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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...
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Used Bookends

Materials

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...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed. Small scale stacked, rectangular form, bookends from Aldo Londi's Cordova decor series. Each bookend is ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Wood Plank Bookends
By Harpswell House
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and simply exceptional pair of vintage bookends. Deriving on the uniqueness of the wood grain, these bookends are elegant and modernist. Simple lines contrast with organic pat...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Used Mid-Century Wood Plank Bookends
Vintage Mid-Century Wood Plank Bookends
$204 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Nickel Horse Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Machine Age / Art Deco satin nickel horse bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The solid nickel bookends on a black ni...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Nickel

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...
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1830s American American Empire Used Bookends

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Brass, Iron

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...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Bookends

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Wood

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.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Teak

Silver bookend with caravel in high relief
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver bookend with caravel in high relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Netherlands. Mark: Head of Minerva with helmet. Weight: 115.86 grams. Dimensions: 11.3x3.3cm. Content:...
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Early 20th Century European Used Bookends

Materials

Silver

Vintage Boho Carved Fluorite Bookend- a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage boho fluorite bookend pair is hand-carved from natural stone, showcasing vibrant green, purple, and lavender banding. Perfect for shelves, desks, or altars, they combine...
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Late 20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Stone

American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends circa 1960. Vintage sculpture of the American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood bookends. Handmade large carved wood eagle sculptures 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of Chinese Guardian lions, also known as Food Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich, deep oxblood red lacquered finish. The pair is finely detailed with traditional sty...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Bookends

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Resin

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...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

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Brass, Copper

Horse Head Alabaster Onyx Marble Stone Bookends
Located in Toronto, ON
These marble bookends, crafted in the 1970s, feature a hand-carved horse head profile. Each piece is fashioned from onyx stone, exhibiting natural variations in color and tone within...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Marble

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...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Carved Wood Marabou Stork Bookends Circa 1920
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of carved wooden Marabou Stork bookends each with beaks tucked into their chests.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Hardwood

Pair of Art Deco Horse Head Bookends, Silver-Plated Metal, ca. 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Art Deco Horse Head Bookends, Silver-Plated Metal, ca. 1930s An imposing pair of silver-plated metal bookends, made around the 1930s, with a distinct Art Deco design. Each p...
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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. They are documented to the Salviati Company. I have opened s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Ben Seibel Orb Bookends, Brass
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel Orb bookends, brass. Pair of rounded sculptural, brass over white metal, bookends with cutout handles - the form resembling Turkish kettlebells. In good original condition...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed
By Raymor, Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel Stirrup bookends, brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, signed. A very clean pair with original bright warm brass finish with some minor age spotting. Impressed signatures: Jenfred...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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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.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

Asprey & Co Art Deco Carved Wooden Bookends
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco manuscript scroll carved wooden bookends with brass inlay by Asprey's of London. Stamped Asprey & Co London to underside.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Bookends

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Hardwood

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends, circa 1919. These antique, cast metal Art Nouveau bookends feature a woman at a lion's head fountain. The design depict...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

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)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

A Pair of Onyx Bookends – Horse Heads – Italy - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant pair of sculpted onyx bookends, featuring finely crafted horse heads. Dating from the 1970s, these unique pieces stand out for their exquisite craftsmanship and the natura...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Onyx

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 ...
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1950s American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble

Vintage Art Deco Marble Bookends by Renoir
Vintage Art Deco Marble Bookends by Renoir
$236 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of bookends by Nuart Creations serves as an artistic expression of the Art Deco era's love for stylized forms and refined craftsmanship. Made circa 1935, these boo...
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1930s American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Enamel

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 bookends shows a light chip as shown sold in AS?IS condition can be easy grind and ...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Used Bookends

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Marble

Pair of American Art Deco Patinated Copper Pegasus Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Art Deco turquoise patinated metal bookends in the form of Pegasus resting on a black marble base. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown Foundry, circa 1923. This striking pair of vintage figural bookends features sculpted busts of an Indigen...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

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Iron

Vintage Bronze Bookends Woman Playing Harp Israel
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This vintage pair of Egyptian-Style Bronze Bookends is a stunning display of fine craftsmanship and artistic detail. Featuring two beautifully detailed women playing the harp, these ...
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20th Century Israeli Egyptian Used Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of African Tanzanian carved ebony wood bookends with decorative carved busts wearing head pieces decorated with intricate carved geometric lines. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century African Tribal Used Bookends

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Ebony

English Gothic Style Carved Oak Expanding Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic-style carved oak bookend / book holder with interlocking slats that expand to accommodate a selection of books, ending in two folding uprights with a carved gothic sta...
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20th Century British Gothic Used Bookends

Materials

Oak

Pair of Rustic Adirondack Gilt Metal Deer Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Rustic Adirondack-style gilt metal bookends with baskets and 2 deer drinking (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Late 19th Century American Rustic Used Bookends

