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Vintage Pair Of Decorative Bookends, English, Book Rest, Mid Century, Art Deco
Vintage Pair Of Decorative Bookends, English, Book Rest, Mid Century, Art Deco

Vintage Pair Of Decorative Bookends, English, Book Rest, Mid Century, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

mid 20th century, circa 1940. Pleasingly robust forms with appealing WW2 period emblem Displaying a

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone

Mid Century Sculptural Chromed Metal Bookends Bill Curry for Design Line 1960s
Mid Century Sculptural Chromed Metal Bookends Bill Curry for Design Line 1960s

Mid Century Sculptural Chromed Metal Bookends Bill Curry for Design Line 1960s

By Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid iron sculptural chromed solid metal bookends by Billy Curry for Design Line. Many Curry

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

1960s Silver Jack Bookend after Bill Curry George Nelson Mid Century Modern
1960s Silver Jack Bookend after Bill Curry George Nelson Mid Century Modern

1960s Silver Jack Bookend after Bill Curry George Nelson Mid Century Modern

By George Nelson, Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a sculptural aluminum bookend Jack Jax . Style Bill Curry - George Nelson

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Aubock Iron & Brass Coin Medal Midcentury Bookend, Austria, 1970s
Carl Aubock Iron & Brass Coin Medal Midcentury Bookend, Austria, 1970s

Carl Aubock Iron & Brass Coin Medal Midcentury Bookend, Austria, 1970s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

bookend consists of a large brass medal, which displays the coat of arms of the house of Habsburgs, the

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in St. Louis, MO

Wayne Husted designed clear half glass bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper
1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper

By Bill Curry & Design Line, Design Line

Located in San Diego, CA

Gold Leaf finish on this solid iron jack, which can be used as a bookend or door stopper, is circa

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass Elephant bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern
Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern

Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Miami, FL

Sarreid attributed Vintage pair of patinated cast brass duck or Mallard Head bookends, Paperweight

Category

Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Whimsical Pair of Curtis Jere Brass Onyx Tennis Player Bookends, Mid-Century
Whimsical Pair of Curtis Jere Brass Onyx Tennis Player Bookends, Mid-Century

Whimsical Pair of Curtis Jere Brass Onyx Tennis Player Bookends, Mid-Century

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Whimsical pair of girl and boy signed Curtis Jere brass tennis player bookends on onyx bases. Great

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century

$708Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in W 17.33 in D 5.52 in

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

mid 20th century, circa 1950. Delightfully presented book slide, with appealing finish Displaying a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice

$520Sale Price / set|64% Off

H 3.6 in W 3.6 in D 3.6 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

table or as bookends. In very good vintage condition, this pair of dice will be a wonderful addition to

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Acrylic

2 Italian Alabaster Gray Book Shaped Bookends Objects of Art Mid-Century Modern
2 Italian Alabaster Gray Book Shaped Bookends Objects of Art Mid-Century Modern

2 Italian Alabaster Gray Book Shaped Bookends Objects of Art Mid-Century Modern

By Raymor

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of hand carved Italian Alabaster Marble bookends in the shape of a single book. These are very

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Wire Mesh Black Table Top Book Shelf
Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Wire Mesh Black Table Top Book Shelf

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Wire Mesh Black Table Top Book Shelf

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Wire Mesh Black Table Top Book Shelf

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly clean and modernist lines define this unique table top book shelf. This simple piece carries strong lines that manifest its era and carry onto your style.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line POP Red Color Jacks Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line POP Red Color Jacks Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line POP Red Color Jacks Bookends

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in St. Louis, MO

Bill Curry for Design line very fun pop red colored playful iron jacks bookends or decorative

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Zinc Bookend Sculpture, Abstract Design
Mid-Century Modern Zinc Bookend Sculpture, Abstract Design

Mid-Century Modern Zinc Bookend Sculpture, Abstract Design

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Bookend Decoration Wear consistent with age and use. Sculpture - Decoration - Art deco style

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Italian Mid Century Modern Travertine Fish Sculpture in the style of Enzo Mari
Italian Mid Century Modern Travertine Fish Sculpture in the style of Enzo Mari

Italian Mid Century Modern Travertine Fish Sculpture in the style of Enzo Mari

By Fratelli Mannelli, Enzo Mari

Located in Roma, IT

A mid-century miniature sculpture set depicting a large Fish. This miniature set made in Italy in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Revolving Globe Bookends
Pair of Revolving Globe Bookends

Pair of Revolving Globe Bookends

$390 / set

H 6.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Revolving Globe Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Mid-Century bookends with revolving terrestrial globe and celestial globe (PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Pair of Carved Oak Bookends
Pair of Carved Oak Bookends

Pair of Carved Oak Bookends

$450 / set

H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Carved Oak Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century carved oak bookends with leaf designs (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Oak

Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950
Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950

Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Large Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends, Sarried Style, circa 1950 A striking pair of

Category

Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray
MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray

MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 6 in D 4 in

MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Nice mid century modern set of pair of bookends and a matching tray , all in faux marble.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookends 1960s Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookends 1960s Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookends 1960s Set of 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian bookends Made with metal.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Bookends by Duk It Mc Donald
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Bookends by Duk It Mc Donald

Midcentury Walnut and Brass Bookends by Duk It Mc Donald

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of mid-century bookends. Solid walnut face with brass nice clean condition American 1950's.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Fish Bookends by Blenko
Fish Bookends by Blenko

Fish Bookends by Blenko

$450 / set

H 5.75 in W 5.25 in D 2 in

Fish Bookends by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass fish bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Set of Polished Brass Nautilus Shell Bookends
Set of Polished Brass Nautilus Shell Bookends

Set of Polished Brass Nautilus Shell Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

This Mid-Century Modernist pair of bookends offers abstracted sculptural renditions of the nautilus

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

displayed as a pair. An incredible pair of vintage, mid-century pieces, circa 1970s. Mid-Century

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Resin

Set of 3 Space Age Model 4909 Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s
Set of 3 Space Age Model 4909 Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s

Set of 3 Space Age Model 4909 Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s

By Giotto Stoppino

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Model 4909 Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s, Set of 3

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Plastic

Signed 1980s Arts and Crafts Handcrafted Pressed Plywood Sitting People Bookends
Signed 1980s Arts and Crafts Handcrafted Pressed Plywood Sitting People Bookends

Signed 1980s Arts and Crafts Handcrafted Pressed Plywood Sitting People Bookends

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Modern handcrafted pressed plywood sitting people bookends, table sculptures, decor

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Danish Teak Bookends 1960s, Set of 2
Vintage Danish Teak Bookends 1960s, Set of 2

Vintage Danish Teak Bookends 1960s, Set of 2

$118 / set

H 5.91 in W 5.32 in D 4.53 in

Vintage Danish Teak Bookends 1960s, Set of 2

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish teak bookends 1960s, Set of 2 Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern bookends in solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Teak

Pair of Minimalist Clear Glass Bookends
Pair of Minimalist Clear Glass Bookends

Pair of Minimalist Clear Glass Bookends

$220Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

Pair of Minimalist Clear Glass Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Minimalist clear glass bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends are in very

Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Bookends

Materials

Glass

Glass Bookend, Italy, 1970s
Glass Bookend, Italy, 1970s

Glass Bookend, Italy, 1970s

$284

H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in

Glass Bookend, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Glass bookend is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. A mid-century bookend

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bookends

Materials

Glass

Mcm Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s
Mcm Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s

Mcm Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bookends with vertical white inset tiles by Jane & Gordon Martz

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Modern Handcrafted Brass Elephant Head Bookends, Pair
Vintage Asian Modern Handcrafted Brass Elephant Head Bookends, Pair

Vintage Asian Modern Handcrafted Brass Elephant Head Bookends, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern pair of elephant head bookends made out of solid brass. The set has the original

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite

$300Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8 in W 4 in D 2 in

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite

By Astrolite, Herb Ritts

Located in San Diego, CA

A gorgeous pair of mid-century lucite bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

American Eagle Ceramic Bookends Faux Wood Finish
American Eagle Ceramic Bookends Faux Wood Finish

American Eagle Ceramic Bookends Faux Wood Finish

$260Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

American Eagle Ceramic Bookends Faux Wood Finish

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in San Diego, CA

interior decor including Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian, Rustic, Traditional and Contemporary.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of MCM Lucite "Aquarium" Bookends
Pair of MCM Lucite "Aquarium" Bookends

Pair of MCM Lucite "Aquarium" Bookends

$275 / set

H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in

Pair of MCM Lucite "Aquarium" Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

condition and would make a great addition to any mid-century study or library! They measure a hefty 4.5"W x

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Modernist Stair Cut Polished Steel Bookends
Vintage Modernist Stair Cut Polished Steel Bookends

Vintage Modernist Stair Cut Polished Steel Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

mid-century minimal lines, the bookends are in very good vintage condition and measure 9"W x 3.5"D x 4

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Steel

1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted
1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted

1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in St. Louis, MO

shovel shaped centers. Designed by Wayne Husted , retains original labels and model # 7333. Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Kai Kristiansen Set Teak Bookends, Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Set Teak Bookends, Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Set Teak Bookends, Denmark

$273 / set

H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 4.34 in

Kai Kristiansen Set Teak Bookends, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Oirlo, LI

Kai Kristiansen set teak bookends Denmark Mid-century small teak bookends attributed to Kai

