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Hand Carved Carrara White Marble Books Stacked Bookends Italy 1970's
Hand Carved Carrara White Marble Books Stacked Bookends Italy 1970's

Hand Carved Carrara White Marble Books Stacked Bookends Italy 1970's

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. Sculptural Hand carved and polished stone with the side supports carved beautifully in white.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s
Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s

Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s

By Blenko Glass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of handmade heavy and sturdy glass bookends with textured sides by Blenko Glass, 100 % Made in USA circa 1980s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Spectacular bookends, floral laurel leaves, solid brass, Art Deco 1930s, Austria
Spectacular bookends, floral laurel leaves, solid brass, Art Deco 1930s, Austria

Spectacular bookends, floral laurel leaves, solid brass, Art Deco 1930s, Austria

Located in Wien, AT

The special feature is not only the charming design but also the material. The bookends are very heavy in order to be able to hold several books and ensure a solid stand.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Art Deco Horse Head Bookends a Pair
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Art Deco Horse Head Bookends a Pair

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 hand carved Art Deco style Folk Art horse bust book ends on a pedestal-type base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Bookends Depicting a Figural Brick Fireplace
Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Bookends Depicting a Figural Brick Fireplace

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 the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Steel

1960s Artic Ice Art Glass Sculpture Elephant Bookends Lars Hellsten Orrefors
1960s Artic Ice Art Glass Sculpture Elephant Bookends Lars Hellsten Orrefors

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 original decals.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Bill Curry Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed
Pair of Bill Curry Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed

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-sided nut form bookends with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal
2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal

2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal

By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, AIREDELSUR

Located in Miami, FL

These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are handmade in warm natural earth colors of the Onyx Marble.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Antique "Maiden" Art Nouveau Bookends in the Style of Alphonse Mucha
Pair of Antique "Maiden" Art Nouveau Bookends in the Style of Alphonse Mucha

Pair of Antique "Maiden" Art Nouveau Bookends in the Style of Alphonse Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in San Diego, CA

These heavy bronze bookends with a central female face exposing a stunning golden finish, surrounded by elaborate, flowing hair and curves that mimic natural elements.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Bronze

2 Italian White Carrara Marble Horse Head Shaped Animal Bookends Objects of Art
2 Italian White Carrara Marble Horse Head Shaped Animal Bookends Objects of Art

2 Italian White Carrara Marble Horse Head Shaped Animal Bookends Objects of Art

By Raymor

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of hand carved Italian white Carrara Marble bookends in the shape of a Horse Head. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

2 Italian Alabaster Gray Book Shaped Bookends Objects of Art Mid-Century Modern
2 Italian Alabaster Gray Book Shaped Bookends Objects of Art Mid-Century Modern

2 Italian Alabaster Gray Book Shaped Bookends Objects of Art Mid-Century Modern

By Raymor

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of hand carved Italian Alabaster Marble bookends in the shape of a single book. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Pair of Bronze and Cast Iron End of the Run Indian Bookends
Pair of Bronze and Cast Iron End of the Run Indian Bookends

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique H.L. Judd Co Cast Iron Bookends Native American Indian Chief
Pair of Antique H.L. Judd Co Cast Iron Bookends Native American Indian Chief

Pair of Antique H.L. Judd Co Cast Iron Bookends Native American Indian Chief

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Greer, SC

These heavy cast iron bookends are in wonderful condition considering their age.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

The bookends are heavy and solid with with a great patina and original felt on the underside (with "Made in Japan" sticker).

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Two Heavy Southwest Kokopelli Metal Sculptures Bookends
Two Heavy Southwest Kokopelli Metal Sculptures Bookends

Two Heavy Southwest Kokopelli Metal Sculptures Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Two heavy signed Southwest Kokopelli metal sculptures.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Clear Crystal & Brass Decorative Bookend –Heavy Duty Multifaceted  Modern Design
Clear Crystal & Brass Decorative Bookend –Heavy Duty Multifaceted  Modern Design

Clear Crystal & Brass Decorative Bookend –Heavy Duty Multifaceted Modern Design

By DAINTE INC

Located in Monroe, NY

Unique Multifaceted Shape – Asymmetrical and geometric design reflects and refracts light beautifully, making it a standout decor piece. Heavy-Duty Stability – Weighing 12 lbs, thes...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends
Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends

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 bookends, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bronze Woman Sculpture Door Stop Bookend
Bronze Woman Sculpture Door Stop Bookend

Bronze Woman Sculpture Door Stop Bookend

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A good weight at 18 lbs - use as a heavy duty bookend, decor or door stop. Be creative!  

Category

Early 20th Century French Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Piero Fornasetti Red Strumenti Musicali Music Metal Bookends
Piero Fornasetti Red Strumenti Musicali Music Metal Bookends

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, set against a vibrant, saturated red ground.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's
Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's

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-sided nut form bookend with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Hand-Carved Marble Bookends, Aztec Mayan Design, Mexico, 1950s
Vintage Hand-Carved Marble Bookends, Aztec Mayan Design, Mexico, 1950s

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 natural marble bookends with Aztec Mayan green head on a pyramidal form.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Paperweights

Materials

Marble

"Sleeping Male Figure", Allegorical Bronze Bookend with Nude, Owl, Mask & Child
"Sleeping Male Figure", Allegorical Bronze Bookend with Nude, Owl, Mask & Child

"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 chased, depicts a sleeping male nude figure, his arm resting on a Classical mask, hi...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala
Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala

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 was designed by Peter Johansen and manufactured by Bergdala Glasbruk in Sweden dur...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

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 and creation.

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns
Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns

Pair Art Nouveau Cast Iron Painted Jardinieres ~ Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

The foundry mark can be seen in the photos for those who may wish to attempt to identify the maker. Heavy enough to use as bookends, they're attractive enough to use without any fres...

