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Pair of Italian Mid-Century Green Ceramic Block Bookends
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Green Ceramic Block Bookends

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Green Ceramic Block Bookends

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of Rectangular Mid-Century Modern green glazed ceramic block bookends, Italy, circa 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail
Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail

Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking embodiment of refined Art Deco design, this sculptural pair of bookends features a bold cylindrical form split into two perfectly balanced halves.

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookends

Materials

Leather

Vintage Italian Turquoise Green Alabaster Book Bookends Pair Of
Vintage Italian Turquoise Green Alabaster Book Bookends Pair Of

Vintage Italian Turquoise Green Alabaster Book Bookends Pair Of

Located in North Miami, FL

These fabulous turquoise sea green Italian vintage bookends are the form of books.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Green Leather Bookends with Greek Key Detail
Pair of Green Leather Bookends with Greek Key Detail

Pair of Green Leather Bookends with Greek Key Detail

Located in San Mateo, CA

Pair of leather covered bookends with a Greek key design in a brass colored foil paper. These are likely Italian. There is a loss in the foil paper at the center front of both and a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Foil

1970s Vintage Triangular Green and Grey Marble Bookends, a Pair
1970s Vintage Triangular Green and Grey Marble Bookends, a Pair

1970s Vintage Triangular Green and Grey Marble Bookends, a Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

Each bookend showcases dark green and grey tones and lots of beautiful natural vein color variations.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Dark Green and White Marble Column Pillar Bookend Decorative Object
Dark Green and White Marble Column Pillar Bookend Decorative Object

Dark Green and White Marble Column Pillar Bookend Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

A substantial green and white marble column pillar bookend or decorative object, circa late 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Marble

1980s Green Verde Guatemala Marble and Brass Bookends – a Pair
1980s Green Verde Guatemala Marble and Brass Bookends – a Pair

1980s Green Verde Guatemala Marble and Brass Bookends – a Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a stunning pair of bookends, circa the 1980s. These sturdy blocks are crafted from green Verde Guatemala marble, a rich and vibrant green stone known for...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Marble Bookends
Marble Bookends

Marble Bookends

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of green and black marble bookend, in the Modern style/'70s Modern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Bookends - Spelter with Green Patina - Marble Base - Rearing Horses
Art Deco Bookends - Spelter with Green Patina - Marble Base - Rearing Horses

Art Deco Bookends - Spelter with Green Patina - Marble Base - Rearing Horses

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, featuring rearing horses crafted from spelter with a beautiful green-bronze colored patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Bookends with Green Leaf and Apple
Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Bookends with Green Leaf and Apple

Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Bookends with Green Leaf and Apple

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Italian ceramic bookends, A pair. The painted bookends are decorated with hand-painted green leaves and red apples.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Modernist Rectangular Black and Green  Marble Bookends Vermont Marble Co
Vintage Modernist Rectangular Black and Green  Marble Bookends Vermont Marble Co

Vintage Modernist Rectangular Black and Green Marble Bookends Vermont Marble Co

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of modernist marble bookends by Vermont Marble Company. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends on Green Marble Blocks
Pair of Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends on Green Marble Blocks

Pair of Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends on Green Marble Blocks

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Fun pair of bull and bear bronze and green marble bookends, circa 1990s. The pair are in good condition the bull and the bear.

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends on Green Marble Blocks
Pair of Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends on Green Marble Blocks

Pair of Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends on Green Marble Blocks

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of bull and bear bronze and green marble bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 10" W x 2.5" D x 8" H and are in good condition with some wear to the backside of the bull a...

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends on Green Marble Blocks
Pair of Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends on Green Marble Blocks

Pair of Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends on Green Marble Blocks

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of bull and bear bronze and green marble bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 10" W x 2.5" D x 8" H and are in good condition with some wear to the backside of the bull a...

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Forest Green Italian Art Glass Flame Bookends
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Forest Green Italian Art Glass Flame Bookends

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Forest Green Italian Art Glass Flame Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano handblown forest green Sommerso art glass twisting flame bookends.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Sommerso Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Mango Fruit Bookends
Murano Sommerso Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Mango Fruit Bookends

Murano Sommerso Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Mango Fruit Bookends

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and rare, Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass mango fruit bookend sculptures.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970s Art Deco Green Marble Raw and Lacquered Stone Bookends, Pair
1970s Art Deco Green Marble Raw and Lacquered Stone Bookends, Pair

1970s Art Deco Green Marble Raw and Lacquered Stone Bookends, Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a vintage pair of stone bookends, circa the 1970s. Handmade from a chunk of rough-cut marble, this substantial pair will make an eye-catching statement i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif
Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A very well done Chinese figural soapstone art object in carved green soapstone plaques bookends. Great to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the house or o...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

Antique French Art Deco Bookends “Griffins” by Limousin France 1930 Green Marble
Antique French Art Deco Bookends “Griffins” by Limousin France 1930 Green Marble

