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l.V. Aronson Art Deco Bookend 1924
l.V. Aronson Art Deco Bookend 1924

l.V. Aronson Art Deco Bookend 1924

Located in San Francisco, CA

l.V. Aronson Art Deco Bookend 1924 Beach scene lady in sunset 4.5"H x 4.75"W x 2.75D

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1920s Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Scandinavian Bookends in Oak, 1960s, Set of 3
Vintage Scandinavian Bookends in Oak, 1960s, Set of 3

Vintage Scandinavian Bookends in Oak, 1960s, Set of 3

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 3 Bookends in Teak with metall rest's probably manufactured by either FM Møbler or ESA in Denmark during the 1960s. Measurements: Heights: 12 cm, Dept: 11 cm.

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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line POP Red Color Jacks Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line POP Red Color Jacks Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line POP Red Color Jacks Bookends

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in St. Louis, MO

Bill Curry for Design line very fun pop red colored playful iron jacks bookends or decorative objects. Often attributed to George Nelson, these are all original paint. Some light scu...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Vintage Brass Bull Bookends By Norman Bleckner 1970's Modern Style
Vintage Brass Bull Bookends By Norman Bleckner 1970's Modern Style

Vintage Brass Bull Bookends By Norman Bleckner 1970's Modern Style

Located in North Miami, FL

These pair of vintage polished Norman Bleckner brass bull bookends have the original label on the bottom. New black felt feet were replaced with the old green felt. They are from the...

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1970s American Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Gothic Revival Book Slide, English Walnut, Extending Bookrest, Victorian
Antique Gothic Revival Book Slide, English Walnut, Extending Bookrest, Victorian

Antique Gothic Revival Book Slide, English Walnut, Extending Bookrest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Gothic revival book slide. An English, walnut and brass extending bookrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Accentuate your reading corner or de...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Bronze Clad Lion/Tiger Bookends, Attributed to Pompeian by Paul Herzel
Bronze Clad Lion/Tiger Bookends, Attributed to Pompeian by Paul Herzel

Bronze Clad Lion/Tiger Bookends, Attributed to Pompeian by Paul Herzel

By Paul Herzel

Located in Toledo, OH

These bronze clad tiger/lion bookends are attributed to Paul Herzel for Pompeian Bronze. These bookends have a beautiful patina and are circa 1920's. These pieces are unmarked, 6" lo...

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1920s Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair
Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair

Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two tennis rackets and tennis balls. USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 5.5"W x 2.63"D x 5.5"H. Good original vintage condition.

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1980s American Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century White Marble "Chief" Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century White Marble "Chief" Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century White Marble "Chief" Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice pair of mid-century white marble "Chief" bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and well crafted. They measure 8.5"W x 2.75"D x 7.25"H and would make a great addition t...

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

Materials

Alabaster

Pair Mid-Century Modern Beveled Rectangle Lucite Bookends
Pair Mid-Century Modern Beveled Rectangle Lucite Bookends

Pair Mid-Century Modern Beveled Rectangle Lucite Bookends

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage pair of tall, heavy monogramed thick lucite bookends with beautiful beveled edges on aluminum bases. These bookends almost glow when the light hits them. Polished and substan...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen
Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen

Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Antique Natural Hippopotamus Tooth Bookends, Mounted Sculptural Specimen A rare and striking pair of mounted natural hippopotamus tooth bookends, dating from the turn of the...

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Early 20th Century South African Used Bookends

Materials

Bone, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Ben Seibel Sculptural Flame Bookends
Pair of Midcentury Ben Seibel Sculptural Flame Bookends

Pair of Midcentury Ben Seibel Sculptural Flame Bookends

By Ben Seibel

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural Ben Seibel for Jenfred book ends, circa 1950s. In brass finish. Some wear, patina and scratches but overall nice condition.

