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Art Deco Hare / Rabbit bookends designed by Becquerel. France 1920´s
Art Deco Hare / Rabbit bookends designed by Becquerel. France 1920´s

Art Deco Hare / Rabbit bookends designed by Becquerel. France 1920´s

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco hare or rabbit bookends designed by A. Becquerel and signed by foundry Etling Paris. 1920s

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

The Wandering Horn Player And Rabbit Bookends Pair 1923
The Wandering Horn Player And Rabbit Bookends Pair 1923

The Wandering Horn Player And Rabbit Bookends Pair 1923

Located in South Burlington, VT

horn and enthralls a perked ear rabbit. Designer: CoPr 1923 with logo on reverse. Dark original

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. France c 1925
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. France c 1925

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. France c 1925

By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco gilt bronze rabbit, hare sculpture bookends - Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Mounted over Black

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Velvet Dark Gold Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends
Velvet Dark Gold Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends

Velvet Dark Gold Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends

$195 / item

H 8.86 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Velvet Dark Gold Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Velvet dark gold rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Velvet

Yellow Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy
Yellow Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

Yellow Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

$130 / item

H 8.86 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Yellow Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Yellow rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means design

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Plastic

Fuchsia Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy
Fuchsia Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

Fuchsia Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

$130 / item

H 8.86 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Fuchsia Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fuchsia rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert
Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert

Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert

By Sir Alfred Gilbert

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of late 19th century Victorian bronze rabbit head bookends in marble plinths by Sir Alfred

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s
Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s

Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s

By A.E.L.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very nice Art Deco rabbit, hare silver plated bronze bookends. Signed A.E.L. , stamped France and

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s
Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s

Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s

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H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Brighten up your bookcase with these stunning marble and bronze rabbit bookends. Made of high

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Rabbit Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Rabbit Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Rabbit Bookends

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H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.75 in

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Rabbit Bookends

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Art Deco, walnut rabbit bookends. Signed by artist to base. Artist: Roland Wigot

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

George Nilsson for Gero Art Deco Chrome Rabbit Bookends, 1930s
George Nilsson for Gero Art Deco Chrome Rabbit Bookends, 1930s

George Nilsson for Gero Art Deco Chrome Rabbit Bookends, 1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The cute rabbit shape is made of chromed metal with a long plate. The bookends are engraved with the

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Velvet Turquoise / Blue Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends
Velvet Turquoise / Blue Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends

Velvet Turquoise / Blue Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Turquoise / Blue rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means design

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Velvet

Orange Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy
Orange Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

Orange Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

) Orange rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy furniture means design, quality

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Rabbit or Hare Bookends by Henri Rischmann, 1925
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Rabbit or Hare Bookends by Henri Rischmann, 1925

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Rabbit or Hare Bookends by Henri Rischmann, 1925

By Henri Rischmann

Located in Antwerp, BE

A pair of bronze Art Deco rabbit or hare bookends. By Henri Rischmann Signature & Marks: H

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Rabbit Bookends
Pair of Japanese Bronze Rabbit Bookends

Pair of Japanese Bronze Rabbit Bookends

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H 4.75 in W 3 in D 5 in

Pair of Japanese Bronze Rabbit Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Japanese style bronze rabbit bookends - a beautiful pair of artfully designed rabbit, or

Category

20th Century Japanese Bookends

Materials

Bronze

In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Bookends / Door Stopper
In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Bookends / Door Stopper

In Stock in Los Angeles, Light Blue Rabbit Bookends / Door Stopper

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stock in Los Angeles Light Blue Rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Plastic

Brass Bunny Bookends
Brass Bunny Bookends

Brass Bunny Bookends

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H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.5 in

Brass Bunny Bookends

Located in North Miami, FL

These heavy brass whimsical bunny rabbit bookends are all vintage and all original. Fun and pretty

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco silvered bronze rabbit, hare sculpture bookends - Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Mounted over

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Pair Art Deco Period Bookend -  Rabbits - By M. Font
A Pair Art Deco Period Bookend -  Rabbits - By M. Font

