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French Art Deco Modernist Burr Wood Bookends
French Art Deco Modernist Burr Wood Bookends

French Art Deco Modernist Burr Wood Bookends

Located in Bristol, GB

Pair of French Art Deco style modernist bookends. Made from burr wood (possibly walnut), both

Category

Mid-20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Marble

PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO BRONZE BOOKENDS
PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO BRONZE BOOKENDS

PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO BRONZE BOOKENDS

Located in Houston, TX

PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO BRONZE BOOK ENDS ON MARBLE BASES

Category

Vintage 1930s French Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Figural Bookends, circa 1935
Art Deco French Figural Bookends, circa 1935

Art Deco French Figural Bookends, circa 1935

Located in Devon, England

Stylish matching pair of Art Deco figural bookends dating to the 1930s. Originating from France the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Silvered Nude Women Bookends
French Art Deco Silvered Nude Women Bookends

French Art Deco Silvered Nude Women Bookends

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

sold it. Art Deco figures in silver of two women as bookends on green marble bases. These classic

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco silvered bronze bookends by Bernager, France.
Art Deco silvered bronze bookends by Bernager, France.

Art Deco silvered bronze bookends by Bernager, France.

Located in Antwerp, BE

bookends with doves on porter marble bases. Signed by Bernager.

Category

Early 20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of bookends with brass birds and marble bases, 19th century
Pair of bookends with brass birds and marble bases, 19th century

Pair of bookends with brass birds and marble bases, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Animal art Keywords antique bookends pair bookends brass birds marble 19th century decoration library

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Sculptural Bronze Greyhound Bookends on Nero Marquina Marble Bases
Art Deco Sculptural Bronze Greyhound Bookends on Nero Marquina Marble Bases

Art Deco Sculptural Bronze Greyhound Bookends on Nero Marquina Marble Bases

Located in New York, NY

circa 1930 from France. These stunning bookends perfectly capture the sleek elegance and dynamic spirit

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s
2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s

2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco heron bird bookends - 1930s These beautiful heron supports are originals from the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Marble Dog Sculpture Bookends
Pair of 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Marble Dog Sculpture Bookends

Pair of 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Marble Dog Sculpture Bookends

Located in Dallas, TX

Organize your library book shelves with this pair of antique dog sculpture bookends. Crafted in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco bookends golfer with caddy, 1930
French Art Deco bookends golfer with caddy, 1930

French Art Deco bookends golfer with caddy, 1930

Located in Antwerp, BE

: Green patinated metal. 
Marble bases. Origin: 
France. Size of golfer: H. 9.3 inch x L. 4.3

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Bird Bookends Alabaster Natural Stone 1930s
French Art Deco Bird Bookends Alabaster Natural Stone 1930s

French Art Deco Bird Bookends Alabaster Natural Stone 1930s

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful vintage French bookends, a pair of Art Deco heron or stork bookends with an alabaster

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Panther Bookends by Frecourt 1930
French Art Deco Panther Bookends by Frecourt 1930

French Art Deco Panther Bookends by Frecourt 1930

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Antwerp, BE

patina. On portor marble bases. Origin: France. Size: H.13 cm x L. 17.5 cm. (size of one) x W

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends on Marble Base
Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends on Marble Base

Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends on Marble Base

Located in Antwerp, BE

with “old silver” patina on marble bases. Origin: 
France. Size of one: H. 6.4 inch x L. 6.8

Category

Early 20th Century French Bookends

Art Deco Bookends in White Marble and Brown Onyx, Mid-Century Modern
Art Deco Bookends in White Marble and Brown Onyx, Mid-Century Modern

Art Deco Bookends in White Marble and Brown Onyx, Mid-Century Modern

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Deco Bookends in White Marble and Brown Onyx, Mid-Century Modern Nice bookends in marble and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble

Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base
Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base

Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

style bookends depicts two seals in the classic pose of balancing a ball on their noses, placed on a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Pagasus by Frecourt, France, 1930
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Pagasus by Frecourt, France, 1930

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Pagasus by Frecourt, France, 1930

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Antwerp, BE

. Material:
 Patinated bronze. 
On green marble bases. Origin: 
France. Size of one: 
 H. 7.1 inch x L

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Standing Napoleon Bonaparte Sculpture - Figure. Bookends circa 1900 France
Standing Napoleon Bonaparte Sculpture - Figure. Bookends circa 1900 France

Standing Napoleon Bonaparte Sculpture - Figure. Bookends circa 1900 France

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Standing Napoleon Bonaparte Sculpture Bookends - Figure. circa 1900 France. Very nice Napoleon

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art deco fish bookends by M. Font 1930
French Art deco fish bookends by M. Font 1930

