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Large Pair U.S. Naval Academy Bronze Eagle Bookends with Anchor, Sword & Ship
Large Pair U.S. Naval Academy Bronze Eagle Bookends with Anchor, Sword & Ship

Large Pair U.S. Naval Academy Bronze Eagle Bookends with Anchor, Sword & Ship

Located in San Diego, CA

Impressive and unusually large pair of U.S. Naval Academy–themed bronze bookends, featuring a richly cast composition of a spread-wing American eagle above crossed naval elements inc...

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Emile Carlier Figural Goat Bookends, France 1925
Art Deco Emile Carlier Figural Goat Bookends, France 1925

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Black Leather Bookends by Stuart Kern
Pair of Black Leather Bookends by Stuart Kern

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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends
Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends

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 coppe...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Crescent Moon & Brass Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
Crescent Moon & Brass Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.

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...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany and Cast Iron Copying Press with Paw Feet, Charleston, SC 1830
American Mahogany and Cast Iron Copying Press with Paw Feet, Charleston, SC 1830

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

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...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Art Deco French Pair Of Dancer Bookends In Spelter And Black Marquina Marble
Art Deco French Pair Of Dancer Bookends In Spelter And Black Marquina Marble

Art Deco French Pair Of Dancer Bookends In Spelter And Black Marquina Marble

Located in Prato, Tuscany

An unusual and highly decorative pair of Art Deco bookends depicting two elegant dancers. The set was crafted between 1930 and 1935 in an artisan workshop in Saint-Ouen, the historic...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Antique Nautical Cast Iron Sailboat Bookends Polychrome Painted Finish
Pair of Antique Nautical Cast Iron Sailboat Bookends Polychrome Painted Finish

Pair of Antique Nautical Cast Iron Sailboat Bookends Polychrome Painted Finish

Located in Miami, FL

A charming and highly decorative pair of antique nautical cast iron bookends depicting full-rigged sailing ships navigating stylized ocean waves. Rich in maritime character, each scu...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends
Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends

Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco style bronze charging elephant bookends., circa 1940s. The bookends are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage George Washington Standing Bookends
Vintage George Washington Standing Bookends

Vintage George Washington Standing Bookends

By Gilbert Stuart

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a vintage set of George Washington bookends. The bookends depict George Washington standing, with his hand resting on a classical column. Washington wears a suit with long...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage George Washington Bust Bookends
Vintage George Washington Bust Bookends

Vintage George Washington Bust Bookends

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a set of vintage cast iron bookends, featuring the bust of George Washington. These head to shoulder likenesses celebrate the impressive legacy of our first President.  ...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends. These bookends are made of brass and were produced by PM Craftsman in the United States. The bookends depict President Abraha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends
Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends

Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A very special pair of vintage stacked tortoiseshell and clear lucite bookends. The design has hints of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency and is an eye-catcher in any library, office, ...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Cast Iron Liberty Bell Bookends
Vintage Cast Iron Liberty Bell Bookends

Vintage Cast Iron Liberty Bell Bookends

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a pair of vintage cast iron Liberty Bell bookends. The bookends depict the Liberty Bell, hanging from its wooden support, with the famous crack to the bell. The bells’ f...

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20th Century American Federal Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by Bronze Met Art Co., 1927
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by Bronze Met Art Co., 1927

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by Bronze Met Art Co., 1927

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends by Bronze Met Art Co. The pair feature the head and shoulders likeness of Abraham Lincoln, looking to the side, with detail...

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1920s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage "1776" Brass American Eagle Bookends by Colonial Virginia
Vintage "1776" Brass American Eagle Bookends by Colonial Virginia

Vintage "1776" Brass American Eagle Bookends by Colonial Virginia

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an appealing set of vintage brass bookends. The bookends each depict a spread-wing bald eagle perched on a rectangular base, stamped with the date “1776.” The bookends were m...

