$6,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
1924 Pair of Homer's Iliad Horseman Pompeian Bronze Bookends with Original Color
Located in Danville, CA
Solid bronze built and weighs around 11.5 lb each. The maker, Pompeian Bronze, signed on this magnificent pair.
Bronze
Pompeian Bronze Co Bronze Clad Figurative Bookends, 1920s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The bookends are attributed to Pompeian Bronze Co, who were manufacturing this style of bookends in 1920s.
Bronze
Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome "Dante" Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated polychrome "Dante" bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1930s.
Bronze
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome Pirate Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated polychrome pirate bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920s.
Bronze
1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of intriguing Art Deco period bronze clad bookends titled "Graphic Arts" by Pompeian Bronze.
Metal, Bronze, Copper
$460Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze. Vintage pair of electroformed bronze bookends signed M Rotellini, circa 1915.
Bronze
Bronze Clad Lion/Tiger Bookends, Attributed to Pompeian by Paul Herzel
By Paul Herzel
Located in Toledo, OH
These bronze clad tiger/lion bookends are attributed to Paul Herzel for Pompeian Bronze.
Bronze
$240Sale Price / set|20% Off
"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
By James Earle Fraser
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated cast iron bookends "End of Trail" by Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s.
Bronze, Iron
$600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Bronze-Clad Indian Braves Bookends by Paul Herzel for Pompeian Bronze Co
By Paul Herzel
Located in San Diego, CA
A Fabulous Pair of Bronze-Clad Indian Braves Bookends by Paul Herzel for Pompeian Bronze Co, circa 1918.
Bronze
Circa 1920s-30s Pair of Bookends by the Pompeian Bronze Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s-30s pair of bookends by the Pompeian Bronze Company. Copyright 1921.
Bronze
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H 9.75 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Circa 1920s-30s American Pair of Pompeian Bronze Seated Nude Figure Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair Pompeian Bronze seated nude figure bookends, New York, c.1920s-30s.
Bronze
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H 9.25 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Antique SetFrankart School Pompéian Polychrome Cast Bronze Pirate Bookends c1920
By Frankart
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Pompeian figural bookends in the manner of Frankart offer polychromed cast bronze pirates with swords protecting their treasure chests, c1920 Measure - 9.25"h x 4...
Bronze
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H 8.5 in W 6.88 in L 8.5 in
“Pompeian Deer” Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Statues Bookends, 19th Century, Pair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Cast in the manner of founder Sabatino de Angelis and his sons, this fine pair of bronze sculptures were derived from the figures of deer found on raised plinths in the Pompeian ruin...
Bronze
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H 9 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Large Pair of Bronze Clad Equestrian Bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large pair of bronze clad bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920s.
Pompeian Bronze Lion Bookends by Paul Herzel
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful pair of bronze clad lion bookends by Pompeian Bronze with excellent patina.
Bronze
Pair of 1920s Bronze Bookends by Pompeian Bronze Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Stamped Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s.
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Greek Scholar Bookends by Pompeian Bronze Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavy pair of bronze bookends of a Greek scholar and globe by Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s.
Bronze
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H 9.25 in W 4.625 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Bronze Clad "Atlas of the World" Bookends by Pompeian Bronze Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavy pair of bronze clad "Atlas of the World" bookends with a parrot sitting atop by Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s.
Bronze
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H 5.875 in W 5.25 in D 1.875 in
"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
By James Earle Fraser
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated cast iron bookends "End of Trail" by Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s.
Bronze, Iron
Vintage Native American Bronze Plated Pompeian Bookends
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1920's vintage bronze plated metal bookends. Made by the Pompeian Bronze Company in New York, designed by Paul Herzel, with red coloring to blanket and irridecent blue to base.
Metal, Bronze
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,616
H 7.09 in W 1,325.99 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco style bookends reading ladies Moyen Age signed Max Le Verrier.
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends reading ladies Moyen Age signed Max Le Verrier. With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. Reading medieval ladies. ...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
$539Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$2,297 / set
H 5.71 in W 4.14 in D 3.15 in
Antique Art Deco ''Squirrel'' Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 France Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous pair of Original antique Art Deco bookends model: "Squirrel'' by Max le Verrier 1930. Superbly stylized Art Deco sculptures that always draw your attention. They are in ...
Marble, Spelter
$2,500 / set
H 7.41 in W 6.3 in D 4.53 in
Georges Limousin Art Deco Griffin Bookends, Spelter & Marble, 1920s
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...
Marble, Spelter
$2,204
H 6.7 in W 6.11 in D 3.55 in
Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning pair of original antique Art Deco ''Reading Ladies" bookends by Max Le Verrier 1920. Patinated spelter with ''Portor Marble'' base. Superbly styled Art Deco design fittin...
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble
By Pierre Fortin
Located in NANTES, FR
Elephant bookends in gilt patina bronze. Base in sea green marble. In the style of Bugatti. Signed Fortin on marble. We did not find indications on the artist. In very good sh...
Marble, Bronze
$4,187
H 12.21 in W 18.12 in D 4.14 in
Pierre Le Faguays Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer, 1930
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco bronze sculpture athlete with bow, archer. By Pierre Le Faguays. Bronze with green patina on Portor marble base. France 1930. Signed and with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehm...
Marble, Bronze
$425 / set
H 9.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Nude Nymph Reproduction Art Deco Bookends by Sarsaparilla Deco Design
By Sarsaparilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice pair of nude nymph / flapper reproduction art deco bookends by Sarsaparilla Deco Design, circa 1980s. The set are in original condition with a nice patina measures 6.5"W ...
Metal, Brass
$1,919
H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 148.43 in
Art Deco style bookends seated nudes Insouciance Janle for Max Le Verrier.
By Janle, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends seated nudes Insouciance Janle for Max Le Verrier. With the Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. Literature: Max le Verrie...
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
$5,057
H 14.57 in W 22.05 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco bronze sculpture athlete with spear by Pierre Le Faguays France 1927
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture athlete with spear signed by Pierre Le Faguays. The sculpture has a rich green patina with shades of brown. France 1927. This bronze is illustrated on page...
Bronze
$16,823
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in
Profundus Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Contemporary Male Figure Marble Stone
By Wim van der Kant
Located in Utrecht, NL
Profundus Bronze Sculpture Nude Boy Contemporary Male Figure Marble Stone Wim van der Kant (1949, Kampen) is a selftaught artist. Next to his busy profession as a teacher at a high ...
Marble, Bronze
$5,700 / set
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris
By Alexandre Kéléty, Etling Paris
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Art Déco bronze bookends with marble base designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris By: Alexandre Kéléty, Etling Paris Material: bronze, marble, metal, copper Technique:...
Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper
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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