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Black Bakelite & Nickel "Skyscraper" Library Bookend Table Lamp, 1920's
Black Bakelite & Nickel "Skyscraper" Library Bookend Table Lamp, 1920's

Black Bakelite & Nickel "Skyscraper" Library Bookend Table Lamp, 1920's

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Art Deco Manufacturers Finishing Company, Lib-O-Lite library bookend desk, table lamp. Featuring

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Nickel

Mid-Century Pair of Library Bookends with Books and Candle
Mid-Century Pair of Library Bookends with Books and Candle

Mid-Century Pair of Library Bookends with Books and Candle

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming set of bookends featuring books and a candle, circa 1960's. We see these sturdy

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"
Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"

Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"

$420Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 5.25 in

Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Rookwood raven / rook bird bookends by William P McDonald. Circa 1948. Shape 2278

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Pottery

Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ASPREY LONDON CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER BOOKENDs
PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ASPREY LONDON CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER BOOKENDs

PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ASPREY LONDON CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER BOOKENDs

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable pair of English Victorian library bookends, made by one of the finest silversmiths in England in a

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scottish Terrier Dog Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scottish Terrier Dog Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scottish Terrier Dog Bookends

$545 / set

H 5.71 in W 4.93 in D 3.15 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scottish Terrier Dog Bookends

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

see this set added to a current collection or resting on a bookshelf in a home library. This pair of

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel
Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel

Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel

$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel

By Ben Seibel

Located in Peoria, AZ

brass adds a luxurious, yet minimalist, aesthetic touch to your library! Unlike so many bookends which

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

offer a distinctive addition to your library or study. Striking Victorian bookends, rich in character

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Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books
Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books This very unusual piece had been

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Vintage 1960s Adam Style Bookends

Materials

Leather

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a charming antique extending book slide. An English, rosewood novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Elegantly crafted with fine materials and tasteful fretw...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian
Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian

Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

library. Dimensions: Closed width: 37cm (14.5'') Extended width: 59cm (23.25'') Max depth: 16cm

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Bookends

Materials

Brass

SULPTED MARBLE ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
SULPTED MARBLE ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE

SULPTED MARBLE ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of these in total made

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Stone

ORANELY SULPTED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
ORANELY SULPTED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE

ORANELY SULPTED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of these in total made

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Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Stone

DISTRESSED SULPTED ANTIQUE LiBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SET
DISTRESSED SULPTED ANTIQUE LiBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SET

DISTRESSED SULPTED ANTIQUE LiBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of these in total made

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Stone

SULPTED ROUGH CUT ANTiQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUITE
SULPTED ROUGH CUT ANTiQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUITE

SULPTED ROUGH CUT ANTiQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of these in total made

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Stone

SCULPTED DEEP RED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
SCULPTED DEEP RED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE

SCULPTED DEEP RED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK PART OF A LARGE SUiTE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of these in total made

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Stone

ORANELY SULPTED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK OF A VERY RUSTiC PART SET
ORANELY SULPTED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK OF A VERY RUSTiC PART SET

ORANELY SULPTED ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOK CARVED FROM ROCK OF A VERY RUSTiC PART SET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, hand carved from solid rock library book which is part of a suite I have six of these in total made

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Stone

Bird Animal Stone Sculpture - Carved Limestone Bookends - France 1970s
Bird Animal Stone Sculpture - Carved Limestone Bookends - France 1970s

Bird Animal Stone Sculpture - Carved Limestone Bookends - France 1970s

By Albert Tormos

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

appearance. A beautiful decorative object for a shelf, it can also serve as a bookend in a library or as a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair of 20th Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Figurine of Book Holders
Pair of 20th Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Figurine of Book Holders

Pair of 20th Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Figurine of Book Holders

Located in Wembley, GB

, bronze bookends, globe bookends, classical sculpture, mythological decor, luxury library accessories

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Plaster Feet - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Plaster Feet - Set of 2

Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Plaster Feet - Set of 2

$650 / set

H 2.25 in W 5.5 in D 6.25 in

Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Plaster Feet - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. These wonderfully eccentric pieces are perfect as chic, unexpected bookends on a library shelf, stylish

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

21st Century Contemporary Marble Vase Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi
21st Century Contemporary Marble Vase Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi

21st Century Contemporary Marble Vase Handmade in Italy by Ilaria Bianchi

By Ilaria Bianchi

Located in Milan, IT

as a paperweight or bookend in your library. Rovinette is born from a reflection on historical

