Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Thin felt on bottoms Ready to use.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
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Brass
Seashell Bookends
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage solid brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice size to hold a stack of
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Italian Scallop Seashell Bookend, circa 20th Century
By Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
One (1) Italian ceramic gold and silver scallop seashell bookend, circa early to mid-20th century
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Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in Portsmouth, VA
This pair of stunning vintage brass clam bookends exudes the perfect blend of sleek sophistication
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Brass
Pair Brass Seashell Nautilus Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass nautical bookends. Nice detail in casting, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
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Brass
Pair Of Whimsical Clear Bookends With Seashells And Seahorse
Located in Norwood, NJ
Whimsical pair of Lucite bookends with underwater ocean scene. Includes genuine seahorses
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Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Label on bottom, marked Made in Korea Nice condition
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Sand Dollar Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass Sand Dollar seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice weight to hold a stack of
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice weight to hold a stack of
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Silver Plate and Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual antique sea inspired bookends crafted with silver plate on brass rods and seashells at
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookends
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass Seashell Bookends. Nice weight to hold a stack of books. Good overall condition. Dark and
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Nice condition. Ready to use.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice weight to hold a stack of
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass clam shell or scallop seashell bookends. Nice condition. Ready to use. Slight patina
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Hand polished, felt pads on bottoms
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice weight to hold a stack of
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice weight to hold a stack of
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice size to hold a stack of books. Great
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice size to hold a stack of books. Great
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice weight to hold a stack of
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice weight to hold a stack of
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Large Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Hand polished. Light and dark spots
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Stepped Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage stepped brass clam shell seashell bookends. Larger size. Good condition. Has nice size to
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Nautical Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Full Bodied Brass Seashell Bookends. Felt on bottoms.
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair Brass Scallop Or Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass scallop or clam shell seashell bookends. Very good detail to the casting. Good condition
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Nautical Solid Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of Heavy Solid Brass Seashell Bookends. Very good quality, nice casting details. Overall good
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in Portsmouth, VA
This pair of stunning vintage brass clam bookends exudes the perfect blend of sleek sophistication
Category
Late 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
1970s Blenko Art Glass Clear Seashell Clam Bookends WV
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Blenko Art Glass Clear Seashell Bookends WV 7 w x 2 d x 6.38 h Original unrestored vintage
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Nautilus Seashell Glass Bookends and Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of glass nautilus seashell bookends and vases, circa early-20th century, 1940s. A
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Glass
Pair Brass Conch Seashell Nautilus Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass nautical bookends. Nice detail in casting, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
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Brass
Pair, Vintage Martinsville Glass Nautilus Seashell Form Vases or Bookends
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H 6 in W 3 in D 5.375 in
Pair, Vintage Martinsville Glass Nautilus Seashell Form Vases or Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1950. A pair of vintage clear glass nautilus shell book ends or vases. They would be perfect for a pair of succulent plants!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of cast brass seashell form bookends, American, 1950s. 5 1/4 in x 5 1/4 in.
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Vintage 1960s American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid brass with patina from age. Felted bottoms.
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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects
1960s Lucite Encased Seashell Sculptural Bookends, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, pair of 1960s Lucite bookends. Each have an encased seashell, mirroring the
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Lucite
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Seashell Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of seashell bookends available for sale. Frequently made of brass, metal and lucite, all seashell bookends available were constructed with great care. Seashell bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Hollywood Regency, mid-century modern and modern seashell bookends are consistently popular styles.
How Much are Seashell Bookends?
Prices for seashell bookends can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, seashell bookends begin at $165 and can go as high as $2,515, while the average can fetch as much as $384.
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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