$400 / set
H 7.75 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
Hand-Carved Solid Ebony Sculptural Bust Bookends, African Modernist, Circa 1970s
Located in San Carlos, CA
A striking pair of hand-carved solid ebony sculptural bookends depicting stylized male and female busts, executed in a refined African Modernist manner, circa 1970s. Carved from sin...
Ebony
$1,643 / set
H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Antique Recumbent Lions, English, Ceramic, Bookends, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique recumbent lions. An English, hand painted ceramic animal figure or decorative book end, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charming Victorian...
Ceramic
Vintage Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Staffordshire Hunting Dog Bookends
By Fitz and Floyd, Lladro, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of porcelain staffordshire hunting dog figures sitting on grass cushions with gold trim. Underneath the protective felt pad is a hole which the company purposely made s...
Ceramic
Pair of Cast Brass Lion Bookends in the Style of Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome pair of brass lion bookends crafted in the style of Antonio Canova, celebrating the enduring neoclassical fascination with the noble lion as a symbol of strength, courage,...
Brass
$3,364
H 9.06 in W 3.75 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Squirrel Bookends Attributed to Jozef Peeters - Belgium 1930s
By Jozef Peeters
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of squirrel bookends attributed to Jozef Peeters - Belgium 1930s.
Metal
$2,499 / set
H 7.88 in W 4.93 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends, L. Fontinelle, France, 1930
By Louis Fontinelle
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A pair of Art Deco bronze elephant bookends by Louis Fontinelle on green marble bases. Lovely dark patina. Very Good Conditions. No Restorations. Literature: “Dictionnaire des peintr...
Marble, Bronze
A pair of goats bookends, signed Pierre Laurel, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of bookends in silver bronze, with giallo di Siena Marble rectangular base, representing two young goast in a joust Signed PIERRE LAUREL on the base of bronze. This is the pseu...
Siena Marble, Bronze
$2,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 8.08 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Gilt Bronze Native North American Indians Bookends, France, 1920
By Antoine Bofill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic bronze bookends. Gilt bronze sculptures of North American native tribal chief.
Marble, Bronze
$26,558
H 8.27 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Roger Godchaux & Susse Frères, Pair of Silvered Bronze Bookends "Lionesses"
By Roger Godchaux, Susse Freres
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb "Lionesses" forming a pair of bookends in silvered bronze for the bases and patinated bronze for the lionesses. One is signed "Roger GODCHAUX" and the other has the stamp of t...
Bronze
$2,399Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.7 in W 6.07 in D 6.07 in
Car Driver Silvered Bronze Automobilia Bookends , Signed G. Lorenzini
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic detailed pair of car driver´s bookends. Silver plated bronze. Signed G. Lorenzini. Perfect for a automobilia fan. Perfect gift for Car Mascot - Hood Ornament We have speci...
Marble, Bronze, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze "Gazelle Bookends" by A Kelety
By Alexandre Kéléty
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th Century Art Deco stylised bronze pair of bookedns modelled as two leaping gazelles exhibiting an attractive silver patinated surface with excellent hand finishe...
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Paul Silvestre
Located in Essex, MA
With Susse Freres foundry and signed, depicting a pair of satyr children one sitting and one standing and leaning. Greenish brown patina. Reduced version of the "Miroir d'eau" founta...
Bronze
$2,347Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Antique Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Bulldog, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine pair of Austrian cold painted bronze bookends featuring an English Bulldog on each, beautifully executed and dating to circa 1900. Marked "Geschutzt" meaning Patent. ...
Bronze
$350 / set
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 2.7 in
Vintage Mid-Century Wall Street Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends, 'Pair'
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern stock market bookends brass bull & bear on marble base. These iconic symbols of wall street are presented majestically on marble bases that add a solid (literally)...
Marble, Bronze
$1,770
H 5.5 in W 6 in D 3.2 in
Art Decò bookends by Hippolyte Francois Moreau, depicting Tucans, France 1925.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of bookends in veined green marble with orthogonal structure.
Marble, Metal
$4,200
H 7.25 in W 7 in D 6.75 in
"Sleeping Male Figure", Allegorical Bronze Bookend with Nude, Owl, Mask & Child
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Given that the owl represents knowledge and wisdom, and the mask indicates art and theater, the sculpture is suffused with allegory and meaning. The sculpture is not signed, but is ...
Bronze
$375 / set
H 7 in W 10.5 in D 2.25 in
Limited Edition "The Ends" Bookends by Dr. Seuss Collection for Hallmark
By Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel), Hallmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition "The Ends" bookends by Dr. Seuss Collection for Hallmark, circa 2000. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures: 10.5”W x 2.25”D x 7”H. Super attract...
Resin
Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Brass, 1930s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
a pair of stylized art deco bookends with a nickel plated round bar figure of a horse on an enameled steel base.
