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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

Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century
Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century

Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century Boxer Bookend in Solid Carved

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Turquoise Alabaster Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Italian Turquoise Alabaster Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Italian Turquoise Alabaster Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

hue and artisanal craftsmanship reflect mid-century Italian design at its finest. Perfect for adding a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends
Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends

Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

. Chic and stylish and inspiring. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of bookends in the shape of a gilded brass duck sculpture, France, 1970
Pair of bookends in the shape of a gilded brass duck sculpture, France, 1970

Pair of bookends in the shape of a gilded brass duck sculpture, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French production, 1970s Mid-century modern style / decorative animal motif Stylized representation of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

$260Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8 in W 2.25 in D 4 in

1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles that

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Ceramic Bookends in Deep Navy/GoldColor
Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Ceramic Bookends in Deep Navy/GoldColor

Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Ceramic Bookends in Deep Navy/GoldColor

Located in Beirut, LB

The striking mid-century Egyptian Revival bookends in glazed ceramic with a dramatic two-tone

Category

Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Wood Bookends a Pair
1960s Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Wood Bookends a Pair

1960s Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Wood Bookends a Pair

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Wood Bookends – Pair Mid Century Modern Mexican Design

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood, Cocobolo

Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm
Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm

Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm

$212Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7.09 in W 3.35 in D 2.37 in

Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Mid-century Italian brass bookends, after 'The Thinker' by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, by Regina

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Stylized Wood Sculptures of Horse Bust Bookends
Art Deco Stylized Wood Sculptures of Horse Bust Bookends

Art Deco Stylized Wood Sculptures of Horse Bust Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Measures each: 4"5 W x 3"5 D x 7" 25 H. Fabulous Mid Century Modern meets Art Deco style - sure to add some

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2

$495 / set

H 9.5 in W 9.25 in D 2.25 in

Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These striking vintage brass bookends are a masterful expression of Mid-Century Modern design

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
Vintage Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

Vintage Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

1950s Hollywood Regency Solid Polished Brass Bookends Asian Fan Shaped
1950s Hollywood Regency Solid Polished Brass Bookends Asian Fan Shaped

1950s Hollywood Regency Solid Polished Brass Bookends Asian Fan Shaped

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

highly decorative set of fan form bookends. Circa 1950s. A Fine Pair of Brass Fan Bookends. These Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s Red Airplane Bookends by Randall Schwartz for Moxie
Pair of 1970s Red Airplane Bookends by Randall Schwartz for Moxie

Pair of 1970s Red Airplane Bookends by Randall Schwartz for Moxie

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A captivating 1970s aviation-inspired set of bookend that brings playful nostalgic charm and mid

Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona
Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona

Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona

$300Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of vintage Art Noeveau bookends by Verona. This set in beautifully aged cast iron

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Alabaster Hand carved bookends in Art Deco style, France 1920s
Set of 2 Alabaster Hand carved bookends in Art Deco style, France 1920s

Set of 2 Alabaster Hand carved bookends in Art Deco style, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / Bookends / Alabaster / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage Two French Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Mid-Century Solid Brass Toned Roadrunner Sculptures with Textured Detail
Pair of Mid-Century Solid Brass Toned Roadrunner Sculptures with Textured Detail

Pair of Mid-Century Solid Brass Toned Roadrunner Sculptures with Textured Detail

Located in Seattle, WA

This pair of vintage solid brass toned roadrunner sculptures likely date to the mid-20th century

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Marble Art
Italian Modernist Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Marble Art

Italian Modernist Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Marble Art

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

not just restored; it’s fortified for the future. • Comfort Redefined: The beauty of Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2
Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2

Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of two federal Eagle drum bookends. This lovely mid-century set will be fabulous in a child's

Category

Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Plastic, Paint

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass
Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass

By Jonathan Adler, Paul Williams, Dorothy Draper

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Black & White Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s
Black & White Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s

Black & White Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s

$320 / set

H 6 in W 3.13 in D 3.88 in

Black & White Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

minimalist sensibility, these pieces embody the quiet elegance of mid-century European design. Their clean

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Marble

Set of 2 Art Deco bookends in copper with marble base, France 1930s
Set of 2 Art Deco bookends in copper with marble base, France 1930s

Set of 2 Art Deco bookends in copper with marble base, France 1930s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1930 / 2 bookends / copper, marble / Art Deco / Mid-century A beautiful detailed set of