A Pair Art Deco Period Bookend - Rabbits - By M. Font

By M. Font

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of green patinated spelter bookends with rabbits. On a Breccia marble (Breche-D’alleppe

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Breccia Marble, Spelter

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Bookend with Rabbit and Fox
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Bookend with Rabbit and Fox

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Bookend with Rabbit and Fox

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic, adjustable fruitwood bookend features a detailed, hand-carved rabbit on one end and a fox on the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Walnut

In Stock in Los Angeles, Velvet Dark Gold Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends
In Stock in Los Angeles, Velvet Dark Gold Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends

In Stock in Los Angeles, Velvet Dark Gold Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In stock in Los Angeles Velvet dark gold rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Velvet

In Stock in Los Angeles, Fuchsia Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy
In Stock in Los Angeles, Fuchsia Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

In Stock in Los Angeles, Fuchsia Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stock in Los Angeles Fuchsia rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Plastic

In Stock in Los Angeles, Yellow Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy
In Stock in Los Angeles, Yellow Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

In Stock in Los Angeles, Yellow Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy

By Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stock in Los Angeles Yellow rabbit as a door stopper / bookends. Made in Italy: Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Plastic

Hand Casted Art Deco Dancing Comic Bunny Rabbit, Signed
Hand Casted Art Deco Dancing Comic Bunny Rabbit, Signed

Hand Casted Art Deco Dancing Comic Bunny Rabbit, Signed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Hand Cast art deco dancing comic rabbit, signed "C" featuring a cartoon-like rabbit dancing a jig

Category

Vintage 1930s Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends Rabbit Figure by Edouard Marcel Sandoz
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends Rabbit Figure by Edouard Marcel Sandoz

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends Rabbit Figure by Edouard Marcel Sandoz

By Susse Freres, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco bookends rabbit figure signed E.M. SANDOZ and Susse Frères .Silver plated bronze

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Murano Rabbit Bookends
Murano Rabbit Bookends

Murano Rabbit Bookends

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H 6.75 in W 2.5 in D 3 in

Murano Rabbit Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Murano glass rabbit bookends in layered shades of blue and green, one with repaired ear.

Category

Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair of Bronze Rabbit Bookends
Pair of Bronze Rabbit Bookends

Pair of Bronze Rabbit Bookends

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H 7 in W 3 in D 5 in

Pair of Bronze Rabbit Bookends

Located in Fairfax, VA

An elegant pair of bookends. Two wonderfully sculpted bronze rabbits sit perched on solid black

Category

Vintage 1930s Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Pair of Silvered Bronze and Portor Marble Bookends
Art Deco Pair of Silvered Bronze and Portor Marble Bookends

Art Deco Pair of Silvered Bronze and Portor Marble Bookends

Located in New York, NY

In the form of a different rabbit on each bookend.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

"Rabbits" Pair of Bronze Art Deco Bookends by Becquerel
"Rabbits" Pair of Bronze Art Deco Bookends by Becquerel

"Rabbits" Pair of Bronze Art Deco Bookends by Becquerel

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Janvry, Essonne

Two "Art Deco" stylised bookends with green patina bronze rabbits on black marble bases,signed

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Art Deco Male Figure Bookends, Silver Plated Bronze, Marble Base, 1930
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Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

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By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

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By Stefano Giovannoni

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Pair Carl Auböck Minimalist Mid-Century Brass Bookends #3653, Vienna, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

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Swiss Art Deco Rabbit Porcelain Figurine by Marcel Edouard Sandoz for Langenthal

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By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Suisse Langenthal

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

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Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Paperweight
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Rabbit Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rabbit bookends available for sale. The range of distinct rabbit bookends — often made from metal, bronze and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 9 antique and vintage rabbit bookends for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of rabbit bookends available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and Modern rabbit bookends are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made rabbit bookends over the years, but those made by Stefano Giovannoni, A.E.L. and André Vincent Becquerel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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