Louis-Albert Carvin French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, 1930
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Beautiful pair of bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, 1920s. Both spelter elephants wear their
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 27
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends Signed G. H. Laurent, France, 1920s
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze elephant figure / sculpture bookends signed G. H. Laurent and stamped 24
Marble, Bronze
Hand Carved Wood Safari African Zebra Bookends Kenya 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
painted elephant bookends. Each zebra sculpture with base and side is handcrafted from 1 piece of wood
Wood
Hand-Carved Elephant Marble Sculpture Bookends, Art Deco Style, 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved asian elephant marble sculpture bookends, 1950s Nice vintage pair of hand crafted
Marble
Chinese Elephant Crackled Porcelain Bookend, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese elephant crackled porcelain bookends or diminutive plant stand with red floral
Porcelain
Just Andersen 1930s Danish Pewter Elaphant Book End
By Just Andersen
Located in New York, NY
One 1930s Danish Art Deco pewter elephant bookend by sculptor, Just Andersen.
Pewter
Antique Armor Bronze Indian Elephant Metal Clad Bookends, a Pair
By Armor Bronze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Armor Bronze Indian elephant metal clad bookends - a pair. item features a bronze clad
Bronze
2 Vintage Bronze Lucky Elephant Raised Trunk Bookends Paperweights 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of cast bronze bookends in the shape of Asian / Indian elephants saddled with fringed rug and
Bronze
Vintage Stone Hand Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice vintage hand carved stone elephant bookends. Vintage bookshelf decor elephant hand-carved
Travertine, Soapstone
Amazing Pair of Art Deco Elephant Book Ends from the 1930s
Located in Søborg, DK
Amazing pair of Art Deco elephant book ends from the 1930s in oak. The elephants are cast bronze
Bronze
Jacques Cartier Art Deco Elephant Sculpture Bookends
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Jacques Cartier exceptional pair of Bookends, mounted on two marble bases. Silver plated bronze
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Japanese Bronze Elephant Form Bookends
Located in Essex, MA
In the form of an elephants head, signed on back.
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Elephant with Bird R. Patrouilleau, 1925
By R. Patrouilleau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice paire of bronze Art Deco bookends, elephant with bird. Signed R. Patrouilleau. The
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Travertine Bookends Elephant Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bookends in travertine marble in the shape of two elephants, 2 kg each, by Fratelli
Travertine, Marble
Antique Art Deco Cast Metal Circus Elephant Library Bookends Bronzed Lucky Book
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco metal bookends in the shape of elephants with raised trunks, front feet balanced
Metal
Pair of Faux 'Elephant Tusk', Marble Bookends or Dresser Ornaments, 20th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of faux elephant tusk bookends or decorative ornaments for your desk, dresser or in front of
Marble
Sold|$1,424
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, 1930s
Located in Meda, MB
Pair of French Art Deco bookends representing two marching elephants. Both bookends are made from
Marble
Hand Carved Wooden Book Ends with Elephant Sculptures / Figures, circa 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage midcentury wooden bookends with carved elephant sculptures / carvings - probably Indian in
Wood
Sold|$1,150
White Elephant Bookend
By George Sellers
Located in New York, NY
bronze as his primary mediums. Large elephant bookend in white plaster finish, handcrafted by artist
Plaster
Sold|$1,250
Gilded Elephant Bookend
By George Sellers
Located in New York, NY
bronze as his primary mediums. Pair available, sold individually. Large elephant bookend in gilded
Plaster
Sold|$1,250
Pair Of Ebony Elephant Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF EBONY ELEPHANT BOOKENDS AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE A VERY
Sold|$895
Pair of Travertine Elephant Bookends
By Raymor
Located in Asheville, NC
A super cute pair of Italian travertine elephant bookends. Often attributed to Raymor. * 20
Travertine
Sold|$12,000
Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of Elephant bookends on green marble stands by the critically acclaimed sculptor Ary Bitter
Marble, Bronze
A Nice Pair of Japanese Elephant Bookends Taisho
Located in New York, NY
Taisho Period (1912 to 1926) elephant bookends were produced from polychromed iron. With some loss to the
Sold|$725
Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of patinated bronze elephant bookends.
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends with Matching Tabel Lamp
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
Pair of art deco elephant bookends with matching tabel lamp by George Nilsson for Gero Holland
Tin
Brass Elephant Bookends With Greek Key Detail
Located in Stamford, CT
Adorable Brass Elephant Bookends have nice patina.
