$465
H 4.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Art Deco Machine Age Spring Steel & Black Enamel Spherical Bookends by Revere
By Revere Copper and Brass, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
These sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age bookends, crafted circa 1935, embody the sleek design and
Enamel, Steel
Pair of Crescent Bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and Bakelite art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s
Brass
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of Machine Age or Art Deco bookends in the style of Walter Von Nessen, circa the
Steel
$875 / set
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 3.125 in
Art Deco Machine Age Flapper Bookends in Copper & Antique Brass signed Frankarts
By Frankart
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco bookends captures the sleek sophistication of the Machine Age
Brass, Copper
$480 / set
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Brass, Copper
$1,100
H 5.25 in W 5 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
with three sphere accents on each. These bookends are a great example of the Machine Ages influence on
Brass, Copper
$1,250 / set
H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of machine age art deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa
Brass, Copper
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century modern "machine-age design" cast aluminum bookends with geometric form
Aluminum
Modern Aluminum Sculptural Bookends
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Sculptural bookends Architectural forms, minimalist design, and Machine Age
Aluminum
Walter Von Nessen Chase Art Deco Bookends
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Outstanding pair of Art Deco/Machine Age Bookends designed for the Chase Brass & Copper Co.m, 1930
Unavailable
H 6.25 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Walter von Nessen / Chase Machine Age Modernist Horse Bookends, circa 1931
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in New York, NY
. 1931 Polished brass For more information see: The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941, Richard Guy
Brass
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Walter von Nessen / Chase Machine Age Modernist Cat Bookends, circa 1932
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in New York, NY
elephant book end illustrated: The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941, Richard Guy Wilson, Dianne H. Pilgram
Brass
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.13 in
Walter Von Nessen for Chase Machine Age Modernist Elephant Bookends, circa 1931
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in New York, NY
. Illustrated: The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941, Richard Guy Wilson, Dianne H. Pilgram and Dickran Tashjian
Brass
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Modernist Machine Age Art Deco Sculptures / Bookends Pair Copper Chrome Bakelite
Located in Dallas, TX
Modernist Machine Age Art Deco sculptures / bookends pair copper chrome Bakelite Catalin. Nice
Chrome, Copper
Pair of Nickel Plated Machine Age Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Nickel Plated Bookends, made in Germany for the Black, Starr & Gorham Company.
Nickel
Pair of Machine Age Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of bookends feature concentric rings of alternating brushed nickle and brass
Industrial Machine Age French Art Deco Pair of Chrome Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual pair of Machine Age bookends. Chromed Metal Art Deco geometric shape with Industrial feel
Chrome
Modernist Bookends By Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of dramatic Machine-Age bookends depicting abstracted elephants entirely made of copper
Copper
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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco "Bullet" Bookends in Chrome and Black Enamel by Revere
By Fred D. Farr, Revere
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco Machine Age bookends were designed by Fred Farr for Revere, circa
Enamel, Nickel
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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco "Bullet" Bookends in Chrome and Black Enamel by Revere
By Fred D. Farr, Revere
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco Machine Age bookends were designed by Fred Farr for Revere, circa
Enamel, Nickel
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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco "Bullet" Bookends in Chrome and Black Enamel by Revere
By Fred D. Farr, Revere
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco Machine Age bookends were designed by Fred Farr for Revere, circa
Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Ring Bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of nickel and copper art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s
Copper, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Ring Bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and copper art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA
Brass, Copper
Art Deco Machine Age Airplane Bookend
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous piece features an stepped skyscraper style exotic marble base with a great stylized chrome airplane soaring over .
Machine Age Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Art Deco, Machine Age trojan horse bookends. Comprised of pewter with original copper and
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Chromed Bookends
Located in New York, NY
These Art Deco machine age chrome bookends feature a stepped skyscraper form triangular form
Chrome
Pair of Vintage "Machine Age" Industrial Nut-Form Steel Bookends
Located in Astoria, NY
industrial "machine age" era styling. Reduced From: $1,650
Steel
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
. These bookends really exemplify the Machine Ages influence on Art Deco in America.
