Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century hand carved mahogany horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century hand carved mahogany horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends
Mahogany
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Tassel Bookend or Doorstop - 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Hollywood Regency brass tassel motif bookend. Created from heavy brass, this piece will be a
Brass
Hand Carved Carrara White Marble Books Stacked Bookends Italy 1970's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
natural color of the marble. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. Sculptural Hand
Marble
Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
in a clear textured glass. Pair of handmade heavy and sturdy glass bookends with textured sides by
Art Glass
Spectacular bookends, floral laurel leaves, solid brass, Art Deco 1930s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
but also the material. The bookends are very heavy in order to be able to hold several books and
Brass
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Art Deco Horse Head Bookends a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage pair of hand carved wooden Art Deco style horse head bookends. Large heavy wood vintage
Wood
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
Onyx Square Large Bookends or Sculpture Pedestals Cream, Off White, Italy 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of heavy square vintage onyx bookends or pedestals for small sculptures or objects are
Onyx
Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Bookends Depicting a Figural Brick Fireplace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and heavy pair of antique bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from
Steel
Pair of Bill Curry Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight
Iron
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Artic Ice Art Glass Sculpture Elephant Bookends Lars Hellsten Orrefors
By Lars Hellsten
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Playful sculptures/bookends. Heavy glass crystal at 8 lbs. Ea. Both pieces are signed and retain
Art Glass
2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal
By AIREDELSUR, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Miami, FL
Vignelli. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are handmade in warm natural
Onyx
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique "Maiden" Art Nouveau Bookends in the Style of Alphonse Mucha
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in San Diego, CA
Mucha, circa early 1900s. These heavy bronze bookends with a central female face exposing a stunning
Bronze
2 Italian Alabaster Gray Book Shaped Bookends Objects of Art Mid-Century Modern
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are handmade white with gray natural color of the
Alabaster, Marble
2 Italian White Carrara Marble Horse Head Shaped Animal Bookends Objects of Art
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are handmade white with gray natural color of
Marble, Carrara Marble
Pair of Bronze and Cast Iron End of the Run Indian Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These heavy iron and bronze bookends are in wonderful condition. They are unsigned.
Iron
Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
, circa 1950s. The bookends are heavy and solid with with a great patina. They are in very good vintage
Iron
Pair of Antique H.L. Judd Co Cast Iron Bookends Native American Indian Chief
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Greer, SC
1900's. These heavy cast iron bookends are in wonderful condition considering their age. They each
Iron
Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
, circa 1950s. The bookends are heavy and solid with with a great patina and original felt on the
Iron
Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s
By Paul Jouve
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
France. Heavy marble bookends. In the style of Paul Jouve. They will give a chic look to any bookshelf
Marble, Bronze
Two Heavy Southwest Kokopelli Metal Sculptures Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Two heavy signed Southwest Kokopelli metal sculptures. The sculpture features Kokopelli, a
Metal
Clear Crystal & Brass Decorative Bookend –Heavy Duty Multifaceted Modern Design
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
-Duty Stability – Weighing 12 lbs, these heavy duty bookends securely hold books, files, or magazines in
Crystal, Brass
Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy pair of vintage horse and groom figures. An Oriental, stone fireside ornament or
Stone
Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bronze & painted Indian chief bookends.These heavy bronze bookends are in fine condition.
Bronze
Bronze Woman Sculpture Door Stop Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and hat. A good weight at 18 lbs - use as a heavy duty bookend, decor or door stop. Be creative!
Bronze
Piero Fornasetti Red Strumenti Musicali Music Metal Bookends
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
. These heavy, L-shaped bookends feature the classic "Strumenti Musicali" (Musical Instruments) pattern
Metal
Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookend, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight
Chrome, Iron
Vintage Hand-Carved Marble Bookends, Aztec Mayan Design, Mexico, 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of vintage green and white marble Aztec Mayan stone bookends. Vintage handcrafted large heavy
Marble
"Sleeping Male Figure", Allegorical Bronze Bookend with Nude, Owl, Mask & Child
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Truly fine and extraordinary, this large and heavy bronze bookend, beautifully sculpted, cast and
Bronze
Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala
By Erik Höglund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cute couple of heavy ice glass figurines or bookends (Flat backs) The female Troll with long hair
Glass
$3,480Sale Price / set|40% Off
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design
Steel
Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
foundry mark can be seen in the photos for those who may wish to attempt to identify the maker. Heavy
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze & Brass Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
marble bases, providing both elegance and weight to the bottom for sublime stability. Heavy enough to
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center
Located in New Orleans, LA
heavy acanthus finial bookends the fixture at bottom Each piece in our shop is professionally rewired
Bronze
Unavailable|$776 / set
Two Numismatic Auböck Heavy Brass Bookends, Vienna, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Vienna, Austria, circa 1970, square shape with coin-shaped handles.