Brass
Sold|$950
Bradley & Hubbard Elephant Bookends
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bradley and Hubbard metal elephant head bookends mounted against a Taj Mahal style palace entryway.
Metal
Sold|$1,400
Gorham Bronze Elephant Bookends.
Located in Chicago, IL
These are wonderfully sculpted bookends by Bernard Johnson For Gorham.
Bronze
Pair of 1950s French Brass Elephant Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Pair of 1950s elephant bookends designed and manufactured in France. Cast brass elephant figures
Brass
Sold|$300
antique pair of elephant bookends
Located in Highland Park, IL
A wonderful pair of antique metal bookends
Metal
Sold|$2,400 / set
Chase Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Oakland, CA
Chase rose-copper plated brass elephant bookends. Unusual finish, body and polished rose head and
Brass, Copper
Sold|$8,500
"Elephant Bookends" by Charles Robert Knight
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of lovely bronze bookends by this important American sculptor. Please contact us for
Bronze
Sold|$550 / set
Art Deco Silvered Pair of Elephant Bookends
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco silver plate elephant book ends on Italian Potoro marble of black with “gold” and white
Marble
Sold|$2,200
Art Deco Elephant bookends French 1930's
Located in Oakland, CA
Elephants are good luck, with two you will have all the luck you will ever need. This pair of
Marble, Metal
Large Brass Elephant Bookends from the 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Large and heavy enough to hold books, these elephants have their trunks up for luck. Polished.
Mixed Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant pair of French Art Deco bronze elephant and marble bookends.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends, circa 1930
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A wonderful pair of French Art Deco elephant silver plated spelter bookends on green onyx bases
Onyx, Silver Plate
Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends on Marble Plinths
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A pair of exceptionally sculpted cast bronze and dark patina African elephants mounted on green
Marble, Bronze
Claude Levi French Art Deco White Craqueleure Elephant Bookends
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Claude Levy (1896 - ) designed this pair of bookends depicting elephants ascending a geometric
Ceramic
Pair of 20th Century Bronze Elephant Bookends by Mahonri Young
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Mahonri Young 1
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This pair of elephant bookends are cast in bronze with brown patina, and top of base incised with
Bronze
Pair of Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beautiful pair of emerald green Blenko glass bookends.
Glass
Early 20th Century African Black Ebony Wood Elephant Book Ends
Located in Irvington, NY
Pair of Early 20th Century Black Ebony Wood Elephant Bookends Ivory Tusks Inlay
Art Deco Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These wonderful modernist bookends were made in the 1930's. They are satin chrome over brass with
Pair of Bookends Elephants Fratelli Mannelli, 1970
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of bookends elephant carved in a block of travertine from Rapolano designed and produced by
Travertine
Sold|$2,900
Cenedese Bookends, Pair, Murano, Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Colorful Cenedese elephant bookends, Murano Italy labels. ***Notes: There is no sales tax on this
Blown Glass
Sold|$600
Pair of White Marble Elephants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white marble elephants.
Marble
Sold|$1,200
Mid-Century Elephant Head Brass Book Ends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Outstanding set of polished solid brass Elephant head book ends from the 1960’s. The solid brass
Brass
Pair of Bronze Bookend Elephants by Dubanton, French, circa 1930
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Pair of bronze bookend elephants by Dubanton, French circa 1930 This pair of French bronze
Bronze
Bronze and Wood Mounted Bookends by Sandy Scott
By Sandy Scott
Located in Pasadena, CA
A stunning Sandy Scott bronze bookends - figural elephants, limited edition. Beautiful bronze
Bronze
Sold|$943
French, Art Deco Elephant Bookends
Located in Retie, BE
Pair of French Art Deco - Art Nouveau Elephant bookends on green veined marble, circa 1930
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Travertine Flli Mannelli Elephant Bookends
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of travertine Flli Mannelli elephant bookends. Made in Italy, 1960s.
Travertine
Pair of Travertine Flli Mannelli Elephant Bookends
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of travertine Flli Mannelli elephant bookends. Both retain the original felt and labels. Made
Travertine
Travertine Elephant Bookends by Flli Mannelli for Raymor
By Raymor, Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Waltham, MA
Whimsical pair of textured travertine marble elephant bookends by Flli Mannelli for Raymor. Made in
Travertine
Sold|$2,500
Chase Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Oakland, CA
A very rare pair of Chase Brass and Bakelite elephant bookends. Important design by famous
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Chase Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Oakland, CA
Chase nickel-plated brass elephant bookends. Unusual finish with satin nickel body and polished
Brass, Nickel
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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