Sold|$295
Solid Cast Brass Horseshoe Bookends
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of cast solid brass horseshoe bookends. USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 4.13"W x 4"D x 4.63"H.
Brass
Vintage Solid Brass Owl Bookends, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Solid Brass Owl Bookends, 1970s
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Solid Heavy Brass Vintage Mallard Bookends
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage heavy brass Mallard head bookends show a wonderful patina from age and use. One panel is slightly taller than the other ( see detail images). THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AN...
Brass
Italian Solid Brass Square Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of midcentury Italian solid brass square bookends with Roman empire silhouette details in center.
Brass
Solid Brass Lion Mid-Century Bookends
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very beautiful pair of bookends made of solid brass with the amazing detail of a lion's head.
Pair of Solid Brass French Horn Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Horn Bookends in solid polished brass. The pair are an excellent representation of a French horn - a wonderful look and compliment to any bookshelf or desk, especially...
Brass
Antique Pair of Sundial Solid Patinated Brass Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of solid patinated brass bookends with a sundial motif.
Brass
American Modernist Bookends in Solid Bakelite and Brass
Located in Astoria, NY
American Modernist period pair of bookends made in solid Bakelite with decorative brass front plates.
Brass
Pair of Solid Marble Bookends with Brass Anchor
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of green solid marble bookends with brass anchor accent, circa 1970s.
Marble, Brass
Best Pair of Oversized Solid Brass Jacks Bookends or Object
By George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Clearly we love this pair of Jacks! They are solid cast brass rather than brass plated steel, which is unusual. The patina is absolutely gorgeous.
Brass
Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996.
Brass
Polished Solid Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends 1950's a Pair
Located in Portsmouth, VA
Measurements: 5.5 " tall x 3" deep x 3" wide Elevate your home decor with this luxurious pair of vintage brass bookends, exquisitely crafted in the 1950s and featuring beautifully d...
Brass
Polished Solid Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends 1950's a Pair
Located in Portsmouth, VA
Measurements: 5.5 " tall x 3" deep x 3" wide Elevate your home decor with this luxurious pair of vintage brass bookends, exquisitely crafted in the 1950s and featuring beautifully d...
Brass
Sold|$350
Pair of Brass Guitar Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass guitar bookends, or a guitar shaped instrument!
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage solid brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition.
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Dolphin Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of solid brass dolphin bookends. Very nice details throughout.
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass Dolphin Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass Dolphin serpent bookends. A compliment to any bookshelf or desk.
Brass
Vintage Pair of Brass Pineapple Bookends
By Maison Jansen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage heavy solid brass pair of pineapple bookends feature textured, detailed bodies, mounted on rounded base, and sculptural three-tier tops.
Brass
Vintage Polished Brass Rare Unicorn Bookend Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage solid polished brass bookend sculpture with nice weight circa 1950s.
Brass
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut & 38 Special Bullets Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of solid 1.5" thick walnut with 38 special brass cartridge cases, with a letter "s" very cool and unique item.
Brass
Pair of Brass "Celtic Knot" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair solid brass "Celtic Knot" collectible bookends manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1990s.
Brass
Rare Solid Cast Bronze Modernist Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfred, 1950
By Ben Seibel, Jenfredware
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare solid cast bronze modernist bookends by Ben Seibel. Made by Jenfredware for the "Maison Gourmet" collection, New York, 1950s. Heavy and great condition with normal wear....
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Brass, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The bookends in solid brass and copper were designed in 1930 and only offered from 1931-1933.
Brass
Pair of English Brass St. Bernard Dogs Bookends Mantel Ornaments, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of large antique English solid brass St. Bernard dog bookends or mantel decorations, circa 1920.
Brass
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...
Brass
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...
Brass
Polished Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1940s a Pair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of polished decorative solid brass duck head bookends in Sarried style.
Brass
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...
Brass
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...
Brass
Solid Brass Angled Mid Century Book Ends Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
This polished pair of angled brass bookends are vintage. Mid-Century Modern. Great as a desk accessory or for a library or book shelf. They have great wright to them and have the ori...