Antique French Art Deco Bookends “Griffins” by Limousin France 1930 Green Marble

By Limousin

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Stunning pair of Art Deco ''Griffins'' bookends by Limousin France 1930. Green patinated spelter on a ''Verde Alpi'' green marble base.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Vintage Brass Bull and Bear Bookends on Green Marble Base, a Pair
Vintage Brass Bull and Bear Bookends on Green Marble Base, a Pair

Vintage Brass Bull and Bear Bookends on Green Marble Base, a Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Heavy brass bull and bear bookends on green marble bases. No markings. Note: The aged brass shows a nice patina.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Barbini Murano Sommerso Apple Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Barbini Murano Sommerso Apple Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Barbini Murano Sommerso Apple Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green, gold flecks Italian art glass pear and apple bookends.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Gold Leaf

Midcentury Italian Glass Swirl Bookends
Midcentury Italian Glass Swirl Bookends

Midcentury Italian Glass Swirl Bookends

Located in Norwalk, CT

A fun pair of midcentury Italian swirled art glass bookends in green and white.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Ship Lantern Bookends
Pair of Ship Lantern Bookends

Pair of Ship Lantern Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of 20th-century brass and green and red glass bookends fashioned from ship lanterns (priced as pair).        

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends Signed Max Le Verrier Green Bronze on Marble
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends Signed Max Le Verrier Green Bronze on Marble

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends Signed Max Le Verrier Green Bronze on Marble

Located in Salzburg, AT

Extremely decorative and very finely designed cubic Art Deco bookends by Max Le Verrier. Clear and strict depiction of bison in green bronze on a black and cream colored marble base...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Leather Wrapped Bookends
Pair of Vintage Leather Wrapped Bookends

Pair of Vintage Leather Wrapped Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic pair of green leather wrapped bookends, circa 1950s. The bookends measure 5.75" W x 4.25" D x 6" H and would make a statement in any office or den!

Category

Late 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Leather

Machine Age Chrome and Bakelite Bookends
Machine Age Chrome and Bakelite Bookends

Machine Age Chrome and Bakelite Bookends

By Donald Deskey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Art Deco/ Machine Age Chrome and Green Bakelite Bookends. Nice Original Condition!

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1940s Frankart Style Elephant Bookends
Pair of 1940s Frankart Style Elephant Bookends

Pair of 1940s Frankart Style Elephant Bookends

By Frankart

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of 1940s cast elephant bookends in original green paint.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Other

Midcentury Italian Marble Bookends by Schmid Brothers
Midcentury Italian Marble Bookends by Schmid Brothers

Midcentury Italian Marble Bookends by Schmid Brothers

By Schmid Brothers

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of green / brown Italian marble Bookends by the Schmid Brothers, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Brass Gazelle Bookends on Marble Base
Pair of Brass Gazelle Bookends on Marble Base

Pair of Brass Gazelle Bookends on Marble Base

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice vintage pair of sculptural brass gazelle bookends on green marble bases, circa 1940s. #1179.

Category

Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Sports-Themed Shagreen Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Sports-Themed Shagreen Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Sports-Themed Shagreen Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English bookends composed of green-tinted shagreen and decorated with silver plate tennis and golf paraphernalia.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Shagreen

Pair of Solid Marble Bookends with Brass Anchor
Pair of Solid Marble Bookends with Brass Anchor

Pair of Solid Marble Bookends with Brass Anchor

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of green solid marble bookends with brass anchor accent, circa 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Modernist Pair of Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era
Modernist Pair of Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era

Modernist Pair of Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible pair of modernist solid marble bookends in emerald green and white tones, circa the 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Signed L. Carvin
Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Signed L. Carvin

Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Signed L. Carvin

By L. Carvin

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of art deco bookends circa 1930. Green patinated regula representing Napoleon on a chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

A Pair Art Deco Period Bookend -  Rabbits - By M. Font
A Pair Art Deco Period Bookend -  Rabbits - By M. Font

A Pair Art Deco Period Bookend - Rabbits - By M. Font

By M. Font

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of green patinated spelter bookends with rabbits. On a Breccia marble (Breche-D’alleppe) plinth.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Breccia Marble, Spelter

1950s Ben Seibel Vintage Bookends Brass Triangle Patinated Metal Jenfred-Ware
1950s Ben Seibel Vintage Bookends Brass Triangle Patinated Metal Jenfred-Ware

1950s Ben Seibel Vintage Bookends Brass Triangle Patinated Metal Jenfred-Ware

By Ben Seibel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Beautiful patina. Bottom green felt base on one bookend is missing. Vintage condition not new.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s
Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s

Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s

By Paul Jouve

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Both stamped France. Heavy green and white marble bookends. In the style of Paul Jouve.                

