhibiting a beautiful translucent clarity, form the centerpiece of each bookend.
Jade, Brass
Vintage Chinese Dragon Brass and Wood Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage bookends made of wood and brass with a Chinese dragon design.
Brass
Pair of Brass Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Asian Chinese dragon brass bookends. The base is also of brass - the bookend floats on this platform.
Brass
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 craftsmanship of intricate brasswork.
Jade, Brass
Pair Rosewood Chinese Bookends with Jade
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a pair of spectacular solid Rosewood bookends. The featured oval medallion in carved jade depicting birds and flowers is secured by a trio of brass butterf...
Brass
Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends Pair
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a pair of spectacular solid brass enameled bookends. The featured dragon merging from ocean waves where they meet the clouds, has all five of his talon ope...
Brass, Enamel
Pair Solid Brass Buddhist Guan Yin Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of solid brass bookends depict Guan Yin, Goddess of Great Compassion. Seated on lotus throne, holding a willow branch, Guan Yin is in the action of providing blessings. A fema...
Brass
Pair of White Jade and Brass Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of carved white jade and brass bookends, the pair have accents in Orange Jade and carved bone, with frame and stand in perfectly patinated brass - a stunning pair fo...
Jade, Brass
Pair Antique White Nephrite Jade Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary bookends with large oval he-tian white nephrite jade insets.
Jade, Brass
Pair of Antique Enamel Brass Bookends
Located in SOMIS, CA
This is an exceptional example of Chinese enamel. The artwork is of a water dragon pursuing a fire ball in clouds. He rises from the ocean and goes after the ball aggressively wi...
Brass, Enamel
$650 / set
H 8.75 in W 4 in D 5 in
Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare Gilt Art Deco Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works – Chinese Children, circa 1920s–1930s An exceptional and rare pair of Art Deco bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, New York City...
Metal
Vintage Asian Brass Dragon Andirons or Chenets - a Pair
Located in Raymondville, TX
A mid 20th century pair of Asian style andirons or chenets featuring bookmatched dragons seated atop bases etched with Chinese characters. Polished cast brass and hand forged iron. ...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage tan, cream and blue foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina; the pair is made of pottery and would make great bookends or a fun decor item i...
Pottery
$500 / set
H 7.75 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative pair of 19th century Regence-style painted & gilded architectural corbel elements with hand carved acanthus leaf detail, salvaged from the interior of a 19th cent...
Wood
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Vases
Located in London, GB
A lovely 20th century pair of brass Chinese Cloisonné vases sites on gilded wooden bases. Decorated with a striking blue enamel ground with red, yellow and pink chrysanthemum flowers...
Enamel
$966 / set
H 6.5 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s Striking and highly characteristic Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, crafted in a sophisticated combination of marble...
Alabaster, Marble
$950 / set
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A near pair of antique Southeast Asian Burmese jeweled parcel gilt wooden temple guardian figure carvings. circa 1900 Hand carved in Burma (present day Myanmar) in the late 19th / e...
Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$900Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 8.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
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 made from elm, rosewood or another type of hardwood, circa 1950s. The dogs have gla...
Hardwood
$3,000 / set
H 30.5 in W 11 in D 16.75 in
Antique Chinese Lacquered Gilded Foo Dogs, Wooden Pair, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Foo Dogs, or Guardian Lions, are a Chinese symbol of protection, often placed at entrances to ward off evil spirits and attract luck and wealth. This antique wooden pair, with gilt d...
Wood, Lacquer
$575 / set
H 7.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage New York Public Library Patience and Fortitude Lion Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome pair of vintage New York Public Library architectural lion bookends depicting the celebrated “Patience” and “Fortitude” sculptures after Edward Clark Potter (American, 185...
Resin
$1,562
H 6 in W 5.13 in D 5.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Ninth Century Pair of Bookends C.1912
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Ninth Century Pair of Bookends C.1912. The bookends are in good condition, but slightly dusty. I have not cleaned them in any way. They have b...
Bronze
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined tray that is ready for favorite titles or it can act as a decorative tray. The fig...
Wood
$165 / set
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.13 in
Pair of Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Bookends Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Pair of Vintage Florentine Carved Gold and Green Bookends. Charming and unique set from Italy. These are both form and function when used on a bookshelf or desk in any hom...
Wood, Paint
$575 / set
H 4.25 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Vintage Patinated Bronze Thai "Singha" Guardian Lions / Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of patinated bronze Thai "Singha" guardian lions / foo dogs, circa 1950s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with amazing detail and a gorgeous patina. Each dog measure...
Bronze
$1,200 / set
H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 1.5 in
Pair of K. Gregory Solid Bronze Art Deco Revival Dog Bookends, 1970s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pair of K. Gregory Gilt Bronze Art Deco Revival Dog Bookends, circa 1970s A striking pair of exceptionally heavy cast bronze bookends by K. Gregory, executed in a bold Art Deco Revi...
