Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
, adding to their convenience for storage and travel. These unique bookends combine the luxury of jade with
20th Century Chinese Bookends
Jade, Brass
Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
, adding to their convenience for storage and travel. These unique bookends combine the luxury of jade with
Jade, Brass
Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only
Located in Topeka, KS
. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century. If you are looking for unique bookends to hold your favorite
Wood
$1,203 / set
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman. This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning
Metal, Iron
Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
a special meaning for you or for someone you love, then this unique pair of bookends could be the
Marble, Spelter
$380 / set
H 7.38 in W 4.88 in D 5.25 in
Unique Leaning Tower of Pisa Pair of Bookends, Modernist Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of two brass finish bookends is both a
Metal
$360 / set
H 5.63 in W 2.88 in D 3.38 in
Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of two brass bronze finish bookends is
Metal
1970s Italian Brass Bookends
Located in BARCELONA, ES
harmonious blend of organic forms and luxurious materials. What makes these bookends truly unique is their
Brass
Metal Scroll Style Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Metal scroll bookends with center of wood. This unique style bookend is perfectly suited
Metal
Impressive Pair of Tall Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive and unique pair of petrified wood bookends. This material forms under extraodinary
Felt, Petrified Wood
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
This is a unique set of beautifully crafted bookends that combine high-quality design with the
Wood
Vintage Boho Sculptural Travertine Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bookend boasts unique textural variations and subtle veining, showcasing the inherent beauty of the stone
Travertine
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in Portsmouth, VA
unique décor, these brass clamshell bookends are a chic and practical addition to any room.
Brass
1980's Solid Marble Postmodern Pair of Italian Bookends
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and unique pair of solid marble bookends , gorgeous Italian black Carrara marble, one of the
Marble
SAND bookend in Sandstone & Limestone by Meble Matters
By Meble Matters
Located in Singapore, SG
Crafted with care and precision, this bookend showcases the unique characteristics of sandstone and
Limestone, Sandstone
Art Deco marble and metal bear bookends 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
base is sturdy and solid, and has a natural pattern that makes each bookend unique. The metal bears
Marble, Metal
Mid 20th Century Italian Alabaster Column Bookends - A Pair
Located in Burton, TX
the form of ancient ruins, these bookends showcase natural veining which makes each piece unique. One
Alabaster
Art Deco Metal Skyscraper Bookends, Chrysler & Empire State, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of cut out metal sculptures of the Chrysler and Empire State Building used as bookends. A very
Metal
$195 / set
H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 3 in
Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
are entirely natural, highlighting the authenticity and unique character of each bookend. Substantial
Travertine
Vintage Italian Regency Red Leather Bound "Science" Faux Book Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Red Leather Bound "Science" Faux Book Bookend. Item featured has a leather
Leather, Wood
$165 / set
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.13 in
Pair of Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Bookends Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Pair of Vintage Florentine Carved Gold and Green Bookends. Charming and unique set from
Wood, Paint
$435
H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 14.57 in
Yellow Marble & Crystal Bookend Contemporary Design Joaquín Moll in Stock Meddel
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
cloth to preserve its natural beauty. Available in stock, this bookend is a unique, limited-edition
Stone, Crystal, Marble
$320Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 7 in W 3.75 in D 8 in
Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
A very unique pair of monumental bookends in triangular chunks of pink marble, late 20th century
Marble
$1,391 / set
H 6.3 in W 8.85 in D 2.35 in
Hand-Carved Jati Wood Arts & Crafts Bookends with Indigenous Male Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and highly decorative pair of hand-carved bookends. At the beginning of the 20th century
Hardwood
$430 / set
H 9.5 in W 7.25 in D 7 in
Vintage Italian Red Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (B) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
unique vintage bookends. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 7.25" W x 7" D. Book alone is
Leather, Wood
$508 / set
H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
. The combination of fine workmanship and the preciousness of the materials made these bookends unique
Siena Marble, Metal
$1,814 / set
H 6.3 in W 4.93 in D 2.96 in
Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s
By Adam Feron
Located in Ulm, DE
. The expressive natural patterning of the stone makes each bookend visually unique. Signs of age
Marble, Bronze
$430
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Vintage Initialed Lignum Bacci Balls Bookends. Wood Stand of Later Date.
