Art Deco Banded Onyx Marble Bookends with Brass Feet, Pair, circa 1930s.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A striking pair of Art Deco period bookends executed in beautifully banded onyx marble, featuring warm cream and honey tones contrasted with dramatic brown veining and subtle green s...
Stone, Brass
French Art Deco Fantastical Bird Bookends, France, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant pair of French Art Deco bookends depicting two stylized fantastical birds, made in France during the 1920s.
Marble, Spelter
Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of early 20th century french Art Déco zamac winged cherub/fairy child bookends with marble base By: unknown Material: aluminum, bronze, marble, metal, zinc, copper Technique: ca...
Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze, Zinc, Copper
Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage bookends, a pair of Art Deco bird or swallow bookends with a beige and red veined marble base; the birds are crafted from spelter metal, authentic Art Deco objects ...
Marble, Spelter
French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Dog Bookends on Nero Marquina Marble Bases From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this fantastic pair of French Bulldog Bookends dating to...
Marble, Metal
$2,011 / set
Rare Pair of Bookends, Art Deco, France
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and rare pair of modernist French bookends typical from the art deco period and 1930's.
Marble, Metal, Nickel
$240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Attractive pair of cast metal Art Deco bookends, circa 1940s. They are in original condition with a nice patina and measure 4" W x 8" D x 6" H. #2376.
Marble
Pair of Art Deco Panther Bookends in Bronze on Black Marble by M. Font, 1920s
By Maurice Font
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Art Deco panther bookends in silver-black cast bronze on a black marble base by Maurice Font.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, French, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition.
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Pair of Woodpecker Bookends, French, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition.
Marble, Spelter
$1,800 / set
Set of 3 French Art Deco Clock + Bookends, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French Art Deco mantel clock garniture set from the 1930s, composed of a central marble clock and a pair of coordinating bookends.
Marble, Metal
Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Original bronzed spelter and open wings eagle bookends on marble base, circa 1920. If eagles hold a special meaning for you or for someone you love, then this unique pair of bookend...
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Marble Post-Modern Black/White/Gray Triangular Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Marble Post-Modern Black/White/Gray Triangular Bookends. Fabulous pair of marble post-modern triangular bookends, circa 1980s. They are in very good vintage condition with no...
Marble
$1,360 / set
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Silver Bronze
By Gauthier
Located in NANTES, FR
Bookends circa 1930 in silvered bronze representing a gazelle on a black marble base signed Gauthier. Length: 14,5 cm Width: 11 cm Height: 16 cm Weight: 3.2 kg Joseph Gaut...
Marble, Bronze
$1,300Sale Price / set|35% Off
French Art Deco Bookends Young Satyrs by C. Charles on Marble Base, 1930
By C. Charles
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French Art Deco bookends Young Satyrs by C. Charles on marble base, 1930 Lovely pair of Art Deco bookends with lying young satyrs by the French artist C.
Spelter
Art Deco Pair of Figural Spelter Bookends, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition.
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Bookends, Spelter & Glass, Stylized Fish Design, 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
The contrast between the sculpted metal figures, translucent glass elements, and polished marble bases gives the bookends depth, texture, and an unmistakably Art Deco character.
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of Art Deco silvered panther leopard bookends signed by the French artist Maurice Frecourt, circa 1930. The sculptures are mounted on fine Portor green bases. Literatur...
Marble, Metal
Pair of French Art Deco mice Bookends by H. Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco mice bookends signed H. Moreau, mounted on marble.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Polychromed bronze and Travertine marble. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 330.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Polychromed bronze and green alp marble. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 330.
Marble, Bronze
Wonderful Art Deco Bronze Bookends Reading Nudes Delassement Max Le Verrier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Depicting Reading Nudes Delassement By Max Le Verrier Set On Marble Bases
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Emile Carlier Figural Goat Bookends, France 1925
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bookends. Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier, (French, 1849-1927).
Marble, Metal
Beautiful Pair of Art Deco Cubist Bookends by Bouret
By Pierre Ernest Bouret
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pierre Ernest Bouret. Silvered and lacquered bronze bookends, from circa 1928, signed and numbered. French sculptor Pierre Ernest Bouret (1897-1972) was a member of the Salon de...
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles.
By C. Charles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco silvered bronze ibex bookends signed by C. Charles.
Marble, Bronze
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.
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety France 1930.
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze cat bookends by Alexandre Kelety. Bronze with black patina.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Chromed Figurative Bookends, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition.
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Silver-Plated Metal Bookends with Gargoyles, c. 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
The sculptural figures, with their elongated bodies, flowing curves, and finely detailed manes, exemplify the refined craftsmanship and bold decorative language characteristic of the...
Marble, Metal
Art Deco terrier dog bookends by Hippolyte Moreau, France 1930.
