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French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of “Jumping Goat”, Bookend by Maurice Prost
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of “Jumping Goat”, Bookend by Maurice Prost

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of “Jumping Goat”, Bookend by Maurice Prost

By Maurice Prost

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very nice modeling of a young goat rooted on its backlegs as its body spins in the air, raising its hooves and lowering its head in that familiar playful jumping dance. Designed as...

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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier Largest Size France 1930 Original
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier Largest Size France 1930 Original

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier Largest Size France 1930 Original

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco squirrel bookends by Max Le Verrier. The sculptures are in Art metal with green patina and stand on Portor marble bases.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier Big Size, France 1930 Original
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier Big Size, France 1930 Original

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier Big Size, France 1930 Original

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Tall pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by Max Le Verrier Art metal, dark green patina.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Bouraine Bronze "Marabous" Bookends
Bouraine Bronze "Marabous" Bookends

Bouraine Bronze "Marabous" Bookends

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Bochum, NRW

Bouraine - Bronze Bookends Marcel Bouraine (France, 1918-1935) A pair of marabous-bookends, in fine, silvered bronze and ivory, "Chryselephantine technique". Body of silvered br...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bookends Kneeling Nudes Extase by Fayral, Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
Art Deco Bookends Kneeling Nudes Extase by Fayral, Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

Art Deco Bookends Kneeling Nudes Extase by Fayral, Max Le Verrier, France, 1930

By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bookends kneeling nudes Extase. Signed by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends with Kneeling Nudes Holding Baskets by Max Le Verrier 1930
Art Deco Bookends with Kneeling Nudes Holding Baskets by Max Le Verrier 1930

Art Deco Bookends with Kneeling Nudes Holding Baskets 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.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Janle / Max Le Verrier, Pair of Don Quixote Bookends, Art Deco, XXth Century
Janle / Max Le Verrier, Pair of Don Quixote Bookends, Art Deco, XXth Century

Janle / Max Le Verrier, Pair of Don Quixote Bookends, Art Deco, XXth Century

By Janle, Max Le Verrier

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Light wear to the patina and tiny chips to the black marble bases Art Deco Height 29cm (at the spear) and 18cm 14 x 9.5cm.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Bookends Standing Nudes with Drape Fayral, Pierre le Faguays
Pair of Art Deco Bookends Standing Nudes with Drape Fayral, Pierre le Faguays

Pair of Art Deco Bookends Standing Nudes with Drape Fayral, Pierre le Faguays

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful pair of Art Deco bookends picturing standing draped nudes. Sigend by Fayral, Pierre Le Faguays and marked by the founder Max Le Verrier, France, 1930.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes Max Le Verrier France 1930 Art Meal Green Patina
Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes Max Le Verrier France 1930 Art Meal Green Patina

Art Deco Bookends Reading Nudes Max Le Verrier France 1930 Art Meal Green Patina

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish pair of Art Deco bookends with reading nudes. Signed by the famous French artist Max Le Verrier.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends Man with Music Book and Woman with Lyre Georges Van de Voorde
Art Deco Bookends Man with Music Book and Woman with Lyre Georges Van de Voorde

Art Deco Bookends Man with Music Book and Woman with Lyre Georges Van de Voorde

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very tall pair of Art Deco bookends, allegory of music. Man with music book and woman with lyre by the artist Georges Van de Voorde.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal

Egyptian Style Bronze Sphinx Griffin Bookend Sculpture Figurines
Egyptian Style Bronze Sphinx Griffin Bookend Sculpture Figurines

Egyptian Style Bronze Sphinx Griffin Bookend Sculpture Figurines

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1920s inspired sculpture of sphinx solid bronze on absolute black marble. Could be used as bookends or figurine.

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Early 2000s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bookends after Charles Lemire, circa 1910
Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bookends after Charles Lemire, circa 1910

Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bookends after Charles Lemire, circa 1910

By Charles G. Lemire

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique pair of figural bronze sculpture bookends representing children, one reading and one writing while seated on tasselled cushions, signed Lemire (Charles Gabriel Lemire, French...

