French Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends with reading nudes in patinated metal on a green marble base by the famous French artist Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
A pair of Art Deco mouse bookends by Moreau, France 1925.
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco mouse bookends. By Hippolyte Moreau. Size of one: H. 4.1 inch x L. 5.5 inch x W. 3.3 inch H. 10,5 cm. x L. 14 cm. x W. 8.3 cm. Literature: Dictionnaire d...
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Jumping Goats, Joe Descomps, 1930 France
By Joe Descomps Cormier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Descomps. Style: Art Deco Date: 1930 Material: Bronze on a marble base.
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Art Deco French Bookends German Shepherd Dogs in the Manner of Calvin
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome pair French bookends on three tone marble bases featuring German shepherd dogs. Marble bases professionally polished with no chips or cracks. Some minor wear to the coloring...
Marble
Set out of 2 Bookends by R. Vramant, Art Deco Elephants, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco elephant bookends - 1930s These two rare bookends are a real design classic from the 30s. The signed elephant supports are original and the patina is still intact. The...
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Satyr Bookends by Mic, Max Le Verrier Foundry 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of Art Deco satyr bookends signed Mic. Cast by the Max Le Verrier foundry.
Marble, Metal
Reading Princess Moyen Age Original Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Moyen Age” (engl. medieval) Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) Art Deco style, France. Reading prin...
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco silvered sculpture of Group of Monkey's Bookends, France, circa 1925
By E. Bourcart
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco bookends, pair of monkey’s figures. Mounted over a very heavy Italian marble.
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artist / Maker: Max Le Verrier. Signature / Marks: M. Le Verrier. Style: Art Deco. Date: 1930. Material: Patinated metal, portor marble base. Origin: France. Size: H 17....
Marble, Metal
Sold|$1,874 / set
Art Deco Bookends Nude with Drape Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely pair of Art Deco standing nudes with drape by the famous French sculptor Mar Le Verrier. The women are cast in Art metal and have a dark green patina. They are mounted on a ...
Marble, Metal
Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Delassement” Original “Max Le Verrier” Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) Art Deco style, France. Sculptures of reading ladies Booken...
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco silvered bronze Marabou stork bookends by Marcel Bouraine France 1925
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco silvered bronze Marabou stork bookends by Marcel André Bouraine.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies by Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends reading Medieval ladies by Max Le Verrier.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Silvered Bookends with Reading Nudes Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Le Verrier Style: Art Deco Date: 1930 Material: Silvered art metal. Green marble base.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Satyr and Girl by Pierre Laurel, 1930
By Pierre Laurel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends of a young satyr and girl holding grapes.
Marble, Bronze
Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Delassement” by Max Le Verrier – Art Deco Bookends, Paris, France Elevate your space with the timeless sophistication of these Art Deco style bookends, “Delassement,” designed by t...
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Pair French Brass Bookends Svassi Maggiori on Marquinia Blackmamarble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
This original and rare pair of Art Deco bookends features a clean, geometric design with bold lines that create a balanced and refined silhouette.
Marble, Brass
Pierre Le Faguays Art Deco Bronze Bookends Satyr and Girl, France, 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Faun and nymph. ?Art Deco bronze bookends with a sitting satyr and nymph.
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$2,292 / set
Art Deco Bookends with Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier, 1930 France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of Art Deco bookends with reading nudes by the famous French artist Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Bookends with Reading Nudes by Max Le Verrier, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very fine pair of Art Deco figural bookends modelled as reading nudes by the French artist Max Le Verrier.
Marble, Metal
Art Deco bookends with standing nudes Meditation by Fayral Pierre le Faguays
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends with standing nudes Meditation Signed by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Bronze Deer or Antelope Bookends by G. Garreau, 1930
By Georges Garreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of elegant Art Deco bronze antelope or deer bookends by the French artist Georges Raoul Garreau.
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$1,763 / set
A pair of Cool Art Deco bookends from the 1920s by Hippolyte Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very period Art Deco design in silver-plated metal and marble.
Marble, Silver Plate
Sold|$2,056 / set
Art Deco bookends with seated nudes by Janle for Max le Verrier 1930
By Janle, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends with seated nudes by Janle. Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco bronze bookends pierrot and girl FLIRT by Marcel Bouraine France 1925
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends pierrot and girl FLIRT by Marcel André Bouraine Silvered and patinated bronze on a Portor marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Moyen Age Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Moyen Age” Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) Original Art Deco, 1920s France. Reading ladies Booke...
Marble, Spelter
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
Art Deco bookends with kneeling nudes Ceuilette signed by Max Le Verrier, 1930.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends with kneeling nudes holding baskets signed by Max Le Verrier.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Pair of French Bronze Art Deco Dog Bookends by E. Nikolski
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Handsome pair of French Deco bronze terrier bookends mounted on square black marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bookends King Charles Spaniel Dogs by Louis Albert Carvin, 1930
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of Art Deco bronze Cavalier King Carles spaniel dog bookends by the French artist Louis Albert Carvin on Portor marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends Kneeling Nude with Basket by Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends with kneeling nudes holding baskets by the famous French sculptor Max Le Verrier.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Vintage French Art Deco Lady Bookends Meditation by Fayral for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Each bookend is more than a functional object; it is a celebration of the female form and the Art Deco movement’s fascination with purity, symmetry, and sensual restraint.