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco terrier dog bookends by Hippolyte Moreau.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Baby Bust Bookends. 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bronze bust of a child Bookends, mounted over black and gold marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rooster Bookends. France 1920´s.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rooster Bookends. France 1920´s.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau)
By Franjou
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau) An attractive pair of matching Art Deco bookends signed Franjou, pseudonym of the famous French sculptor Hippolyte ...
Marble, Spelter
1980s Wall Street - Brass & Green Marble Bull vs Bear Stock Market Bookends
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Wall Street Bear & Bull stock market bookends . Each having a cast brass design on top of a solid block of angled green marble base. Perfect gift for that Wall Street broker, ...
Marble, Brass
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...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bookends Monkey with Lantern by Max Le Verrier 1925
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends monkey with lantern by Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends signed H Fady in Bronze
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends signed H Fady in Bronze A delightful pair of bronze and marble bookends that are finely cast with elephants in a naturalistic pose.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Cat Bookends by Alexandre Kéléty. France 1925
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bronze Cat Sculpture Bookends, by Alexandre Kelety.
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Sculpture Bookends Satyr´s by Carlier, 1920
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of Art Deco bookends sculptures signed Carlier depicting a young satyrs or Fauns. Émile Joseph Carlier (1849-1927) Signature/ Marks: Carlier. Style: Art Deco. Condition: Good or...
Marble, Metal
Art Deco marble and bronze bookcase
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Dove Bookends Pair of French Art Deco bookends, crafted in polished black marble and silver-plated bronze.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco style bookends with nudes Ceuillette signed Max Le Verrier.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends with nudes Ceuillette signed Max Le Verrier. With the Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. Kneeling nude with basket. The...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco style bookends cat and dog signed by Max Le Verrier.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends cat and dog signed by Max Le Verrier.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s.
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Onyx Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Onyx Horse Head Bookends, Circa 1960s - 1970s.
Marble, Onyx
Art Deco style bookends PEGASE signed by Max Le Verrier, winged horses.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends PEGASE signed by Max Le Verrier.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco style bookends kneeling nudes Extase Fayral & Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends kneeling nudes Extase signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. These...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
$1,199Sale Price / set|33% Off
Antique Pair Of American Buffalo Bison Bronze and Marble Bookends 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique Pair Of American Buffalo Bison Metal Bookends. Excellent details Bronze Sculptures, mounted over marble base.
Marble, Bronze
$1,334Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Nude Flapper Girl Spelter Metal & Marble Bookend Pair, 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-casted nude Art Deco flapper girl cast in spelter metal statue with enamel finish fixed to marble stands.
Metal
Cobbler and the Nobleman Vintage Art Deco Bookends by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
The Cobbler working on Boots and the Nobleman protecting his Money. Bookends by “Max Le Verrier”, signed Original French Art Deco, 1930s Bookends made in “Régule” (spelter) S...
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Art Deco Horse Head Bookends, Silver-Plated Metal, ca. 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Art Deco Horse Head Bookends, Silver-Plated Metal, ca. 1930s An imposing pair of silver-plated metal bookends, made around the 1930s, with a distinct Art Deco design. Each p...
Marble, Metal
Art Deco style bookends standing nudes Meditation signed Fayral Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends standing nudes Meditation signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. ...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Bookends “Moyen Age” – Max Le Verrier, 1930 Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends titled “Moyen Age”, created by the renowned French artist Max Le Verrier, circa 1930.
Marble, Metal
Rare pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring ‘Alfred the Penguin’, circa 1935
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of rare French Art deco period nickel-plated brass and green marble bookends / vides-poches featuring the very popular “Alfred the Penguin”, circa 1930.
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Art Deco style bookends reading ladies Moyen Age signed Max Le Verrier.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends reading ladies Moyen Age signed Max Le Verrier. With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. Reading medieval ladies. ...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco style bookends seated nudes Insouciance Janle for Max Le Verrier.
By Janle, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends seated nudes Insouciance Janle for Max Le Verrier. With the Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. Literature: Max le Verrie...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze 'Turkey' Bookends by G. Rischmann France, 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze 'Turkey' Bookends by G. Rischmann France, 1930s Each one signed in script 'G.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze Birds Bookends, M. Bouraine, France, 1925
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze bird bookends. Silver plated bronze figures mounted over black and gold italian marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
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.
Marble, Spelter
Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes.
Marble, Metal
Little Fauns Bookends in bronce, France, Art Deco, Silvestre / Susse Fes Ej.
By Paul Silvestre
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Silvestre / Susse Fes Ej. Paris Sculpture Details • Title of the work: It is commonly known as "Sit and Push" (or "Petits Faunes en Serre-Livre"). It consists of a pair of br...
Marble, Bronze
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.