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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Marble Owl Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Marble Owl Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Marble Owl Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition A charming pair of mid-century modern marble owl bookends, thoughtfully carved from richly veined stone and mounted on solid marble bases. The ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Marble

Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend
Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend

Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century art glass bookend in the shape of an elephant. Beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass with a dominant amber color layered over a greenish color...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Art Glass

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Bochum, NRW

A refined and authentic pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by celebrated French sculptor Max Le Verrier, produced in the 1930s in his Paris atelier. Cast in art metal with a deep gre...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor
French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor

French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bookends with Bears, France, 1920s A charming and highly collectible pair of French Art Deco bookends, dating from the 1920s and beautifully crafted with sculptural ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.
Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.

Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement signed M. Le Verrier. With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1928. Posthumous, contemporary cast. This pair is illustrated...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Pair of Mid-Century White Onyx Horse Head Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century White Onyx Horse Head Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century White Onyx Horse Head Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Very stylish pair of mid-century white onyx horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair Carl Auböck Minimalist Mid-Century Brass Bookends #3653, Vienna, Austria
Pair Carl Auböck Minimalist Mid-Century Brass Bookends #3653, Vienna, Austria

Pair Carl Auböck Minimalist Mid-Century Brass Bookends #3653, Vienna, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair of minimalist sculptural book ends in the organic shape. Model number 3653, handmade of solid patinated and partly polished brass. Designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in the 19...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Figurative Bookends in Resin and Stone – Il Corpo II by Marcela Cure
Figurative Bookends in Resin and Stone – Il Corpo II by Marcela Cure

Figurative Bookends in Resin and Stone – Il Corpo II by Marcela Cure

Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico

Our Il Corpo sculpture is a set of two individual sculptures portraying the upper and lower body parts. It was designed to be used as a bookend but possibilities are endless with thi...

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2010s Colombian Other Bookends

Materials

Stone

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Bookends

Materials

Brass

Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair 1920
Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair 1920

Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Ceramic Squirrel Bookends by Octave Larrieu, France, 1920s These charming French Art Deco ceramic squirrel bookends were created in the 1920s by acclaimed sculptor a...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Ceramic

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...

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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Pair of Modernist Tubular Chrome Bookends
Pair of Modernist Tubular Chrome Bookends

Pair of Modernist Tubular Chrome Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of modernist tubular chrome bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 15.25"W x 7.5"D x 7.5"H. Great for larger books and a ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Bookends with Brass Hands #1928,  Vienna,  Austria
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Bookends with Brass Hands #1928,  Vienna,  Austria

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Bookends with Brass Hands #1928, Vienna, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair of minimalist but charming sculptural book ends in the shape of a hands. Model number 1928, handmade of solid polished brass and metal, designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Metal, Brass

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Soquel, CA

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted by Jean Francois Millet - farmers harvesting in the fields and farmers praying over a basket. They are marked on the back with "REAL BRONZE" and numbered 9977. Titled on the bottom "The Gleaners" and "The Angelus" Original felt on bases. 4.75"H x 5.25"W x 2.25"D (each) Jean Francois Millet: 1814 - 1875, was a Barbizon School painter known for showing in his works the devoutness of French farm laborers. Judd Co. Morton Judd established the Judd...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends
Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends

Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends

By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique pair of copper Arts & Crafts style bookends, circa 1930s. Each piece is in good vintage condition measuring approximately 2"D x 3.25W x 4"H; they feature a mix of coppe...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends
Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends

Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco style bronze charging elephant bookends., circa 1940s. The bookends are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends
Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends

Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of bull and bear bronzes on wood base bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 11.5" W x 3.75" D x 7.5" H and are in good condition. Great gift for any Wall Street trader, st...

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20th Century American Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This Mid-Century set of Tennis and Louis Vuitton themed bookends are absolutely one of a kind and most certainly would accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk. This pair, ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Brass

Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected
Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected

Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected

By E15 Furniture

Located in Tilburg, NL

Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected. One 10cm version and one 17cm version. New, current production. With its cubic form, the book end STOP ONYX is a valuable accessory. Carved from finest onyx, in warm spice tones of Fantastico, the sculptural shape emphasizes pure material, making it a refined and striking desk or shelf accessory...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Bookends

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Onyx

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather-Covered Wood Bookends by the Hermès, France
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather-Covered Wood Bookends by the Hermès, France

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather-Covered Wood Bookends by the Hermès, France

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of mid-20th century Modern leather-covered wood bookends by the luxury brand Hermès Paris, France By: Hermès Paris Material: wood, leather Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Wood

Purple Amethyst Bookends, Pair
Purple Amethyst Bookends, Pair

Purple Amethyst Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial pair of natural purple amethyst specimen bookends or sculptures/decorative objects, circa 20th century. Dimensions: 4" Width x 6" Height.   

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20th Century Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz

1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze

1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of intriguing Art Deco period bronze clad bookends titled "Graphic Arts" by Pompeian Bronze. Executed in relief, they depict an artist or scribe and a potter at work dressed in...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere
Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "Quotation Mark" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere, circa 1968. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with a great patina a...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cut Steel, Gold Leaf

Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends on Green Marble Bases
Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends on Green Marble Bases

Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends on Green Marble Bases

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of bull and bear bronze and green marble bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 10" W x 2.5" D x 8" H and are in good condition. The green marble is in very good condition ...

