Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends, circa 1970s.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Ben Seibel Abstract Gold Silver Brass Bookend Set
By Ben Seibel, Jenfredware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, pair of mid-century modern bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware.
Metal, Brass
$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends, circa 1950s.
Brass
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Sculptural Brass Sailboat Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Sculptural Brass Sailboat Bookends, circa 1960s.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Bookends, Danish Abstract Brutalist Design
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This pair of mid-century modern bookends showcases a striking Danish abstract brutalist design.
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Verde Alpi Marble Angled Cylinder Form Bookends Italy
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Classic 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Verde Alpi species green tone angled marble cylinder bookends.
Marble
$340Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass "Flame" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware
By Ben Seibel, Jenfredware
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass "Flame" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware, circa 1950s.
Brass
$73Sale Price|49% Off
Stylish 1950s Wood and Iron Ashtray & Magazine Rack Combo - Mid-Century Utility
Located in Manzano, IT
Stylish 1950s Wood and Iron Ashtray & Magazine Rack Combo - Mid-Century Utility and Charm Elevate your living space with this unique 1950s ashtray and magazine rack combo, expertly ...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
This set features two unique brass bookends designed in the distinctive Mid-Century Modern style.
Brass
$980 / set
Mid-Century Bookends
Located in palm beach, FL
Art Deco period two greenhouse delivered carved in original rosewood signed B Ralisam The sculpture represents two men almost naked in the effort of the work. They push a wheel with...
Wood
Rare pairs of Italian Mid-Century Bookends by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1956
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Elegant and sculptural pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern bookends designed by Vittorio Dassi and produced in Italy circa 1956.
Metal, Sheet Metal
$1,750Sale Price / set|30% Off
Alfred James Perry, Mid-Century Turtle Bookends, Signed & Dated, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
ALFRED JAMES PERRY - mid-century - folk art - turtle form bookends - articulated shell and features - each hand carved from a solid block of pine - weighted - original finish - each ...
Softwood
Mid-Century Modern Ben Seibel Modern Brass Bookends Sculptural Tear Drop Flame
By Ben Seibel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
USA circa the 1960s. Mid-century modern era. Dimensions: 7.5" H x 4.5" W x 2.25" D Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazing curated collection of hard to find i...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dog Book Ends on Onyx Bases
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Dog Book Ends on Onyx Bases. We see this set added to a current collection or resting on a bookshelf in a home library. Wonderful set to give a gift or kee...
Onyx, Metal
Mid-Century Modern "Astrolite" Sculptural Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern ”Astrolite" bookends were realized the Ritts Co. of Los Angeles, circa 1970.
Lucite
Mid Century Arts & Crafts Live Edge Natural CA Redwood Bookends Interior Decor
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning & Rare! DELIGHTFUL MID CENTURY LACQUERED REDWOOD BOOK ENDS GREAT NATURAL LOOK!
Wood
2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s
Ceramic
Pair of Elegant Geometric Mid-Century Bookends, Italy 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Elegant Geometric Mid-Century Bookends, Italy 1970s
Ceramic
Whimsical Pair of Walnut Signed Deborah Bump Owl Bookends Mid-Century Modern
By Deborah Bump
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical pair of carved solid walnut owl bookends by artisan Deborah Bump. Well carved owls in her well-known Minimalist Mid-Century style.
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Solid Brass Ben Seibel Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid Brass Mid Century Modern bookends. The light and architectural look is very chic, while holding larger and more substantial books.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Glass Bookend Vases By Carl Erikson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderfully unique pair of mid-century modern glass vases double as bookends for a fantastic accent in any room.
Art Glass
Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria this pair will make a nice addition also to your mid-century modern collection.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
It is not only a practical element of the bookcase, but also an expressive interior detail that fits perfectly into the mid-century modern aesthetic.
Wood
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Blenko Clear Glass Clipper Ship Bookends
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass, Don Shepherd
Located in St. Louis, MO
This handsome pair of mid-century modern bookends by the renowned Blenko Glass Company is a striking marriage of heavy architectural form and timeless nautical iconography.
Glass
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-...
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair of Brass and Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric These custom, very substantial monogrammed bookends are hand crafted with authentic LV fabric and ac...
Brass, Chrome
Rare Pair Vintage 50s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Bookends
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Pair of 1950s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern, Brutalist, Bronze, Abstract, Raised Relief Bookends of Ancient Hebrew Letters.
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Bookends made in Copper, Italy 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Mid-Century Bookends made in Copper, Italy 1970s
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
It is a functional addition to a library and, at the same time, a decorative accent ideal for mid-century, vintage, or modern interiors.
Wood
Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Bookend, Sculptural Design, 1960s
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful Mid Century Modern teak wood bookend - freestanding book shelf.
