Pair of Faux Marble Pop Art "Nose" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of large faux marble surrealist pop art "nose" bookends, circa 1970s. They are in good vintage
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Unusual Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Oversized Nose Bookends
$1,200 / set
H 9 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Unusual Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Oversized Nose Bookends
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of oversized Italian marble composition bookends. Outrageous and fun, a must have for
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Unusual Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Oversized Nose Bookends
$1,200 / set
H 9 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Unusual Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Oversized Nose Bookends
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of oversized Italian Marble composition bookends. Outrageous and fun, a must have for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of C2C Designs, a Resin Based Sculptural Ear and Nose Bookend Set
$1,100 / set
H 8.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of C2C Designs, a Resin Based Sculptural Ear and Nose Bookend Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of iconic C2 Design bookends. The pair combine a combination pop Nose and Ear. The
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Vintage George Washington Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
minor scuffs and chips to finish, small loss to finish on the nose of one bookend. Each bookend with
Category
20th Century American Federal Bookends
Materials
Iron
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Modern Italian Marble Nose Bookends
Located in Surprise, AZ
Large surrealist pop art marble nose bookends, Italy, 1970s. Feeling nosy? Outrageous and fun
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20th Century Italian Modern Bookends
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Marble
Nose Bookend
Located in New York, NY
Resin nose bookend- sold individually. We have a limited number of these editions available.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Greco Roman Bookends
Materials
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Pair of Ear & Nose Bookends by C2C Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A resin composite ear and nose bookend set by C2C Designs, c. 1980s. These playful bookends have
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
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Resin
Pair of Nose Bookends by C2C Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized nose bookends by c2c Designs - made of composition resin with the look of "marble
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Materials
Resin
Pair of Italian Nose Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feeling Nosey!? The Shadow Nose! Outrageous Pair of Composition Marble Noses - great for any
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Vintage Pop Art Unusual Nose Bookends by C2C Designs of Michelangelo Nose
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage unusual nose bookends by C2C designs. Replicas of the Michelangelo’s nose and have the look
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Vintage Pop Art Unusual Nose Bookends by C2C Designs of Michelangelo Nose
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage unusual nose bookends by C2C designs. Replicas of the Michelangelo’s nose and have the look
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Vintage Pop Art Unusual Nose Bookends by C2C Designs of Michelangelo Nose
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage unusual nose bookends by C2C designs. Replicas of the Michelangelo’s nose and have the look
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Unusual Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Oversized Nose Bookends
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of oversized Italian Marble composition bookends. Outrageous and fun, a must have for
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Bookends in Ear and Nose Shapes with Bronze Look
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful set of c2c Designs "Ear & Nose" bookends of composite resin, cast wonderfully and made
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Italian Marble Nose Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized nose bookend made of composition marble and a perfect addition to the library for the
Category
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Large Surrealist Pop Art Marble Nose Bookends, Italy, 1970s
By Richard Etts
Located in New York, NY
Large surrealist pop art marble nose bookends, Italy, 1970s. Perfect condition. What a fun
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Vintage "Marble" Resin Nose Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nose-shaped bookends. Made from resin that appears like white marble. 8.75 inches tall
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Resin
Italian Nose Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A pair of marble composition nose bookends on bases, very well sculpted and interesting. A great
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Nose Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian stone bookends. 6 1/2"L x 4"D x 8 3/4"H
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1970s Italian Large Nose Bookends Pop Art Sculpture
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Pair of 1970s bookends designed and manufactured in Italy. Nose design finished in resin.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Resin
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Nose Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of nose bookends available for sale. Each of these unique nose bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using organic material, resin and stone. Nose bookends have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Nose bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
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.
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