Brass
Unavailable|$275 / set
Antique Bronze German Shepard Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Antique pair of bronze German Shepard bookends. Solid, heavy substantial weight.
Bronze
Unavailable|$675 / set
Whimsical Pair Mid Century Brass Frog Bookends
Located in South Coast, CA
Vintage mid century brass, frog form bookends. Heavy and beautifully cast.
Unavailable|$495 / set
Vintage Pair Brass Biomorphic Bookends Peretti Style
Located in South Coast, CA
Lovely pair of heavy vintage brass bookends, biomorphic forms in the style of Elsa Perettii.
Brass
Unavailable|$872 / set
Brass Horse Bookends in the Manner of Hagenauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Heavy brass horse bookends in the style of Hagenauer 2.
Brass
Unavailable|$2,270 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Bookends, 1930-1940
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Nickel-plated brass boar bookends from France. They are very heavy solid brass. Bookends made in
Brass, Nickel
Unavailable|$1,792 / set
Pair of French Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Bookends, 1930-1940
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Nickel-plated brass buffalo bookends from France. They are very heavy solid brass. Bookends made in
Brass, Nickel
Unavailable|$2,063 / set
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sea Lions on Marble Base Bookends by Maurice Frecourt
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Brighton, GB
Large, heavy pair of Art Deco bookends by Maurice Frecourt, featuring silvered bronze sea lions
Unavailable|$1,200
Large Vintage Heavy Metal Industrial Shelve Rolling Store Display Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
Double-sided rolling shelve cart. Ideal for arts, books, plates and other display. On rollers. Measures: 51.75 in. H x 47 in. W x 25 in. D.
Metal
Unavailable|$140 / item
Mexican Handmade Lucia Marble Bookends
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
makes it heavy, sculptural, and beautiful. These bookends can be personalized with laser engraving
Travertine, Marble
Pair of Cocobolo Bookends by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large heavy bookends designed by Don Shoemaker and made by Señal S.A. Mexico. Made from
Rosewood
Sold|$1,600 / set
Brutalist Heavy Brass Bookends
Located in North Miami, FL
Great look and heavy, these brutal style bookends are art by themselves.
Brass
Heavy Demilune Carrara Marble Bookends, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Heavy demilune Carrara marble bookends, Italy.
Marble, Carrara Marble
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Heavy Brass I-Beam Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in North Miami, FL
Cast I-Beam Bookends, in the Style of Ben Seibel. Shape is cast brass with felt on the bottom
Brass
Pair of Heavy Polished Brass Art Deco Cubist Bookends
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of polished solid brass Art Deco bookends are so modern for today. They have great
Brass
Solid 1920s Metal Heavy Cast Hand Painted Elephant Bookends Stamped Realism
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Masterfully constructed bookends with surreal depictions of elephants with raised trunks. Fine
Metal
Sold|$550 / set
Massive Marble Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very substantial heavy marble bookends with polished sides. Great size and scale!
Marble
Sold|$1,875 / set
Ram Head Bookends
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of heavy marble bookends featuring a bronze ram's head designed by Theodore and Alexander
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$240
Jack Bookends / Sculptures
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of heavy satin black iron bookends or sculptures made in extra over sized large , great for
Iron
Sold|$950
Monumental Marble Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 20th century rustic hand-carved marble bookends. These heavy and solid pieces are
Marble
Sold|$350
1920s Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s Bronze Elephant bookends. Heavy Bronze. Beautiful Patina.
Bronze
Sold|$695 / set
Steel Airplane Gear Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of bookends made from heavy stainless steel airplane parts/ gears. An industrial
Stainless Steel
Sold|$395
I Beam Metal Bookends
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very heavy pair of "I" beam bookends in a gun metal finish. Heaviest pair I've ever had! Ready for
Metal
Sold|$925 / set
Humorous Shakespeare Bookends with Babies
Located in Petaluma, CA
heavy. Each bookend weighs 7-1/2 lbs; that is quite amazing. Note that all the books displayed are
Iron
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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