Marble, Spelter
Mouflon Original Art Deco Bookends of Two Aries by Max Le Verrier with Patina
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Mouflon” French serre-livres Original “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973), signed Original Art Deco, France,1930s Vintage bookend sculptures of two Aries Bookends made in spelter (F...
Marble, Spelter
Pair of charming bookends in Art Deco with boule players from the 1930s-1940s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of charming bookends in Art Deco with boule players from the 1930s-1940s.
Marble, Metal
Pair of Marabou Stork Art Deco Bookends in the Style of Marcel-Andre’ Bouraine
By Marcel-André Bouraine
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of marabou stork Art Deco bookends in the style of Marcel-Andre’ Bouraine, circa 1930s.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Meditation” Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonyms from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962), signed Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Dec...
Marble, Spelter
Sold|$1,400
Italian Pewter Horse Head Bookends
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of finely cast pewter Italian horse head bookends mounted on Portor marble bases. The styling of the book ends are highly reminiscent of the Leonardo da Vinci Italian Renaissa...
Marble, Pewter
A pair of Cool Art Deco bookends from the 1920s-30s with period-typical cats
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of Cool Art Deco bookends from the 1920s-30s. Very period Art Deco cats in metal and marble.
Marble, Metal
Pair Art Deco Bookends in Artistic Metal by Max Le Verrier from the 1930s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Art Decò bookends in artistic metal depicting a woman reading, made by Max Le Verrier in the 1930s Measures: Ø cm 14 Ø cm 8 h cm 22 Max Le Verrier is an important Paris...
Marble, Metal
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Cubist Pelican Bookends by G.H. Laurent, France
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Deco cubist pelican bookends. By Georges H. Laurent.
Marble, Stone, Bronze
Sold|$425 / set
Art Deco Black and White Marble Book Ends Pair Italy
Located in Toronto, CA
This striking pair of vintage Art Deco marble bookends embodies both elegance and history.
Marble
Elegant Art Deco Bookstands, Featuring 3 Marble Types, 1920s-1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Art Deco Bookstands, Featuring 3 Marble Types, 1920s-1930s These elegant and refined bookstands in 1920s or 1930s Art Deco reflect the sensibilities of the period, that bein...
Marble
Pair Brass & Marble Deco Revival Gazelle Book Ends
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite pair of art deco revival gazelle mount book ends in brass and black marble.
Marble, Brass
Sold|$495 / set
Pair of Hand-Carved Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends 1950's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful midcentury Italian hand-carved alabaster owl bookends. Hand carved alabaster owls hand-painted in black and red with the original glass eyes on a white marble base. These I...
Alabaster, Carrara Marble
Pair of Alabaster Art Deco Females with Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely pair of female bookends stunning with earring details.
French Pair of Art Déco Bronze Boodends, Green Deers in Motion, 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of very decorative and finely crafted Art Deco bookends in green and white. A pair of bronze deer (female & male) in motion on white marble with brownish veins.
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$611 / set
Pair of Art Deco 1930s Marble Bookends
Located in Herentals, BE
Pair of bookends made of the famous Belgian black marble with a detail of rose-beige marble. The height and length are 14.5 x 14.5 cm. the depth is 10 cm. The items are in good con...
Belgian Black Marble
Sold|$750 / set
Art Deco Portola and Siena Marble Bookends
Located in Essex, MA
Ball on base.
Marble
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Marble and Alabaster Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of Egyptian Revival Art Deco bust bookends in alabaster and marble.
Alabaster, Marble
Sold|$716 / set
Pair of Belgian Marble Bookends Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Herentals, BE
Pair of multi-coloured solid marble bookends. The height and length are 14.5 x 15.5 cm. the depth is 10.5 cm. The items are in good condition and together weigh 4.8 Kg.
Marble
Antique Art Deco Bronze Elephant Bookend Marble Plinth Sculpture Statue 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Art Deco bronze bookend, circa 1920s. An uncommon large size, depicting an elephant leaning forward bracing to hold up a row of books.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Nouveau Marble and Onyx Mantle Clock with Matching Bookends
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, marble and onyx mantel (fireplace) clock, with a matching pair of bookends, circa early 20th century. In excellent antique condition. The dim...
Marble
Art Deco Bookend in Bronze on Marble Base, 1920s-1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Deco bookend in bronze on marble base, 1920s-1930s Measures: 16 cm.
Art Deco Bronze Sphynx Bookends C. Charles on Marble Base, France 1930
By Charles Charles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Deco bronze sphynx bookends on green marble bases, signed by C.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Max Le Verrier on Marble Base, France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Typical Art Deco bookends with squirrels by the famous French sculptor Max Le Verrier, Art metal with green patina on Belgian black marble base.
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Art Deco Pair Of Spelter Football Player Bookends On Black Marquinia Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
A distinctive and original pair of Art Deco bookends depicting two football players. This set was crafted between 1930 and 1935 in an artisanal workshop in Saint-Ouen, a characterist...
Marble, Spelter
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Bronze on Marble Base
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of French Art Deco bookends in bronze on marble base. Measures: 16 cm.
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.