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1970s American Federal Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage American Eagle Bookends by Baldwin Brass
Vintage American Eagle Bookends by Baldwin Brass

Vintage American Eagle Bookends by Baldwin Brass

By Baldwin Brass

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a set of vintage brass eagle bookends. Each bookend depicts a wingspread eagle clutching a bundle of arrows in its left talon and an olive branch in the right talon. When ...

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20th Century American Federal Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Rare pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring ‘Alfred the Penguin’, circa 1935
Rare pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring ‘Alfred the Penguin’, circa 1935

Rare pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring ‘Alfred the Penguin’, circa 1935

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of rare French Art deco period nickel-plated brass and green marble bookends / vides-poches featuring the very popular “Alfred the Penguin”, circa 1930. Alfred the Penguin i...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

Antique Italian Bookend w. Micro Mosaic Rose Marquetry & Black Dancer
Antique Italian Bookend w. Micro Mosaic Rose Marquetry & Black Dancer

Antique Italian Bookend w. Micro Mosaic Rose Marquetry & Black Dancer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hand-crafted Italian Bookend featuring an exotic Dancer framed with ornate floral perforations and a micro-mosaic wood marquetry arranged with roses. Italian wood or folk artist circ...

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Early 19th Century Italian High Victorian Used Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Onnaing Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends, France 1920s
Onnaing Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends, France 1920s

Onnaing Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends, France 1920s

By Frie Onnaing, Onnaing

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stylish Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends were created and manufactured by Onnaing, France, in the 1920s. The off-white, crackle-glaze ceramic or faience sculpture features a ...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of dog sculptures in bronze and marble, France, 19th century
Pair of dog sculptures in bronze and marble, France, 19th century

Pair of dog sculptures in bronze and marble, France, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of patinated bronze dog sculptures on marble bases, dating from the 19th century. These elegant animal figures depict two dogs in different poses, with the fine and expressive ...

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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends

Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of high quality, heavy brass Virginia Metalcrafters "Spread Eagle" bookends. Made in Waynesboro Virginia in 1952. Can hold large stack of books. Great on a book shelf or d...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Pair of Patinated Bronze Finish Ball Bookends
Neoclassical Style Pair of Patinated Bronze Finish Ball Bookends

Neoclassical Style Pair of Patinated Bronze Finish Ball Bookends

By Restoration Hardware

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice pair of metal bookends in a patinated bronze finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s
Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s

Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s An exceptional pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, masterfully combining richly figured Thuya ...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Marble Bookends, Mid- Century
Vintage Italian Marble Bookends, Mid- Century

Vintage Italian Marble Bookends, Mid- Century

Located in Ross, CA

Vintage marble made in Italy in the mid century, each has a half vessel attached also in marble.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Scottie Bookends in Brass & Iron
Scottie Bookends in Brass & Iron

Scottie Bookends in Brass & Iron

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Brass plated cast iron Scottie dog bookends. Adorable look in a compact size. In fine condition.

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1930s American Folk Art Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Deco Frantart Sasparilla Nude Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Deco Frantart Sasparilla Nude Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Deco Frantart Sasparilla Nude Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of Art Deco revival bookends, reminiscent of the iconic Sasparilla and Frantart designs, represents a masterful blend of athleticism and elegance. The stylized nud...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends, 1928
Vintage Cast Iron Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends, 1928

Vintage Cast Iron Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends, 1928

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends. The cast iron pair feature the likeness of Abraham Lincoln with detailed facial features and formal attire. The set is sta...

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1920s American Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Style Chrome & Brass Bookends
Art Deco Style Chrome & Brass Bookends

Art Deco Style Chrome & Brass Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical pair of Art Deco style brass & chrome bookends unique design.

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20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

A Pair of Onyx Bookends – Horse Heads – Italy - 1970s
A Pair of Onyx Bookends – Horse Heads – Italy - 1970s

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

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Deco Dancing Nymph Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Deco Dancing Nymph Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Deco Dancing Nymph Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture the exuberant spirit of the Jazz Age with these striking Art Deco revival bookends, meticulously produced by Frantart for Sasparilla. Dated 1982, these sculptures feature sty...

