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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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookends

Materials

Glass

Don Shoemaker Organic Sculptural Bookends
Don Shoemaker Organic Sculptural Bookends

Don Shoemaker Organic Sculptural Bookends

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Washington, DC

designs were very much celebrated then as well as now. Bookends are heavy and in good condition. They

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood, Cocobolo

Red Marble Bookends or Decorative Urns
Red Marble Bookends or Decorative Urns

Red Marble Bookends or Decorative Urns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

smaller sphere very heavy, making for a nice bookend.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Sculptured  Stainless Steel Bookends.
Pair of Sculptured  Stainless Steel Bookends.

Pair of Sculptured Stainless Steel Bookends.

Located in Bellport, NY

Case colored stainless steel bookends. Heavy and sculptural, definitely making a statement in their

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bookends

Solid Rosewood Obelisk Bookends, a Pair
Solid Rosewood Obelisk Bookends, a Pair

Solid Rosewood Obelisk Bookends, a Pair

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of heavy obelisk-shaped bookends made from beautifully figured solid rosewood. Dimensions

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Hand Crafted Glass Bookends by Blenko
Hand Crafted Glass Bookends by Blenko

Hand Crafted Glass Bookends by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Great pair of heavy clear glass bookends hand blown by Blenko. Beautiful pyramid design on one face

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of heavy brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean American Colonial Bookends

Materials

Brass

Sarreid Spanish Modern Brass Duck Bookends
Sarreid Spanish Modern Brass Duck Bookends

Sarreid Spanish Modern Brass Duck Bookends

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Astoria, NY

Spanish modern pair of heavy brass bookends shaped as duck heads. The pair has labels on the bottom

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of heavy brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean American Colonial Bookends

Materials

Brass

Chrome-Plated Steel Railroad Tie Bookends
Chrome-Plated Steel Railroad Tie Bookends

Chrome-Plated Steel Railroad Tie Bookends

By Ben Seibel

Located in New York, NY

Chrome-plated steel railroad tie bookends. Very heavy. Excellent condition with very minor wear

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Nude Women Art Deco Bookends
Pair of Nude Women Art Deco Bookends

Pair of Nude Women Art Deco Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

9.5" W x 8" H x 3" D. The bookends are very heavy and super attractive! #1849.  

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Western-Style Horse Bookends
Vintage Cast Iron Western-Style Horse Bookends

Vintage Cast Iron Western-Style Horse Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage cast iron western-style horse bookends. Pair of cast iron saddled grazing horse bookends

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Lucite Bull & Bear Wall Street Bookends
Vintage Lucite Bull & Bear Wall Street Bookends

Vintage Lucite Bull & Bear Wall Street Bookends

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique pair of heavy lucite bookends with a silver bear and bull in the center of each. Both

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Silver

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Camel Bookends Sculpture 1960s
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Camel Bookends Sculpture 1960s

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Camel Bookends Sculpture 1960s

By Dolbi Decorative Mirrors

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Camel Bookends Vintage Art Deco Style circa 1960s. Heavy Decorative

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Big Horn Ram Bookends, a Pair
Vintage Brass Big Horn Ram Bookends, a Pair

Vintage Brass Big Horn Ram Bookends, a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

A gorgeous set of heavy brass big horn ram bookends. This heavy pair has no maker's mark and some

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Ram Head Bookends
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Ram Head Bookends

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Ram Head Bookends

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are so glamorous and chic! These heavy, solid brass bookends are sure to make a statement in

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass and Marble Bear and Bull Bookends
Vintage Brass and Marble Bear and Bull Bookends

Vintage Brass and Marble Bear and Bull Bookends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Mid Century brass bull and bear bookends, paperweights or bookends. These polished Heavy

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Sea Shell Bookend
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Sea Shell Bookend

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Sea Shell Bookend

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A heavy brass sea shell bookend. A wonderful way to add a touch of Hollywood Regency or Mid Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Martz for Marshall Studios Tile and Walnut Bookends
Martz for Marshall Studios Tile and Walnut Bookends

Martz for Marshall Studios Tile and Walnut Bookends

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in New York, NY

brown glaze. These heavy duty solid bookends would make a statement in any mid century office or living

