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Ibex Bookends

Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles.
Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles.

Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles.

$2,601 / set

H 6.3 in W 6.89 in D 2.76 in

Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles.

By C. Charles

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles. With Patrouilleau foundry mark

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau)
Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau)

Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau)

By Franjou

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau) An attractive pair of matching

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends

$400 / set

H 7 in W 2.25 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of vintage brass ibex / Deer bookends. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Large Vintage Pair Brass Ibex Bookends
Mid Century Large Vintage Pair Brass Ibex Bookends

Mid Century Large Vintage Pair Brass Ibex Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of vintage brass Ibex head bookends with beautiful patina. The sheer commanding size

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ibex Book Stand End Polished Brass and Granite after Alain Chervet Vintage Style
Ibex Book Stand End Polished Brass and Granite after Alain Chervet Vintage Style

Ibex Book Stand End Polished Brass and Granite after Alain Chervet Vintage Style

Located in Dublin, Ireland

of 2 Ibex Bookends with vintage brass finish. Sculpted from brass, this captivating set features two

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Granite, Brass

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Signed by the Sculptor Max Le Verrier France, 1930
Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Signed by the Sculptor Max Le Verrier France, 1930

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Signed by the Sculptor Max Le Verrier France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the sculptor Max Le Verrier. The bookends are in green

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

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Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet
Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet

Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet

By Alain Chervet

Located in Morristown, NJ

Unique pr. of Ibex bookends in the manner of Alain Chervet. Ram's head "Ibex" is done in brass

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Large Aged Brass Ibex Bookends
Large Aged Brass Ibex Bookends

Large Aged Brass Ibex Bookends

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H 12 in W 6.5 in L 12 in

Large Aged Brass Ibex Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair of larger scale midcentury aged brass Ibex bookends.

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brass Ibex Bookends
Mid Century Brass Ibex Bookends

Mid Century Brass Ibex Bookends

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H 7.25 in W 2.25 in D 3.5 in

Mid Century Brass Ibex Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Set of Mid Century aged brass Ibex bookends retains original patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends

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H 12.25 in W 6.75 in D 6 in

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends. Our large pair of Hollywood Regency brass ibex bookends are

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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass Ibex Bookends, Pair
Brass Ibex Bookends, Pair

Brass Ibex Bookends, Pair

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H 8.5 in Dm 5 in

Brass Ibex Bookends, Pair

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 1970s brass ibex bookends. Curly horn detailing. Dark unpolished patina.  

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bronze Ibex Bookends By C. Charles, Patrouilleau Ed.
Art Deco Bronze Ibex Bookends By C. Charles, Patrouilleau Ed.

Art Deco Bronze Ibex Bookends By C. Charles, Patrouilleau Ed.

By C. Charles

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fedex shipping: $ 185. Art deco bronze ibex bookends. By Charles, Charles. Patrouilleau

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Silver

A Pair of Art Deco Ram or Ibex Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France 1930
A Pair of Art Deco Ram or Ibex Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France 1930

A Pair of Art Deco Ram or Ibex Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Ram or Ibex bookends By Max Le Verrier. Signature: 
M. Le Verrier. Style:
 Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Vintage Patinated Bronze Metal Ibex Bookends
Vintage Patinated Bronze Metal Ibex Bookends

Vintage Patinated Bronze Metal Ibex Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1970s Dimensions: 12″H x 6″L Materials: Patinated Bronze Metal, Lucite ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Pair of Mid Century Italian Bronze and Marble Ibex Bookends
Pair of Mid Century Italian Bronze and Marble Ibex Bookends

Pair of Mid Century Italian Bronze and Marble Ibex Bookends

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage sculptural bookends in the shape of bronze ibex heads mounted to circular white

Category

20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Ibex or Ram Sculpture Bookends by C. Charles, 1930
French Art Deco Bronze Ibex or Ram Sculpture Bookends by C. Charles, 1930

French Art Deco Bronze Ibex or Ram Sculpture Bookends by C. Charles, 1930

By C. Charles

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description: 
Art deco bronze ibex bookends. Artist / Maker: 
Charles, Charles. Signature / Marks

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the well know French sculptor Max Le Verrier.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ram Head Lucite Bookends
Pair of Ram Head Lucite Bookends

Pair of Ram Head Lucite Bookends

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H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