Metal
$475
H 7 in W 6 in D 3 in
I Beam Original Piece From 1902 Y Bridge Collectible Stamped Bookend Doorstopper
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Iron original piece from Famous Y Bridge Ohio , with brass stamp edition 1995, numbered 174, can be used as door stopper or bookend or sculpture .
Iron
$4,250 / set
H 6 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
"Whispering with the Sphynx", Stunning, Rare Art Deco Bookends, France
By Marcel Guillard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual in conception and stunning in color, this pair of bookends from France -- unlike other depictions of the sphynx which show a man straining to hear its whisper -- depict a win...
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Pair of Bronze "Sea Lion Bookends" by C Omin
By C. Omin
Located in London, GB
An iconic pair of bronze bookends by C Omin, finely modeled as Sea lions with their heads stretched out in a dynamic pose.
Bronze
$750 / set
H 10 in W 5 in D 5 in
One Pair of Charming Wooden Shoe Moulds Mounted as Bookends Great Character.
Located in Buchanan, MI
One pair of charming wooden shoe moulds mounted as bookends, comes with four leather bound books. Feel free to call with further questions. Would look great in a private library
Steel
$3,068
H 5.12 in W 6.11 in D 3.75 in
Art Deco Sea Lions Bookends by Maurice Frecourt, Bronze & Marble, 1930
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Book supports from Maurice Frecourt The exquisite book supports from Maurice Freocourt not only represent the craftsmanship of the well -known French artist. They also embody the tim...
Marble, Bronze
$795 / set
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 7 in
Pair of Chelsea House White Porcelain Capuchin Monkey Bookends or Decor Pieces
By Chelsea House
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Absolutely charming pair of white porcelain Capuchin monkeys by Chelsea House, full of personality and playful detail. With expressive faces, curled tails, and glossy finish, these m...
Porcelain
$770 / set
H 7.5 in W 3.7 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Italian Alabaster & Marble Carved Elephant Bookends Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of rare Mid Century Modern sculptural alabaster and marble elephant bookends were hand-carved in Italy. Dark grey marble, used for elephants' bodies, contrasts beautifully with...
Alabaster, Marble
$4,875Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 7.29 in W 4.53 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lioness Figures Bookends by Roger Godchaux
By Godchaux
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Roger Godchaux (1878 - 1958): two lioness figures / sculptures Silvered bronze mounted as bookends on marble plinths; both with plaque to base inscribed "Godchaux Sclp./ Susse Fres /...
Marble, Bronze
$2,249Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 8.27 in W 4.53 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze French Bulldog Bookends by G. Granger
By Genevieve Granger
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze French Bulldog Bookends by Genevieve Granger. These sleeping bulldog bookends are a masterclass in quiet charm.
Marble, Bronze
$2,410Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 14.57 in
Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy pair of vintage horse and groom figures. An Oriental, stone fireside ornament or bookends, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Charming figures of substanti...
Stone
$1,746Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
Pair of 20th Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of 20th-Century Atlas Globe Bookends Bronze & Wood Sculpture Set A striking and sculptural pair of 20th-century Atlas bookends, masterfully crafted in a rich bronze-tone fi...
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
$4,946 / set
H 9.45 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Nymph and Faun by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends nymph and faun by Pierre Le Faguays. Patinated bronze on a Portor marble base with glass inlay. France 1925. These bookends are illustrated on page 328 of Ar...
Marble, Bronze
$1,121 / set
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Bookends in Spanish Black Marquina Marble Minimalist Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A set of 2 blocks of precious black Marquina marble precision machine carved and hand polished. The cube can be use as book-ends, door-stop or simply a sculpture on your desk or shel...
Marble
$4,239 / set
H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930
By Raoul Benard
Located in Antwerp, BE
The sculptural composition depicts stylized children, a recurring and sought-after theme in French Art Deco sculpture. Cast in finely detailed patinated bronze, each bookend is signe...
Bronze
$989
H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 3.55 in
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Bookends, Yellow Glass Eyes, Italy 1950s
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of mid century bookends featuring a delightful pair of hand-carved owls, made of alabaster in Italy c. 1950 and retaining their original labels. These two owls are e...
Alabaster
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
Bronze
$6,100 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated wood, giltwood, and faux painted marble bookends/busts. Each bookend is raised by a square mottled bas...
Wood, Giltwood
$678 / set
H 9.06 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Vintage African Carved Bust's or Bookends Girl & Boy in Ebony, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of vintage African Busts; boy and girl, possibly Nigerian/Lagos. Hand-carved from Ebony wood. Very decorative with a strong 'dark' and stylish presence. Due to their weight the...
Ebony
$2,980 / set
H 13.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze dore Andirons ~ bookends depict two charming cherubs playing music! Originally the decorative portion of a pair of andirons, they'...
Gold, Bronze
$2,358
H 7.09 in W 8.86 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Elephant Bookends, White Bronze on Marble Base, France, 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Paar große Elefanten – Buchstützen Diese beeindruckenden Buchstützen wurden in Frankreich um die 1930er Jahre hergestellt. Die Buchstützen zeigen zwei wunderschön gearbeitete Elefant...