Located in North Salem, NY
and significance, making these bookends a truly unique and cherished possession. From displaying
Wood
$395 / set
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends c. 1980s USA
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
of unique vintage décor. These bookends are sure to impress with their craftsmanship, charm, and
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
French Victorian Era Bronze Cast on Hand Carved Marble Bases
Located in Louisville, KY
These two elegant French Victorian bookends are unique and having a classic sophistication in their
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Patinated Show Lasts - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pieces. Whether used as unique bookends, curious paperweights, or simple shelf accents, these lasts bring
Iron
$675Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 9 in W 16 in D 3 in
Antique Folk Art Noah's Ark Carved Wood Bookends, 1950s, Unique Design
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1878 Noah's Ark carved wood sculpture/bookends' Eack animal is individually carved and painted
Fruitwood
$420 / set
H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...
Soapstone
Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Column Fragments - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mantle, unique bookends on a shelf, or standalone sculptural objects on a side table, these fragments
Concrete
Geometric Italian Organic Carrara Marble Sculpture or Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
can also see them together under bookends. Very unique, modern and clean. We have found the price
Carrara Marble
Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A most unique pair of Dog Bookends or sculptures holding an oval Frame from a chained post in their
Bronze
Vintage Boho Cast Iron Lady Spools - Set of Two
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Beyond their original purpose, they serve as unique sculptural bookends or as whimsical accents on a
Iron
Pair of Carved Arts & Crafts Fox Brackets
Located in Greenwich, CT
substantial. Would make a decorative and unique pair of bookends.
Oak
Unavailable
H 7.125 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Unique Large Midcentury Handcrafted Copper Bookends Boho Brutalist
Located in Marietta, GA
Very interesting and unique copper bookends. They are handcrafted and very uncommon. There are some
Copper
Travertine Bookends
Located in Maywood, NJ
. Crafted from natural travertine stone, these bookends often feature unique patterns and earthy tones
Travertine
Cubisme Bookend 2
Located in Irving, TX
, Cubisme Bookend 1 and Cubisme Bookend 2 flaunt unique shapes and pair in a way that enhances the unique
Earthenware
Cubism Bookend I
Located in Irving, TX
, Cubisme Bookend 1 and Cubisme Bookend 2 flaunt unique shapes and pair in a way that enhances the unique
Earthenware
Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Vintage design unique This presidential pair of bookends is the one and only Abraham
Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet
By Alain Chervet
Located in Morristown, NJ
Unique pr. of Ibex bookends in the manner of Alain Chervet. Ram's head "Ibex" is done in brass
Brass
Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Unique pair of bookends, each of three dolphins holding a big globe They are made of brass. It is a
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Stella Bookend, Unique Collection
Located in ES
One of a Kind Stella Bookend sculpted from a solid piece of Jurassic Marble, with Nerineas fossils
Marble
Lucite Bookends
Located in New York, NY
These pair of Lucite bookends are unique and hand designed. They are made of a solid 2" blocks of
Acrylic
Pair of Terracotta Amorphic Bookend Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind unique terracotta bookend vases signed DK 5/13/52.
Terracotta
Massive Unique Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of unique bookends, valves suspended in acrylic with a thick and solid stainless steel base.
Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of unique bookends covered in caramel-colored patinated leather with a concave design detail
Leather
Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique bookends held together by three expandable brass rods to hold books. Intricate camel design
Brass
19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher
Located in Carimate, Como
conversational piece, ideal for decorative purpose but can as well be used as unique bookend in your library.
Iron
Unique Vintage Sculptural Marble Bookends, 1970s
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of marble bookends vaguely resembling abstract tulips in tones of seafoam and turmeric. Hand
Marble
Unique "Owl" Glass Bookends by Blenko
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic set of hand crafted glass bookends by Blenko. Thick glass cut in the shape of an owl with
Glass
Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, mini, burgundy, resin foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina, makes a fun decor item in any room!