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Nude Erotic Woman Bronze Bookends, c. France 1925, Signed Scribe
Art Deco Nude Erotic Woman Bronze Bookends, c. France 1925, Signed Scribe

Art Deco Nude Erotic Woman Bronze Bookends, c. France 1925, Signed Scribe

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Nude Erotic woman bronze bookends. c. France 1925. Signed Scribe Pair of Art Deco green patinated bronze bookends, modeled as kneeling naked ladies.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s
Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s

Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s

By Paul Jouve

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Both stamped France. Heavy green and white marble bookends. In the style of Paul Jouve.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Verde Alpi Marble Angled Cylinder Form Bookends Italy
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Verde Alpi Marble Angled Cylinder Form Bookends Italy

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Verde Alpi Marble Angled Cylinder Form Bookends Italy

By Massimo Vignelli

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Classic 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Verde Alpi species green tone angled marble cylinder bookends. They are cut, so they lean against the books.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Max Le Verrier Art Deco The Cobbler And The Financier Patinated Bronze Bookends
Max Le Verrier Art Deco The Cobbler And The Financier Patinated Bronze Bookends

Max Le Verrier Art Deco The Cobbler And The Financier Patinated Bronze Bookends

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A superb pair French Art Deco green patinated bronze figural bookends by renowned sculptor Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) dating from 1930/40's.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco bookends with seated nudes by Janle for Max le Verrier 1930 INSOUCIANCE
Art Deco bookends with seated nudes by Janle for Max le Verrier 1930 INSOUCIANCE

Art Deco bookends with seated nudes by Janle for Max le Verrier 1930 INSOUCIANCE

By Max Le Verrier, Janle

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art metal with green patina. France 1930. These bookends are illustrated in: Max le Verrier, un esprit Art Déco.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Antique Danish Bread Cutter with Vintage Green Paint
Antique Danish Bread Cutter with Vintage Green Paint

Antique Danish Bread Cutter with Vintage Green Paint

Located in Round Top, TX

These vintage breadcutters were originally used in most Danish homes to slice the dark, dense loaves of bread using the sharp, curved steel blades. These make terrific stands for Coo...

Category

20th Century Danish Bookends

Midcentury Arched Cat with Glass Eyes Doorstop in Old Green Paint
Midcentury Arched Cat with Glass Eyes Doorstop in Old Green Paint

Midcentury Arched Cat with Glass Eyes Doorstop in Old Green Paint

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous style with arched back and tail with green glass eyes. Green is not original color. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair Graduated Art Deco Style Book Ends in Polished Brown and Green Onyx
Pair Graduated Art Deco Style Book Ends in Polished Brown and Green Onyx

Pair Graduated Art Deco Style Book Ends in Polished Brown and Green Onyx

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of striking stacked natural stone bookends in richly veined brown and green onyx. A graduated design, reminiscent of the Chrysler Building, allows them to be placed in different...

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Bird Book Ends from the Estate of Charlton Heston
Bird Book Ends from the Estate of Charlton Heston

Bird Book Ends from the Estate of Charlton Heston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful pair of green plaster bookends from the estate of legendary actor, Charlton Heston.

Category

20th Century Bookends

Whimsical Emerald Green Glass Owl Bookend or Paperweight by Blenko
Whimsical Emerald Green Glass Owl Bookend or Paperweight by Blenko

Whimsical Emerald Green Glass Owl Bookend or Paperweight by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique emerald green glass owl by Blenko. Thick, heavy glass piece would work well as a bookend, paperweight or a home decor item.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

P Mimaux French Art Deco Green Patinated Stag Head Bookends
P Mimaux French Art Deco Green Patinated Stag Head Bookends

P Mimaux French Art Deco Green Patinated Stag Head Bookends

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning pair French Art Deco bookends mounted with metal stag heads with a wonderful green patination on black polished stone bases signed P Mimaux.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Verdigris Green Marble 1970s Gucci Bookend, Minimalist Design, Circa 1970s
Verdigris Green Marble 1970s Gucci Bookend, Minimalist Design, Circa 1970s

Verdigris Green Marble 1970s Gucci Bookend, Minimalist Design, Circa 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Round Top, TX

Minimalist green marble Gucci bookend. A carved monolithic rectangular form with surface mounted gold-plated metal letters spelling out "GUCCI" in the iconic font.

Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal

Murano Sommerso Yellow Orange Green Blob Italian Art Glass Sculpture Bookends
Murano Sommerso Yellow Orange Green Blob Italian Art Glass Sculpture Bookends

Murano Sommerso Yellow Orange Green Blob Italian Art Glass Sculpture Bookends

By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Unusual Murano hand blown yellow orange and green Italian art glass biomorph blob sculpture bookend set.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Italian Modern Postmodern Green Verde Marble Box or Bookend, circa 1970s
Italian Modern Postmodern Green Verde Marble Box or Bookend, circa 1970s

Italian Modern Postmodern Green Verde Marble Box or Bookend, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial Italian Modern Postmodern square green Verde marble box, circa 1970s, Italy. Marble is predominantly medium and dark green hues with white veining.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

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Green Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of green bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, glass and marble, all green bookends available were constructed with great care. Green bookends have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Green bookends bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many green bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso and Bill Curry produced popular green bookends that are worth a look.

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.