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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Toucans Bookends, 1930s
French Art Deco Toucans Bookends, 1930s

French Art Deco Toucans Bookends, 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco toucans bookends, France, 1930's. Bronze, bakelite and marble.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Exotic Marble Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Exotic Marble Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Exotic Marble Bookends

Located in New York, NY

This lovely Pair of Art Deco Sosalia Lucido Onyx, Nero Marquina, and Napoleon Red Marble Bookends originates from France, Circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Art Deco marble bookends in Memphis Style
Art Deco marble bookends in Memphis Style

Art Deco marble bookends in Memphis Style

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Art Deco marble bookends in Memphis style. Good original condition with light signs of use, especially around the edges.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Vintage Art Deco Marble Bookends by Renoir
Vintage Art Deco Marble Bookends by Renoir

Vintage Art Deco Marble Bookends by Renoir

By Renoir Designs

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of art deco marble bookends by Renoir. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding.

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Marble Art Deco Sphere Bookends
Pair of Marble Art Deco Sphere Bookends

Pair of Marble Art Deco Sphere Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Attractive pair of cut marble Art Deco sphere bookends, circa 1940s. They are in original condition with a nice patina and some small chips around the corners (please see pictures); ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Marble Art Deco Arched Bookends
Pair of Marble Art Deco Arched Bookends

Pair of Marble Art Deco Arched Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Fabulous heavy pair of cut marble arched Art Deco bookends, circa 1930s. They are in original condition with a Fine patina and some surface scratches and small chips (please see pict...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair Art Deco Black and White Marble Bookends
Pair Art Deco Black and White Marble Bookends

Pair Art Deco Black and White Marble Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair/set available here for $675 A beautiful vintage pair of Art Deco black and white marble bookends. Hand-written/marked on back of one: Belgian Black and Alabama White Marble.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Early 20th Century Art Deco Portotoro Marble Bookends
Early 20th Century Art Deco Portotoro Marble Bookends

Early 20th Century Art Deco Portotoro Marble Bookends

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of Art Deco period marble bookends. Made of black Italian "Portoro" marble.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Art Deco Italian White Marble Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Italian White Marble Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Italian White Marble Bookends

Located in Miami, FL

A very decorative and good quality pair of French Art Deco hand-crafted bookends made from beautiful Italian white carrara marble.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Art Deco Chrome and Marble Ram Figural Bookends
French Art Deco Chrome and Marble Ram Figural Bookends

French Art Deco Chrome and Marble Ram Figural Bookends

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning pair of French Art Deco polished chrome bookends, featuring cute rams on black marble base.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Art Deco Brass Birds Black Marble Decorative Objects Bookends
Art Deco Brass Birds Black Marble Decorative Objects Bookends

Art Deco Brass Birds Black Marble Decorative Objects Bookends

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and rare pair of brass birds on black marble bases, decorative objects or small bookends, Art Deco period, circa early to mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Art Deco French Marble Bookends, Greyhounds Sculpture
Pair of Art Deco French Marble Bookends, Greyhounds Sculpture

Pair of Art Deco French Marble Bookends, Greyhounds Sculpture

By Charles Lemanceau

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing pair of greyhounds sculptures, made of bronze and lying on a black marble base with white veins, accompanied by a marble ball, also in tile colour.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt and Marble Art Deco Gazelle Bookends, 1930s
Gilt and Marble Art Deco Gazelle Bookends, 1930s

Gilt and Marble Art Deco Gazelle Bookends, 1930s

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Bookends with great Deco look. Some chips to marble bases.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Original 1930s Art Deco Pair of Geometric Solid Marble Bookends
Original 1930s Art Deco Pair of Geometric Solid Marble Bookends

Original 1930s Art Deco Pair of Geometric Solid Marble Bookends

Located in Devon, England

Very stylish 1930s Art Deco original solid marble bookends in a great geometric shape.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

2 original ART DECO bookends with squirrel  marble base, 1930s
2 original ART DECO bookends with squirrel  marble base, 1930s

