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Rare Bookends by Pierro Fornasetti, circa's 1958
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original bookends by Pierro Fornasetti circa 1958. original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
1960's Califo0rnia Design Jaru A to Z Rare Ceramic Bookends
By Jaru
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of brown glossy ceramic Ato Z rare bookends, circa 1960 excellent condition no chips
Category
20th Century American Space Age Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
a pair of bird bookends ART DECO, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco bird bookends - 1930s
These two rare bookends are a real design classic from the 30s. The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Aluminum Eskimo / Igloo Bookends by Kentucky Tavern Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
chips (please see pictures). My understanding is that these are pretty rare bookends and were issued in
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Antique Pair of Art Deco Bookends Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
striking green onyx, these rare bookends are in very good condition and ready to be used and enjoyed. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
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H 5.2 in W 6.75 in D 3.7 in
Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Brass and Tin Book Ends, First Generation, 1935-1945
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
sale are a pair of super rare bookends. Auböck items from this early production period are quite rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Pewter
H 3.82 in W 4.14 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Brass and Tin Book Ends, First Generation, 1935-1945
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
are a pair of super rare bookends. Auböck items from this early production period are quite rare to
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
H 3.94 in W 3.27 in D 2.92 in
Rare Pair of Bookends, Art Deco, France
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and rare pair of modernist French bookends typical from the art deco period and 1930's. The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal, Nickel
Pair of Vintage Rare Freeform Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of white and gray colored geode bookends, circa 1960s. The set is in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Polished Brass Rare Unicorn Bookend Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage solid polished brass bookend sculpture with nice weight circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s British Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Rare Pink & White Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of pink and white geode bookends, circa 1980s. The set is in very good vintage
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Rock Crystal
Rare Bookmatched Black Petrified Wood Polished Monolithic Bookends
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Good weight, bookmatched, felted on two edges. Measured while set together, which is 10 inch wide.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Petrified Wood
Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and very rare pair Royal Doulton novelty figural bookends modeled as musicians dating
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Rare Emerald Green Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid emerald green bookends by Blenko excellent condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
Rare & Skillfully Crafted Pair of Patinated Brass, Alchemist Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
marvelous, bronze patina there is one more feature that makes these bookends extra rare. They are made of a
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
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H 6.5 in W 4.9 in D 3.75 in
Rare Curtis Jere A-Z Bookends Signed Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
CLASSIC CURTIS JERE A-Z IRON BOOKENDS.SIGNED C JERE IN NICE VINTAGE CONDITION. SURPRISINGLY HEAVY
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage mid century lucite bookends with embedded shell. These 1960s gems are glamorous
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Art Deco Brass "Scroll" Bookends by Chase & Co. Rare
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of art deco brass "scroll" bookends by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. These are very early
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal Bookend Janus Two-Faced 1950s (First edition)
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Argelato, BO
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal bookend from the 1950s (First edition)
In the extraordinary creative
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Rare Set of Two Wood Bookends by Pino Pedano, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of wood bookends by Pino Pedano.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bookends
Materials
Plywood
Rare Pair of French Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Bookends, Elephants
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful quality pair of French hand-carved wooden bookends. Made with rare palm wood.
These
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Palmwood
"Girl and Goose, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
"Nude Male Archer Bookends", Rare Pair of Ceramic, Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable pair of ceramic bookends, featuring kneeling nude male figures with drawn
Category
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Rare & Stylish Pair of 1920s Porcelain French Art Deco Risque Dancer Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
These Art Deco risque dancers (or 'Moulin Rouge') bookends are very rare and very pretty to look at
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
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H 7.9 in W 5.5 in D 2.3 in
Rare & All Hand-Carved Wooden 1950's Fifties Soccer / Football Shoes Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative and coolest ever, soccer shoes bookends.
All handcrafted from wood and wrought
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bookends
Materials
Wrought Iron
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H 8.65 in W 8.65 in D 6.5 in
Rare 1955 Cranbrook School Aim High Logo Design by Eero Saarinen Oak Bookends
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare pair of bookends with cast aluminum seal of Cranbrook School - Aim High logo and the year 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
H 8 in W 7.38 in D 5.44 in
Mexican Handmade Ebony Bookends
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this rare pair of Mexican Handmade Bookends made in fantastic Ebony wood this
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ebony
"Child Knights, " Very Rare Set of Art Deco Bookends by Henry Richards Tile Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Enrobed in a delicious, rich caramel glaze, this set of whimsical yet dignified bookends depict a
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.75 in W 6 in D 3.25 in
Devon Bookend by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Devon bookend by Madheke
Dimensions: D 11.2 x W 16.2 x H 21.2 cm.
Materials: Leather, wood, metal
Category
2010s Indian Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Bookends by Carl Auböck III
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of bookends by Carl Auböck III.
