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Rare find! Pair of Bronze Bookends / Sculptures by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
Rare find! Pair of Bronze Bookends / Sculptures by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s

Rare find! Pair of Bronze Bookends / Sculptures by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s

By Heinz Goll

Located in Cork, IE

This pair of sculptural bookends truly is a rare find! Designed by Hannes Heinz Goll, the Austrian enfant terrible of the 60's art scene and co-founder of the "Grüne Galerie" (green...

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1960s Austrian Brutalist Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

"Sailing Ships", Ivory-Hued Art Deco Porcelain Bookends by Rookwood, 1934
"Sailing Ships", Ivory-Hued Art Deco Porcelain Bookends by Rookwood, 1934

"Sailing Ships", Ivory-Hued Art Deco Porcelain Bookends by Rookwood, 1934

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This dramatic pair of Art Deco bookends, each depicting a sailing ship racing through the sea with fully extended sails, was made by the famed Rookwood company in Cincinnati. Each p...

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1930s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

An exquisite pair of Art Deco style bookends, crafted from solid wood , showcases a bold geometric design with sculptural spherical accents. The rich grain of the wood accentuates th...

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1950s Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Art Deco Republic Chinese Carved Pale Jade Stone & Brass Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Republic Chinese Carved Pale Jade Stone & Brass Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Republic Chinese Carved Pale Jade Stone & Brass Bookends

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Export Carved Jade and Brass Bookends, Republic Period, circa 1920s Description: A finely crafted pair of Chinese export bookends featuring pierced and carved jade (...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books
Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books This very unusual piece had been produced with the spines and outer leaves of Leather bound books it is lined on the...

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1960s Adam Style Used Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair of Theodore Alexander Metal & Wood Elephant Form Bookends
Pair of Theodore Alexander Metal & Wood Elephant Form Bookends

Pair of Theodore Alexander Metal & Wood Elephant Form Bookends

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large and impressive set of Theodore Alexander bookends depicting patinated metal elephants seated atop a wooden book form plinth. The elephants are facing two faux books with gilt e...

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20th Century Vietnamese Campaign Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair
Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair

Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A handsome pair of circa 1980s cast brass bookends modeled as miniature celestial armillary sundials. Intersecting brass rings surround arrow-form gnomons, while Roman numerals encir...

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1980s Indian Neoclassical Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian

Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian Brass Decorative Book Rests, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine pair of antique elephant bookends. An Indian, etched brass decorative book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Bursting with charm and rich detail, ...

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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of “Cubisme” Bookends – Tulum Collection by L’Objet, Designed by Elad Yifra
Pair of “Cubisme” Bookends – Tulum Collection by L’Objet, Designed by Elad Yifra

Pair of “Cubisme” Bookends – Tulum Collection by L’Objet, Designed by Elad Yifra

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Bring a touch of modern art and Mayan inspiration to your library with this striking pair of “Cubisme” bookends from the Tulum collection by L’Objet. Designed by Elad Yifrach, these ...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Hand Painted Brass Scholar Bookends
Antique English Hand Painted Brass Scholar Bookends

Antique English Hand Painted Brass Scholar Bookends

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1840 Pair hand painted brass scholar bookends. Brass filled with cement for weight

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1940s Used Bookends

Materials

Cement, Brass

3x Sculptural Bookends by Spisani Italy Dogs Terrier Labrador
3x Sculptural Bookends by Spisani Italy Dogs Terrier Labrador

3x Sculptural Bookends by Spisani Italy Dogs Terrier Labrador

By Povl Kjær

Located in Krefeld, DE

Very nice vintage set of three bookends by Spisani. No damages, free international shipping.  

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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Acrylic

Pair Of Brass Bookends By Lotta Horn For Rejmyre Mässingsbruk Horses Sweden 1990
Pair Of Brass Bookends By Lotta Horn For Rejmyre Mässingsbruk Horses Sweden 1990

Pair Of Brass Bookends By Lotta Horn For Rejmyre Mässingsbruk Horses Sweden 1990

By Lotta Horn

Located in Norwich, England

Pair of brass bookends modelled as horses by Lotta Horn for Rejmyre Mässingsbruk. Sweden. Early 1990s. Stamped marks. They are richly patinated and in good condition, showing a few ...