Pair of Ram Head Lucite Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair of ram head (Ibex, antelope) bookends in the style of Tony Duquette. USA, circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Brass Horned Ibex Sculpture Bookends by Dobi Cashier
Hollywood Regency Brass Horned Ibex Sculpture Bookends by Dobi Cashier

Hollywood Regency Brass Horned Ibex Sculpture Bookends by Dobi Cashier

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Fantastic pair of Hollywood Regency brass horned Ibex sculpture bookends by Dobi Casher. Solid

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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier France, 1930
Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier France, 1930

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the well know sculptor Max Le Verrier with lovely

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier France 1930
Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier France 1930

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier France 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the well know sculptor Max Le Verrier with green patina

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier France 1930 Original
Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier France 1930 Original

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier France 1930 Original

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the well know sculptor Max Le Verrier with lovely

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair Brass Ibex Bookends
Pair Brass Ibex Bookends

Pair Brass Ibex Bookends

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H 11.75 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

Pair Brass Ibex Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair Very large scale Ibex bookends. Nice detail in casting, heavy weight with substantial feel

Category

20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Majesty: Vintage Ibex Bookends (1930s/1940s) -1Y08
Art Deco Majesty: Vintage Ibex Bookends (1930s/1940s) -1Y08

Art Deco Majesty: Vintage Ibex Bookends (1930s/1940s) -1Y08

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Deco bookends featuring majestic ibexes. Dating back to the 1930s/1940s, these bookends exude the charm

Category

Vintage 1930s French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Early 20th Century Bronze Art Deco Bookends with Ibex Rams
Early 20th Century Bronze Art Deco Bookends with Ibex Rams

Early 20th Century Bronze Art Deco Bookends with Ibex Rams

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A decorative pair of Art Deco period bookends. The ibex are made of bronze, patinated in a green

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the well know sculptor Max Le Verrier with lovely

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Great Looking Art Deco Pair of Stylized Bronze Animal Bookends by Johannes Bosma
Great Looking Art Deco Pair of Stylized Bronze Animal Bookends by Johannes Bosma

Great Looking Art Deco Pair of Stylized Bronze Animal Bookends by Johannes Bosma

By Johannes Bosma

Located in Lisse, NL

Fully marked, bronze sculptural bookends of an ibex and a gazelle. Being able to truly capture the

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier France, 1930
Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier France, 1930

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Max Le Verrier France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the well know sculptor Max Le Verrier with lovely

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Pair of Brass Ibex Bookends
Pair of Brass Ibex Bookends

Pair of Brass Ibex Bookends

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H 5.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Brass Ibex Bookends

Located in Asheville, NC

A Gorgeous pair of polished solid brass ibex bookends. Good weight to each piece. A lovely set.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Black Ceramic Ibex Bookends
Art Deco Black Ceramic Ibex Bookends

Art Deco Black Ceramic Ibex Bookends

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H 9.5 in W 10.5 in D 2.75 in

Art Deco Black Ceramic Ibex Bookends

Located in New York, NY

A lovely pair of Art Deco ceramic bookends in a high gloss finish.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Leaping Ibex Bookends in Verdigrised Bronze
Pair of Leaping Ibex Bookends in Verdigrised Bronze

Pair of Leaping Ibex Bookends in Verdigrised Bronze

Located in Stamford, CT

Excellent pair of early 20th century bronze on marble bookends in the form of two leaping or

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1960s Brass Ibex Sculpture Bookends, Pair
1960s Brass Ibex Sculpture Bookends, Pair

1960s Brass Ibex Sculpture Bookends, Pair

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H 9 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in

1960s Brass Ibex Sculpture Bookends, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a beautiful, pair of 1960s brass ibex bookends.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bookends with Brass Ibex Heads
Art Deco Bookends with Brass Ibex Heads

Art Deco Bookends with Brass Ibex Heads

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H 7.25 in W 4.63 in D 6 in

Art Deco Bookends with Brass Ibex Heads

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish set of Art Deco style books ends date to the 1980s and are fabricated in polished brass, chrome and grey lacquer.

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Ibex Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of ibex bookends available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct ibex bookends — often made from metal, brass and bronze — can elevate any home. Ibex 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. Ibex bookends bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Max Le Verrier and C. Charles each produced beautiful ibex bookends that are worth considering.

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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