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Copper

Striking Vintage Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko
Striking Vintage Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko

Striking Vintage Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko

$375 / set

H 6.25 in W 6 in D 1.75 in

Striking Vintage Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

substantial, they bring an elegant mid-century presence to any shelf, desk, or curated display. Perfect for

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends
Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends

Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

impact. Perfect for elevating a library, desk, or styled vignette with classic mid-century sophistication

Category

20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Tassel Bookend or Doorstop - 1970s
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Tassel Bookend or Doorstop - 1970s

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Tassel Bookend or Doorstop - 1970s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

. What a great way to add Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency to a space! For other brass pieces

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Polished Brass Rectilinear Bookends by Skultana
Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Polished Brass Rectilinear Bookends by Skultana

Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Polished Brass Rectilinear Bookends by Skultana

Located in New York, NY

everything from Mid Century Modern to contemporary. They are in excellent vintage condition and are marked

Category

20th Century Swedish Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece
Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece

Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mid century piece that can easily stand or lay on its side with a flattened side. While the piece can

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style
Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style

Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style

Located in Roma, IT

. Dating to approximately the mid-20th century, these neoclassical-style bookends feature elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970
Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970

Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970

$534 / set

H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 6.3 in

Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Condition: Good vintage condition, slight signs of wear Style Vintage Mid-century Library decor Cabinet of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

. You will be able to showcase it as decorative pieces in any room. Mid-century era. One of the tails is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

on a mantel, table, dresser or shelf. Fabulous Mid-Century Modern meets Art Deco style sure to add

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Boho Stone Column Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Stone Column Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Boho Stone Column Bookends - Set of 2

$495 / set

H 6.75 in W 5.75 in D 2.75 in

Vintage Boho Stone Column Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bohemian, mid-century modern, or classic decor styles, effortlessly complementing a variety of interiors

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone

Signed Steuben Crystal Gazelle Bookends in Art Deco Style
Signed Steuben Crystal Gazelle Bookends in Art Deco Style

Signed Steuben Crystal Gazelle Bookends in Art Deco Style

By Steuben Glass, Sidney Waugh

Located in Palm Desert, CA

the glass works for mid-20th century during Steuben’s celebrated postwar era, these bookends are not

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Modernist Iron Gilded Chain Link Bookends with Smooth Gold Finish
Pair of Modernist Iron Gilded Chain Link Bookends with Smooth Gold Finish

Pair of Modernist Iron Gilded Chain Link Bookends with Smooth Gold Finish

Located in San Diego, CA

features a bold, geometric chain link motif that aligns with Mid-Century Modern aesthetics. They possess a

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Glass Bookends, Emerald Green, 1950s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Glass Bookends, Emerald Green, 1950s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Glass Bookends, Emerald Green, 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini exquisite and rare pair of mid-century modern bookends masterfully

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor
Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor

Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

for interiors ranging from Mid-Century Modern to contemporary and eclectic spaces, they add a touch of

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Pair of Sculptural Verde Marble Cubist Bookends, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Sculptural Verde Marble Cubist Bookends, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Sculptural Verde Marble Cubist Bookends, Italy, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

postmodern desk accessories. #5349 Ideal for a Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, or contemporary

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Italian Alabaster Bookends, 1970s, Set of 2
Italian Alabaster Bookends, 1970s, Set of 2

Italian Alabaster Bookends, 1970s, Set of 2

$496 / set

H 5.91 in W 3.12 in D 3.15 in

Italian Alabaster Bookends, 1970s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

, characteristic of 20th-century Italian design. Each bookend consists of a rectangular base and a vertical plate

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Midcentury Italian Unfilled Travertine Obelisk Bookends
Midcentury Italian Unfilled Travertine Obelisk Bookends

Midcentury Italian Unfilled Travertine Obelisk Bookends

$360Sale Price / set|45% Off

H 7.75 in W 3 in D 5.75 in

Midcentury Italian Unfilled Travertine Obelisk Bookends

Located in Wainscott, NY

Mid-Century Italian Unfilled Travertine Geometric Bookends. Stylish shape, rich earthen texture and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Travertine

1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery
1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery

1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti
1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti

1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

imagery, these bookends exemplify the mid-century Milanese atelier’s unique aesthetic—timeless, whimsical