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Enamel Bookends by Ernest John
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and enamel bookends. Signed by Ernest John.
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Onyx and Carved Stone African Mask Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern bookends crafted from beautifully banded cream and gray onyx, each adorned with a polished carved stone African mask motif in contrasti...
Marble
$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Peoria, AZ
SLEEK! MODERN SCULPTURAL MID CENTURY BRASS BOOK ENDS GREAT LOOK! DIMENSIONS: EACH APPROX. 7" BY 5-1/2" In the manner of Ben Seibel These book ends are a clean addition to any d...
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Wall Street Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends, 'Pair'
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern stock market bookends brass bull & bear on marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Mid Century Glass Crystal Shovel Bookends by Blenko
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury glass sculptural pair of bookends designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko.
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cast Brass Bookends of Male Foundry Worker
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of cast brass or bronze bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from North America, likely the United States, and date to approximately 1940 and done in the ...
Brass
Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967
By Bill Curry, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Made in El Segundo, California. 1950s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax. Nice well worn iron metal, some lost of paint, rust, see pictures.
Iron
Pair of Mid Century Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970
Located in London, GB
Pair of Mid Century Brazilian Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970 A stunning pair of polished geode bookends.
Agate
Pair of Mid-Century Horn and Brass Bookends, Vintage Originals
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and highly collectible pair of original 1960s sculptural bookends, exemplifying the sophisticated Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of the Vienna school.
Brass
Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries.
Ceramic, Pottery
$585Sale Price|25% Off
Mid-Century Italian Travertine Bookend Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Manelli, Raymor
Located in Round Top, TX
Attributed to the renowned Fratelli Mannelli for Raymor, this piece embodies the zenith of mid-century Italian design. The minimalist shape speaks to a quiet sophistication, almost ...
Travertine, Steel
Chic Set of Tessellated Stone Mid-Century Modern Bookends and Candlestick
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic mid-century set of bookends and matching chunky candlestick beautifully made of tessellated stone.
Stone
Vintage Pair of Bronze Dolphin Bookends, Mid-Century Nautical Sculptural Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Pair of Bronze Dolphin Bookends — Mid-Century Nautical Sculptural Decor Elevate your shelf styling with this striking pair of vintage bronze dolphin bookends, a sculptural no...
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Style Polished Brass "Wall Street" Bull and Bear Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Style Polished Brass "Wall Street" Bull and Bear Bookends, circa 1980.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Geometric Lucite Bookend
Located in Seattle, WA
Single MCM Bookend of geometric style and lucite material. Chips and minor flaws consistent with a vintage piece. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. B...
Lucite
$284Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid Century Rectangular Bookends by DAPCO
By Harpswell House
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and incredibly minalist set of walnut bookends by DAPCO. This pair is simple lined and graphic squared. A beautiful leather plaque is contained by walnut edges along with a...
Walnut
$1,244Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved book slide. A Balinese, hardwood library stand, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fantastic mid-century exotic book slide with striking carved f...
Hardwood
A Pair of Mid Century Quirky Bookends on a Cricket theme
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Mid Century Quirky Bookends on a Cricket theme A very attractive set, the ends are very well detailed each depicting the wicket, bat and ball they are well balanced to ho...
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid Century Modern A - Z Bookends by, Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Pair of Mid Century Modern cast iron "A-Z" Iron Bookends finished in original gilt finish.
Iron
A Pair of Mid Century Quirky Bookends on an Aeronautical Theme
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Mid Century Quirky Bookends on an Aeronautical Theme Quirky and Fun an attractive set, the ends are finished in chrome and have a model biplane with an articulated propel...
Chrome
$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-century Sculptural Bookends Brass and Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage modern pair of bookends brass and wood. No maker information. Dimensions: 6 w x 5.5 d x 6.75 h Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an...
Brass
20th Century Mid Century Modern Ice Block Bookends Sculptures by, Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Englewood, NJ
A scarce and rare Vintage American Mid Century Modern Pair of Ice Block bookends by, Curtis Jere.
Steel
$650 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Gear Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American (Mid-20th Century) chrome plated bookends with industrial gear design (engraved with presentation information) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Chrome
Travertine Pyramid Bookends, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s Design
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1970s In style: Mid century Modern Materials & Techniques: Travertine and Brass Condition: Good condition, wear and consist with age a...
Travertine
$118Sale Price|51% Off
Mid-Century Modern Charcoal Black Metal Whippet/Greyhound Sculptural Bookend
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Charcoal Black Metal Whippet/Greyhound Sculptural Bookend, 6.5 x 6.5 x 4 inches approximately.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Duck Bookends
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Nicely patinated solid brass bookends, duck heads, circa the 1970s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Shadowbox Mirror with Gilt Detailing & Gold Marbled Borders
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern shadowbox mirror was realized in the United States circa 1950.
Mirror
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.
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