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Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
These Stylish bookends epitomize the Machine ages influence on Art Deco. They are polished Brass
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H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
and copper finish and are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. One bookend has
Bronze, Copper
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H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends
Bronze, Copper
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H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Bronze Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los
Bronze, Copper
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H 7 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. Both bookends have retained the original
Bronze, Copper
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H 7 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los
Bronze, Copper
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H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los
Bronze, Copper
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H 7 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends
Bronze, Copper
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H 5 in W 4.25 in L 5 in
Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Copper Scroll Form Book Ends by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco machine age scroll form bookends were designed by the celebrated
Copper
American Industrial "Nut & Blot" Steel Bookends
Located in Englewood, NJ
A very cool pair of American Industrial machine age steel "Nut & Bolt" bookends each bolt
Steel
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H 7.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Walter Von Nessen Cat Bookends Chase Brass Bronze Signed USA 1930s Art Deco
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
Walter Von Nessen (1889-1943) brass cat bookends for Chase, USA, 1930s, machine age art deco
Brass
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H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Trophy Craft. c.1930
By Trophy Craft Los Angeles
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of Art Deco machine age, Trojan horse bookends with original sticker on both
Bronze, Copper
Selection of Modernist Accessories - Tableau II
Located in Atlanta, GA
's. 10.25"H x 6"L x 5.125"D. $400. 5) Machine Age Nickel Bookends, German, circa 1930's. 6.125"H x
Plaster
Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Loop Form Bookends in Copper & Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of Art Deco Machine Age bookends, crafted circa 1935, embodies the streamlined
Copper
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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco "Bullet" Bookends in Chrome and Black Enamel by Revere
By Revere, Fred D. Farr
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco Machine Age bookends were designed by Fred Farr for Revere, circa
Enamel, Nickel
Machine Age Deco Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic pair of machine age Art Deco bookends. Nice patina with felt on the bottom. 1930s.
Metal
Machine Age Chrome and Bakelite Bookends
By Donald Deskey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Art Deco/ Machine Age Chrome and Green Bakelite Bookends. Nice Original Condition! Chrome
Chrome
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H 4.34 in W 13 in D 5.71 in
Machine Age Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends Arrow Design, France 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stunning Machine Age Art Deco bookends were crafted in France in the 1940s. The wrought iron
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Gear Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique pair of machine gge Art Deco gear bookends, circa 1940s. The bookends are made of a solid
Brass, Aluminum
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H 9 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Machine Age / Art Deco Streamline Brass & Chrome Bookends Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Machine Age / Art Deco Streamline Brass & Chrome Bookends attributed to Walter Von Nessen
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
three sphere accents on each. These bookends really exemplify the Machine Ages influence on Art Deco in
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H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
and copper finish and are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. One bookend has
Bronze, Copper
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H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
and copper finish and are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. One bookend has
Bronze, Copper
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H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Bronze & Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge, circa 1930s
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
and copper finish and are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. Both bookends have
Bronze, Copper
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H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Art Deco Machine Age Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge c. 1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
finish and are in excellent condition with appropriate patina for their age. One bookend has retained the
Copper, Bronze
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H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of machine age art deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s
Brass, Copper
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H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of Machine Age or Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s
Brass
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H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of machine age art deco "Cathedral" bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
Brass, Copper
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H 4.75 in W 9 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Machine Age / Art Deco / Streamline bookends by Walter Von
Brass
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H 4.75 in W 9 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Machine Age / Art Deco / Streamline bookends by Walter Von
Nickel
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H 7 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. One bookends has retained the original
Bronze, Copper
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H 7 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. C.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
and copper finish and are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. Both bookends have
Bronze, Copper
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H 7.25 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends
Bronze, Copper
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H 7.25 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
and copper finish and are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. Both bookends have
Bronze, Copper
Sold
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 4.25 in
Art Deco Machine Age Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Co
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
This streamlined pair of bookends was designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Company, circa
Brass, Copper
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H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Art Deco Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of Art Deco metal Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Both pieces
Bronze, Copper
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H 7.25 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A pair of Art Deco cast metal Trojan horse bookends with original stickers and felt
Bronze, Copper
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H 7 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Bronze and Copper Plated Machine Age Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Inc. c.1930
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends
Bronze, Copper
$900 / set
H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfredware Sculptural Two Tone Brass Bookends
By Ben Seibel, Jenfredware
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of sculptural brass bookends Designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware. Unique, scarcely seen examples incorporating a two-tone, textured design (there are blackened areas which ar...
Brass
$1,500 / set
H 5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Aged Bronze Stirrup Bookends by Ben Seibel, 1960s
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Custom finished aged bronze stirrup bookends, c.60s.
Metal
Vintage Modernist Stair Cut Polished Steel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage modernist stair-cut polished steel bookends, circa 1970s. Beautiful and simple with great mid-century minimal lines, the bookends are in very good vintage condition and meas...
Steel
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.