French Art deco fish bookends by M. Font 1930

By M. Font

Located in Antwerp, BE

:
 Art Deco. Date:
 1930. Material: 
Green patinated metal. 
Marble bases. Origin: 
France. Size

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bronze Bull Bookends by Luc, 1930 France
Art Deco Bronze Bull Bookends by Luc, 1930 France

Art Deco Bronze Bull Bookends by Luc, 1930 France

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very nice pair of Art Deco bronze bull bookends on a marble base. Signed by the French artist Luc

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Jockey Bookends on Jumping Horse, 1930 France
Art Deco Jockey Bookends on Jumping Horse, 1930 France

Art Deco Jockey Bookends on Jumping Horse, 1930 France

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bookends jockey on jumping horse, France, 1930. Style: Art Deco Date: 1930 Material

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930
Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930

Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish pair of Art Deco silvered panther bookends signed by the French artist Maurice Frecourt

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1930
French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1930

French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1930

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Antwerp, BE

. Date:
 circa 1930. Material:
 Metal with silver grey patina on marble bases. Origin: 
France. Size

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Maurice Frecourt, 1930
French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Maurice Frecourt, 1930

French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Maurice Frecourt, 1930

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Art Deco Indian bookends by Maurice Frecourt, 1930 Artist/ Maker: Maurice Frecourt

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Bronze Nude Bookends by Scribe, 1930
French Art Deco Bronze Nude Bookends by Scribe, 1930

French Art Deco Bronze Nude Bookends by Scribe, 1930

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: Art Deco bronze nude bookends. Artist / maker: Scribe. Signature / marks: Scribe

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by M. Font France, 1930
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by M. Font France, 1930

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by M. Font France, 1930

By M. Font

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cute pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends signed by M. Font on a Portor marble base. Signature

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Slivered Mouse Bookends by Frecourt, 1930
French Art Deco Slivered Mouse Bookends by Frecourt, 1930

French Art Deco Slivered Mouse Bookends by Frecourt, 1930

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Antwerp, BE

marble bases. Origin: 
France. Size: 
 
H 4.1 inch x L 5.2 inch x W 3.1 inch. H 10.5 cm x L 13.2 cm

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1920
Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1920

Art Deco Pair of Bookends with Metal Birds and Marble Marquinia, 1920

Located in Prato, Tuscany

A particular and rare pair of bookends in pure Art Deco style, they were produced in a craftsman's

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Rochard, France, 1930
Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Rochard, France, 1930

Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Rochard, France, 1930

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Antwerp, BE

. Style:
 Art Deco. Date:
 1930. Material: 
Silvered metal.
 Portor marble base. Origin:
 France

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Solid Bronze Art Deco Frog Bookends French C1920
Pair of Solid Bronze Art Deco Frog Bookends French C1920

Pair of Solid Bronze Art Deco Frog Bookends French C1920

By Antoine Bofill

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Pair of Art Deco bookends by Antoine Bofill (1875-1925). Solid bronze Frogs set on marble bases

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Parrot Bookends Georges Van De Voorde, 1920
French Art Deco Parrot Bookends Georges Van De Voorde, 1920

French Art Deco Parrot Bookends Georges Van De Voorde, 1920

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Antwerp, BE

green patina on green marble base. Origin: France. Size of one cm: H 16 cm x L 16 cm. x W 7 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Bronze Pekingese's Bookends by A. Kelety, 1930
French Art Deco Bronze Pekingese's Bookends by A. Kelety, 1930

French Art Deco Bronze Pekingese's Bookends by A. Kelety, 1930

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: 
Art Deco Pekingese dog bookends. Artist: Alexandre Kelety. Signature: 
A. Kelety

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Goldfish Bookends by Georges Garreau France 1930
Art Deco Bronze Goldfish Bookends by Georges Garreau France 1930

Art Deco Bronze Goldfish Bookends by Georges Garreau France 1930

By Georges Garreau

Located in Antwerp, BE

patinated bronze, mounted on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1930 Literature: Dictionnaire des

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Nude Bookends by Scribe, 1930 France
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Nude Bookends by Scribe, 1930 France

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Nude Bookends by Scribe, 1930 France

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bookends with sitting nudes with flutes. Artist / Maker: Scribe. Signature / Marks

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Art Deco Dog Bookends by E. Nikolski
Pair of French Bronze Art Deco Dog Bookends by E. Nikolski

Pair of French Bronze Art Deco Dog Bookends by E. Nikolski

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Handsome pair of French Deco bronze terrier bookends mounted on square black marble bases. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

French Art Deco bookends modelled as rams on a portoro marble base signed by Max Le Verrier

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

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

marble base. They are signed by the French artist Geo Maxim, circa 1930. Literature: “Dictionnaire

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful pair of Art Deco bookends in the shape of rams by the French artist Max Le Verrier

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Pierrot Bookends by Max Le Verrier  France 1930
Art Deco Pierrot Bookends by Max Le Verrier  France 1930