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze & Brass Urns
Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze & Brass Urns

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze & Brass Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

The beautiful bases transition via several forms to finally flare out with a petal motif onto the beveled black marble bases, providing both elegance and weight to the bottom for sub...

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center
19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center

19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center

Located in New Orleans, LA

Six outreaching arms are finished with bronze candle cups and detailed floriate drippers. Lastly, a heavy acanthus finial bookends the fixture at bottom Each piece in our shop is p...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Two Numismatic Auböck Heavy Brass Bookends, Vienna, 1970s
Two Numismatic Auböck Heavy Brass Bookends, Vienna, 1970s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Bronze German Shepard Bookends
Antique Bronze German Shepard Bookends

Antique Bronze German Shepard Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Antique pair of bronze German Shepard bookends. Solid, heavy substantial weight.

Category

Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Whimsical Pair Mid Century Brass Frog Bookends
Whimsical Pair Mid Century Brass Frog Bookends

Whimsical Pair Mid Century Brass Frog Bookends

Located in South Coast, CA

Vintage mid century brass, frog form bookends. Heavy and beautifully cast.

Category

20th Century Bookends

Vintage Pair Brass Biomorphic Bookends Peretti Style
Vintage Pair Brass Biomorphic Bookends Peretti Style

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass Horse Bookends in the Manner of Hagenauer
Brass Horse Bookends in the Manner of Hagenauer

Brass Horse Bookends in the Manner of Hagenauer

Located in Hamburg, DE

Heavy brass horse bookends in the style of Hagenauer 2.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Bookends, 1930-1940
Pair of French Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Bookends, 1930-1940

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.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of French Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Bookends, 1930-1940
Pair of French Art Deco Nickel-Plated Brass Bookends, 1930-1940

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.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Large Vintage Heavy Metal Industrial Shelve Rolling Store Display Stand
Large Vintage Heavy Metal Industrial Shelve Rolling Store Display Stand

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.

Category

20th Century American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sea Lions on Marble Base Bookends by Maurice Frecourt
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sea Lions on Marble Base Bookends by Maurice Frecourt

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 / seals on green veined marble.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Mexican Handmade Lucia Marble Bookends
Mexican Handmade Lucia Marble Bookends

Mexican Handmade Lucia Marble Bookends

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

The 2cm thickness of the piece makes it heavy, sculptural, and beautiful. These bookends can be personalized with laser engraving services for initials, logos, or phrases.

Category

2010s Mexican Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Pair of Cocobolo Bookends by Don Shoemaker
Pair of Cocobolo Bookends by Don Shoemaker

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Brutalist Heavy Brass Bookends
Brutalist Heavy Brass Bookends

Brutalist Heavy Brass Bookends

Located in North Miami, FL

Great look and heavy, these brutal style bookends are art by themselves.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Brass

Heavy Demilune Carrara Marble Bookends, Italy
Heavy Demilune Carrara Marble Bookends, Italy

Heavy Demilune Carrara Marble Bookends, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Heavy demilune Carrara marble bookends, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Heavy Brass I-Beam Bookends
Pair of Heavy Brass I-Beam Bookends

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 Great patina.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Heavy Polished Brass Art Deco Cubist Bookends
Pair of Heavy Polished Brass Art Deco Cubist Bookends

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 weight to them. The cutout detail is wonderful!

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Solid 1920s Metal Heavy Cast Hand Painted Elephant Bookends Stamped Realism
Solid 1920s Metal Heavy Cast Hand Painted Elephant Bookends Stamped Realism

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 detail and well proportioned statement pieces, circa 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Massive Marble Bookends
Massive Marble Bookends

Massive Marble Bookends

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very substantial heavy marble bookends with polished sides. Great size and scale!

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Ram Head Bookends
Ram Head Bookends

Ram Head Bookends

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jack Bookends / Sculptures
Jack Bookends / Sculptures

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 coffee table or bookshelf.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Monumental Marble Bookends
Monumental Marble Bookends

Monumental Marble Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of early 20th century rustic hand-carved marble bookends. These heavy and solid pieces are primarily white and richly veined in mottlings and streaks of varying shades of gray.

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble

1920s Bronze Elephant Bookends
1920s Bronze Elephant Bookends

1920s Bronze Elephant Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s Bronze Elephant bookends. Heavy Bronze. Beautiful Patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Steel Airplane Gear Bookends
Steel Airplane Gear Bookends

Steel Airplane Gear Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Modernist pair of bookends made from heavy stainless steel airplane parts/ gears.

Category

20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Stainless Steel

I Beam Metal Bookends
I Beam Metal Bookends

I Beam Metal Bookends

By Ward Bennett

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very heavy pair of "I" beam bookends in a gun metal finish.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Humorous Shakespeare Bookends with Babies
Humorous Shakespeare Bookends with Babies

Humorous Shakespeare Bookends with Babies

Located in Petaluma, CA

These are really special bookends. They are high quality with two color patina and are extremely heavy.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Beaux Arts Bookends

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Brass Rams Head Bookends
Midcentury Brass Rams Head Bookends

Midcentury Brass Rams Head Bookends

Located in Winnetka, IL

Mid-20th century heavy solid brass rams head bookends.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Bronze Bookends
A Pair of Bronze Bookends

A Pair of Bronze Bookends

Located in NYC, NY

A set of heavy Bronze bookends depicting knights in armor marching into battle.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Bookends
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Bookends

Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Bookends

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of heavy chipped finish glass bookends in pale Topaz, acid etched FONTANA ITALY and hand signed FX.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookends

Materials

Glass

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Heavy Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of heavy bookends for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct heavy bookends — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Heavy bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco heavy bookends are consistently popular styles.

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.

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