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20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s
2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s

2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco heron bird bookends - 1930s These beautiful heron supports are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period. Each cle...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Blue Alabaster Italian Stone Marble Bookends Decor
Blue Alabaster Italian Stone Marble Bookends Decor

Blue Alabaster Italian Stone Marble Bookends Decor

Located in Toronto, ON

These exquisite bookends, crafted in Italy from rare blue alabaster marble, form a triangular shape with gracefully rounded bottom edges when positioned together. This stunning pair,...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Marble

Georges LIMOUSIN Art Deco Griffin Bookends 1920
Georges LIMOUSIN Art Deco Griffin Bookends 1920

Georges LIMOUSIN Art Deco Griffin Bookends 1920

By Limousin

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends
Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends

Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice vintage pair of carved Mexican onyx stone bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends depict a sleeping man with poncho and sombrero sitting by a cactus; they have wonderful veining an...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Bohemian Bookends

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Onyx

Vintage Brass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1970s
Vintage Brass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1970s

Vintage Brass Elephant Bookends, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1970s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Vintage brass bookends from circa the 1970s. Beautiful bookends, each with an elephant sculpture, mounted on brass bases. France, circa the 1970s. Dimensions: height: 15 cm / 5.9 in;...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Brass

Pair Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Pair Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass

Pair Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass

Located in Somis, CA

A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white jade with clarity almost to transparency, hand-carved dep...

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20th Century Chinese Bookends

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Jade, Brass

Mid-20th Century Pair of Faux Marble and Plaster Bookends
Mid-20th Century Pair of Faux Marble and Plaster Bookends

Mid-20th Century Pair of Faux Marble and Plaster Bookends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century pair of bookends, faux marble and plaster, likely Italian. Well modeled curly haired gilt plaster putti with black and burnt orange high...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Bookends

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Plaster

Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996. The b...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations
Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations

Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations

Located in New York, NY

This charming pair of bookends by Nuart Creations serves as an artistic expression of the Art Deco era's love for stylized forms and refined craftsmanship. Made circa 1935, these boo...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Enamel

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H. Great look! #3588

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

19th C. Set of English Victorian Cast Brass Pointer Dog Profile Doorstoppers
19th C. Set of English Victorian Cast Brass Pointer Dog Profile Doorstoppers

19th C. Set of English Victorian Cast Brass Pointer Dog Profile Doorstoppers

Located in Haarlem, NL

A wonderful set of two Victorian heavy cast brass sitting English Pointer dogs. Depicted 'en profile' facing towards or from each other. They were originally made as doorstoppers, but also very useful as large bookends...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Lion Bookends by Borghese
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Lion Bookends by Borghese

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Lion Bookends by Borghese

By Borghese

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning pair of majestic lion bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux black marble base by Borghese of Italy, circa 1960s. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of ca...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends
Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends

Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A very special pair of vintage stacked tortoiseshell and clear lucite bookends. The design has hints of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency and is an eye-catcher in any library, office, ...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Lucite

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3653 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #3653 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each piec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Brass Gazelle on Lucite Mount Antelope Bookends a Pair 1950s
Brass Gazelle on Lucite Mount Antelope Bookends a Pair 1950s

Brass Gazelle on Lucite Mount Antelope Bookends a Pair 1950s

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This exquisite pair of Art Deco Revival brass gazelle bust bookends, mounted on amber Lucite bases, embodies the elegance of Hollywood Regency style. Crafted in the 1950s, these poli...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends
Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends

Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of vintage brass and leather horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a beautiful patina and measure 8.25"W x 4"D x 8.25"H. Perfect for your mid-century or Hollywood Regency decor...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Theodore Alexander Metal & Wood Elephant Form Bookends
Pair of Theodore Alexander Metal & Wood Elephant Form Bookends

Pair of Theodore Alexander Metal & Wood Elephant Form Bookends

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large and impressive set of Theodore Alexander bookends depicting patinated metal elephants seated atop a wooden book form plinth. The elephants are facing two faux books with gilt e...

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20th Century Vietnamese Campaign Bookends

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Metal

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Copper, Jenfred-Ware Circa 1954
Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Copper, Jenfred-Ware Circa 1954

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Copper, Jenfred-Ware Circa 1954

By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware

Located in Peoria, AZ

Ben Seibel Stirrup bookends, rare copper, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor. This is a magnificent pair of Ben Seibel bookends with a mirror like copper finish! For those whose bookshelves blend...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Copper

Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s
Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s

Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" bookend, 1940s Intact and in good condition, with minor signs of wear. Width 28 cm Height 15.5 cm Depth 7 cm

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1940s Italian Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-Century White Marble Horse Head Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century White Marble Horse Head Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century White Marble Horse Head Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Very stylish pair of mid-century white marble horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2.25"D x 8.5"H and would make a ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Alabaster

1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles that are strikingly etched and polished, which catches and refract lights beautifully. T...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Lucite

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of Chinese Guardian lions, also known as Food Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich, deep oxblood red lacquered finish. The pair is finely detailed with traditional sty...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Resin

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass. Each piec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco Bookends - Spelter with Green Patina - Marble Base - Rearing Horses
Art Deco Bookends - Spelter with Green Patina - Marble Base - Rearing Horses

Art Deco Bookends - Spelter with Green Patina - Marble Base - Rearing Horses

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, featuring rearing horses crafted from spelter with a beautiful green-bronze colored patina. The figures are mounted on solid marble ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass....

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Brass and Cane Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Brass and Cane Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 'Flatiron' Brass and Cane Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530 Brass and Cane 'Flatiron' Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished or patinat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern
Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern

Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Miami, FL

Sarreid attributed Vintage pair of patinated cast brass duck or Mallard Head bookends, Paperweight Home Decor, circa 1950. Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weigh...

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1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Brass

Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s
Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s

Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Knivsta, SE

A elegant and large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in marble and bronzed spelter. Made in France during the 1920s. Wear consistent with age...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century
Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Located in New York, NY

A pair of clear Lucite acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, in the Modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Top of bookend ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookends

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Lucite, Acrylic

Antique, New and Vintage Bookends

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.

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