2 original ART DECO bookends with squirrel marble base, 1930s

Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP

Art Deco squirrel bookends - 1930s These beautiful squirrelsupports are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period. Each cleaned item weights 0,9 kg / 2 lbs.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Pair of Bookends in Marble and Spelter
French Art Deco Pair of Bookends in Marble and Spelter

French Art Deco Pair of Bookends in Marble and Spelter

Located in Devon, England

Very stylish 1930s Art Deco bookends depicting silvered spelter dogs facing each other.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Matching Pair of Figural Bookends, Marble, c1930's
Art Deco Matching Pair of Figural Bookends, Marble, c1930's

Art Deco Matching Pair of Figural Bookends, Marble, c1930's

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration are these very attractive matching Art Deco bookends which date to the 1930s. Originating from France the figures are made from plaster and sit on solid tri co...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of German Art Deco Bronze & Marble Eagle Form Bookends
Pair of German Art Deco Bronze & Marble Eagle Form Bookends

Pair of German Art Deco Bronze & Marble Eagle Form Bookends

By Max Le Verrier, Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of bronze & marble bookends. Each mounted with a verdigris patinated bronze eagle.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair
Italian Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair

Italian Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A small and substantial pair of Art Deco Modern Italian marble 'book' bookends, circa early-20th century, Italy.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Art Deco Spelter and Marble Dog Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Spelter and Marble Dog Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Spelter and Marble Dog Bookends

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Pair of Art Deco spelter and marble dog bookends. Very stylized.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

German Shepherd Bookends Art Deco Gilt Spelter and Marble
German Shepherd Bookends Art Deco Gilt Spelter and Marble

German Shepherd Bookends Art Deco Gilt Spelter and Marble

Located in Wiscasset, ME

German shepherd bookends Art Deco gilt spelter and marble. Great Deco look.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Pair of Modernist Art Deco Black Marble Birds Bookends
Pair of Modernist Art Deco Black Marble Birds Bookends

Pair of Modernist Art Deco Black Marble Birds Bookends

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of black marble birds perched on a pillar bookends. This sleek little birds will add a very natural organic note to any modern or classic interior.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Art Deco marble and bronze “Dove” bookends, France 1930s
Pair of Art Deco marble and bronze “Dove” bookends, France 1930s

Pair of Art Deco marble and bronze “Dove” bookends, France 1930s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1930 / bookends / marble, bronze / Art Deco Nice pair of Art Deco style bronze dove bookends, crafted in France in the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Period Spelter and Marble Bookends with Belgian Shepherd Dogs
Art Deco Period Spelter and Marble Bookends with Belgian Shepherd Dogs

Art Deco Period Spelter and Marble Bookends with Belgian Shepherd Dogs

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of Art Deco period bookends, with sculptures of German or Belgian shepherd dogs.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of French Art Deco Marble Onyx Bookends Planters
Pair of French Art Deco Marble Onyx Bookends Planters

Pair of French Art Deco Marble Onyx Bookends Planters

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very substantial and versatile pair of art deco planter bookend sculptures. These heavy, vintage marble bookends or vases have been crafted into a striking design with multiple uses ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Chrome

Pair of French Art Deco Chrome and Marble Scottie Dog Bookends
Pair of French Art Deco Chrome and Marble Scottie Dog Bookends

Pair of French Art Deco Chrome and Marble Scottie Dog Bookends

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish pair Continental, probably French, Art Deco bookends modelled as chrome seated Scottie dogs on veined marble stands dating from around 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Pair Antelope Bookends, Gilt Metal and Marble, France, 1920s
Art Deco Pair Antelope Bookends, Gilt Metal and Marble, France, 1920s

Art Deco Pair Antelope Bookends, Gilt Metal and Marble, France, 1920s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Exquisite Art Deco bookends each depicting a gilt deer in green grass, mounted on a marble base.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair Art Deco Period French Bronze and Marble Cassolettes or Bookends
Pair Art Deco Period French Bronze and Marble Cassolettes or Bookends

Pair Art Deco Period French Bronze and Marble Cassolettes or Bookends

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Art Deco French bronze and marble cassolettes or bookends feature exquisitely veined marble with roses mounted on top in a classic shape that was considered modern at the time!

