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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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Italian Alabaster Bookends Mid-20th Century
Vintage Italian Alabaster Bookends Mid-20th Century
$250 / set
H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends
Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends
$1,100 / set
H 6.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 in
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

Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only
Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only
$495 / set
H 7.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 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
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

Bookends Design Roman Travertine Marble Natural Coastal Unique Piece Quarry Deco
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
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

Bookends Design Roman Travertine Marble Natural Coastal Unique Piece Quarry Deco
Bookends Design Roman Travertine Marble Natural Coastal Unique Piece Quarry Deco
$330 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

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

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

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

Metal Scroll Style Bookends
Metal Scroll Style Bookends
$275
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 3.38 in
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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends Americana
Vintage Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends Americana
$325 / set
H 8 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in
Fossilized Elegance: Ancient Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in New York, NY
This unique pair of petrified wood bookends, measuring 10.5” x 2” x 5.5”, captures the raw beauty
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21st Century and Contemporary Bookends

Materials

Petrified Wood

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookends

Materials

Agate

Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends
Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends
$500
H 5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
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

Vintage Boho Patinated Monkey Bookends - A Pair
Vintage Boho Patinated Monkey Bookends - A Pair
$495 / set
H 8.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
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

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

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

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
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco marble and metal bear bookends 1930
Art Deco marble and metal bear bookends 1930
$1,594
H 4.34 in W 34.65 in D 6.3 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookends

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Bookends in the style of Gabriella Crespi, 1970
Italian Brass Bookends in the style of Gabriella Crespi, 1970
$3,543 / 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 Joaquín Moll, Meddel
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

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

Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century
Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century
$416 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7 in W 3.75 in D 8 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

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

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

Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends c. 1980s USA
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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

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
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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

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
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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 IV Bookend by Turbina
Monolith IV Bookend by Turbina
$2,811 / item
H 4.14 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in
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 V Bookend by Turbina
Monolith V Bookend by Turbina
$2,811 / item
H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 6.7 in
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

Monolith III Bookend by Turbina
Monolith III Bookend by Turbina
$2,811 / item
H 3.94 in W 4.93 in D 7.09 in
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
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1990s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Pair of Vibrant Blue Sodalite Stone Bookends
Pair of Vibrant Blue Sodalite Stone Bookends
$425 / set
H 5.4 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
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
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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

Set of 3 Monolith Bookends by Turbina
Set of 3 Monolith Bookends by Turbina
$8,433 / set
H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 6.7 in
Pair of bronze African male and female figurative bust bookends
Located in Southall, GB
This unique pair of bookends depict the heads and shoulders of male and female figures, reflecting
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Late 20th Century Unknown Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Vintage Boho Cast Iron Lady Spools - Set of Two
Vintage Boho Cast Iron Lady Spools - Set of Two
$895 / set
H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
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

Pair of Carved Arts & Crafts Fox Brackets
Pair of Carved Arts & Crafts Fox Brackets
$6,900 / set
H 12 in W 19 in D 5 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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Copper

Travertine Bookends
Located in Maywood, NJ
. Crafted from natural travertine stone, these bookends often feature unique patterns and earthy tones
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Bookends
Travertine Bookends
$48 / set
H 7 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
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

Cubisme Bookend 2
Cubisme Bookend 2
$275 / set
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
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

Cubism Bookend I
Cubism Bookend I
$275 / item
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
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

Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends
Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends
$650
H 6 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
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
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2010s Singaporean Modern Bookends

Materials

Limestone, Sandstone

SAND bookend in Sandstone & Limestone by Meble Matters
SAND bookend in Sandstone & Limestone by Meble Matters
$300 / item
H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
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

Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet
Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet
$825 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
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

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

Lucite Bookends
Lucite Bookends
$1,200 / set
H 9 in W 16 in D 2 in
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

Pair of Terracotta Amorphic Bookend Vases
Pair of Terracotta Amorphic Bookend Vases
$650 / set
H 5 in W 5 in D 4 in
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

Massive Unique Bookends
Massive Unique Bookends
$1,100
H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in
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

Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends
Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends
$750 / set
H 6 in W 3.5 in D 2.75 in
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
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20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends
Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends
$695
H 5.5 in W 1,222.5 in D 7 in
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

19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher
19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher
$767
H 13.78 in W 7.49 in L 13.78 in
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 Vintage Sculptural Marble Bookends, 1970s
Unique Vintage Sculptural Marble Bookends, 1970s
$220 / set
H 4 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
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 "Owl" Glass Bookends by Blenko
Unique "Owl" Glass Bookends by Blenko
$495
H 7.25 in W 5 in D 1.75 in
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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.

How Much are Unique Bookends?

Unique bookends can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $747, while the lowest priced sells for $68 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.

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