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s
Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s

Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Bookends in Wood, Europe, 1930s. This is a wonderful pair of art deco bookends. Designed in a very distinct art deco fashion, these will hold your books very elegantly. Th...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style
Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style

Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style

By Saint-Clément

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This unique and...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

Wooden book rests are an elegant and functional decorative element that plays both a practical and aesthetic role in any interior. Made of smooth, solid wood, the set of supports co...

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1950s European Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures
Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical garniture featuring gilt bronze lidded urns on marble bases.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo-Indian Style, India
Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo-Indian Style, India

Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo-Indian Style, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage carved wood elephants expanding bookends. Beautiful carved wood book holder that expands to hold more books. Beautiful vintage hand carved Indian expandable elephant bookends...

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920
Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920

Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920

By Paul Herzel

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and stamped Paul Herzel. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their fin...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm
Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm

Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Mid-century Italian brass bookends, after 'The Thinker' by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, by Regina Italy, circa 1960s. These bookends are roughly shaped but very decorative, the br...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Family Rose Porcelain Brass Book ends
Antique Chinese Family Rose Porcelain Brass Book ends

Antique Chinese Family Rose Porcelain Brass Book ends

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice set of book ends . Embossed Brass frames , decorated with Gem stones , Oval shaped Family Rose Porcelain plaques . representing Oriental Women .

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1880s Chinese Qing Used Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere
Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "Quotation Mark" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere, circa 1968. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with a great patina a...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Cut Steel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel
Pair of Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel

Pair of Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style mixed metals owl bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel, circa 1960s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 12.5"W x 5"...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Vintage Brushed Nickel Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman
Pair of Vintage Brushed Nickel Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman

Pair of Vintage Brushed Nickel Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman

By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage brushed nickel whale bookends by P.M. Craftsman (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.), circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.25"W x 3.75"D...

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Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The adorable pair of vintage bookends features two playful beige and brown Siamese cats or kittens with bright blue eyes. The cats are sculpted with streamlined bodies, curled tails,...

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

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asprey & Co Leather And Gilt Bookends Modelled As Open Books
Vintage Asprey & Co Leather And Gilt Bookends Modelled As Open Books

Vintage Asprey & Co Leather And Gilt Bookends Modelled As Open Books

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Norwich, England

Vintage Asprey & Co leather-covered book design bookends with gilt tooled decoration and silk bases. Modelled as opened books. Maker's stamps: Asprey & Co London. Circa 1970....

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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Leather

Rare Pair Vintage 50s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Bookends
Rare Pair Vintage 50s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Bookends

Rare Pair Vintage 50s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Bookends

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare Pair of 1950s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern, Brutalist, Bronze, Abstract, Raised Relief Bookends of Ancient Hebrew Letters. Made in Israel Wonderful abstract, modernist, mo...

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

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Bronze

Pair Of Vintage Pointer Bookends, French Bronze, Dog Figure, Book Rest, Art Deco
Pair Of Vintage Pointer Bookends, French Bronze, Dog Figure, Book Rest, Art Deco

Pair Of Vintage Pointer Bookends, French Bronze, Dog Figure, Book Rest, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage Pointer bookends. A French, bronze dog figure book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Fascinating Art Deco stands with charming Pointer figur...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of MCM "A to Z" Gold Leaf Finish Iron Bookends by Curtis Jere
Pair of MCM "A to Z" Gold Leaf Finish Iron Bookends by Curtis Jere

Pair of MCM "A to Z" Gold Leaf Finish Iron Bookends by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "A to Z" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere, circa 1960s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with a great patina and meas...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Cut Steel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Leather Bound Bookends with Sliding Plate and Velvet side
Pair of Leather Bound Bookends with Sliding Plate and Velvet side

Pair of Leather Bound Bookends with Sliding Plate and Velvet side

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bookends comprised of two ends that look like books. The pieces are not actually books, but look like leather bound books. Heavy and of good size, each end has a plate to side unde...