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Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sculptural Verde Marble Cubist Bookends, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Sculptural Verde Marble Cubist Bookends, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Sculptural Verde Marble Cubist Bookends, Italy, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

Substantial pair of sculptural green marble bookends with clean geometric lines and deeply carved book rests. The rich verde marble displays dramatic natural veining throughout, rang...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Small Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
Pair of Small Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry

Pair of Small Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry

By Design Line, Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice pair of small cast iron sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition with a fabulous patina and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of bookends by Claude Levy for Primavera
Pair of bookends by Claude Levy for Primavera

Pair of bookends by Claude Levy for Primavera

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Pair of Art Deco bookends by Claude Levy for Primavera in white ceramic

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1940s French Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Curtis Clawson Mid Century Modern Brutalist Nautical Bronze & Marble Bookends
Curtis Clawson Mid Century Modern Brutalist Nautical Bronze & Marble Bookends

Curtis Clawson Mid Century Modern Brutalist Nautical Bronze & Marble Bookends

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Curtis Clawson Mid Century Modern Brutalist Nautical Maritime Figural Bronze & Marble Bookends. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 6.75" W x 4.5" D.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Bronze Clad 8" End of Trail Indian on Horse Figure Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Bronze Clad 8" End of Trail Indian on Horse Figure Bookends - a Pair

Vintage Bronze Clad 8" End of Trail Indian on Horse Figure Bookends - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bronze Clad 8" End of Trail Indian on Horse Figure Bookends - a Pair. Item features original blue and red paint, bronze clad finish, very nice vintage item. Circa Early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century Native American Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Sculptural Chromed Metal Bookends Bill Curry for Design Line 1960s
Mid Century Sculptural Chromed Metal Bookends Bill Curry for Design Line 1960s

Mid Century Sculptural Chromed Metal Bookends Bill Curry for Design Line 1960s

By Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid iron sculptural chromed solid metal bookends by Billy Curry for Design Line. Many Curry-designed objects were included in the Pasadena Museum of Art's California Design exhibit...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pr French Louis XVI Patinated & Dore Bronze Cupid/Psyche groups w/ Medusa Masks
Pr French Louis XVI Patinated & Dore Bronze Cupid/Psyche groups w/ Medusa Masks

Pr French Louis XVI Patinated & Dore Bronze Cupid/Psyche groups w/ Medusa Masks

Located in New York, NY

Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Period (Circa 1780) Patinated and Dore Bronze Figural Groupings of Cupid and Psyche, with Dore Bronze Medusa Mask on White Carrera Marble Bases The pai...

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1780s French Neoclassical Used Bookends

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Budgerigar Bookends, Italian, Onyx Marble, Budgies, Novel Rest
Pair of Vintage Budgerigar Bookends, Italian, Onyx Marble, Budgies, Novel Rest

Pair of Vintage Budgerigar Bookends, Italian, Onyx Marble, Budgies, Novel Rest

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage budgerigar bookends. An Italian, cast metal and onyx marble budgie novel rest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Wonderful desk companions with c...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Set of 2 Art Deco Bookends - Franjou - Spelter - Woodpeckers on Marble Base
Set of 2 Art Deco Bookends - Franjou - Spelter - Woodpeckers on Marble Base

Set of 2 Art Deco Bookends - Franjou - Spelter - Woodpeckers on Marble Base

By Franjou

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A striking pair of French Art Deco bookends, signed Franjou. These sculptural pieces depict stylized woodpeckers perched on curved forms, executed in a zinc alloy (spelter) with a wa...

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1910s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Sculptural Brass Sailboat Bookends
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Sculptural Brass Sailboat Bookends

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Sculptural Brass Sailboat Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Sculptural Brass Sailboat Bookends, circa 1960s. Elevate your library or study with this striking pair of sculptural bookends from the re...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of antique bookends in the form of wheat sheaves, English circa 1820
Pair of antique bookends in the form of wheat sheaves, English circa 1820

Pair of antique bookends in the form of wheat sheaves, English circa 1820

Located in Central England, GB

We are offering for sale, perfect for bibliophiles and home decorators. A very stylish pair of Regency bookends would complement any shelf or desk. They have been made in the form ...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Art Deco Rare Revere Book Spring Bookend Automatic Book Rack by Spring Lite
Art Deco Rare Revere Book Spring Bookend Automatic Book Rack by Spring Lite

Art Deco Rare Revere Book Spring Bookend Automatic Book Rack by Spring Lite

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare book Holder with spring sides on a naugahyde base retains label very unusual piece, we have polished the chrome made in the USA circa 1930's.