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Sun God Ra / - The Light of Knowledge -
Sun God Ra / - The Light of Knowledge -

Sun God Ra / - The Light of Knowledge -

Located in Berlin, DE

Anonymous, Sun God Ra (bookend), 16 x 13.5 x 6 cm (depiction), 17.5 x 13.5 x 8 cm (with pedestal

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Grey Hounds Seated Marble Plinths
Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Grey Hounds Seated Marble Plinths

Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Grey Hounds Seated Marble Plinths

Located in New York, NY

fabulous pair of bookends for anyone's library. Italy, Circa: early 1800's

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Mid Century Library Bookends Refinished in Wine Red
Mid Century Library Bookends Refinished in Wine Red

Mid Century Library Bookends Refinished in Wine Red

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H 5 in W 4.75 in D 5.75 in

Mid Century Library Bookends Refinished in Wine Red

Located in Alhambra, CA

We powder-coated these mid-century steel library bookends in high-gloss Wine Red! A playful

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Steel

Library Bookend with the Globe
Library Bookend with the Globe

Library Bookend with the Globe

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H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 6.7 in

Library Bookend with the Globe

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Andrea by Sadek Solid Brass Fleur-de-Lis Bookends – Elegant Home Library
Vintage Andrea by Sadek Solid Brass Fleur-de-Lis Bookends – Elegant Home Library

Vintage Andrea by Sadek Solid Brass Fleur-de-Lis Bookends – Elegant Home Library

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Embrace the timeless elegance of these Vintage Solid Brass Fleur-de-Lis Bookends by Andrea by Sadek

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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Hefty Pair of Art Deco Owl Bookends
Hefty Pair of Art Deco Owl Bookends

Hefty Pair of Art Deco Owl Bookends

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H 10 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in

Hefty Pair of Art Deco Owl Bookends

Located in NYC, NY

Library of Congress. Weighty, as bookends should be. These smaller versions based on the monumental

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20th Century American Bookends

Pair or Cast Iron Bookends by Virginia Metal Crafters
Pair or Cast Iron Bookends by Virginia Metal Crafters

Pair or Cast Iron Bookends by Virginia Metal Crafters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bookends by Virginia Metal Crafters, USA, c.1970s. The pair features two cast iron bookends

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

George Nilsson for Gero Art Deco Chrome Rabbit Bookends, 1930s
George Nilsson for Gero Art Deco Chrome Rabbit Bookends, 1930s

George Nilsson for Gero Art Deco Chrome Rabbit Bookends, 1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

are a great addition to your interior or bookcase library. The bookends set is in good condition, with

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Maitland Smith Bronze Monkey Basket Votive Candle Holder Toothpick Pen Holder 8"
Maitland Smith Bronze Monkey Basket Votive Candle Holder Toothpick Pen Holder 8"

Maitland Smith Bronze Monkey Basket Votive Candle Holder Toothpick Pen Holder 8"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century bronze figurine / votive candholder / toothpick / pen holder / library bookend in

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Modern Aged Brass Acanthus Leaf Scroll Bookends
Pair of Mid Century Modern Aged Brass Acanthus Leaf Scroll Bookends

Pair of Mid Century Modern Aged Brass Acanthus Leaf Scroll Bookends

Located in Burton, TX

a beautiful addition to your home office or library. The base off each bookend is covered in felt to

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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Dog Greyhound Bookends Sculptures on Marble Base Style Art Deco Silvered Bronze
Dog Greyhound Bookends Sculptures on Marble Base Style Art Deco Silvered Bronze

Dog Greyhound Bookends Sculptures on Marble Base Style Art Deco Silvered Bronze

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Deco design. Dog bookends in a library, entryway or as Paperweights on an office desk or sculptures

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bookends

Materials

Stone, Marble, Bronze

1970s Italian Gilt Brass and White Marble Sculpture Trophy Door Stop or Bookend
1970s Italian Gilt Brass and White Marble Sculpture Trophy Door Stop or Bookend

1970s Italian Gilt Brass and White Marble Sculpture Trophy Door Stop or Bookend

Located in Carimate, Como

award, as written the bottom, it is ideal to elegantly stop your door or as a library or shelf bookend

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wooden Dice
Pair of Wooden Dice

Pair of Wooden Dice

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H 4 in W 4 in D 4 in

Pair of Wooden Dice

Located in Los Angeles, CA

numerical numbers on each side of the die. These playful pieces would be great in a game room or library

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood, Burl

19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher
19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher

19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher

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H 13.78 in W 7.49 in L 13.78 in

19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher

Located in Carimate, Como

conversational piece, ideal for decorative purpose but can as well be used as unique bookend in your library.     

