Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900
By Pineider
Located in Delft, NL
Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900 A sliding bookend made by Cartolerie F
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookends
Giltwood
Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900
By Pineider
Located in Delft, NL
Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900 A sliding bookend made by Cartolerie F
Giltwood
Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut & brass mounted sliding bookends, having a quality sliding walnut
Brass
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut & brass mounted sliding bookends, having a quality sliding walnut
Brass
Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Bear Sliding Bookends
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss Black Forest hand-carved wooden bear bookends. Flat sliding bookends with carved details on
Wood
$1,883
H 1.25 in W 13 in D 5 in
Hand Painted Book Slide / Bookends Dog, After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pristine Victorian papier mache book slide / expanding bookends with most exquisite hand
Pair of Leather Bound Bookends with Sliding Plate and Velvet side
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookends comprised of two ends that look like books. The pieces are not actually books, but look
Leather
Vintage Brass Cherub Book Slide
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Antique adjustable book slide with detailed filagree and cherub detail. Extending to 15" when fully
Metal, Brass
Expandable Book Slide and Inkwell, Wedgwood Jasperware
Located in Toronto, CA
A lovely and very unusual expandable bookshelf, made of burled walnut with brass end plates featuring two Wedgwood Jasperware medallions. The end plates fold down when not in use, an...
Brass
$245 / set
H 7 in W 2 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wire Bookends in Metal, Poul Cadovius Style, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
triangular bookends that slide onto floating shelves to secure books in upright position.
Metal
$1,000
H 5.71 in W 12.8 in D 5.12 in
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. An English, ebonised mahogany novel rest, dating to the
Mahogany
$845
H 5.91 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in
Antique Gothic Revival Book Slide, English Walnut, Extending Bookrest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic revival book slide. An English, walnut and brass extending bookrest
Brass
$870
H 7.09 in W 17.33 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage extending book slide. A Venetian, gilt finished tulipwood bookrest, dating to the
Giltwood
$1,621
H 6.7 in W 13.78 in D 5.71 in
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Coromandel, Novel Rest, Regency, C.1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. An English, coromandel novel rest dating to the Regency
Hardwood
$1,155
H 6.7 in W 13.98 in D 5.71 in
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique extending book slide. An English, rosewood novel rest, dating to the
Rosewood
Large Midcentury Oversize Gold Brass Duck Bookends a Pair, Made in Spain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
bookends feature a slide plate at the bottom to slide under books for extra stability. Each duck has a
Brass
$814
H 5.91 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany adjustable bookrest, dating to
Wood
$1,545
H 8.08 in W 19.1 in D 5.32 in
Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved book slide. A Balinese, hardwood library stand, dating to the mid 20th
Hardwood
$1,140
H 5.52 in W 10.63 in D 5.32 in
Antique Book Slide, English, Walnut, Extending, Novel Stand, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book slide. An English, walnut extending novel stand, dating to the early
Walnut
$1,410
H 6.89 in W 14.57 in D 6.3 in
Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. A French, burr walnut and brass book rack, dating to the
Brass
$1,747
H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 6.97 in
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
bears'' bookends hand carved Swiss. Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bookstand with sliding
Fruitwood
$12,950Sale Price|31% Off
H 48 in W 30.5 in D 21.5 in
French Louis XV Style Marquetry & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Secretary Desk with Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
candelabra centered with a clock, the porcelain face signed F. Berthoud, Paris; Below two "leather-bookends
Bronze
Pollard Oak Betjemann's Patent Book Slide
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A Victorian pollard oak veneered Betjemann's patent adjustable book slide. The book slide has
Brass
Organic Live Edge Bookends by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in Fulton, CA
Michael Elkan's live edge bird's-eye maple and solid walnut organic bookends. Sliding, adjustable
Wood
Victorian Carved Walnut Book Slide, circa 1890
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English Victorian carved walnut book slide with ivy design and cut-out handles, circa 1890
Walnut
Black Forest Owl Book Slide, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A stunning carved black forest pine owl book slide with owls to either end which have glass eyes
Pine
Outstanding Quality Antique Large Solid Walnut Victorian Sliding Bookends
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique large solid walnut Victorian sliding bookends with exquisite fret
Walnut
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut & brass mounted sliding bookends, having quality sliding walnut
Brass
Victorian Gothic Folding Extending Bookend Slide
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Gothic folding extending bookend slide A very attractive piece with pierced mahogany
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Betjemann's Self Closing Coromandel Book Slide
Located in Norwood, NJ
This is a high quality antique Victorian Coromandel self closing adjustable book slide, circa 1860
Bronze
Sold
H 8.27 in W 25.6 in D 7.17 in
Antique Betjemann's Coromandel & Wedgewood Book Slide, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
slide, by Betjemann's, 19th Century and circa 1870 in date. It is made of stunnning coromandel and