Bronze
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 in good vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H. Great look! #4114
Gold Leaf
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Empire Period XIX
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Pair of gilt bronze candlesticks. Empire period XIX.
Bronze
$475
H 2.5 in W 8.25 in D 3.38 in
Luxurious Art Deco-Inspired R & Y Augousti Teal Shagreen Long Desk Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Red Lion, PA
Luxurious Art Deco-Inspired R & Y Augousti Teal Shagreen Long Desk Box This exquisite R & Y Augousti long desk box is a testament to the brand’s commitment to luxury, craftsmanship,...
Shagreen, Wood
Michael Young floor lamp Y2K style space age 90s
By Michael Young
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
floor lamp designed by Michael Young in the mid 90s. It is suitable for Y2K style pop interior. Also, Mid-century style and Space Age style. It was produced by Japanese furniture co...
Steel
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne “Chan” Coffee Table, Acid Etched Brass, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is an iconic Philip and Kelvin Laverne "Chan" coffee table made of acid etched brass over pewter over wood and patinated brass. The table features a substantial 47.25" round top...
Brass, Pewter
$1,872Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 97.5 in D 42 in
Regency Crossbanded Mahogany Satinwood Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Regency crossbanded Mahogany and satinwood inlay double pedestal extension dining table measuring 97.5" wide with three leaves and 62.5" without leaves. Table is 42" in depth and 3...
Brass
$260Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8 in W 2.25 in D 4 in
1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles that are strikingly etched and polished, which catches and refract lights beautifully. T...
Lucite
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
Large Pedro Friedeberg Relief Sculpture/Wall Art, 1970s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early and spectacular example. "Comprendtendo Mu" (I Understand) Acrylic, pen and Ink and carved wood. Signed, titled and dated 1970.
Acrylic
$281Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.19 in W 1.78 in D 1.46 in
Royal Adderley Floral Porcelain Roses & Flowers Card Holder Set of 10, England
By Royal Doulton
Located in Andernach, DE
Early to mid-century porcelain flowers in warm and vibrant colours by Royal Adderley, England. Beautiful, delicately shaped pieces of high quality bone china porcelain. Originally de...
Porcelain
$14,500
H 90 in W 40 in D 23 in
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk.
Wood
$14,950
H 98.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Queen Anne Style Burton-Ching Black Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Wood, Lacquer
$1,196Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.25 in W 51.75 in D 19 in
Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Double Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Double Dresser. Flawlessly operating dovetail joints drawers. Measures 51.75" in width, 19" in depth and stands 32.25" tall. Par...
Hardwood, Paint
$2,900
H 28.5 in Dm 47.5 in
4993 Dining Table, Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Ignazio Gardell for Kartell, 1967
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Round dining table for Kartell in green fiberglass-reinforced resin sitting on tripod base. Designed by Kartell co-founder Anna Castelli Ferrieri, this early design accentuates the b...
Chrome
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 89.75 in W 59.5 in D 82.5 in
Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed with Acanthus, Stylized Flo...
Mahogany
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
Sold|$1,295
H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in
Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Clover Muffin Stand Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Clover Muffin Stand Side Table Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth and 37" in height.
Mahogany, Satinwood
A good pair of antique, new or vintage bookends will look wonderful in your reading nook. And the need for these trusty home accents has stood the test of time, which means there are many different kinds to suit any design taste or furniture style.
Bookends weren’t created until the 1870s. Serving faithfully in the background, they went unobserved for a while. The authors of the Oxford English Dictionary report that the term “book end” didn’t appear in printed material until 1907. The primary function of bookends is to ensure that your books remain upright in your bookcase, but style and form have taken the lead over the years. Furniture makers have ensured that bookends demand as much attention as the books themselves. Indeed, while competing with carefully curated first editions or rows of colorful spines is no small task, plenty of bookends steal the stage.
If you’re looking to add a dose of intrigue or decorative flourish to your reading room that will be difficult to ignore, stone bookends and metal bookends can take on the appearance of small, provocative sculptures rather than functional accessories to keep your books orderly on your shelves. Depending on what kind of textures you’re thinking of introducing to your home office or study, a pair of brass bookends or a bronze set will pop against your dusty hardcovers and any decorative objects you’ve accumulated while working to style your bookcase. A pair of mid-century modern bookends carved from dark, exotic woods such as teak can also introduce warmth to a home office or study. While teak was a favorite of designers who worked with furniture in the mid-20th century, all manner of wood bookends have emerged over the years, with some woodworkers carving ornate patterns or figures into their pieces.
Bookworms, take note: You can find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage bookends for your dazzling book displays and bookshelves today on 1stDibs.
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