Art Deco Bronze Bookends Pagasus by Frecourt, France, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco Pegasus bookends. By Maurice Frecourt. Style: Art Deco.
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Pagasus by Frecourt, France, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco Pegasus bookends. By Maurice Frecourt. Style: Art Deco.
Marble, Bronze
French Art deco fish bookends by M. Font 1930
By M. Font
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco fish bookends Artist / Maker: M. Font. Signature / Marks: M.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,275
PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO BRONZE BOOKENDS
Located in Houston, TX
PAIR OF FRENCH ART DECO BRONZE BOOK ENDS ON MARBLE BASES
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$1,713 / set
Art Deco Bronze Bull Bookends by Luc, 1930 France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice pair of Art Deco bronze bull bookends on a marble base. Signed by the French artist Luc.
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco Indian bookends. By Maurice Frecourt. Signature: Frecourt.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$768 / set
Art Deco Jockey Bookends on Jumping Horse, 1930 France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends jockey on jumping horse, France, 1930.
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Bronze Nude Bookends by Scribe, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco bronze nude bookends. Artist / maker: Scribe.
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Maurice Frecourt, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Style: Art Deco Date: 1930 Material: Art metal with silver patina on marble bases.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$3,999 / set
Art Deco Bronze Fencing Bookends, R. Lange, German, 1920s
By Richard W. Lange
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic pair of bronze sculptures, Fence bookends. Made by Richard W. Lange, they are both signed on the foot. Lovely women fencing figures. Mounted over Italian marble.
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$1,885 / set
Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of Art Deco silvered panther bookends signed by the French artist Maurice Frecourt, circa 1930.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$886 / set
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by M. Font France, 1930
By M. Font
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cute pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends signed by M. Font on a Portor marble base.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Matching Pair of Figural Bookends, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Stylish matching pair of Art Deco figural bookends dating to the 1930s. Originating from France the figures are made from cold painted spelter and rest on solid marble plinths.
Marble, Spelter
French Art Deco Slivered Mouse Bookends by Frecourt, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: A pair of Art Deco mouse bookends. Artist/ Maker: Maurice Frecourt.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$886 / set
French Art Deco Bird Bookends Alabaster Natural Stone 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful vintage French bookends, a pair of Art Deco heron or stork bookends with an alabaster natural stone base. The birds are made of a bronzed and patinated alloy, authentic Art...
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Bronze Goldfish Bookends by Georges Garreau, 1930
By Georges Garreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of French Art Deco bronze bookends with goldfish on a Belgian Black marble base signed by the artist Georges Garreau.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Mouse Bookends by Hippolyte Moreau, 1930
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of French Art Deco mouse bookends by Hippolyte Moreau Signature/ Marks: H.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$4,500 / set
Art Deco Pair of Bookends by André Vincent Becquerel
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of silver plated bronze bookends depicting two horses seating on a marble by André Vincent Becquerel Made in France Circa:1930 Signature: Becquerel and Etling-Paris.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of Alabaster Horse Bookends and Marble Base from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of bookends in the shape of a Horse Bust, made of alabaster and marble base in the 1950s Ø 10 cm Ø 6 cm h 18 cm
Alabaster, Marble
Sold|$289 / set
Vintage Pair of Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of midcentury vintage cast metal polished decorative swan bookends on marble bases. Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weights on a desk or decorative heavy...
Marble, Metal
Sold|$650 / set
Set out of 2 Art Deco Bookends with Elephants, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco elephant bookends - 1930s These beautiful elephant bookends are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period. Each of the cleaned items wheights 1.25 kg...
Marble, Metal
A Pair of 1930's Art Deco Silvered Spelter Bookends
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco silvered spelter bookends depicting three birds intertwined, set over a marble base.
Marble, Spelter
Sold|$567 / set
Art Deco Pair of Boy and Puppy Metal Bookends, 1930s
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish pair of Art Deco figural bookends with a bronzed metal figure of a seated boy with a puppy licking his toes.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Rochard, France, 1930
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco silvered metal bookends with cat and bulldog.
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Bronze Pekingese's Bookends by A. Kelety, 1930
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco Pekingese dog bookends. Artist: Alexandre Kelety.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco silvered bronze bookends by Bernager, France.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fedex priority shipping for this item to the USA $ 225 Impressive pair of silver plated bronze bookends with doves on porter marble bases. Signed by Bernager.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Solid Bronze Art Deco Frog Bookends French C1920
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Pair of Art Deco bookends by Antoine Bofill (1875-1925). Solid bronze Frogs set on marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Cat Bookends by M. Font, 1935
By M. Font
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco patinated metal cat bookends. Artist/ Maker: M.
