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Tennis Bookends

Pair Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends
Pair Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends

Pair Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair Of Large Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends. Nice detail in casting of two players, heavy weight with substantial feel.

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

1980's Pair of Brass Tennis Players Bookends
1980's Pair of Brass Tennis Players Bookends

1980's Pair of Brass Tennis Players Bookends

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical pair of solid brass tennis players bookends circa 1980's light patina great gift for a tennis lover.

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair
Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair

Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two tennis rackets and tennis balls.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair
Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair

Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two tennis rackets and tennis balls.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends QUICK SHIP
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends QUICK SHIP

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends QUICK SHIP

Located in New York, NY

Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Whimsical Pair of Curtis Jere Brass Onyx Tennis Player Bookends, Mid-Century
Whimsical Pair of Curtis Jere Brass Onyx Tennis Player Bookends, Mid-Century

Whimsical Pair of Curtis Jere Brass Onyx Tennis Player Bookends, Mid-Century

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Whimsical pair of girl and boy signed Curtis Jere brass tennis player bookends on onyx bases. Great gift for the tennis player who has everything!

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House

Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House

By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House

Located in San Diego, CA

Excellent and rare pair of bronze tennis players on quartz court bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1976.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Art Deco Tennis Racket Bookends
Art Deco Tennis Racket Bookends

Art Deco Tennis Racket Bookends

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Art Deco Tennis Racket Bookends

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of silver plate metal bookends depicting a tennis racquet and ball. Made in France.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

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1970s Italian Marble Bookends with Brass Tennis Racket Motif, Pair
1970s Italian Marble Bookends with Brass Tennis Racket Motif, Pair

1970s Italian Marble Bookends with Brass Tennis Racket Motif, Pair

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a stunning and substantial, pair of 1970s Italian marble bookends. The pair has brass tennis racket sculptures on each, perfect for any tennis enthusiast or sports den!

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Tennis Racket Bookends
Vintage Cast Brass Tennis Racket Bookends

Vintage Cast Brass Tennis Racket Bookends

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of tennis rackets, nets, and tennis balls.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of vintage brass tennis racket and ball bookends. This pair of vintage cast brass bookends feature a tennis racquet sculptures on each with a ball in front of a tennis net.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Tennis Players in Period Attire in Pewter
Tennis Players in Period Attire in Pewter

Tennis Players in Period Attire in Pewter

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a beautiful set of period dressed tennis players with rackets cast in pewter.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bookends

Pair Tennis Bookends
Pair Tennis Bookends

Pair Tennis Bookends

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H 7 in W 7 in D 4.75 in

Pair Tennis Bookends

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1465 Pair detailed tennis racket and ball bookends

Category

Vintage 1960s Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends
Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends

Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends

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H 6.88 in W 5.25 in D 2.63 in

Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends

Located in San Mateo, CA

Pair of bronze bookends with women tennis players. These are not signed.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racquet Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racquet Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racquet Bookends

Located in San Jose, CA

Pair of vintage Tennis Racquet Club bookends in brass circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Features a brass tennis racket and ball on each.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 6.25" high.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 5" high.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends 2
Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends 2

Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends 2

Located in New York, NY

Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Features a brass tennis racket and ball on each.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This Mid-Century set of Tennis and Louis Vuitton themed bookends are absolutely one of a kind and most certainly would accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends Vintage 1970s Collectible
Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends Vintage 1970s Collectible

Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends Vintage 1970s Collectible

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Vintage Brass Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends. This pair of vintage cast brass bookends feature a tennis racquet sculptures on each with a ball in front of a tennis net.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends c. 1980s USA
Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends c. 1980s USA

Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends c. 1980s USA

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends, USA, circa 1980s Add a touch of sporty sophistication to your home or office with this striking pair of vintage tenn...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Curtis Jeré, Tennis Match, Bronze and Onyx Bookends, USA, circa 1976
Curtis Jeré, Tennis Match, Bronze and Onyx Bookends, USA, circa 1976

Curtis Jeré, Tennis Match, Bronze and Onyx Bookends, USA, circa 1976

By Curtis Jeré

Located in New York, NY

This unusual pair of bookends depicts a friendly tennis match. Both signed C.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Chrome and Brass Tennis Racket Bookends, circa 1970s
Pair of Chrome and Brass Tennis Racket Bookends, circa 1970s

Pair of Chrome and Brass Tennis Racket Bookends, circa 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of chrome and brass tennis racket bookends, circa 1970s.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

PAIR OF MARBLE TENNIS BALL BOOKENDS
PAIR OF MARBLE TENNIS BALL BOOKENDS

PAIR OF MARBLE TENNIS BALL BOOKENDS

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H 5.25 in W 3 in D 3 in

PAIR OF MARBLE TENNIS BALL BOOKENDS

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of carved marble tennis ball bookends, in 2 different types of stone, each with a carved cream colored marble tennis ball on a veined terracotta colored square marble base

Category

Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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Tennis Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of tennis bookends is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct tennis bookends — often made from metal, brass and stone — can elevate any home. Tennis bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Tennis bookends made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many tennis bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Curtis Jere produced popular tennis bookends that are worth a look.

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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