Nickel plated steel. 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Steel
Jennings Brothers Bronze Bookends JB2462
By Jennings Bros.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beach estate.
Charming Rare Jennings Brothers bookends featuring 2 monkeys sitting inside pages of an
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian purple marble bookends, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A very unique and incredibly rare pair of vintage Italian marble bookends in hand-carved geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Ystad Metall 1928 Bookends
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare and early pair of bronze bookends by Ystad Metall, likely from 1928 and designed by Oscar
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Jennings Brothers Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of bronze elephant bookends was manufactured by Jennings Brothers in 1920s-1930s. Both
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Bronze
American Eagle Ceramic Bookends Faux Wood Finish
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare sculpture ceramic eagle bookends
Beautiful faux wood finish with a rustic cerused
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Kangaroo Bookends in Silver Plated Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative pair of rare mother kangaroo bookends with Joey's/babies. Made from silver plated brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Bookends
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Pair of Cast Bronze Antique Egyptian Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare pair of patinated cast bronze Egyptian bookends, circa 1950s in original condition.
Category
20th Century American Egyptian Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Bookends, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare two dimensional bookends depicting two rearing stallions. Both are totally
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Talon Bookend with Leather Body by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon bookend with leather body by Madheke
Dimensions: W 6.2 D 15.2 H 21 cm
Materials: Leather
Category
2010s Indian Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Horse and Rider Solid Cast Bronze Bookends
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Let 'Er Buck - matched pair of Let 'Er buck bookends. Solid cast bronze with patina finish. Made by
Category
Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Figural Hand-Carved Wooden Art Deco Bookends Signed
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful stylish Art Deco hand-carved wooden figural bookends. These hand-sculpted bookends are
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Solid Pair of Polished Patinated Brass Cello Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare pair of solid brass cello bookends, nicely done piece, and rare, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pair of Woodpecker Bookends, French, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Hollywood Regency Gold Guild Bronze & Leather Italian Bookends
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and unique rare Italian bookends duck bird gold guild bronze figure, in leather base, made
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Figural Spelter Bookends, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Richard Rohac, a Pair of Bookends, Austria, Mid-1900s
By Richard Rohac
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare abstract bookends in solid bronze, designed by Richard Rohac, Austria, mid 1900s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Seated Nude Male Bookends with Fine Bas Relief Detail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and very fine, this set of bronze-toned bookends feature a nude male figure in repose, his
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Iconic Midcentury Gender Symbol / Sex Bookends by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
" x 4" base.
These iconic 1960s Curtis Jere gender symbol bookends are rare midcentury collector
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Jean Gillon Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookend Pair, Labelled, Brazil, 1960s
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rosewood (also known as jacaranda), rare pair of horse head bookends by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Jacaranda
Arts & Crafts pair of wooden Dice Bookends, Belgium 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
1920's. Rare and highly decorative pair of antique bookends. These handcrafted hand made bookends from
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Brass
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H 3.35 in W 5.12 in D 5.71 in
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Wicker Bookends by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare brass and wicker book ends have been designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Patinated Brass the Thinker Pair of Bookends After Rodin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair bookends, in polished patinated brass after Rodin The Thinker sculpture, a great piece of
Category
20th Century American Romantic Bookends
Materials
Metal
Carl Aubock Iron & Brass Coin Medal Midcentury Bookend, Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a rare modernist book end, designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck III in the 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Cathay Frosted Lu Tung Imperial Glass Bookends
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare pair of Lu Tung frosted glass by Imperial glass designed by Virginia Evans.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Design Line Inc. Bill Curry Stainless Modernist Cube Bookends
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very heavy and seemingly rare cube on cube stainless clad bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Midcentury Hand Carved Alabaster Bookends w. Science like Geometrical Element
Located in Lisse, NL
scratching on the surface. These very stylish and truly rare alabaster bookends from the midcentury era also
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
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H 5.9 in W 3.5 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Pair of Chromed Figurative Bookends, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair of 1920s Brass Figurative Bookends with White Onyx Base
Located in Austin, TX
This pair of vintage brass and white onyx bookends dates to the 1920s and are clearly inspired by
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Art Deco Ceramic Bookends - Nymph And Satyr By Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely rare pair of Art Deco crackle glazed bookends circa 1925 with a sitting faun or satyr
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
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An assortment of rare bookends is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all rare bookends available were constructed with great care. Find 442 antique and vintage rare bookends at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Rare bookends have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare bookends to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, mid-century modern and Arts and Crafts rare bookends are of considerable interest. Ben Seibel, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Curtis Jeré each produced beautiful rare bookends that are worth considering.
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Rare bookends can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,086, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $42,800.
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