Art Deco Pierrot Bookends by Max Le Verrier France 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lovely pair of bookends modelled as standing Pierrots by the French artist Max Le Verrier

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

Date: 1930 Material: Metal with multicolor patina on marble base. Origin: France Size: H 20 cm. x L

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Bison Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
French Art Deco Bison Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

French Art Deco Bison Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bison bookends Artist/Maker: Max Le Verrier. Signature/Marks: M. Le Verrier

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Heron Bird Bookends by Irénée Rochard, France, 1930
Art Deco Heron Bird Bookends by Irénée Rochard, France, 1930

Art Deco Heron Bird Bookends by Irénée Rochard, France, 1930

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: 
Art Deco silvered metal heron bird bookends. Artist / Maker: 
Irénée Rochard

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: Art Deco bulldog bookends. Artist / Maker: Max Le Verrier. Signature / Marks: ?M

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle 1930 France
Art Deco silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle 1930 France

Art Deco silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle 1930 France

By Jean de la Fontinelle

Located in Antwerp, BE

marble base. Origin:
 France. Size of one: 
 H 6.8 inch x L 4.9 inch x W 4.7 inch.

 H 17.5 cm x L 12.5

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Art Deco Comedy and Tragedy Bookend, circa 1930
Pair of French Art Deco Comedy and Tragedy Bookend, circa 1930

Pair of French Art Deco Comedy and Tragedy Bookend, circa 1930

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish pair of French Art Deco marble mounted bookends with moulded polished alloy masks

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Horse Bookends by Becquerel, 1930
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Horse Bookends by Becquerel, 1930

French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Horse Bookends by Becquerel, 1930

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Antwerp, BE

-1930. Material: Silvered bronze on a dark green marble base. Origin: France. Size of one

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Mouse Sculpture Bookends by H. Moreau, 1930
French Art Deco Mouse Sculpture Bookends by H. Moreau, 1930

French Art Deco Mouse Sculpture Bookends by H. Moreau, 1930

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description:
 Art Deco mouse bookends. Artist/Maker: Hippolyte Moreau. Signature / Marks: 
H

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

A pair of Art Deco bookends of amazonite marble and cast gilt metal bees
A pair of Art Deco bookends of amazonite marble and cast gilt metal bees

A pair of Art Deco bookends of amazonite marble and cast gilt metal bees

By Gaston Lachaise

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pair of Art Deco bookends each with a swarm of gilt metal bees mounted on stunning

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Signed French Art Deco Nude Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
Signed French Art Deco Nude Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

Signed French Art Deco Nude Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Hamburg, PA

A fabulous pair of Art Deco nude bookends signed by French artist Max Le Verrier. Original bronze

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends by Max Le Verrier, Reading Ladies, France, 1930
Art Deco Bookends by Max Le Verrier, Reading Ladies, France, 1930

Art Deco Bookends by Max Le Verrier, Reading Ladies, France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of Art Deco figural bookends in the form of reading ladies. Artist: 
Max Le Verrier

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France 1930
Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France 1930

Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France 1930

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde. Belgian artist born in 1878 worked in France

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Marabou Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930
Art Deco Marabou Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930

Art Deco Marabou Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Antwerp, BE

Decorative Art Deco bookends in the shape of Marabous by the French artist Georges van de Voorde

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends with Nudes by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
Art Deco Bookends with Nudes by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

Art Deco Bookends with Nudes by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

marble base. Origin: 
France. Size of one: 
H. 6.7 inch x L. 5.3 inch x W. 3.3 inch H. 17 cm. x

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Snail Bookends by Suzanne Bizard 1930
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Snail Bookends by Suzanne Bizard 1930

French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Snail Bookends by Suzanne Bizard 1930

By Susanne Bizard

Located in Antwerp, BE

. Date:
 1930. Material: 
Silvered bronze. 
Portor marble bases. Origin: 
France. Size of one: 
 H

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Bookends German Shepherd Dogs in the Manner of Calvin
Art Deco French Bookends German Shepherd Dogs in the Manner of Calvin

Art Deco French Bookends German Shepherd Dogs in the Manner of Calvin

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

Awesome pair French bookends on three tone marble bases featuring German shepherd dogs. Marble

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier, 1930
French Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier, 1930

French Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends with reading nudes in patinated metal on a green marble base by

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

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French Marble Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French marble bookends available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French marble bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using marble, stone and metal. There are all kinds of French marble bookends available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. French marble bookends made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Napoleon III — are very popular at 1stDibs. Max Le Verrier, Maurice Frecourt and Pierre Le Faguays each produced beautiful French marble bookends that are worth considering.

How Much are French Marble Bookends?

Prices for French marble bookends start at $331 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $1,462.

Finding the Right Bookends for You

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.