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends
Pair of Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends

Pair of Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of glass bookends by Joel Myers for Blenko, c.1960s, USA are a stunning teal color. Each

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Italian modern travertine sculptures by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
Italian modern travertine sculptures by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s

Italian modern travertine sculptures by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s

By Fratelli Mannelli, Enzo Mari

Located in MIlano, IT

living room or in your private library as a bookend. Also perfect in a formal environment such as a study

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Antique Pair of Patinated Bronze Sphinx Library Bookends, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Patinated Bronze Sphinx Library Bookends, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Patinated Bronze Sphinx Library Bookends, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique pair of 19th century parcel-gilt and dark patinated bronze library

Category

Antique 1860s Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Library Bookends, Brass Baroque Whale
Pair of Library Bookends, Brass Baroque Whale

Pair of Library Bookends, Brass Baroque Whale

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H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 5.12 in

Pair of Library Bookends, Brass Baroque Whale

Located in Praha, CZ

New castings according to the original from the second half of the 19th century. Patinated brass 0.7 kg!

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Antique 17th Century Czech Baroque Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wooden Arts & Crafts Dice Bookends
Pair of Wooden Arts & Crafts Dice Bookends

Pair of Wooden Arts & Crafts Dice Bookends

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H 6.25 in W 3.75 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Wooden Arts & Crafts Dice Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome pair of 1950s-1960s vintage rounded hand-carved oak library bookends with large ebonized 6

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Teak

Hand Carved Wood Safari African Zebra Bookends Kenya 1950
Hand Carved Wood Safari African Zebra Bookends Kenya 1950

Hand Carved Wood Safari African Zebra Bookends Kenya 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Circa 1950. Vintage African Safari hand-carved wood Zebra library bookends. Finely hand carved and hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Wood

Los Angeles Public Library Sphinx Marble Bookend
Los Angeles Public Library Sphinx Marble Bookend

Los Angeles Public Library Sphinx Marble Bookend

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a vintage pewter and marble bookend in the form of the Los Angeles Public Library's one

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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Pewter

French 19th Century Side Table with Marble Top, Library Books and Brass Gallery
French 19th Century Side Table with Marble Top, Library Books and Brass Gallery

French 19th Century Side Table with Marble Top, Library Books and Brass Gallery

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

French 1860s Napoleon III period brass gallery rail side table with marble top and library bookends

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Organic Natural Raw Edge Wood Bookends Desk Library
1960s Organic Natural Raw Edge Wood Bookends Desk Library

1960s Organic Natural Raw Edge Wood Bookends Desk Library

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Organic Natural Raw Edge Wood Bookends Desk Library 11 x 6.5 w x 5.25 d Original vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Bookends in Bronze with Relief Library Books
Set of Four Bookends in Bronze with Relief Library Books

Set of Four Bookends in Bronze with Relief Library Books

Located in London, GB

Two pairs of bronze cast bookends with relief depicting library's full of antique books made in the

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very
Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very

Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Library, Book, Throne, medieval, revival Alabaster and marble bookends in the shape of monks

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very Original
Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very Original

Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very Original

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Library, Book, Throne, medieval, revival Alabaster and marble bookends in the shape of monks

Category

20th Century Italian Medieval Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico
Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico

Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico

Located in Toronto, CA

Striking and sculptural, this pair of large Mid-Century marble horse head bookends exudes timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Alabaster Marble Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very Original
Pair of Alabaster Marble Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very Original

Pair of Alabaster Marble Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very Original

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Alabaster and marble bookends in the shape of monks sitting on a throne reading a book Medieval

Category

20th Century Italian Medieval Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Art Deco Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Horses Library Very Original
Art Deco Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Horses Library Very Original

Art Deco Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Horses Library Very Original

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

library, bringing a lot of class and style to the space. Art Deco pair of Alabaster bookends in form of

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Bookends

Materials

Marble

Bookends Pair of Bakelite and Marble  in Form of Medieval Library Very Original
Bookends Pair of Bakelite and Marble  in Form of Medieval Library Very Original

Bookends Pair of Bakelite and Marble in Form of Medieval Library Very Original

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Alabaster and marble bookends in the shape of monks sitting on a throne reading a book. Figure of a

