Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage pair of polished cast brass duck bookends, circa 1950. Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style. Very sturdy and heavy. Pair of midcentury vintage cas...
Brass
Art Deco Emile Carlier Figural Goat Bookends, France 1925
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bookends. Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier, (French, 1849-1927). Figural Goat Bookends. Silvered Metal mounted over Green Marble bases. Nice and heavy. We have specialized i...
Marble, Metal
Pair of Black Leather Bookends by Stuart Kern
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of black leather bookends by Stuart Kern, circa 1990s. The bookends are in like new condition and measure 10.75"W x 5.5"D x 6"H. Very nice high quality pair! Two sets ...
Leather
1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of intriguing Art Deco period bronze clad bookends titled "Graphic Arts" by Pompeian Bronze. Executed in relief, they depict an artist or scribe and a potter at work dressed in...
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Soquel, CA
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted...
Bronze
Crescent Moon & Brass Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of bakelite crescent moon and brass Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The bookends have a black bakelite crescent moon siitting o...
Brass
$260Sale Price / set|20% Off
1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles that are strikingly etched and polished, which catches and refract lights beautifully. T...
Lucite
RARE PAIR OF ANTiQUE ASPREY LONDON LEATHER BOOK ENDS
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A distinguished and hard-to-find pair of antique Asprey London leather bookends, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and understated luxury that have define...
Gold Leaf
Pairs of Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
2 PAIRS of vintage brass armillary sphere bookends (PRICED PER PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Brass
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable bookshelf hand carved from Switzerland. Lovely carved bears by a master carver & Black Forest floral styled base. These make mar...
Wood
American Mahogany and Cast Iron Copying Press with Paw Feet, Charleston, SC 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and mahogany two-drawer copying press with a turned bulbous cork screw handle, floral decorative pressure plate, flanking fluted decorative side columns, and resti...
Brass, Iron
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Bochum, NRW
A refined and authentic pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by celebrated French sculptor Max Le Verrier, produced in the 1930s in his Paris atelier. Cast in art metal with a deep gre...
Marble, Spelter
$907 / set
Pair of Art Deco bookends signed M Font
By M. Font
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco bookends, circa 1930. Signed M. Font on the marble base. Cast iron horse sculpture with a brown patina. Portor marble base. Total weight: 4 kg Height: 17 cm Length:...
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996. The b...
Brass
Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s The ship carries the name Milano and the date 1931. Probably a commemorative of the launch of the Amerigo Vespucci,
Metal
Vintage Danish Teak Bookends 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak bookends 1960s, Set of 2 Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern bookends in solid teak with metal base. Very good original condition. Ready to support.
Teak
Art Deco Modernist Amsterdam School wooden Bookends, 1920's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Modernist / Art Deco Amsterdam School Bookends, Netherlands, 1920s. Made of solid oak in simple yet stylish and well-proportioned shapes. Good original condition. Free worldw...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wayne Husted designed clear half glass bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. Glass color reminds me of the old Coke bottle green..
Glass
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Bookends, Yellow Glass Eyes, Italy 1950s
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of mid century bookends featuring a delightful pair of hand-carved owls, made of alabaster in Italy c. 1950 and retaining their original labels. These two owls are e...
Alabaster
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930
By Raoul Benard
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and highly decorative pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with children titled “Simplicity”, designed by Raoul Benard and produced in France circa 1930. The sculptural compositio...
Bronze
Massive Solid Green Malachite Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant pair of solid black massive green malachite marble , with brass polished accents Golf theme, circa 1980's , never used stored in a box for decades , great gift for ...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends
By Armenic Hairenian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sample of an important metal craftsman that worked for one of the most important shops in California, Dirk van Erp . in San Francisco. Armenic Hairenian , Both bookends are al...
Copper
Blenko Pair of Clear Glass Half Circle Solid Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Blenko glass bookends feature half circle form in solid clear glass. Lightly textured surfaces add visual interest by introducing complex light reflections to the monochromat...
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a refined and sculptural set of bookends, composed of two pieces representing the evocative ruins of fluted classical columns, inspired by ancient Gr...
Onyx, Marble
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut & brass mounted sliding bookends, having a quality sliding walnut book stand with engraved brass & walnut ends, extending to 57cm. D. 1860
Brass
Vintage Polished Brass Pineapple Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with a sense of warm hospitality and high-shine glamour with this striking set of vintage polished brass pineapple bookends. A quintessential staple of Hollywood Reg...
Brass
French Art Deco Bookends in Wood and Bronze, circa 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / bookends / wood and bronze / Art Deco A captivating pair of French Art Deco bookends dating to the 1920s, each featuring a finely cast bronze relief of a conductor i...
Bronze
20th Century Mid Century Modern Ice Block Bookends Sculptures by, Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Englewood, NJ
A scarce and rare Vintage American Mid Century Modern Pair of Ice Block bookends by, Curtis Jere. One bookend is decorated with a steel plated ice tong set onto the glass ice cube an...