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Parrot Bookends Georges Van De Voorde, 1920
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of Art Deco parrot bookends by the Belgian artist Georges Van De Voorde, born in 1878, who worked in Paris, France.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,240 / set
Art Deco Bookends Marabou Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in Antwerp, BE
A nice pair of Art Deco Marabou bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, Belgian artist born in 1878 worked in France.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco bookends with reading ladies by Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Nude Bookends by Scribe, 1930 France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends with sitting nudes with flutes. Artist / Maker: Scribe.
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco bookends modelled as rams on a portoro marble base signed by Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco bronze deer bookends by Georges Raoul Garreau, 1930.
By Georges Garreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze deer bookends signed by Georges Raoul Garreau.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Sold|$1,477 / set
Art Deco Bulldog Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco bulldog bookends. Artist / Maker: Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bronze Goldfish Bookends by Georges Garreau France 1930
By Georges Garreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze goldfish bookends signed by Georges Raoul Garreau.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Bison Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bison bookends Artist/Maker: Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Ram Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful pair of Art Deco bookends in the shape of rams by the French artist Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$2,600 / set
Art Deco silvered Bronze Elephant Bookends by Fontinelle 1930 France
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco silvered bronze elephant bookends. Artist/ Maker: Jean de la Fontinelle.
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$1,240 / set
Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children Geo Maxim, France, 1930
By Geo Maxim
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cute pair of Art Deco bookends with two Chinese children. The boy is holding a lantern while the girl with fan, is whispering in his ear.
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Horse Bookends by Becquerel, 1930
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco silvered bronze horse bookends. Artist/ Maker: André Vincent Becquerel, Signature/ Marks: Becquerel.
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$1,122 / set
Art Deco Heron Bird Bookends by Irénée Rochard, France, 1930
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco silvered metal heron bird bookends. Artist / Maker: Irénée Rochard.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,831 / set
Art Deco Pierrot Bookends by Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of bookends modelled as standing Pierrots by the French artist Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,122 / set
Art Deco Bookends with Chinese Children, Geo Maxim, 1930 France
By Geo Maxim
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of bookends with a Chinese boy and girl. Signature/ Marks: Geo Maxim Style: Art Deco Date: 1930 Material: Metal with multicolor patina on marble base.
Marble, Metal
Pair of French Art Deco Comedy and Tragedy Bookend, circa 1930
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish pair of French Art Deco marble mounted bookends with moulded polished alloy masks, one depicting comedy and the other tragedy.
Marble
French Art Deco Mouse Sculpture Bookends by H. Moreau, 1930
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco mouse bookends. Artist/Maker: Hippolyte Moreau.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$2,540 / set
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,875 / set
Ram Head Bookends
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of heavy marble bookends featuring a bronze ram's head designed by Theodore and Alexander. These sculptural pieces are perfect for any room and weigh over 10lbs apiece. Each r...
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$2,540 / set
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
A Pair of Marble and Bronze Bookends with Peacocks A very attractive set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Marble and Bronze Bookends with Peacocks A very attractive set, the ends are heavy and made in marble, set on each one we have a bronze peacock they are well balanced to h...
Marble
Art Deco Bookends by Max Le Verrier, Reading Ladies, France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco figural bookends in the form of reading ladies.
Marble, Metal
Signed French Art Deco Nude Bookends by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Hamburg, PA
A fabulous pair of Art Deco nude bookends signed by French artist Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bookends with Nudes by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco bookends with kneeling nudes holding baskets full of fruit.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France 1930
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde.
Marble, Metal
Sold|$2,540 / set
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Snail Bookends by Suzanne Bizard 1930
By Susanne Bizard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze snail bookends. By Suzanne Bizard.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends by G.H. Laurent
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco bronze bird bookends by G.H. Laurent. Literature: Art deco and other figures by Brian Catley, Antique collectors club. Animals in bronze by Christopher Payne....
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Marabou Bookends by Georges Van de Voorde, France, 1930
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorative Art Deco bookends in the shape of Marabous by the French artist Georges van de Voorde.
Marble, Metal
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.