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20th Century English Used Bookends

Materials

Leather

1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti
1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti

1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This rare and visually captivating set of two bookends by Piero Fornasetti, dating from the 1960s, showcases the designer’s signature fusion of classical imagery and surrealist charm...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Teak, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Teak, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Teak, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Teak, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Teak Style: Mid-Century Modern ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Metal

Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair
Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair

Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Alabaster Bookends Sculptures
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Alabaster Bookends Sculptures

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Alabaster Bookends Sculptures

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

These substantial alabaster Mushroom sculptures were hand carved in Italy. This classic pair most certainly would accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk. This pair is a f...

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

Materials

Alabaster

Pair Pale White Onyx Horse Head Bookends with Contrasting Base
Pair Pale White Onyx Horse Head Bookends with Contrasting Base

Pair Pale White Onyx Horse Head Bookends with Contrasting Base

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant pair of sculpted pale white onyx bookends, featuring handsome horse heads. Dating from the 1970s, these unique pieces stand out for the natural beauty of onyx; the bases o...

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1970s Unknown Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Ceramic Bookends in Deep Navy/GoldColor
Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Ceramic Bookends in Deep Navy/GoldColor

Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Ceramic Bookends in Deep Navy/GoldColor

Located in Beirut, LB

The striking mid-century Egyptian Revival bookends in glazed ceramic with a dramatic two-tone palette of deep navy blue and metallic gold. Made in France circa 1950s, these sculptura...

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Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Used Bookends

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Geometric Trapezoid Lucite Bookends - Astrolite
Mid-Century Modern 1970s Geometric Trapezoid Lucite Bookends - Astrolite

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Geometric Trapezoid Lucite Bookends - Astrolite

By Herb Ritts, Astrolite

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of MCM 1970s Herb Ritts for Astrolite designed clear & frosted lucite Trapezoid shaped bookends. In fine condition, no damage. no Label. In fine condition, no issues.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Lucite

Pair of 1960s Brass Boot Bookends
Pair of 1960s Brass Boot Bookends

Pair of 1960s Brass Boot Bookends

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Brass (pair) Brass Boot Bookends Equestrian, cowboy, Wild West Solid Rusted Patinated

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1960s Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Bronze 'The Angelus Prayer at Harvest' Bookends, a Pair
Bronze 'The Angelus Prayer at Harvest' Bookends, a Pair

Bronze 'The Angelus Prayer at Harvest' Bookends, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of Art Deco period bronze bookends depicting a scene from ‘The Angelus’, an oil painting by French painter Jean François Millet, completed between 1857 and 1859. The scene dep...

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1930s Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco marble and bronze bookcase
Art Deco marble and bronze bookcase

Art Deco marble and bronze bookcase

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Dove Bookends Pair of French Art Deco bookends, crafted in polished black marble and silver-plated bronze. Each piece features a rectangular marble ...

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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Antique White Serpentine Red Agate Jade Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Pair Antique White Serpentine Red Agate Jade Bookends Engraved Solid Brass

Pair Antique White Serpentine Red Agate Jade Bookends Engraved Solid Brass

Located in Somis, CA

A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white serpentine with clarity almost to transparency, hand-carved depicting a graceful phoeni...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Used Bookends

Materials

Serpentine, Brass

Pair of Art Deco Bronze and Marble Goat-Shaped Bookends, France, circa 1930
Pair of Art Deco Bronze and Marble Goat-Shaped Bookends, France, circa 1930

Pair of Art Deco Bronze and Marble Goat-Shaped Bookends, France, circa 1930

By Paul Silvestre

Located in Greven, DE

Pair of Art Deco bronze and marble goat-shaped bookends Continental Bronze, marble Early 20th Century / c. 1930 Dimensions: H x W x D: 14cm x 16cm x 9cm This superb pair of booke...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood & Inlay Curved Modernist Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood & Inlay Curved Modernist Bookends - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood & Inlay Curved Modernist Bookends - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood & Inlay Curved Modernist Bookends - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nice inlay, clean modernist lines, qual...

