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Hollywood Regency Brass Swan Bookends, A Pair
Hollywood Regency Brass Swan Bookends, A Pair

Hollywood Regency Brass Swan Bookends, A Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of Hollywood Regency brass swan bookends. In fabulous vintage condition, this pair is created from brass, and depict a swan with the beak to his chest.

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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Continental Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Bookends
Pair of Continental Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Bookends

Pair of Continental Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Bookends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of mid century modern brass swan bookends, Continental. The swans well modeled and cast swimming along the bookends, supported by elongated, repetitive moldings typical of the e...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Swan Bookends, circa 1950

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Swan Bookends, circa 1950

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Vintage pair of polished cast brass Swan bookends, circa 1950. Very sturdy and heavy.

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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930
French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930

French Art Deco Swan Bookends Marble Base 1930

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful vintage French bookends, pair of art deco swan or grebe bookends with a black and white veined marble base, Nero Marquina marble, the swans are made of spelter metal that i...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Swan Bookends
1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Swan Bookends

1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Swan Bookends

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This is a pair of 1930s Art Deco French bookends. Each bookend features a sculptural swan design made of metal, which exudes an elegant and streamlined aesthetic typical of the Art D...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair
Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair

By Borghese

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of 1980s Italian neoclassical style gilt swan bookends on faux burl bases attributed to Borghese.

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Pair of Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Vintage Pair of Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950

Vintage Pair of Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950

Located in Bochum, NRW

Pair of midcentury vintage cast metal polished decorative swan bookends on marble bases. Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weights on a desk or decorative heavy...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Brass Swan Bookends
Pair of Brass Swan Bookends

Pair of Brass Swan Bookends

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H 6 in W 8 in D 1.75 in

Pair of Brass Swan Bookends

Located in New York, NY

A pair of engraved brass swan mantle ornaments, ca. 1850. Featuring a colorful stone in each swan's eye.   

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Brass Toned Swan Bookends
Vintage Pair of Brass Toned Swan Bookends

Vintage Pair of Brass Toned Swan Bookends

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H 8 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Pair of Brass Toned Swan Bookends

Located in Seattle, WA

Weighted Bookends with Intricate Detailing on the Wings. Made in Korea Sticker on the Bottom. Vintage Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 4 1/2 W ; 2 1/2 D ; 8 H

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage pair of polished cast brass Art Deco Swan bookends, circa 1950. Pair of midcentury vintage cast metal polished decorative brass swan bookends in Sarried style.

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Paperweights

Materials

Brass

1930s French by M. Leducq Art Deco Swans with Marble Bases Bookends
1930s French by M. Leducq Art Deco Swans with Marble Bases Bookends

1930s French by M. Leducq Art Deco Swans with Marble Bases Bookends

By M. Leducq

Located in IT

1930s French by M. Leducq Art Deco Swans with marble bases bookends Large pair of Babbitt metal bookends with grey patina depicting swans, beige marble base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Vintage Cast Brass Swan Bookends, Art Deco Style
Pair of Vintage Cast Brass Swan Bookends, Art Deco Style

Pair of Vintage Cast Brass Swan Bookends, Art Deco Style

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage brass swan bookends feature highly detailed heads and wings that are juxtaposed with polished surfaces of the necks and backs.

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Mid-20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage pair of polished cast brass Art Deco Swan bookends, circa 1950. Pair of midcentury vintage cast metal polished decorative brass swan bookends in Sarried style.

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Art Deco Swan Bookends, circa 1950

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage pair of polished cast brass Art Deco Swan bookends, circa 1950. Pair of midcentury vintage cast metal polished decorative brass swan bookends in Sarried style.