Category

20th Century Italian Medieval Bookends

Materials

Marble

Faux Book Bookends
Faux Book Bookends

Faux Book Bookends

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H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Faux Book Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Napoleon Bonaparte: A History". Displayed on their own or as part of a library collection, these bookends

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Bookends

Materials

Metal

Bookends in Form of Renaissance Monk Library Natural Alabaster and Marble
Bookends in Form of Renaissance Monk Library Natural Alabaster and Marble

Bookends in Form of Renaissance Monk Library Natural Alabaster and Marble

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Expectacular Antique Library, Bookends, Throne, medieval, revival Alabaster and marble bookends in

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Art Deco Brass Birds Black Marble Decorative Objects Bookends
Art Deco Brass Birds Black Marble Decorative Objects Bookends

Art Deco Brass Birds Black Marble Decorative Objects Bookends

Located in New York, NY

graduated black marble base. A great set for a shelf, home library, mantle, as bookends, etc. Very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Native American Indian Chief Metal Library Book Ends
Vintage Native American Indian Chief Metal Library Book Ends

Vintage Native American Indian Chief Metal Library Book Ends

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Vintage Native American Indian Chief in Bronze or Cast Iron, Bookends. Very Good Condition, No

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Bookends

Pair of 19th Century Mythical Carved Walnut Sculptures for Bookends
Pair of 19th Century Mythical Carved Walnut Sculptures for Bookends

Pair of 19th Century Mythical Carved Walnut Sculptures for Bookends

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 19th century mythical carved walnut sculptures for bookends or decoration depict a duo of

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Faux Ostrich Leather Maitland Smith Bookends with Decorative Boxes That Open
Faux Ostrich Leather Maitland Smith Bookends with Decorative Boxes That Open

Faux Ostrich Leather Maitland Smith Bookends with Decorative Boxes That Open

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lambertville, NJ

usable bookends for office, library or any room. Dimensions: 19' W x 7' D x 9' H together.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Bookends

Materials

Brass

Faux Book Bookends
Faux Book Bookends

Faux Book Bookends

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H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

Faux Book Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

library collection, these bookends are both decorative and functional, sure to add a touch of discreet

Category

Antique Early 1900s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Cast Bronze Silver Skull
Cast Bronze Silver Skull

Cast Bronze Silver Skull

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H 5.5 in W 8 in D 5 in

Cast Bronze Silver Skull

Located in Napa, CA

Cast bronze skull with silver patina. Heavy enough to be used as a bookend, or in library or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures Sphinxe
19th Century, Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures Sphinxe

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Located in IT

, fireplaces, coffee tables and gueridon or positioned on risers and columns or to be used as bookends in a

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Vintage Boho Bronze Bull Statues - A Pair
Vintage Boho Bronze Bull Statues - A Pair

Vintage Boho Bronze Bull Statues - A Pair

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Vintage Boho Bronze Bull Statues - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Distinctive Pair of Library Bookends by Mark Cross
Distinctive Pair of Library Bookends by Mark Cross

Distinctive Pair of Library Bookends by Mark Cross

Located in Stamford, CT

Signed limited leather bookends boasting brilliant brass 'doorknocker' accents as well as notable

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20th Century American Bookends

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Pair of Vintage Steel Library Bookend Refinished in Pink
Pair of Vintage Steel Library Bookend Refinished in Pink

Pair of Vintage Steel Library Bookend Refinished in Pink

Located in Alhambra, CA

We powder-coated this set of vintage library-style bookends in gloss "Shocking Pink." A instant

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Collection Faux Library Books CDs, Storage, Keyed Safe, Bookends
Collection Faux Library Books CDs, Storage, Keyed Safe, Bookends

Collection Faux Library Books CDs, Storage, Keyed Safe, Bookends

Located in New York, NY

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Antique Bradley & Hubbard Fireplace Bookends
Antique Bradley & Hubbard Fireplace Bookends

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Fireplace Bookends

By Bradley & Hubbard

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A LOVELY ADDITION TO ANY LIBRARY, THESE CAST IRON BOOKENDS WITH A FIGURAL FIREPLACE MOTIF ARE FROM

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William IV Mahogany Library Cabinet

William IV Mahogany Library Cabinet

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William IV Mahogany Library Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

William IV mahogany library cabinet with faux bookend door fronts and crotch mahogany.

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Library Bookend For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal library bookend for your home. Each library bookend for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage library bookend now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect library bookend — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right library bookend, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are of considerable interest.

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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