Steel
Vintage Brass Pineapple Bookends. - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your library or workspace with a sense of warmth and sophistication with this exquisite pair of vintage brass pineapple bookends. Long recognized as a symbol of hospitality an...
Brass
Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends, circa 1960s. Add timeless elegance and sculptural presence to your shelves with this striking pair of vi...
Onyx
Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century art glass bookend in the shape of an elephant. Beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass with a dominant amber color layered over a greenish color...
Art Glass
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 5.75"W x 3.75"D x 8.5"H. Good original vintage condition, with b...
Copper
Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Fairytale Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 4" W x 2.25" D.
Iron
$466 / set
Midcentury Wooden Bookends World Globe
Located in Vienna, AT
Made of painted wood in Italy in the early 1950s.
Beech
Vintage George Washington Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a set of vintage cast iron George Washington bust bookends. The head to shoulder likenesses celebrate the impressive legacy of our first President. The bookend set is ...
Iron
1930s Art Deco Oak Ram Bookends by Rhön-Kunst, Germany
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pair of 1930s Art Deco bookends was masterfully crafted by the German workshop Rhön-Kunst. Each bookend is shaped as a stylized ram, a symbol of strength and determinat...
Wood, Oak
Set of two bookends, Capricorn, Art Deco 1930s ceramic manufactury Steffl Vienna
Located in Wien, AT
Charming set of ceramic bookends with a Capricorn motif, made in the Art Deco period by the famous Steffl manufactory in Vienna, Austria. The bookends are in a classic L-shape. The ...
Ceramic
$495 / set
Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These striking vintage brass bookends are a masterful expression of Mid-Century Modern design, featuring a pair of stylized rams or ibexes in a dynamic, forward-leaning pose. The arc...
Brass
Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage solid brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice size to hold a stack of books. Great for your beach house! Any dark areas are reflection only.
Brass
Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid iron sculptural jacks bookends in chrome by Billy Curry for Design Line. Could also be used as doorstops. 1960s.
Iron
$459 / set
Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s Original condition (The books are only for the photoshoot they are not for sale)
Wood
French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Dog Bookends on Nero Marquina Marble Bases From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this fantastic pair of French Bulldog Bookends dating to...
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Gilt Scottish Terrier Bookends signed Frankart
By Frankart
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of Art Deco bookends, signed by the renowned American manufacturer Frankart, dates to circa 1930 and showcases a delightful depiction of Scottish Terriers. Cast in...
Metal
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Bookends, Pair
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze bookends By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th...
Silver, Bronze
Pair of cast white metal bookends depicting two sailboats
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of fusion bookends white metal depicting two sailboats sailing among the waves with sails set. White metal is a lead-based alloy. English manufacture of the 1950s. Bon état. M...
Metal
Pair of Metal Bookends of Lion and Cat by Piero Fornasetti Anni 60
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of metal bookends depicting lions and cats, made by Piero Fornasetti in the 1960s Ø cm 15 Ø cm 10 h cm 20 Fornasetti è un marchio italiano di design di lusso fondato da Piero ...
Metal
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century modern "machine-age design" cast aluminum bookends with geometric form. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Aluminum
Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of American Cast Iron “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural Sculpture, 1928 A superb pair of American Art cast iron bookends titled “Cape Cod Fisherman,” cast circa 1...
Iron
$236Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Marble Bookends by Renoir
By Renoir Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of art deco marble bookends by Renoir. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding. The veining that develops on the beige marble with pink ...
Marble
Art Deco Bronze and Marble Pheasant Bookends, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco period bronze and marble pheasant bookends USA, Circa 1930s Each measures: 5.5"W x 3.13"D x 5.38"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco bookends with seated nudes by Janle for Max le Verrier 1930 INSOUCIANCE
By Janle, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends with seated nudes INSOUCIANCE by Janle. Cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry. Art metal with green patina. France 1930. These bookends are illustrated in: Max le Ver...
Metal
Pair of Small Vintage Baroque Revival Bookends, Italian, Giltwood, Book Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of small vintage Baroque revival bookends. An Italian, giltwood decorative book rest, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Charming book rests, ideal for smal...
Giltwood
Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of prehistoric large volume book ends. An African, petrified wood book rest, dating to thousands of years back and repurposed in the late 20th century. Fascinating sp...
Leather, Petrified Wood
$2,100 / set
French Vintage Elephant Bookends
Located in Austin, TX
Bookends from France made with gray marble bases and showcasing silver plated elephant sculptures. They are in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent wit...
Marble, Metal
Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by Hubley, Circa 1925
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a vintage set of Washington at Valley Forge bookends. The bookends were made by the American maker Hubley Manufacturing Co. in 1925. The bookends are in the style of the f...
Iron
Vintage U.S. Great Seal Bookends, Circa 1950s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage U.S. Great Seal bookends, dating to the 1950s. The bookends feature a brass-colored, raised relief U.S. Great Seal at center. The round seal is encased...
Brass
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.
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