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Art Deco PAIR of Bookends Swans Bronzed Metal Marble Bases, French circa 1930
Art Deco PAIR of Bookends Swans Bronzed Metal Marble Bases, French circa 1930

Art Deco PAIR of Bookends Swans Bronzed Metal Marble Bases, French circa 1930

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful PAIR of good quality French Bookends of two metal bronzed swans on marble bases, dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends Metal Cold Painted Swans on Marble Bases, French circa 1930
Art Deco Bookends Metal Cold Painted Swans on Marble Bases, French circa 1930

Art Deco Bookends Metal Cold Painted Swans on Marble Bases, French circa 1930

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful pair of French, Art Deco period, book ends of two metal swans on black marble bases. Each swan has been well modelled with good detail and then cast in a he...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends Metal Cold Painted Swans on Marble Bases, French, circa 1930
Art Deco Bookends Metal Cold Painted Swans on Marble Bases, French, circa 1930

Art Deco Bookends Metal Cold Painted Swans on Marble Bases, French, circa 1930

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful pair of good quality French, Art Deco period, book ends of two metal swans on marble bases. Each swan has been well modelled with good detail and then cast ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Marble Swan Bookends
French Marble Swan Bookends

French Marble Swan Bookends

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H 4.5 in W 2.75 in D 11.25 in

French Marble Swan Bookends

Located in Fairfax, VA

A stunning pair of marble and bronze bookends from France. An aquatic scene is beautifully rendered in bronze; the swans seem ready to glide across the marble as if it was water, whi...

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Vintage 1930s French Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Super Scale Bookends
Super Scale Bookends

Super Scale Bookends

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H 11.5 in W 10 in D 4 in

Super Scale Bookends

Located in New York, NY

An elegantly sculpted pair of bookends in a swan-like form in bronze patinated steel.

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Vintage 1960s American Bookends

Materials

Steel

1920s Brass Swan Bookends, Pair
1920s Brass Swan Bookends, Pair

1920s Brass Swan Bookends, Pair

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H 8 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

1920s Brass Swan Bookends, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a gorgeous, pair of 1920s Art Deco solid-brass swan bookends.

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20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Swan Bookends
Art Deco Swan Bookends

Art Deco Swan Bookends

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H 7 in W 6 in D 2.75 in

Art Deco Swan Bookends

Located in Brighton, GB

Pair of elegant Art Deco French Swan bookends, circa 1940. Patinated white metal on black marble bases.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Swan Bookends by Perrina Paris , France , 1930s
Swan Bookends by Perrina Paris , France , 1930s

Swan Bookends by Perrina Paris , France , 1930s

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H 6.3 in W 7.68 in D 3.15 in

Swan Bookends by Perrina Paris , France , 1930s

Located in Retie, BE

Impressive Pair of Large Art Deco Bookends with Swans . These Animal Bookends were Made and Signed by Perrina Paris, France, circa 1930.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

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By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Gorgeous pair of Original antique Art Deco bookends model: "Squirrel'' by Max le Verrier 1930. Superbly stylized Art Deco sculptures that always draw your attention. They are in ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s Striking and highly characteristic Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, crafted in a sophisticated combination of marble...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Alabaster, Marble

Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin
Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin

Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin

$1,512 / set

H 9.26 in W 8.47 in D 3.55 in

Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin

By Limousin

Located in NANTES, FR

Large pair of spelter bookends around 1930 by Jacques Limousin. Antelope on a portor marble base and onyx application. Signed Limousin on the base. In very good state of conservat...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Onyx, Marble, Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble

$2,558

H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble

By Pierre Fortin

Located in NANTES, FR

Elephant bookends in gilt patina bronze. Base in sea green marble. In the style of Bugatti. Signed Fortin on marble. We did not find indications on the artist. In very good sh...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s
Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s

Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Knivsta, SE

A elegant and large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in marble and bronzed spelter. Made in France during the 1920s. Wear consistent with age...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair Of Bronze Bookends By Rudolf Schwarz and Cast By Gorham Foundry
Pair Of Bronze Bookends By Rudolf Schwarz and Cast By Gorham Foundry

Pair Of Bronze Bookends By Rudolf Schwarz and Cast By Gorham Foundry

Located in Essex, MA

Featuring monuments to the states of New York and California. Rudolf Schwarz was an Austrian born American sculptor. Emigrated to Indianapolis in 1897 to help complete the Soldiers a...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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Swan Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of swan bookends available for sale. Frequently made of metal, marble and stone, all swan bookends available were constructed with great care. Swan bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Swan bookends bearing Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. M. Leducq produced beautiful swan bookends that are worth considering.

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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