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Antique Art Deco/Nouveau Pair of German Bronze & Marble Bookends, Signed
Antique Art Deco/Nouveau Pair of German Bronze & Marble Bookends, Signed

Antique Art Deco/Nouveau Pair of German Bronze & Marble Bookends, Signed

By Hans Keck

Located in Petaluma, CA

Look at their faces and bodies for proof of this assessment. The original marble bases and backs add to the usefulness of these as bookends as well as the beauty.

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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Panther Bookends by Carvin on Marble Base, 1930
French Art Deco Panther Bookends by Carvin on Marble Base, 1930

French Art Deco Panther Bookends by Carvin on Marble Base, 1930

By Louis-Albert Carvin

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very nice pair of Art Deco panther bookends by the French artist Louis Albert Carvin on a marble base.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Italian Modern Art Deco Alabaster Marble Decorative Object or Bookend
Italian Modern Art Deco Alabaster Marble Decorative Object or Bookend

Italian Modern Art Deco Alabaster Marble Decorative Object or Bookend

Located in New York, NY

In the modern Art Deco style, an alabaster marble bookend or decorative object, circa mid-20th century, Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Ruffony on Marble Base, 1930
French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Ruffony on Marble Base, 1930

French Art Deco Indian Bookends by Ruffony on Marble Base, 1930

By Ruffony

Located in Antwerp, BE

Artist/ Maker: Ruffony. Signature/ Marks: Ruffony. Style: Art Deco. Date: 1930. Material: Metal with silver patina on marble bases. Origin: France. Size: H 13 cm x L 13 cm. x W...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Art Deco bear bookends in marble and brass, France 1930s
Pair of Art Deco bear bookends in marble and brass, France 1930s

Pair of Art Deco bear bookends in marble and brass, France 1930s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1930 / bear bookends / marble, brass / Art Deco French Art Deco bookends crafted in the 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Antelope Bookends
French Art Deco Antelope Bookends

French Art Deco Antelope Bookends

Located in Bochum, NRW

Art Deco French bookends each depicting an antelope resting under a green palm tree.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

A pair of 1930s Art Deco Metal and Marble Birds French Bookends
A pair of 1930s Art Deco Metal and Marble Birds French Bookends

A pair of 1930s Art Deco Metal and Marble Birds French Bookends

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The combination of metal and marble was a hallmark of French Art Deco bookends and small sculptures, representing a mix of opulence and modernity.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Pair Bronze on Marble Bookends Girls Dancing Table Sculptures, 1920s
Art Deco Pair Bronze on Marble Bookends Girls Dancing Table Sculptures, 1920s

Art Deco Pair Bronze on Marble Bookends Girls Dancing Table Sculptures, 1920s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a sweet pair of bronze on marble bookends depicting girls dancing, circa the 1920s. In excellent antique condition. The dimensions of each are 5" W x 3" D x...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Modernist Fish Bookends
Art Deco Modernist Fish Bookends

Art Deco Modernist Fish Bookends

Located in Devon, England

Wonderfully stylish 1930s Art Deco bookends. Originating from France they depict stylised fish in spelter both of which sit on solid marble bases.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Antique French Art Deco Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925 Toucan Black Marble
Antique French Art Deco Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925 Toucan Black Marble

Antique French Art Deco Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1925 Toucan Black Marble

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Made out of Nero Marquina black marble & spelter with amazing patina. Maurice Frecourt is famous for his Art Deco style animal sculptures and this pair of bookends perfectly reflec...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

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Marble Deco Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of marble deco bookends available for sale. Each of these unique marble deco bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using marble, stone and metal. We have 309 antique and vintage marble deco bookends in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Marble deco bookends have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of marble deco bookends to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and Modern marble deco bookends are of considerable interest. Max Le Verrier, Maurice Frecourt and Pierre Le Faguays each produced beautiful marble deco bookends that are worth considering.

How Much are Marble Deco Bookends?

Prices for marble deco bookends start at $145 and top out at $11,000 with the average selling for $1,374.

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.