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20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Brass, USA, 1930s
Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Brass, USA, 1930s

Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Brass, USA, 1930s

By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of mixed metal art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The pair of bookends feature patinated swirls on a brass base. They are impressed with...

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1930s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Metal

Art Deco Crackled Faience Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, circa 1930
Art Deco Crackled Faience Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, circa 1930

Art Deco Crackled Faience Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, circa 1930

By Le Moine

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare and striking pair of Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends was exquisitely designed by renowned French animal artist Le Moine. Crafted in France circa 1930, these remarkable s...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience

Large Pair of French Art Deco Painted Bronze and Marble Bookends, 1920s
Large Pair of French Art Deco Painted Bronze and Marble Bookends, 1920s

Large Pair of French Art Deco Painted Bronze and Marble Bookends, 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Large Pair of French Art Deco Painted Bronze and Marble Bookends, 1920s A large and charming pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, beautifully crafted in painted bronze a...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Rare Double Revere Book Spring Bookends
Art Deco Rare Double Revere Book Spring Bookends

Art Deco Rare Double Revere Book Spring Bookends

By Revere

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare double bookend Holder with spring sides and black lacquered wood center we have polished the chrome made in the USA circa 1930's.

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20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Don S. Shoemaker Cocobolo Wood Bookends, Mid-20th Century
Don S. Shoemaker Cocobolo Wood Bookends, Mid-20th Century

Don S. Shoemaker Cocobolo Wood Bookends, Mid-20th Century

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood similar to...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Cocobolo

Art Deco Bookends Signed LUC
Art Deco Bookends Signed LUC

Art Deco Bookends Signed LUC

By Luc, France

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of Art Deco bookends, circa 1930. Eagle with outstretched wings. Spelter figure on a marble base, signed LUC. In very good condition. Width: 13 cm Depth: 7 cm Total Height: 18...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Vintage Iron Native American Indian Bookends
Pair of Vintage Iron Native American Indian Bookends

Pair of Vintage Iron Native American Indian Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair Gilt Plaster Bookends Attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876 -1943 ) Germany
Pair Gilt Plaster Bookends Attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876 -1943 ) Germany

Pair Gilt Plaster Bookends Attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876 -1943 ) Germany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of gilt plaster bookends attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876–1943). Depicting two working men posed in opposition, these sculptural bookends are both functional a...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Gold

Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Style "Emerald Cut" Faceted Crystal Bookends
Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Style "Emerald Cut" Faceted Crystal Bookends

Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Style "Emerald Cut" Faceted Crystal Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Style "Emerald Cut" Faceted Crystal Bookends, circa 1980s. These striking pieces are consistent with Art Deco inspired crystal bookends, often crafted from...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

Beautiful antique Victorian oak and brass media holder, circa early 1900s
Beautiful antique Victorian oak and brass media holder, circa early 1900s

Beautiful antique Victorian oak and brass media holder, circa early 1900s

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful antique Victorian oak and brass media holder, circa early 1900s. Features an elegant arched brass design atop a richly toned oak base. Its clean proportions and turned bras...

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1920s Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Oak

Fossilized Coral Limestone Bookends (set)
Fossilized Coral Limestone Bookends (set)

Fossilized Coral Limestone Bookends (set)

Located in Miami, FL

A striking pair of sculptural fossilized coral limestone bookends/blocks. Each piece reveals a distinct character: one cut exposes a mesmerizing, labyrinthine pattern—organic and alm...

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Mid-19th Century Organic Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Coral, Limestone

Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends
Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends

Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends, circa 1970s. This striking pair of heavy, bronze-clad bookends was crafted by the renowned Philadelphia Ma...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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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.