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of  Post Modern Italian White Marble Bookends, 1970s
Pair of  Post Modern Italian White Marble Bookends, 1970s

Pair of Post Modern Italian White Marble Bookends, 1970s

$199Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 3 in

Pair of Post Modern Italian White Marble Bookends, 1970s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Toronto, CA

, creating a timeless and versatile look that blends seamlessly with both modern and mid-century interiors

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

1970s Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Bookends - Rustic Folk Art Cabin Decor
1970s Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Bookends - Rustic Folk Art Cabin Decor

1970s Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Bookends - Rustic Folk Art Cabin Decor

$556Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 6.75 in D 4.25 in

1970s Style Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Bookends - Rustic Folk Art Cabin Decor

Located in Seattle, WA

base, consistent with mid-century handcrafted techniques. These folk art-style bookends exhibit a cozy

Category

Vintage 1970s Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Style 'Swallow' Bookends in Molded and Frosted Crystal signed Lalique
Art Deco Style 'Swallow' Bookends in Molded and Frosted Crystal signed Lalique

Art Deco Style 'Swallow' Bookends in Molded and Frosted Crystal signed Lalique

By Lalique

Located in New York, NY

bookends will style well in a wide array of interiors and movements, from Art Deco to Mid-Century Modernist

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Striking Polished Agate Geode Bookends
Pair of Striking Polished Agate Geode Bookends

Pair of Striking Polished Agate Geode Bookends

$375

H 5.75 in W 7.5 in D 3.7 in

Pair of Striking Polished Agate Geode Bookends

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

own right—perfect for styling a bookshelf, desk, or console in interiors ranging from mid-century

Category

1990s Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Agate

Vintage Carved Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Stone Bookends 1950s
Vintage Carved Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Stone Bookends 1950s

Vintage Carved Mexican Aztec Mayan Figure Onyx Stone Bookends 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

stylish. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic Boho South American style. The pair is tall at 12

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Bookends

Materials

Marble

1891-1911 Chinese Pair of Brass & Carved Jade Bookends
1891-1911 Chinese Pair of Brass & Carved Jade Bookends

1891-1911 Chinese Pair of Brass & Carved Jade Bookends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail
Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail

Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail

Located in San Diego, CA

collectors and design enthusiasts alike. Americana, Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookends

Materials

Leather

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967
Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967

By Bill Curry & Design Line, Bill Curry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Segundo, California. 1960s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax. Nice well worn iron metal, some

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair
Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair

Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair

By Blenko Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

Handsome pair of heavy mid-century cast glass ice-cube shaped bookends by Blenko with scripted

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Circa 1900 Pair of Bronze Plated Bookends Featuring Reliefs of Putti
Circa 1900 Pair of Bronze Plated Bookends Featuring Reliefs of Putti

Circa 1900 Pair of Bronze Plated Bookends Featuring Reliefs of Putti

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with

Category

Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Alexandrite Glass Horse Head Sculpture
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Alexandrite Glass Horse Head Sculpture

Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Alexandrite Glass Horse Head Sculpture

By Cenedese, Ermanno Nason

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy. An absolutely stunning piece of Mid-Century Murano glass by one of the

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s
American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s

American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

base. Fabulous Mid-Century Modern meets Art Deco style, sure to add some vintage charm to your desk or

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Archemide Seguso Murano Gold Sommerso Polvery Glass Bookend Sculpture
Archemide Seguso Murano Gold Sommerso Polvery Glass Bookend Sculpture

Archemide Seguso Murano Gold Sommerso Polvery Glass Bookend Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in San Diego, CA

and condition, no chips cracks, or scratches.Great for mid-century danish Modern and post-modern decor.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Ben Seibel Signed Stirrup Bookends of Brass for Raymor for Jenfred-Ware
Ben Seibel Signed Stirrup Bookends of Brass for Raymor for Jenfred-Ware

Ben Seibel Signed Stirrup Bookends of Brass for Raymor for Jenfred-Ware

By Raymor, Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined pair of brass-plated Mid-Century Modern bookends by Ben Seibel, showcasing his signature

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950
Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950

Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950

$1,500 / set

H 7.69 in W 8.88 in D 6.69 in

Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950

By Industrial Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

molds transcend their utilitarian origins to become collectible icons of mid-century industrial design

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Steel

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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.