Bronze
$895
H 7.75 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Bronze Lincoln Bookend or Doorstop, in the Style of Victor David Brenner
By Victor David Brenner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely Cast Bronze Abraham Lincoln Profile Bust Bookend or Doorstop, in the Style of Victor David Brenner, ca. 1930s Bronze Lincoln Bookend or Doorstop, in the Style of Victor David...
Bronze, Steel
$802Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Ceramic Bookends with Seals, from 1930s, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Pair of ceramic bookends from 1930s, produced in Czechoslovakia. Bases are glazed in light green and yellow, the seals in brown and off white.
Ceramic
$412 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Scandinavian Troll Figurines Bookends in Ice Glass by Höglund & Bergdala
By Erik Höglund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cute couple of heavy ice glass figurines or bookends (Flat backs) The female Troll with long hair was designed by Peter Johansen and manufactured by Bergdala Glasbruk in Sweden dur...
Glass
$897Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 11.23 in
'Strictly 2 Left Feet' Pair of Vintage, Ornament, Bookends, Marble, Decorative
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'Strictly Two Left Feet' is a pair of vintage ornamental bookends. An English, statuary marble decorative ornament dating to the late 20th century. Solid marble in an interesting ...
Marble
$883 / set
H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
Polychromed Art Deco Bookends with Drinking Panthers on Red Marble, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Bookends of Panthers in drinking pose Chomed Bronze sculptures on red marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Austrian Bronze and Marble Figural Bookends, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Kneeling figure hammering a spike in the ground. Signed J. Valenta. With the 'AR' monogram for Arthur Rubinstein foundry.
Bronze
$2,800Sale Price / set|43% Off
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
A pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze and Marble Base Sphinxes Bookends
Located in CABA, AR
These art deco bronze gilt and marble base sphinxes bookends are a stunning example of the elegance and sophistication of the art deco era. Crafted with meticulous attention to detai...
Marble, Bronze
$2,300 / set
H 6.5 in W 3.94 in D 2.96 in
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figures of Cat and Mice Bookends, Cartier, France 1930s
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A lovely Pair of Silvered Bronze Bookends by Thomas François Cartier A fantastic pair of bookends, a cat and a mice.
Marble, Bronze
$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entirely charming and winsome, this pair of bookends depicting nude children with golden hair who are sleeping on pale blue beds, was probably executed by one of the ceramic artists ...
Terracotta
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Mid-20th Century Murano Glass Bookends by Luciano Gaspari – Striking Pair
By Luciano Gaspari
Located in CABA, AR
These unique pieces are a testament to Italian craftsmanship and the timeless beauty of the design of that era, capturing the essence of Gaspari's characteristic style. Crafted by Lu...
Art Glass
$3,995Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 8 in W 5 in D 3 in
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Cast Bronze Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Matched pair of detailed cast bronze bookends depicting a North American Indian Chief bust. There are no maker's marks, initials or signature of either an artist or foundry present o...
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Pair of Brutalist Iron Bookends by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
A pair of iron bookends crafted in brutalist style by the artist David Palombo. Uniquely designed, each end is constructed from a fence-like structure that is attached to a flat plat...
Iron
$490 / set
H 2.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of mid century modern porcelain Chinese foo dog guardian bookends. Hand carved and glazed in a light green and yellow with hints of fuchsia and blue. The smile and e...
Porcelain
$1,999
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 4.53 in
Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s
By H. Payen
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s. Fantastic Pair of Lion Bronze sculptures, mounted over marble bases.
Marble, Bronze
$4,475
H 6.11 in W 6.7 in D 2.96 in
Art Deco Bronze Cat Bookends by Louis Riche, Patrouilleau Foundry, France 1920
By Louis Riché
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with stretching cats on a black marble base.
Marble, Bronze
$360 / set
H 7.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Organic Modern Burl Wood Bookends, Sculptural Brutalist Studio Craft, 1970s
Located in San Carlos, CA
A striking pair of sculptural bookends carved from solid burl wood, celebrating the natural beauty and irregularity of the material. Each bookend features dramatic swirling grain, kn...
Burl
$1,800 / set
H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
Pair of English Turn of the Century Metal Bookends Depicting Prancing Horses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English silver toned metal prancing horses from the early 20th century, perfect to be used as bookends. Created in England during the turn of the century, each of this pair...
Metal
$6,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9 in W 8.75 in D 4 in
1924 Pair of Homer's Iliad Horseman Pompeian Bronze Bookends with Original Color
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is an antique pair of Homer's Iliad bronze bookends. It's made around 1924, yet still has its beautiful original colors. Please note this is an original antiqu...
Bronze
$4,800
H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Bookends in Patinated Bronze by Tinos, Made in Denmark, 1930s
By Tinos
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookends in bonze, made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Bronze
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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