Resin
Art Deco Black and White Marble Book Ends Pair Italy
Located in Toronto, CA
accents, these unique bookends hold a special story. Originally gifted by loving parents to their son upon
Marble
Ben Seibel Bookends
By Jenfredware, Ben Seibel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
copper finish and unique patina. Bookends have a unique shape and design in form of a tear drop with
Metal
Multi Toned Columnar Marble Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These striking marble columnar bookends are particularly unique in that they the veining swirls in
Marble
Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s
Located in View Park, CA
Pair of black marble bookends in swimming pool blue with ash veining. A very unique and rare set of
Marble
Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
marble base is sturdy and solid, and has a natural pattern that makes each bookend unique. The bronze
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Sculptural Fish Form Metal Bookends
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of unique metal fish bookends with hand painted and clear acrylic details.
Metal
Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends
Located in New York, NY
organizing books or displaying as decorative objects, these bookends bring a unique, organic charm to your
Agate
Vintage Italian ABF Marble Alabaster Bookends, 1960s
By ABF
Located in View Park, CA
; otherwise fabulous condition with petit signs of age. A rare and unique set of mushroom bookends. When
Alabaster
Pair of Mixed Wood Art Deco Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming pair of mixed wood Art Deco bookends. Unique mix of black stained wood, natural teak
Wood
Vintage Lucite Bull & Bear Wall Street Bookends
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique pair of heavy lucite bookends with a silver bear and bull in the center of each. Both
Silver
Pair of Black and White Marble Sphere Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent pair of Unique and rare bookends, spheres are independent from base.
Marble
Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
make a wonderfully unique gift. The bookends are in excellent condition, although there is some slight
Brass
Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of the two precious materials makes these bookends unique and exclusive. Handcrafted in France
Marble
Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of polished cast metal brass Art Deco decorative duck bookends. Set of unique rare heavy
Brass, Metal
Modernist Pair of Solid Polished Brass Ram's Head Bookends
By Alain Chervet
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and unique pair of solid brass bookends, ram’s head, circa 1970s modernist look great pair
Brass
1960s Snowflake Obsidian Gemstone Black and Grey Bookends – a Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a unique pair of bookends, circa the 1960s. This set is made of
Multi-gemstone
Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
workmanship and the preciousness of the materials makes these bookends unique and exclusive. The two items are
Siena Marble, Spelter
Sold
H 9.5 in W 7.25 in D 8 in
Vintage Italian Blue Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (A) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish, very unique vintage bookends. Circa 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 7.25" W x 7" D. Book
Silver Plate
Sold
H 7.29 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Gucci Italy Hand-Stitched Red Leather Bookends with Gilt Metal Partridges, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
make a wonderfully unique gift. The bookends are in excellent condition, although there is some slight
Metal, Brass
Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
. The combination of fine workmanship and the preciousness of the materials made these bookends unique
Siena Marble, Metal
Sold
H 4.34 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
pair of Art Deco style panthers bookends with L-shaped marble base; they were produced in a craft
Siena Marble, Metal
Signed Curtis Jere woven metal book ends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven brass 5" square bookends. Uniquely designed and very handsome on any book shelf
Sold
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Christophe Delcourt White Antico Marble 'Slo' Book Ends, Collection Particulière
By Collection Particulière
Located in Utrecht, NL
accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally. SLO bookends are a unique addition to any
Marble
Sold
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Marble 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt by Collection Particulière
By Collection Particulière
Located in Utrecht, NL
accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally. SLO bookends are a unique addition to any
Marble
Sold
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Marble 'SLO' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt for Collection Particulière
By Collection Particulière
Located in Utrecht, NL
accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally. SLO bookends are a unique addition to any
Marble
Sold
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Travertine 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt, Collection Particulière
By Collection Particulière
Located in Utrecht, NL
used both vertically and horizontally. SLO bookends are a unique addition to any bookshelf or library
Travertine
Pair of Italian 1950's Bookends Marble and Bronze Bulls
By MCM Unique
Located in London, GB
Pair of beautiful Italian 1950's bookends featuring brass bulls set on green marble blocks. Very
Marble
Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends
By Graziela Dias
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of unique gorgeous Agate stones bookends and polished and varnished brass. The natural stone
Agate, Brass
Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of unique gorgeous agate stones bookends and polished and varnished brass. The natural stone
Agate, Brass
Sold
H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in
Great & Unique Rose Brass Plated Solid Cast Iron Pair of Lincoln Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing pair of solid cast iron freshly rose brass plated finish, these are unique circa 1940s a
Iron
Pair of Crystal Bookends
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Unique pair of crystal bookends from the 1970's.