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

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s
Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s

Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s. Beautiful pair of art deco bookends with a sculptural shape, made somewhere in the early part of the 20th century. Art Deco / Amsterdamse...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Used Bookends

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Metal

Sculptural Iron + Petrified Wood Bookends Inspired by Don S. Shoemaker 1970s
Sculptural Iron + Petrified Wood Bookends Inspired by Don S. Shoemaker 1970s

Sculptural Iron + Petrified Wood Bookends Inspired by Don S. Shoemaker 1970s

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Round Top, TX

A sculptural and weighty pair of hand-forged steel and wood bookends, crafted in the 1970s and evocative of Don Shoemaker’s iconic studio craft aesthetic. These unique pieces blend B...

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

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends
Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends

Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of onyx bookends. These beautiful pieces are carved in the profiles of native american characters.. The onyx veining and translucent beauty comes thru while the carvin...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair
Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair

Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair

By Blenko Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

Handsome pair of heavy mid-century cast glass ice-cube shaped bookends by Blenko with scripted capital S monogram. Front and back are polished smooth and all four sides are textured....

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

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Glass

Art Deco Bronze Fancy Goldfish Bookends By Georges Raoul Garreau French 1920's
Art Deco Bronze Fancy Goldfish Bookends By Georges Raoul Garreau French 1920's

Art Deco Bronze Fancy Goldfish Bookends By Georges Raoul Garreau French 1920's

By Georges Garreau

Located in Norwich, England

A pair of Art Deco patinated bronze long-tailed fancy goldfish bookends by Georges-Raoul Garreau, on marble bases. Each signed 'G. GARREAU'. French - Circa 1925. The bronze showing ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of American solid Oak Bookends California Design
Pair of American solid Oak Bookends California Design

Pair of American solid Oak Bookends California Design

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of solid oak bookends nicely crafted circa 1970's California made and design very nice condition and patina.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Wood, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Wood, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Wood, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Wood, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal, Wood Color: Brown Styles: Mid-C...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookend in Teak and Brass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookend in Teak and Brass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookend in Teak and Brass

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookend in Teak and Brass, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Brass, Teak Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century M...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930
Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930

Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish pair of Art Deco silvered panther leopard bookends signed by the French artist Maurice Frecourt, circa 1930. The sculptures are mounted on fine Portor green bases. Literatur...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

20th century French Pair of Spelter Dog Bookends
20th century French Pair of Spelter Dog Bookends

20th century French Pair of Spelter Dog Bookends

Located in LEGNY, FR

A pair of French spelter lovely Dog Bookends, probably Setters on a marble base from the 1950s. These are in excellent condition.

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1950s French Used Bookends

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Walnut, Black Enamel & Brass Sculptural Penguin Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Walnut, Black Enamel & Brass Sculptural Penguin Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Walnut, Black Enamel & Brass Sculptural Penguin Bookends

Located in New York, NY

This charming pair of Art Deco sculptural bookends features a playful and elegant penguin design, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship of American artisans circa 1935. The book...

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1930s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922
Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922

Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922

By Louis Vincent Aronson

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare 1922 Louis Vincent Aronson Art Deco Elephant Head Bookends – Sculptural Metal with Cold-Painted Details This striking pair of Art Deco elephant head bookends by renowned design...

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1920s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1940s Painted Bronzed Plaster Dante Bookends
Pair of 1940s Painted Bronzed Plaster Dante Bookends

Pair of 1940s Painted Bronzed Plaster Dante Bookends

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1940s Painted Bronzed Plaster (dipped in bronze) Dante Bookends

Category

1940s Used Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Pair Bookends Elephant Patinated Bronze Wood Leather
Vintage Pair Bookends Elephant Patinated Bronze Wood Leather

Vintage Pair Bookends Elephant Patinated Bronze Wood Leather

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful pair of heavy handmade bookends in Asian style, the elephants are made of patinated bronze, the books are made of wood with gold details, the bottom is finished with leathe...

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1970s Vietnamese 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.

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