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Clay, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1970s-1980s these brass tennis racket and ball bookends. This heavy weighted set will keep your books

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Bird of Prey Eagle Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Bird of Prey Eagle Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Bird of Prey Eagle Bookends

Located in Poperinge, BE

century, probably Korean. These heavy brass bookends are very beautiful and detailed, they have a good

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Reading Shriner Monkey Sculpture Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Reading Shriner Monkey Sculpture Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Reading Shriner Monkey Sculpture Bookends

Located in Dallas, TX

Elevate your space with these captivating hand-painted heavy plaster bookends, showcasing a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Ward Bennett Style Steel I Beam Bookends, 1970s
Pair of Ward Bennett Style Steel I Beam Bookends, 1970s

Pair of Ward Bennett Style Steel I Beam Bookends, 1970s

By Ward Bennett

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Modern Ward Bennett style brushed steel and blackened iron bookends. Heavy. Sculptural. Stackable.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookends

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends 1950's
Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends 1950's

Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends 1950's

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. The set is heavy which makes them very usable as well as

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Carrara Marble

Pair of Art Deco Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Horse Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Horse Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Solid Mahogany Hand Carved Horse Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Fantastic pair of hand carved solid mahogany bookends, solid and heavy with dark stain finish, many

Category

20th Century Haitian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage "Machine Age" Industrial Nut-Form Steel Bookends
Pair of Vintage "Machine Age" Industrial Nut-Form Steel Bookends

Pair of Vintage "Machine Age" Industrial Nut-Form Steel Bookends

Located in Astoria, NY

This pair of heavy nut-form bookends is made out of solid steel. They are derived from the

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Brutalist Chromed Steel Railroad Track Bookends c.1960
Mid-century Brutalist Chromed Steel Railroad Track Bookends c.1960

Mid-century Brutalist Chromed Steel Railroad Track Bookends c.1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A pair of MCM Brutalist heavy railroad track bookends with highly polished chrome back and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bill Curry Design Line Jacks Bookends Polished Chrome, USA, 1970s
Bill Curry Design Line Jacks Bookends Polished Chrome, USA, 1970s

Bill Curry Design Line Jacks Bookends Polished Chrome, USA, 1970s

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in New York, NY

Bill Curry Design Line jacks polished chrome bookends, USA, 1960s. Heavy and large with two

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Steel

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern decorative jack bookends by Bill Curry. Made of heavy cast iron. Great bookend

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

English Traditional Cast Iron Dog Door Stops or Bookends - A Pair
English Traditional Cast Iron Dog Door Stops or Bookends - A Pair

English Traditional Cast Iron Dog Door Stops or Bookends - A Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of cast iron door stops or bookends. Created from heavy cast iron, this set of English

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Bookends

Materials

Iron

Red Alabaster Stone Heart Bookends Made in Italy circa 1950s a Pair
Red Alabaster Stone Heart Bookends Made in Italy circa 1950s a Pair

Red Alabaster Stone Heart Bookends Made in Italy circa 1950s a Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

red, with exquisite veining throughout. One side of each stone bookend is flat, and the other side is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Book Ends
Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Book Ends

Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Book Ends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

bookends. Vintage handcrafted large heavy natural marble bookends Aztec Mayan figure on a pyramidal form

Category

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

Materials

Onyx

Pair of French Finials
Pair of French Finials

Pair of French Finials

Sold|$550 / set

Pair of French Finials

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of large and impressive brass finials from France. Heavy and interesting, the perfect

Category

Early 20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice
Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice

Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of oversized Lucite dice in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Heavy enough to use as

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Heavy Cut Glass Bookends by Fontana Arte
Pair of Heavy Cut Glass Bookends by Fontana Arte

Pair of Heavy Cut Glass Bookends by Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

A pair of very heavy, thick poured glass blocks, chip cut and polished to form a pair of bookends

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair
Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair

Bronze Painted Indian Bookends -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing bronze & painted Indian chief bookends.These heavy bronze bookends are in fine condition.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Architectiural Italian Bookends
Pair of Architectiural Italian Bookends