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Victorian Betjemann's Coromandel Book Slide, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality antique Victorian Coromandel adjustable book slide, circa 1860 in date. It
Brass
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Book Slide, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian brass-mounted mahogany book slide, circa 1880, which can
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 26.38 in D 7.09 in
Antique Victorian Betjemann's Porcelain Coromandel Book Slide, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality antique Victorian coromandel porcelain inset adjustable book slide, by
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 22.84 in D 7.09 in
Antique Victorian Betjemann's Pietra Dura Coromandel Book Slide 19th C
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality antique Victorian Coromandel Pietra Dura adjustable book slide, by
Brass
Sold
H 4.93 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Book Rack with Folding Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Black Forest bookends. This decorative bookstand with sliding bear bookends is in
Wood
Sold
H 6.89 in W 13.59 in D 5.71 in
Antique Gothic Revival Novel Slide, Scottish Oak, Extending Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic revival novel slide. A Scottish, oak and silvered brass extending book
Oak
Sold
H 2 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
Antique Brass Wood and Malachite Telescoping Book Rack Slide Holder, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Victorian brass-mounted Coromandel wood sliding book rack with inset malachite plaques
Malachite, Brass
Victorian Pierced Folding Extending Bookend Slide
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pierced Folding Extending Bookend Slide A very attractive piece with Pierced Ends which
Walnut
Sold
H 5.12 in W 12.21 in L 5.12 in
Book Slide, English Rosewood Brass, Bookends, Betjemann, Victorian, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book slide. English, rosewood and brass bookends. Betjemann's patented book rack
Brass
Sold
H 5.75 in W 7.75 in D 5.25 in
Hollywood Regency Nautical Maritime Motif Brass Knot Rope Bookends, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. A thin piece of brass connected to each bookend slides right under a stack of books and keeps them
Brass
Sold
H 4.93 in W 30.71 in D 6.3 in
Danish Brass Bookends Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
sliding bookends for the Poul Cadovius "Royal" wall unit. The ends of the rail inserts into the holes on
Brass
Sold
H 4.93 in W 30.71 in D 6.3 in
Danish Brass Bookends Royal by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s. Set of 3.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
double sliding bookends for the Poul Cadovius "Royal" wall unit. The ends of the rail inserts into the
Brass
Book Slide Extending Bookend Rack Inlaid Maple
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Inlaid book slide extending bookend rack. A late 19 century continental marquetry book slide
Maple, Sycamore
Angular Inlay Patterned Wooden Bookends with Metal Slide
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angular inlay patterned wooden bookends with metal slide - a wonderful pair, in the Manner of Don
Rosewood
Aldo Tura Book Slide
By Aldo Tura
Located in Norwalk, CT
FInely crafted column form book slide by Aldo Tura - signed
Metal
Victorian Antique Book Slide, Coromandel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
provides a stable base from which the original hinges open the bookends which then slide out to the
Wood
Pair of Italian Paper Mâché Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian papier mâché gilt bookends - Slide under plate for better support. Wonderful in any
Paper
Sold
H 5.91 in W 14.57 in D 5.12 in
Antique Victorian Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Book Slide, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality antique Victorian ormolu-mounted and ebonised book slide with beautiful hand
Ormolu
Sold
H 6.89 in W 16.54 in D 6.89 in
Black Forest Book Rack, Bookstand, Carved Squirrel Acorn Leaf Bookends, Antique
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
bookends hand carved Swiss Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bookstand with sliding and folding
Wood
Sold
H 6.7 in W 20.48 in D 5.91 in
Antique Victorian Betjemann's Pietra Dura Coromandel Book Slide 19th C
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality antique Victorian Coromandel and porcelain adjustable book slide, by
Brass
c. 1900 Brass Book Slide by Judd Mfg. Co., CT.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Expanding, folding brass book slide with cast iron camels by Judd Mfg. Co., CT., c.1900. The camels
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century, Extending Book Slide in Hand-Carved English Oak Wood
Located in Glasgow, GB
This mid-century book slide, originating from England, is a quaint amalgamation of utility and
Oak
Sold
H 6.11 in W 12.6 in D 4.93 in
Antique Novel Slide, English, Walnut, Brass Caps, Extending Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique novel slide. An English, walnut and brass extending book rest, dating to the
Brass
Sold
H 78.15 in W 127.76 in D 14.97 in
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
sliding bookends which can be placed anywhere on the unit. The two short uprights can placed over each
Teak
Sold
H 78.15 in W 127.76 in D 15.95 in
Danish Modular Royal Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1950s.
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
height adjustable shelf. The dresser module has four wide drawers. Two original sliding bookends which
Teak
Danish Teak Wall Unit "Royal" by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
, 1 small drawer unit and 5 rare original bookend sliders. The bar unit has a stunning woven veneer
Teak
Early 19th Century Dutch Walnut Marquetry and Inlaid Bureau
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
, flanked by sliding bookend style secret document drawers and two large pigeon holes. Also, below the
Walnut
Sold
H 6.5 in W 22.5 in D 5 in
Antique Bookstand, Book Slide, Coromandel Bookends, Scotland, 1870, B1654Y
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique bookstand, book slide, coromandel bookends, Scotland, 1870, B1654Y Scotland 1870
Oak
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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