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
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
Crescent Moon & Brass Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen
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
Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique pair of copper Arts & Crafts style bookends, circa 1930s. Each piece is in good vintage condition measuring approximately 2"D x 3.25W x 4"H; they feature a mix of copper an...
Brass, Copper
$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
French Art Deco Marble and Silver Plate Fish Bookends, 1920s–1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Art Deco Marble and Silver Plate Fish Bookends, 1920s–1930s A striking and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1920s–1930s, executed in richly veined ...
Marble, Silver Plate
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
Pair of Art Deco Bear Ceramic Bookends, Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s
By Gmundner Keramik, Leopold Anzengruber, Michael Powolny, Walter Bosse, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful black and white ceramic book ends with standing bears. Made by Gmundner Keramik in Austria, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips or cracks. Gmundner K...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A very unique pair of hand-carved vintage Italian alabaster stone mushrooms, circa 1960. Grenadine red caps and cream colored bases.
Alabaster
Pair of Vintage Figural Bookends, English, Nude Figure, Art Deco Revival, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage figural bookends. An English composite nude figure in Art Deco revival taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. A stylish decorative duo, capturin...
Composition
Pair of Small Vintage Renaissance Revival Bookends, Italian, Novel Rest, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of small vintage Renaissance revival bookends. An Italian, giltwood decorative book rest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Charming religious icon book res...
Leather, Pine
$1,650 / set
Ben Seibel Bronze Tail Light Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of Brutalist bookends in bronze, designed by Ben Seibel.
Bronze
Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookend, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookend with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. Th...
Chrome, Iron
Pair of “Night and Day” Bronze-Clad Figural Bookends by Armor Bronze Company
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic and highly collectible pair of Art Deco figural bookends produced by Armor Bronze Company, depicting reclining male and female nudes modeled after the allegorical figures o...
Bronze
$375 / set
Modern Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of clear acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s.
Acrylic, Lucite
Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of Italian black and white marble 'book' bookends, in the modern style or Italian Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Italian coffee ...
Marble
Antique mid-century marble "Lion" Bookend, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Antique mid-century marble "Lion" bookend, 1940s Intact and in good condition, with minor signs of wear. Width 28 cm Height 15.5 cm Depth 7 cm
Marble
Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" bookend, 1940s Intact and in good condition, with minor signs of wear. Width 28 cm Height 15.5 cm Depth 7 cm
Marble
Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of bull and bear bronzes on wood base bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 11.5" W x 3.75" D x 7.5" H and are in good condition. Great gift for any Wall Street trader, st...
Brass
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
Hand-Crafted Brutalist Bronze Bookends by Esa Fedrigolli, 1970s
By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in New York, NY
Set of Brutalist style heavy hand casted bronze bookends by Esa Fedrigolli for Esa Art.
Bronze
Pair Sentinel Bookends--Walter Von Nessen Design for Chase--Brass & Bakelite
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a striking and highly sculptural pair of Art Deco bookends designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company in the mid-1930s. These iconic American mode...
Brass
Pair of bookends in the shape of a gilded brass duck sculpture, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of gilt brass bookends, France, 1970s, depicting stylized duck heads. Each piece has an elegant, sculptural form, with a long, slender neck and a finely drawn beak, resting on a...
Brass
Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends on Green Marble Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of bull and bear bronze and green marble bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 10" W x 2.5" D x 8" H and are in good condition. The green marble is in very good condition ...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Bill Curry Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookends with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. ...
Iron
Pair of Walnut Bookends In the Style of Alexandre Noll, France, circa 1950
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of solid walnut bookends is made in the style of Alexandre Noll. The organic and refined forms highlight the natural grain of the wood, in a modernist s...
Walnut
Pair of bookends depicting sculptures of monkeys in gilded metal, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of vintage gold-tone metal bookends depicting two pensive monkeys seated atop stacks of open books. Each figure adopts a contemplative posture, evoking reflection and wisdom, wi...
Metal
Art Deco Marble and Metal Bear Bookends, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A striking example of 1930s Art Deco design, this pair of marble and metal bear bookends captures the movement’s fascination with stylized animal forms, luxurious materials, and bold...
Marble, Metal
Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking embodiment of refined Art Deco design, this sculptural pair of bookends features a bold cylindrical form split into two perfectly balanced halves. Wrapped in a rich, textu...
Leather
1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fine pair of 1960s clear glass Blenko handcrafted sculptural bookends, in the wedge form with spade shovel shaped centers. Designed by Wayne Husted , retains original labels and mode...