Brass
Sold|$1,250
Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends Pair
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a pair of spectacular solid brass enameled bookends. The featured dragon merging from ocean waves where they meet the clouds, has all five of his talon ope...
Brass, Enamel
Italian Art Deco Style Bull and Bear Bookends/Paperweights
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1167 Italian art deco style bull and bear bookends/paperweights solid brass on marble bases bull 2.5x5.5x8" bear 2.5x5x6.5".
Marble, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Male and Female Golfers Bookends
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of solid brass well detailed bookends. Sporting golf attire from the 1920s, wonderful condition with good weight (for book support).
Brass
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
These are solid brass and copper bookends with three perpendicular rounded beams along a square back.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
These are solid brass and copper bookends with three perpendicular rounded beams along a square back.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
These are solid copper and brass bookends with three perpendicular rounded beams along a square back and have a copper and blackened brass finish.
Brass, Copper
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
These are solid brass & copper bookends with a circular spiral plinth on a square back.
Brass
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco "Arch" Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
These are solid brass and copper bookends with three perpendicular rounded beams along a square back.
Brass, Copper
Nautical Solid Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of Heavy Solid Brass Seashell Bookends. Very good quality, nice casting details.
Brass
Sold|$560
Pair of Brass Obelisks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass obelisks, at 22" tall, the bar are quite impressive and make a nice statement on the mantel (fireplace), as a centerpiece or even as bookends, solid brass.
Brass
ITALIAN 1950'S SOLID BRASS BOOKENDS marked 'Stilnovo'
Located in San Francisco, CA
very heavy brass
Sold|$75
Brass Bookends
Located in Woodbury, CT
Vintage solid brass bookends in the form of duck heads.
Brass
Sold|$600 / set
Finely Cast Brass Fox Bookends
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A fetching pair of solid brass bookends of very high quality. Expertly cast, the detail is stunning throughout on this fine pair.
Brass
Sold|$750
Gazelle Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass bookends, circa 1970's. Each item measures 8"L x 6"D x 8 1/2"H.
Brass
Sold|$735 / set
Solid Brass Antelope Bookends - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of 20th century bookends, unbranded. Solid brass depicting antelope heads on a solid base.
Brass
Sold|$395 / set
1960s Solid Brass Gazelle Bookends, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, pair of 1960s solid-brass gazelle bust bookends. Heavy and can easily support larger books.
Brass
Pair of Solid Brass 1950s Horse and Foal Bookends
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Pair of solid brass 1950s horses and foal bookends designed and manufactured in the UK.
Brass
Sold|$550
Pair of Brass Ibex Bookends
Located in Asheville, NC
A Gorgeous pair of polished solid brass ibex bookends. Good weight to each piece.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Modernist Machined Brass Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Heavy weight solid brass machined bookends with a bronze exterior patina.
Sold|$800
Brass Bookends by Ben Seibel
By Jenfredware, Ben Seibel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass plated solid metal bookends designed by Ben Seibel and made by Jenfred Ware, New York, 1950s.
Metal
Sold|$225 / set
1960s Brass Chinoiserie Dragon Bookend Sculptures, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning pair of 1960s solid brass Chinoiserie dragon bookends. Heavy.
Brass
Sold|$195 / set
1970s Horse Bookends, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful pair of 1970s solid-brass horse sculpture bookends.
Brass
Solid Brass Open Pine Cone Mantle Ends / Shelf Accents - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of 20th century mantle ends / shelf accents, unbranded. Solid brass depicting open pine cones on a pedestal base with a decorative finial on top. Likely made in the USA. Me...
Brass
Sold|$850
1940's Solid Brass Figural Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of solid brass figural bookends. Circa 1940's, American.
Brass
Graceful Pair of Spanish Duck-Head Bookends in Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical yet elegant large-scale Spanish duck head bookends in solid brass. Beautifully aged brass patina with intricately carved eyes and duck bill.
Brass
Walter Von Nessen American Art Deco Bookends for Chase
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The bookends in solid brass and copper were designed in 1930 and only offered from 1931 to 1933.
Brass, Copper
Sold|$390
Pair of Solid Brass Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pair of solid brass bookends. Art Deco shell design with a slight patina.
Brass
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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