Crystal
La Linea Osvaldo Cavandoli Design Bookend Metal
Located in Poperinge, BE
unique interior accessories. The bookend is in excellent vintage condition; check the photos for more
Aluminum
Italian Carrara Marble Architectural Sculpture or Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
also see them together under bookends. Very unique, modern and clean. We have found the price
Carrara Marble
Bottle and Two Bookends, Londi for Bitossi, 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
A bottle and two bookends are a unique decorative object realized by the Italian ceramist Aldo
Terracotta
Gucci Rare Green Marble Display Bookends c 1980s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
utilized as a stylish unique pair of bookends placed on a shelf Each stone cube has a variance in
Pair of Antique French Iron Andirons w/Bronze Finials
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Great pair of antique French cast iron and bronze andirons. Perfect in the fireplace or as unique
Iron, Bronze
Sold
H 10.25 in W 5.125 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Small 17th Century Walnut Wood Angel Sculptures from France
Located in Dallas, TX
room of the house. They would also make a fantastic and unique pair of bookends for a bibliotheque (see
Metal
Sold
H 11.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Architectural Carvings, from a Nepali Window, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, would make a wonderful and unique pair of bookends. Condition: The carvings have been exposed to the
Wood
Vintage Italian Alabaster Bookends Mid-20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
, these unique bookends will add bold style and sophistication to any interior. Hand-carved with
Alabaster
A pair of vintage Italian alabaster bookends, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
coral and persimmon with aubergine veining, these unique bookends will add bold style and sophistication
Alabaster
Pair of Modern Venetian Etched Glass Mirrors
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A decorative pair of contemporary Venetian beveled glass mirrors of almost rectangular shape with domed tops.
Cut Glass
$118,132
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Chinese Red Lacquer Writing Set with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed for traveling poets or scholar-artists, a collapsible writing set allowed a Chinese calligrapher to paint in nature, whether a journey to a far-off vista or an afternoon spe...
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Green Jadeite Quartz Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A relatively large Chinese carved stone lamp mounted on a stepped brass and a carved wood base. The carved stone is often referred to as Jadeite or Quartz but is in fact from the flu...
Quartz
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony string inlay, two hinged lower ...
Brass
Vintage Outeiro Agueda Hand-Painted Plate from Portugal
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Outeiro Agueda hand-painted plate from Portugal depicting a tipical bird
Ceramic
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved. A good eye-catching accent piece. Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
Wood
$2,500
H 3 in W 19.75 in D 2.5 in
Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally rare antique Native American / Indigenous Peoples hand carved and painted wooden dugout canoe model, dating to the early 20th century or earlier, likely Pacific Nort...
Twine, Wood, Paint
$975Sale Price|35% Off
H 19 in W 25 in D 2.75 in
Mid 19th Century Chinese Telescopic Canton Fan with Carved Bone Stays
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese telescopic Canton fan of carved bone stays supporting a scenic decorated paper in gouache in the Mandarin palette. Archival mount in a shadow box frame. China, made for th...
Bone, Paper
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
Brass
Pair of Chinese Export Jadeite Stone Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The stone bodies of this type of interior illuminated lamp are often referred to as quartz, jadeite or even jade but are in fact of the fluorite family, a softer stone more easily ca...
Quartz
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 102 in W 45 in D 23 in
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
15 Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
15 traditional embroidered pillows usually given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. These embroideries feature traditional symbols ...
Fabric
One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cast iron wheels for mobility. Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos. Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height Very good original vintage. A...
Wood
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
Silver
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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