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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
Category
20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Bookends
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Metal, Iron
$1,198 / set
H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Bookends Design Roman Travertine Marble Natural Coastal Unique Piece Quarry Deco
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Bookends Design Roman Travertine Marble Natural Coastal Unique Piece Quarry Deco
Highlight the
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine, Marble
$337 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 4.53 in W 3.15 in D 4.53 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
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
$380 / set
H 7.38 in W 4.88 in D 5.25 in
Unique Pair of French Art Deco Style Bookends, Hand-Carved Wooden Elephants
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful quality pair of French hand-carved wooden bookends. Made with rare palm wood.
These
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Palmwood
$1,800 / set
H 7 in W 4.25 in D 7.75 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
$360 / set
H 5.63 in W 2.88 in D 3.38 in
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
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends Americana
By Jonathan Adler, N.S. Gustin Co., Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted and incredibly nostalgic pair of wooden decoy duck bookends. These realistic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Deco Style Skyscraper Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of cut out metal sculptures of the Chrysler and Empire State Building used as bookends. A very
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Patinated Monkey Bookends - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
patinated monkey bookends. Each unique piece features a meticulously detailed monkey figure, engrossed in
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Felt, Petrified 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Italian Alabaster Orb Bookends - A Pair
Located in Burton, TX
natural veining which makes each piece unique. One of the bookends retains its original makers mark
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
$195 / set
H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 3 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Bookends
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood, Paint
$165 / set
H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.13 in
Italian Brass Bookends in the style of Gabriella Crespi, 1970
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in BARCELONA, ES
These Italian Brass Bookends, crafted in the style of Gabriella Crespi during the 1970s, stand as
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookends
Materials
Brass
$3,612 / set
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 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
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone, Marble, Crystal
$346 Sale Price
56% Off
H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 14.57 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
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
$416 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7 in W 3.75 in D 8 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
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
$1,384 / set
H 6.3 in W 8.85 in D 2.35 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
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Bookends
Materials
Leather, Wood
$430 / set
H 9.5 in W 7.25 in D 7 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
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Siena Marble, Metal
$505 / set
H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
$395 / set
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 3 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
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood
$322 Sale Price
25% Off
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 6 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
$420 / set
H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.38 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Concrete
Monolith IV Bookend by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith IV Bookend by Turbina
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 17 x W 21 x H 10.5 cm
Materials: Cast
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass
Monolith V Bookend by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith bookend by Turbina.
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 17 x W11 x H12cm.
Materials: Cast Stone
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass
Monolith III Bookend by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith III bookend by Turbina
Unique piece
Dimensions: D 18 x W12.5 x H10cm
Materials: Cast Stone
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass
Pair of Vibrant Blue Sodalite Stone Bookends
Located in Ross, CA
A pair of sodalite bookends each a unique, detailed combination of vivid blue, white veins and
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
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
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Carrara Marble
Set of 3 Monolith Bookends by Turbina
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Monolith Bookends by Turbina
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 17 x W11 x H12cm/ D18 x W12.5 x
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass
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
Category
20th Century Picture Frames
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Carved Arts & Crafts Fox Brackets
Located in Greenwich, CT
substantial. Would make a decorative and unique pair of bookends.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Bookends
Materials
Copper
$299 / set
H 7.125 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Travertine Bookends
Located in Maywood, NJ
. Crafted from natural travertine stone, these bookends often feature unique patterns and earthy tones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookends
Materials
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
Category
2010s Bookends
Materials
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
Category
2010s Bookends
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Bookends
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
Category
2010s Singaporean Modern Bookends
Materials
Limestone, Sandstone
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
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
$2,757
H 8.67 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
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.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bookends
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bookends
Materials
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
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
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
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
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!
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends
Materials
Resin
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Unique Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of unique bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique unique bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and wood. We have 366 antique and vintage unique bookends in-stock, while there are 127 modern editions to choose from as well. Unique bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Unique bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Unique bookends have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Ben Seibel and Hava Studio are consistently popular.
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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