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Iron

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage brass ibex / Deer bookends. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

American Mission Bronze and Wood Expanding Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission bronze expanding bookends with silver deposit geometric design (Heintz Art Metal)
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Late 19th Century American Mission Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Rare Cast Iron Foldable, Expandable Bookslide Attributed to Bradley & Hubbard Co
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Cast Iron Foldable, Expandable Book Slide Attributed to Bradley & Hubbard Co, circa 1920s. A rare and highly distinctive vintage book slide dating to the 1920s, this foldabl...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

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Iron

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
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Arts & Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends, circa 1915. This pair of hammered copper bookends features a Native American Indian Chief motif, are in good ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

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Copper, Metal, Iron

Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Bookends
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved bookends in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Amazing grain. Retains original label from his workshop in Señal Mexico. This design was included in the 2017 Don...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Cocobolo

Blue Alabaster Italian Stone Marble Bookends Decor
Located in Toronto, ON
These exquisite bookends, crafted in Italy from rare blue alabaster marble, form a triangular shape with gracefully rounded bottom edges when positioned together. This stunning pair,...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Marble

Art Deco Machine Age Flapper Bookends in Copper & Antique Brass signed Frankarts
By Frankart
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco bookends captures the sleek sophistication of the Machine Age, designed by the iconic Frankart in the 1930s. Each bookend features a graceful female fla...
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1930s American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Brass, Copper

Late 20th Century Monkey Head Bookend With Fez Hats- a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unconventional and humorous, these sculptural bookends feature detailed monkey heads wearing fez hats that double as candles. The bold headwear is decorated with kiss mark patterns, ...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry
By Griffoul
Located in San Diego, CA
Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry, circa 1917. This striking pair of vintage cast iron bookends pays homage to the iconic Lakota leader...
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Early 20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Legras Editeur Rare Art Deco Pair Silver Plated Cubist Hare Bookends
By Verrerie Legras
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual pair of French Art Deco cubist hare bookends mounted on stepped marble bases attributed to Verrerie Legras and marked and dating from around 1920. The silver-plate...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Silver Plate

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass "Flame" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware
By Ben Seibel, Jenfredware
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass "Flame" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware, circa 1950s. This striking pair of bookends showcases the sculptural elegance and expressive geometry...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends, circa 1950s. Elevate your shelves with this striking pair of mid-century brass bookends, each depict...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of 1970s Palm Tree Bookends by Randall Schwartz for Moxie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming 1970s tropical-inspired pair of palm tree bookends designed by Randall Schwartz for Moxie. This pair features detailed palm tree silhouettes crafted from metal with a gr...
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1970s Post-Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Red Airplane Bookends by Randall Schwartz for Moxie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A captivating 1970s aviation-inspired set of bookend that brings playful nostalgic charm and mid-century modern flair to any interior. Designed by Randall Schwartz for Moxie Brand In...
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1970s Post-Modern Used Bookends

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Metal

Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures in Style Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Lisse, NL
Original bronzed spelter and open wings eagle bookends on marble base, circa 1920. If eagles hold a special meaning for you or for someone you love, then this unique pair of bookend...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Mid-Century Pair of Library Bookends with Books and Candle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming set of bookends featuring books and a candle, circa 1960's. We see these sturdy sculptures displayed in any family room or home office seeking a classic vibe. Great gif...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass Ram Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of vintage brass ram bookends with beautiful patina. The details on the figures evoke elegance and nostalgia. Perfect for your mid-century or Hollywood Regency and a va...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Philadelphia Manufacturing Co. Brass Horse Bookends c.1950
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage pair of brass plated horse bookends with original felt and original PMC stickers. CREATOR Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-19...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two neoclassical celestial armillary sundials with roman numerals Circa 1980s Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 6.5"H. Good original...
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1980s Indian Neoclassical Used Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Golf Club Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of golf clubs and golf balls. Circa 1980s Measures: 5.5"W x 2.63"D x 5.75"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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1980s Taiwanese Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Mid-Century Cast Terrier Dog Bookend Doorstop Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming Terrier sculpture, bookend or small doorstop. circa 1960's. We see this sturdy guy or girl displayed in a foyer, family room or home office seeking a classic vibe. Grea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Iron

Ceramic Horses Bookends - Pair of Animal Sculptures by Anette Edmark - 1990s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Ceramic Horses Bookends- Pair of Horses Animal Sculptures - Sweden 1990s Set of 2 Horses Bookends by Anette Edmark for IKEA in the 1990s. Elegant design and soft surface in white m...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Minimalist Used Bookends

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Enamel

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Used Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used bookends available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used bookends — often made from metal, stone and brass — can elevate any home. Used bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used bookends made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Ben Seibel, Max Le Verrier and Carl Auböck produced popular used bookends that are worth a look.

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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