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Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends
Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends

Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends

$550Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 6.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.13 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

Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only
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

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

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Bookends

Materials

Wood

Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures

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

Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures
Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures

Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures

$1,802 / set

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 3.9 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Unique Leaning Tower of Pisa Pair of Bookends, Modernist Italy 1980s
Unique Leaning Tower of Pisa Pair of Bookends, Modernist Italy 1980s

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s

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

1970s Italian Brass Bookends
1970s Italian Brass Bookends

1970s Italian Brass Bookends

$3,629 / set

H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in

1970s Italian Brass Bookends

Located in BARCELONA, ES

harmonious blend of organic forms and luxurious materials. What makes these bookends truly unique is their

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookends

Materials

Brass

Metal Scroll Style Bookends
Metal Scroll Style Bookends

Metal Scroll Style Bookends

$275

H 6 in W 9.5 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

Impressive Pair of Tall Petrified Wood Bookends
Impressive Pair of Tall Petrified Wood Bookends

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Felt, Petrified Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

$375 / set

H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 5.32 in

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

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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Sculptural Travertine Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Sculptural Travertine Bookends - Set of 2

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
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends

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

1980's Solid Marble Postmodern Pair of Italian Bookends
1980's Solid Marble Postmodern Pair of Italian Bookends

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

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

SAND bookend in Sandstone & Limestone by Meble Matters
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

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

Art Deco marble and metal bear bookends 1930
Art Deco marble and metal bear bookends 1930

Art Deco marble and metal bear bookends 1930

$1,633

H 4.34 in W 34.65 in D 6.3 in

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

Mid 20th Century Italian Alabaster Column Bookends - A Pair
Mid 20th Century Italian Alabaster Column Bookends - A Pair

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 Metal Skyscraper Bookends, Chrysler & Empire State, 1970s
Art Deco Metal Skyscraper Bookends, Chrysler & Empire State, 1970s

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

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair

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

Vintage Italian Regency Red Leather Bound "Science" Faux Book Bookend
Vintage Italian Regency Red Leather Bound "Science" Faux Book Bookend

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
Pair of Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Bookends Mid-Century Modern

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

Yellow Marble & Crystal Bookend Contemporary Design Joaquín Moll in Stock Meddel
Yellow Marble & Crystal Bookend Contemporary Design Joaquín Moll in Stock Meddel

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, Crystal, Marble

Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century
Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century

Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century

$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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Hand-Carved Jati Wood Arts & Crafts Bookends with Indigenous Male Sculptures
Hand-Carved Jati Wood Arts & Crafts Bookends with Indigenous Male Sculptures

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

Vintage Italian Red Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (B) - Pair
Vintage Italian Red Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (B) - Pair

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

Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base

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

Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s
Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

French Victorian Era Bronze Cast on Hand Carved Marble Bases
French Victorian Era Bronze Cast on Hand Carved Marble Bases

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

Vintage Patinated Show Lasts - Set of 2
Vintage Patinated Show Lasts - Set of 2

Vintage Patinated Show Lasts - Set of 2

$195 / set

H 2 in W 6 in D 2.25 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Folk Art Noah's Ark Carved Wood Bookends, 1950s, Unique Design
Antique Folk Art Noah's Ark Carved Wood Bookends, 1950s, Unique Design

Antique Folk Art Noah's Ark Carved Wood Bookends, 1950s, Unique Design

$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

Category

Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

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
Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Column Fragments - A Pair

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

Geometric Italian Organic Carrara Marble Sculpture or Bookend
Geometric Italian Organic Carrara Marble Sculpture or Bookend

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

Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame
Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame

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
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

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
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

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

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Unique Large Midcentury Handcrafted Copper Bookends Boho Brutalist
Unique Large Midcentury Handcrafted Copper Bookends Boho Brutalist

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
Travertine Bookends

Travertine Bookends

Unavailable

H 7 in W 11 in D 4.5 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
Cubisme Bookend 2

Cubisme Bookend 2

Unavailable

H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 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

Cubism Bookend I
Cubism Bookend I

Cubism Bookend I

Unavailable

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

Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends
Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends

Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends

Unavailable

H 6 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 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

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Late 20th Century American Other Bookends

Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet
Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet

Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet

Unavailable

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 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

Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s
Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s

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
Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Stella Bookend, Unique Collection

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
Lucite Bookends

Lucite Bookends

Unavailable

H 9 in W 16 in D 2 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
Pair of Terracotta Amorphic Bookend Vases

Pair of Terracotta Amorphic Bookend Vases

Unavailable

H 5 in W 5 in D 4 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

Massive Unique Bookends
Massive Unique Bookends

Massive Unique Bookends

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H 6 in W 6 in D 6 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

Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends
Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends

Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends

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H 6 in W 3.5 in D 2.75 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

Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends
Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends

Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends

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H 5.5 in W 1,222.5 in D 7 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

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher
19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher

19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher

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H 13.78 in W 7.49 in L 13.78 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

Unique Vintage Sculptural Marble Bookends, 1970s
Unique Vintage Sculptural Marble Bookends, 1970s

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
Unique "Owl" Glass Bookends by Blenko

Unique "Owl" Glass Bookends by Blenko

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H 7.25 in W 5 in D 1.75 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 Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

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

Art Deco Black and White Marble Book Ends Pair Italy
Art Deco Black and White Marble Book Ends Pair Italy

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Ben Seibel Bookends
Ben Seibel Bookends

Ben Seibel Bookends

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H 6 in W 5 in D 4 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Multi Toned Columnar Marble Bookends
Multi Toned Columnar Marble Bookends

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s
Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s

Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s

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H 6 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s
Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s

Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s

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H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Sculptural Fish Form Metal Bookends
Vintage Sculptural Fish Form Metal Bookends

Vintage Sculptural Fish Form Metal Bookends

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of unique metal fish bookends with hand painted and clear acrylic details.

