Machine Age Bookends
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Steel
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in St. Louis, MO
with three sphere accents on each. These bookends are a great example of the Machine Ages influence on
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
Modern Aluminum Sculptural Bookends
By Argosy Designs
Located in Treadwell, NY
Collection I: Sculptural bookends
Architectural forms, minimalist design, and Machine Age
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
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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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Walter von Nessen / Chase Machine Age Modernist Horse Bookends, circa 1931
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
. 1931
Polished brass
For more information see: The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941, Richard Guy
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Walter von Nessen / Chase Machine Age Modernist Cat Bookends, circa 1932
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
elephant book end illustrated: The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941, Richard Guy Wilson, Dianne H. Pilgram
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Walter Von Nessen for Chase Machine Age Modernist Elephant Bookends, circa 1931
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in New York, NY
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Illustrated: The Machine Age in America: 1918-1941, Richard Guy Wilson, Dianne H. Pilgram and Dickran Tashjian
Category
Vintage 1930s American Bookends
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.13 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
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Copper, Chrome
H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Nickel Plated Machine Age Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Nickel Plated Bookends, made in Germany for the Black, Starr & Gorham Company.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bookends
Materials
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
Category
20th Century Bookends
Pair of Machine Age Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of outstanding Art Deco bookends with symmetrical double-ring forms. The bookends feature
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
Category
Vintage 1930s French Machine Age Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Bookends By Walter Von Nessen
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of dramatic Machine-Age bookends depicting abstracted elephants entirely made of copper
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Enamel, Nickel
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Enamel, Nickel
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Nickel
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 .
Category
20th Century French Bookends
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage "Machine Age" Industrial Nut-Form Steel Bookends
Located in Astoria, NY
industrial "machine age" era styling.
Reduced From: $1,650
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
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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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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
About
This is an original pair of Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. Both bookends have retained the original
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
ABOUT
An original pair of Art Deco Trojan horse bookends manufactured by Dodge Trophy Inc. Los
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 7 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Copper
H 5 in W 4.25 in L 5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Bookends
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1940s French Machine Age Bookends
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Brass
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
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Copper, Bronze
H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 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 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
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 or Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
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 "Cathedral" bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
A very nice and hard to find pair of Machine Age / Art Deco / Streamline bookends by Walter Von
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
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 Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Machine Age / Art Deco / Streamline bookends by Walter Von
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Nickel
H 4.75 in W 9 in D 2.75 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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
and copper finish and are in good condition with appropriate patina for their age. Both bookends have
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 7.25 in W 3 in D 4.5 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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 4.5 in W 3 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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
A pair of Art Deco cast metal Trojan horse bookends with original stickers and felt
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 7 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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco "Arch" 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 "arch" bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
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. No
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
Machine Age Art Deco Wood Lined Lidded Box by Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Machine Age Art Deco wood lined lidded box by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The box is
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
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Machine Age Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of machine age bookends is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct machine age bookends — often made from metal, copper and bronze — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of machine age bookends available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Machine age bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Walter Von Nessen, Dodge Inc. and Chase Brass and Copper Company each produced beautiful machine age 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.