Cast Iron Spanish Galleon Ship Bookends, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of painted cast iron Spanish galleon ship bookends. Cream sails are decorated with the cross, above red boats and stormy dark waters.
Iron
Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends, circa 1970s. This striking pair of heavy, bronze-clad bookends was crafted by the renowned Philadelphia Ma...
Bronze
$360Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Beautiful Pair Galleon Ship Bookends Early Synthetic Plastics Shelf Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Wonderful! 1920s PAIR GALLEON SHIP BOOKENDS This is a marvelous early 20th century pair of Galleon sculptured bookends!
Metal
Verona Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of cast iron bookends made by Verona Steel Casting Company, circa 1920.
Iron
1930’s Cast Iron Carrack Ship Bookends - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of nautical 1930’s cast iron bookends in a copper finish. Shaped like carrack ships with full sails, decorated with a cross.
Iron
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Blenko Clear Glass Clipper Ship Bookends
By Wayne Husted, Don Shepherd, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
This handsome pair of mid-century modern bookends by the renowned Blenko Glass Company is a striking marriage of heavy architectural form and timeless nautical iconography.
Glass
"Sailing Ships", Ivory-Hued Art Deco Porcelain Bookends by Rookwood, 1934
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic pair of Art Deco bookends, each depicting a sailing ship racing through the sea with fully extended sails, was made by the famed Rookwood company in Cincinnati.
Porcelain
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Nice condition, ready to use. QUICK SHIP! Free Continental USA Shipping
Brass, Chrome
Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution Ship Wheel Bookends Ironside, C. 1927
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution ship wheel bookends resting on rectangular bases, " Old Ironside " Early 20th Century.
Bronze
Large Pair U.S. Naval Academy Bronze Eagle Bookends with Anchor, Sword & Ship
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive and unusually large pair of U.S. Naval Academy–themed bronze bookends, featuring a richly cast composition of a spread-wing American eagle above crossed naval elements inc...
Bronze
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Ship's Wheel Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Art Deco ship's wheel bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s.
Brass
Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s The ship carries the name Milano and the date 1931. Probably a commemorative of the launch of the Amerigo Vespucci,
Metal
$220Sale Price / set|20% Off
Polished Aluminum Rare Spanish Galleon Ship Sculptures by Hoselton Signed
By Helen Haselton
Located in San Diego, CA
Polished aluminum rare Spanish galleon ships sculpture by Hosleton signed, and numbered made in Canada circa 1970s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 5.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Art & Crafts Pair Roycroft Hammered Copper Ship Bookends Circa 1910
By Roycroft
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts bookends by Roycroft offer hammered copper construction in stylized arch form with maritime reserve with a ship and rope twist border, maker mark on base as ...
Copper
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H 5.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Antique William McDonald Rookwood Pottery Tall Mast Ship Bookends
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of bookends by William Purcell McDonald with Rookwood Pottery offer mold #2695, tall mast ship in rough seas, ivory white glazing with maker and artist mark as photographed, cir...
Pottery
Vintage Brass Nautical Captain Ship Wheel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully forged in solid brass, these nautical ship wheels have a classic aesthetic that is ideal for coastal and nautical décor but can easily translate to industrial and eclecti...
Brass
Sold
H 7.49 in W 3.55 in D 5.52 in
Rare Pair of 1916 Ship Sail Boat Bookends from HMS Iron Duke Admiral Jellicoe's
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of hand carved from the Teak of HMS Iron Duke which was under the command of Admiral Jellicoe and it was his flagship vessel ...
Wood
Sold
H 8 in W 12 in D 4 in
Pair of Ship Wheel Bookends in Gold Leaf Finish by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of ship wheel bookends in gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1977.
Cut Steel, Gold Leaf
Cast Iron Clipper Ship Door Stop
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage, American. After the A.M. Greenblatt Studios model in worn condition. Great display for any collector of nautical antiques. Measurements: 12" w, 9.625" h, 2" d.
Iron
Danish Modern Freestanding Bookcase by Ib Kofod-Larsen 1954
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Extra brass rods has been added for use as bookend. Will be shipped disassembled. Extremely rare design piece in excellent vintage condition.
Hardwood, Oak
Ship Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass ship bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a smooth finish and front side a textural finish.
Glass
Vintage Pair of Italian Black and White Ship Bookends, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of vintage Italian black and white 'Ship' bookends, made out of authentic horn (see label.)
Horn, Wood
Pair of Bronze Wash "Viking Ship" Bookends by Bradley & Hubbard
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in San Diego, CA
Each bookend features a stunning Viking Ship with large sail.
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Pair of Brass Venetian Sailing Ship Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century pair of brass Venetian sailing ship bookends. Sails with a Leopard passant and large star.
Brass
Blenko Glass Ship Bookends, a Pair
By Blenko Glass
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of round art glass bookends made by Blenko. Decorated with ships at full sail above a stretch of water in textured relief.
Glass
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Viking Ship Bookends
By Roycroft
Located in Chicago, IL
Arts and crafts hammered copper viking bookends. Unmarked. Possibly by Roycroft
Copper
Sold
H 5 in W 2 in D 5.25 in
Antique Cast Iron US Navy Frigate Constitution Nautical Ship Bookend Paperweight
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique ironside with a bronzed finish, depicting the United States Naval frigate / galleon / clipperThe Constitution on a rectangular base. "USS Constitution, also known as Old Iro...
Iron
Pair of Ship Lantern Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of 20th-century brass and green and red glass bookends fashioned from ship lanterns (priced as pair).
Brass
Pair of Brass Ship/Anchor Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the sailing or Yacht enthusiast perfect for your books on how to tie knots - the perfect storm and great in any room on any shelf!
Bradley & Hubbard Clipper Ship Cast Iron Bookends, 1920s
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of bronze finish cast iron nautical themed bookends featuring clipper ships By Bradley & Hubbard USA, 1920s Each measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 6.25"H.
Iron
Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Very good overall condition. QUICK SHIP
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 7 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution Ship Wheel Bookends Ironside, C. 1927
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bronze USS Constitution ship wheel bookends " Old Ironside " Early 20th Century.
Bronze
Sold
H 6.25 in W 8.75 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Ship's Wheel Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Art Deco ship's wheel bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s.
Brass
Brutalist MCM Viking Ship Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool brutalist MCM viking ship sculpture, circa 1970's. The piece is hand welded and has a great look and patina; it measures 20"W x 12"D x 20"H. very cool piece! #3500
Iron
Vintage Italian marble mushroom bookends, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
Pick up in central west Los Angeles or we ship worldwide. Each bookend measures: 5.75” W x 2.5” D x 6.5” H
Alabaster, Marble
Sold
H 11 in W 17 in D 3.75 in
Danish Modern Bronze Viking Ship Sculpture in the style of Edward Aagaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Danish modern bronze viking ship sculpture / model in the style of Edward Aagaard, circa 1970's. The piece is hand welded and has a great look and patina; it measures 17...
Iron, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage pair of cast iron sailing ship bookends. Marked Bron Met on back, overall wear to gold painted finish, felt bottoms missing.
Iron
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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