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, Italy.
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 shelves worth of books. Felt on bottoms as shown. Good condition, some light patina. Grea...
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, seashells and coral.
Lucite, Shell, Acrylic
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.
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 books.
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 books.
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 either end with faux coral brass feet.
Silver Plate, Brass
Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass Seashell Bookends. Nice weight to hold a stack of books.
Brass
Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Nice condition. Ready to use.
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 books.
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 from age and use.
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, ready to use.
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 books.
Brass
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 books.
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 books.
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.
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.
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 books.
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 books.
Brass
Large Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Hand polished.
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 hold a stack of books.
Brass
Nautical Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Full Bodied Brass Seashell Bookends. Felt on bottoms.
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.
Brass
Nautical Solid Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of Heavy Solid Brass Seashell Bookends. Very good quality, nice casting details.
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 and playful charm, characteristic of the Hollywood Regency style. Made in the 1960s...
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 condition See all images provided.
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.
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 shelves worth of books. Good condition, some light patina. Great for your beach house! ...
Brass
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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!
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.
Brass
Pair of Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid brass with patina from age. Felted bottoms.
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 opposite bookend.
Lucite
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
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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