Glass
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
20th century French Art Deco Pair of Porcelain Dogs Bookends, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A delightful pair of porcelain bookends depicting two terrier dogs, finely sculpted with expressive detail and a charming presence. Each dog is shown seated and facing inward, creat...
Porcelain
$587 / set
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s Original condition ( The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting ) Original patina
Brass
$587 / set
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s Original condition ( The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting ) Original patina
Brass
Vintage Pair of Brass Bookends Irish Setter Dogs Figurines
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage pair of dog bookends, made of yellow copper or brass; the bookends are shaped like an Irish Setter, second half of the 20th century. These objects are made of brass and have...
Brass
Ben Seibel Signed Stirrup Bookends of Brass for Raymor for Jenfred-Ware
By Raymor, Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined pair of brass-plated Mid-Century Modern bookends by Ben Seibel, showcasing his signature balance of sculptural form and functional design. Clean-lined and architectural Mod...
Brass
1970s Brass Ibex Bookends on Wood Bases in the style of Alain Chervet
By Alain Chervet, Maitland Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1970s brass sculpted Ibex bookends, with elongated horns styled after the famed design by Alain Chervet. The Ibex sit on wood stained bases, with brass accents. Marked GREAT ...
Brass
French Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Cockatoo Bookends, Solid Wood, 1930
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined and sculptural pair of French Art Deco bookends, exquisitely hand-carved in solid wood, depicting two stylized cockatoos in a mirrored composition. Each bird, elegantly per...
Wood
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. An English, ebonised mahogany novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A striking and practical desk accessory, with a dark ae...
Mahogany
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Style Elephant Bookends or Decor Objects
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking pair of Chinese export porcelain elephant figures beautifully decorated in the famille rose palette with rich pink, green, blue, and gold accents. Each elephant stands ato...
Porcelain
Art Glass Murano Bookends Sommerso Apple Pear Peach Paperweight Mid Modern Fruit
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual pair of murano art glass bookends in the form of a pair of fruit - pear, peach or apple. Hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy this exquisite pair of b...
Gold Leaf
Harry M Wasserman Brutalist Welded Steel Bird Form Sculptural Bookends 1960s
By Wasserman
Located in Troy, MI
A sculptural pair of steel bookends by Harry M Wasserman Pacoima California circa 1960s Stylized architectural birds with sharp angular planes composed of welded steel with brutalis...
Steel
Pair of Iron Anchor Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of iron anchor-form bookends, substantial enough to support medium-sized books. Ideal for those drawn to coastal living, nautical themes, or life by the water. A tasteful mar...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
These wooden bookends have a distinctly sculptural, modernist character, combining practicality with decorative form. Each bookend consists of a solid base and a vertical element th...
Wood
Italian Alabaster Bookends, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
These Italian bookends are made of alabaster, a stone valued for its subtle translucency and pattern. They have a massive, architectural form that combines functionality with sculptu...
Alabaster
1960's Brutalist Art Sculpture Solid Bronze Figural Bookends Artist Signed WLC
By Paul Evans, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful brutalist solid bronze sculptural figural bookends, circa 1960's. Great form and design. The sculptures are signed on the bottom with the artist initials "WLC". One is mark...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
Original bookends from the 1950s, in the spirit of post-war modernism. The design combines a simple, geometric form with the subtle decorativeness characteristic of mid-century desig...
Wood
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
$480 / set
Pair of Midcentury Horse Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1970's Italian lucite bookends. Measurements: Height: 6" Width: 3.5" Depth: 3.75"
Lucite
Vintage Solid Wood 80's Retro Design Living Room Magazine Holder
Located in Manzano, IT
Add a touch of warmth and character to your home with this gorgeous vintage magazine rack. Made of sturdy wood with classic turned columns, it is the perfect accessory for those wh...
Wood
Pair of Ben Seibel Brass Plated Orb Bookends Marked, 1950s
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage brass plated orb bookends feature rounded sculptural form, resembling Turkish kettlebells with cutout handles, done in cast metal with brass finish. The traditional M...
Brass
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
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Bookends by Duk It Mc Donald
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century bookends. Solid walnut face with brass nice clean condition American 1950's.
Brass
Vintage Polished Brass Eagle Head Bookends - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These striking vintage bookends are a quintessential example of Hollywood Regency style, featuring bold, sculptural eagle head forms cast in solid brass. The streamlined silhouettes ...
Brass
Antique W.V. Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.V. Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends. Item features nice small size, metal construction, bronze finish, original stamp, very nice antique pair, gre...
Metal
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Style 1950's A Pair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Polished Brass Duck Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1950's A Pair. Vintage pair of polished cast solid brass duck head bookends. Pair of Mid-Century Modern polished decorative brass Duck ...
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.
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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