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends
Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends

Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends

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H 5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in

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

Vintage Italian ABF Marble Alabaster Bookends, 1960s
Vintage Italian ABF Marble Alabaster Bookends, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Mixed Wood Art Deco Bookends
Pair of Mixed Wood Art Deco Bookends

Pair of Mixed Wood Art Deco Bookends

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H 6.23 in W 4 in D 5.5 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lucite Bull & Bear Wall Street Bookends
Vintage Lucite Bull & Bear Wall Street Bookends

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

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Silver

Pair of Black and White Marble Sphere Bookends
Pair of Black and White Marble Sphere Bookends

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.

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970
Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970

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

Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France
Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France

Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France

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H 3.94 in W 10.63 in L 3.94 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940
Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass, Metal

Modernist Pair of Solid Polished Brass Ram's Head Bookends
Modernist Pair of Solid Polished Brass Ram's Head Bookends

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

1960s Snowflake Obsidian Gemstone Black and Grey Bookends – a Set
1960s Snowflake Obsidian Gemstone Black and Grey Bookends – a Set

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base
Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base

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

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Spelter

Vintage Italian Blue Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (A) - Pair
Vintage Italian Blue Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (A) - Pair

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

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Early 20th Century Regency Bookends

Materials

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Gucci Italy Hand-Stitched Red Leather Bookends with Gilt Metal Partridges, 1970s
Gucci Italy Hand-Stitched Red Leather Bookends with Gilt Metal Partridges, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Metal

Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

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Signed Curtis Jere woven metal book ends
Signed Curtis Jere woven metal book ends

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

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20th Century Bookends

Christophe Delcourt White Antico Marble 'Slo' Book Ends, Collection Particulière
Christophe Delcourt White Antico Marble 'Slo' Book Ends, Collection Particulière

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Marble 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt by Collection Particulière
Marble 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt by Collection Particulière

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Marble 'SLO' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt for Collection Particulière
Marble 'SLO' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt for Collection Particulière

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Travertine 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt, Collection Particulière
Travertine 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt, Collection Particulière

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Italian 1950's Bookends Marble and Bronze Bulls
Pair of Italian 1950's Bookends Marble and Bronze Bulls

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends
Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

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H 2.56 in W 7.17 in D 5.6 in

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

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Brass

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends
Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

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H 2.56 in W 7.17 in D 5.6 in

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

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Brass

Great & Unique Rose Brass Plated Solid Cast Iron Pair of Lincoln Bookends
Great & Unique Rose Brass Plated Solid Cast Iron Pair of Lincoln Bookends

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

Category

20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Crystal Bookends
Pair of Crystal Bookends

Pair of Crystal Bookends

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H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in

Pair of Crystal Bookends

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Unique pair of crystal bookends from the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Bookcases

Materials

Crystal

La Linea Osvaldo Cavandoli Design Bookend Metal
La Linea Osvaldo Cavandoli Design Bookend Metal

La Linea Osvaldo Cavandoli Design Bookend Metal

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H 8.67 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Carrara Marble Architectural Sculpture or Bookend
Italian Carrara Marble Architectural Sculpture or Bookend

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

Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bottle and Two Bookends, Londi for Bitossi, 1950s
Bottle and Two Bookends, Londi for Bitossi, 1950s

Bottle and Two Bookends, Londi for Bitossi, 1950s

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H 20.87 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

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Gucci Rare Green Marble Display Bookends c 1980s
Gucci Rare Green Marble Display Bookends c 1980s

Gucci Rare Green Marble Display Bookends c 1980s

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H 4.75 in D 2.5 in L 5.25 in

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

Category

1980s Unknown Curiosities

Pair of Antique French Iron Andirons w/Bronze Finials
Pair of Antique French Iron Andirons w/Bronze Finials

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

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Early 20th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of Small 17th Century Walnut Wood Angel Sculptures from France
Pair of Small 17th Century Walnut Wood Angel Sculptures from France

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

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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Pair of Architectural Carvings, from a Nepali Window, Early to Mid-20th Century
Pair of Architectural Carvings, from a Nepali Window, Early to Mid-20th Century

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

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Vintage 1930s Nepalese Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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Vintage Italian Alabaster Bookends Mid-20th Century
Vintage Italian Alabaster Bookends Mid-20th Century

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

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Materials

Alabaster

A pair of vintage Italian alabaster bookends, mid 20th century
A pair of vintage Italian alabaster bookends, mid 20th century

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

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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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