Mid-Century Modern Chrome I-Beam Bookends by Ben Seibel, 1970s
By Ben Seibel, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast I-Beam Bookends in the Style of Ben Seibel Bohemian / midcentury / Brutalist - circa 1970s "some minor discoloration and pitting"
Chrome
$535 / item
H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Pair of 2 Small Structural I-Beam Gold Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of 2 Small Fin Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 8 x D 6 x H 13 cm Materials: Bronze Fin bookends come in two sizes. Each is made, finished, and polished in Sydney,...
Bronze
$1,029 / set
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Set of 2 Large Structural I-Beam Gold Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Large Fin Bronze Bookends by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 12 x D 8 x H 16 cm Materials: Bronze Fin bookends come in two sizes. Each are made, finished and polished in Sydne...
Bronze
$475
H 7 in W 6 in D 3 in
I Beam Original Piece From 1902 Y Bridge Collectible Stamped Bookend Doorstopper
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Iron original piece from Famous Y Bridge Ohio , with brass stamp edition 1995, numbered 174, can be used as door stopper or bookend or sculpture .
Iron
Pair of Rail Road Sections Bookends
By Ward Bennett
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice heavy pair of railroad sections I-beam style bookends.
Unavailable
Chrome I beam bookends
By James Prestini
Located in Hadley, MA
Interesting chromed I beam mid century bookends in the manner of James Prestini.
Steel
Stylish Mid-Century I-Beam Metal Bookends
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century i-beam metal bookends.
Metal
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.
Brass
Modernist Pair of Steel I Beam Bookends by Bill Curry for Design line
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist pair of steel I beam bookends by bill curry for design line, rare set to find in great condition have a commemorative label for Kaiser steel.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 4 in W 4 in D 3 in
Chromed Steel I-Beam Bookend or Paperweight by Kauser Steel, 25th Anniversary
By Kauser Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
A charmed steel I beam bookend or paperweight by Kauser steel to commemorate the 25th anniversary chrome I beam bookend 1967.
Steel
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.
Steel, Iron
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!
Metal
Brass I-Beam Bookends
By Ben Seibel, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast I-Beam Bookends in the Style of Ben Seibel Bohemian / midcentury / Brutalist - circa 1970s Shape is cast brass with original felt on the bottom Great patina with some d...
Brass
Nickel Plated I Beam Bookends
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great pair of nickel plated I beam bookends. Set is heavy so it holds the items securely.
Steel
I-Beam Bookends Polished Chrome Pair, USA, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
I-Beam Bookends Polished Chrome Pair, USA, 1970s. Great quality, handsome and heavy with felt bottoms.
Steel
Vintage Modernist Bill Curry Style Chrome Steel I Beam Bookends
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Modernist chrome steel I Beam Bookends Bill Curry style. Beautifully simple, these vintage pieces will bring minimalist edge to your décor.
Steel
"I" Beam Bookend Sculptures
By James Prestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice pair or bookends that can be used individually as art objects. Made of cast steel with bronze plating.
Steel
Sold
H 4 in W 6.125 in D 3.875 in
Pair of Modernist Chromed Steel I-Beam Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of modernist chromed steel I-beam bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 5.25 in W 15 in D 5 in
Modernist Pair of "I" Beam Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry for Design Line
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist pair of light blue steel "I" beam bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s.
Steel
Sold
H 4 in W 5 in D 4 in
Bill Curry " William " stainless steel I beam bookends by Design Line , Label .
By Design Line, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great industrial design by the well known designer Bill Curry.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 4.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Pair of Vintage Modernist Chromed Steel I Beam Bookends Bill Curry Style 1970s
By Bill Curry
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of architectural chromed steel bookends in the style of Bill Curry circa 1970s Shiny chrome plated steel I Beam design with nice weight Style similar to Carl Aubock or James...
Steel, Chrome
I-Beam Polished Nickel Bookends, USA, 1970s
By Bill Curry, James Prestini
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
I-Beam Polished Nickel Bookends, USA, 1970s. Dimensions are for a single book end.
Steel, Nickel
Steel I-Beam or Railroad Tie Bookends, circa 1970
By Bill Curry, Curtis Jeré, Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Handsome steel i-beam or railroad tie bookends, circa 1970s. Very heavy, substantial and functional.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bookends by Kaiser Steel I Beam Railroad Iron
By James Prestini, Kaiser Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of chrome bookends by Kaiser Steel. Bookends have the original sticker. Patina, rust present. Dimensions: 4" H x 4" W x 3" D. Made in the USA, circa 1...
Iron
Chocolate I-Beam Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
* i-beam shaped bookends * chocolate brown with chrome edges * mirror-polished solid aluminum * substantial weight for holding heavier books in place * great chic bookend or pape...
Brass I-beam Bookends
Located in Providence, RI
Solid brass I-beam book ends, circa 1950, mounted to bakelite bases. We offer free delivery on most of our items within the Long Island / Greater NYC, northern New Jersey, Connect...
Brass
Chrome I Beam Mid Century Bookends
By James Prestini
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Interesting chromed I beam mid century bookends in the manner of James Prestini.
Steel
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Marble
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by Pao...
Resin
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Bubble Bowl in Marbled Navy Blue Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in navy blue & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed...
Resin
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a giraffe design on a teal blue background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to coffe...
Iron
Miniature Dog Handcast Bronze Sculpture
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Polished bronze handcast Neska Miniature Dachshund dog sculpture by Javier de la Rosa. Javier De la Rosa has created a series of bronze cast miniature sculptures that celebrate anim...
Bronze
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass. Each piec...
Brass
$1,645 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,800 / set
H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Gallia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different. Original case. Aver...
Silver Plate
$16,687 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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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