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends

$225Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 4.75 in W 5 in D 3 in

Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends

Located in San Jose, CA

Pair of mid century trench art bookends in copper circa 1950's. Features a rustic hammered texture

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends
Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends

Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends

$260Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends

By Ward Bennett

Located in San Diego, CA

Modernist and Mid Century décor. Each is 4.5” tall 4.5” long.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Steel

1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century
1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century

1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Brass electroplated Bridge Bolts as bookends or office decor. Each about 5 lbs. and 3.5 wide by 4

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Hooded Madonna + Jesus Bust Sculpture Bookends Gino Ruggeri Bianchi Mid-Century
Hooded Madonna + Jesus Bust Sculpture Bookends Gino Ruggeri Bianchi Mid-Century

Hooded Madonna + Jesus Bust Sculpture Bookends Gino Ruggeri Bianchi Mid-Century

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Gino Ruggeri Bianchi Rare hard to find versions of the Hooded Madonna and Jesus with translucent resin cloaks, opaque resin figures, on black resin bases. Sold as a pair. Each Sculpt...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Resin

Pair of Musicians Mid Century Modern Bookends Sculptures in Cast Iron
Pair of Musicians Mid Century Modern Bookends Sculptures in Cast Iron

Pair of Musicians Mid Century Modern Bookends Sculptures in Cast Iron

$300Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8 in W 6 in D 3 in

Pair of Musicians Mid Century Modern Bookends Sculptures in Cast Iron

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice pair of cast iron musicians, men, and woman the pair had a label that read made in Italy but it got lost.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends
Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends

Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends

$280Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8 in W 3.5 in D 2.35 in

Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends

By Frankart

Located in San Diego, CA

their era and solidifying your style whether art deco, eclectic or Mid Century. Antique, Art Nouveau

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s

$200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.3 in W 5.25 in D 3.2 in

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

. The rare, unusual Mid Century Modern bookends can be used as a shelf or fireplace mantle decor, or as

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"
Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"

Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"

$420Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 5.25 in

Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Rookwood raven / rook bird bookends by William P McDonald. Circa 1948. Shape 2278

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Pottery

Art Glass Murano Bookends Sommerso Apple Pear Peach Paperweight Mid Modern Fruit
Art Glass Murano Bookends Sommerso Apple Pear Peach Paperweight Mid Modern Fruit

Art Glass Murano Bookends Sommerso Apple Pear Peach Paperweight Mid Modern Fruit

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Palm Beach, FL

icoinc mid century modern art of the atomic age and while designed as bookends they can equally be used

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Gold Leaf

Musical Violin and Horn Sculpture Cast Metal Bookends Vintage Circa 1950's
Musical Violin and Horn Sculpture Cast Metal Bookends Vintage Circa 1950's

Musical Violin and Horn Sculpture Cast Metal Bookends Vintage Circa 1950's

By Arman

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage cast metal bookends in musical instruments orchestra violin horn sculpture theme. Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ben Seibel Brass Plated Orb Bookends Marked, 1950s
Pair of Ben Seibel Brass Plated Orb Bookends Marked, 1950s

Pair of Ben Seibel Brass Plated Orb Bookends Marked, 1950s

By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

kettlebells with cutout handles, done in cast metal with brass finish. The traditional Mid Century Modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass and Wood Stag Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass and Wood Stag Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass and Wood Stag Bookends

$595 / set

H 10.25 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

Pair of Vintage Brass and Wood Stag Bookends

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Houston, TX

stag or deer bookends. These handsome mid-century bookends are a nice height to hold larger books

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Geese Brass Bookends
Pair of MCM Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Geese Brass Bookends

Pair of MCM Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Geese Brass Bookends

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Brass Bookends Featuring Geese

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Polished Brass Teddy Bear Vintage Bookends Paperweights
Polished Brass Teddy Bear Vintage Bookends Paperweights

Polished Brass Teddy Bear Vintage Bookends Paperweights

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Polished brass teddy bear vintage bookends or paperweight. Vintage mid-century brass teddy bear

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere
Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "Quotation Mark" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cut Steel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Marble Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Pair of Marble Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Pair of Marble Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Marble Stone Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric. These custom, substantial

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone

Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry

Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry

$300Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry

By Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage atomic era, mid-century modern large iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of MCM "A to Z" Gold Leaf Finish Iron Bookends by Curtis Jere
Pair of MCM "A to Z" Gold Leaf Finish Iron Bookends by Curtis Jere

Pair of MCM "A to Z" Gold Leaf Finish Iron Bookends by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "A to Z" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Cut Steel, Gold Leaf

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Midcentury Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of midcentury bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and wood. Midcentury bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury bookends bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many midcentury bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Ben Seibel, Blenko and Astrolite produced popular midcentury bookends that are worth a look.

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.