Pair of Architectiural Italian Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Great heavy weight pair of bookends in a highly architectural design. Each with elongated hexagonal

Category

20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

1960's Solid Iron Beam Bookends
1960's Solid Iron Beam Bookends

1960's Solid Iron Beam Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of 1960s very heavy solid iron beam bookends.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Curtis Jere Onyx and Metal Bookends
Curtis Jere Onyx and Metal Bookends

Curtis Jere Onyx and Metal Bookends

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a pair of heavy onyx bookends adorned with metal gold chains made by Curtis Jere in 1969 in

Category

Vintage 1960s North American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Vintage 24-Karat Gold-Plated Bookend
Vintage 24-Karat Gold-Plated Bookend

Vintage 24-Karat Gold-Plated Bookend

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A pair of vintage 24-karat gold-plated bookend. Quite heavy weighing approximately 6.5 lbs each

Category

Vintage 1920s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Handsome vintage cast-iron hunting dog bookends
Handsome vintage cast-iron hunting dog bookends

Handsome vintage cast-iron hunting dog bookends

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a pair of handsome cast-iron hunting dog bookends. These heavy molded cast-iron bookends

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Classical More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Early 20thc Cast Iron Duck Door Stops/Bookends
Early 20thc Cast Iron Duck Door Stops/Bookends

Early 20thc Cast Iron Duck Door Stops/Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc cast iron Duck Door Stops/ bookends. Great weight, heavy. Wonderful shape and size

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Murano Cenedese Chartreuse Yellow Bullecante Glass Bookends Pair of Vintage Rare
Murano Cenedese Chartreuse Yellow Bullecante Glass Bookends Pair of Vintage Rare

Murano Cenedese Chartreuse Yellow Bullecante Glass Bookends Pair of Vintage Rare

By Cenedese

Located in North Miami, FL

bookends are heavy and substantial in weight and brilliant in color! These are a special find! They will

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines, Bookends in Ice Glass by Bergdala, Kosta
Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines, Bookends in Ice Glass by Bergdala, Kosta

Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines, Bookends in Ice Glass by Bergdala, Kosta

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Livio Seguso Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends Sculptures
Livio Seguso Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends Sculptures

Livio Seguso Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends Sculptures

By Livio Seguso

Located in San Diego, CA

Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Figurine, Sculptures or Bookends. Heavy gold-filled glass with gold

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

C. 1880 Pair of English Brass Horse Doorstops
C. 1880 Pair of English Brass Horse Doorstops

C. 1880 Pair of English Brass Horse Doorstops

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1880 pair of brass horse doorstops, English. Heavy & handsome - ideal as bookends or

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Patinated Brass Rams Head Sculptures
Pair of Patinated Brass Rams Head Sculptures

Pair of Patinated Brass Rams Head Sculptures

Located in Rio Vista, CA

with intricate detailed heads. Heavy enough for use as bookends.

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice
Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice

Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of oversized Lucite dice in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Heavy enough to use as

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed
Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed

Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed

Located in Fort Washington, MD

/ turquoise and they have very nice detail. Could be displayed like bookends though not heavy enough to hold

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Cylinder Marble Bookends
Cylinder Marble Bookends

Cylinder Marble Bookends

By Sottsass Associati

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Marble cylinders cut on an angle! Nice and heavy bookends with a unique slant! Marble in great

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Vintage Cast Glass Bookends by Blenko
Vintage Cast Glass Bookends by Blenko

Vintage Cast Glass Bookends by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant pair of heavy bookends by Blenko. Made in cast glass with triangular shape and carved

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Massive Pair of Vintage Burl Wood Bookends
Massive Pair of Vintage Burl Wood Bookends

Massive Pair of Vintage Burl Wood Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

these massive and heavy bookends; each one measures approximately 8.25" wide x 5" deep x 6.5" high.  

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Burl

Traditional Solid Bronze Brass Horse Bookend
Traditional Solid Bronze Brass Horse Bookend

Traditional Solid Bronze Brass Horse Bookend

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A traditional style solid brass bookend of a horse bust. For the traditional lover, this heavy

Category

20th Century American American Colonial Bookends

Materials

Metal

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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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