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Chrome Chain Link Bookends
Pair of Modernist Chrome Chain Link Bookends

Pair of Modernist Chrome Chain Link Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of modernist chrome chain link bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are very heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 14.75"W x 6.25"D x 6.5"H. Great addition to an...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rolls Royce Comissioned Silver Spirit of Ecstasy Book Ends
Rolls Royce Comissioned Silver Spirit of Ecstasy Book Ends

Rolls Royce Comissioned Silver Spirit of Ecstasy Book Ends

By Saunders & Shepherd

Located in Northampton, GB

Marble Columns From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer a very rare pair of Silver Spirit of Ecstasy Book Ends. The Book End mounts are carved from marble with dem...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments
Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments

Pair Of Antique Gilt Bronze Bookends Children With Musical Instruments

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of fine quality antique French gilt bronze bookends. Each depicting a young child/putti playing a musical instrument. One a syrinx( after the instrument designed by the God Pan)...

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Early 20th Century French Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece
Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece

Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Glass Murano Hand Blown Pear Bookend or paperweight with interior burst of orange. A wonderful mid century piece that can easily stand or lay on its side with a flattened side. ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany adjustable bookrest, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Fascinatingly distinctive book rest with unus...

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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood And Sterling Overlay Bookend Pair
Antique Wood And Sterling Overlay Bookend Pair

Antique Wood And Sterling Overlay Bookend Pair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A set of wood books ends with intricate sterling silver overlays having a shield and flowers. Very solid feeling with good weight. Marks: Sterling, 1321 Dimensions: 5 1/2" H x 7 1/...

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Early 20th Century Georgian Used Bookends

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass and Wood Asian Bookends
Brass and Wood Asian Bookends

Brass and Wood Asian Bookends

$280Sale Price / set|20% Off

Brass and Wood Asian Bookends

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Brass and Wood Asian Bookends Ceremony Position Asian Male and Geisha Female. Some wear on wood black bases. Male dimensions 7H x 4.5L x 2.5W. Wood base 5 x 3.5. Female dimensions ...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

1920s Beautiful Pair Galleon Ship Bookends  Early Synthetic Plastics Shelf Decor
1920s Beautiful Pair Galleon Ship Bookends  Early Synthetic Plastics Shelf Decor

1920s Beautiful Pair Galleon Ship Bookends Early Synthetic Plastics Shelf Decor

Located in Peoria, AZ

Wonderful! 1920s PAIR GALLEON SHIP BOOKENDS This is a marvelous early 20th century pair of Galleon sculptured bookends! This pair were clearly designed to capture the romance of ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. partial labels. In fine condition, no issues. Model 4034

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair Postmodern Brass Sailboat Bookends or Sculptures, Nautical Desktop
Pair Postmodern Brass Sailboat Bookends or Sculptures, Nautical Desktop

Pair Postmodern Brass Sailboat Bookends or Sculptures, Nautical Desktop

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of heavy patinated brass sailboat bookends made in Taiwan, probably for export, likely in the 1980s. Also great as simple sculptures or display pieces in a coastal home. Very ...

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1980s Taiwanese Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Wall Self or Corbel
Vintage Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Wall Self or Corbel

Vintage Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Wall Self or Corbel

Located in Seattle, WA

This could be used for a variety of purposes such as Book Ends, Corbels or wall shelving. Painted intricate wood design with beautiful Patina. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age a...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal
Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal

Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Don Shoemaker Bookends for Señal

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Mid-Century Teak Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Teak Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Teak Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of mid-century teak bookends, circa 1960s. Two sets available. #3559

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2
Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2

Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of two federal Eagle drum bookends. This lovely mid-century set will be fabulous in a child's room or on a bookshelf for the perfect addition of Americana. Each piece is filled...

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Mid-20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Plastic, Paint

Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal Bookend Janus Two-Faced 1950s (First edition)
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal Bookend Janus Two-Faced 1950s (First edition)

Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal Bookend Janus Two-Faced 1950s (First edition)

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Argelato, BO

Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal bookend from the 1950s (First edition) In the extraordinary creative imagination of Pietro Fornasetti every household object is transformed and embelli...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes
Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes

Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes

Located in Knivsta, SE

A beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes. Made in France in patinated metal with a marble base. Wear consistent with age and use

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble
Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble

Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble

By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Stunning pair of original antique Art Deco ''Reading Ladies" bookends by Max Le Verrier 1920. Patinated spelter with ''Portor Marble'' base. Superbly styled Art Deco design fittin...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of mid-century hand carved mahogany horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy, solid and well crafted. They measure 11"W x 3.5"D x 10"H and would make...

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Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

Wood and glass photo frame - possible Art Deco
Wood and glass photo frame - possible Art Deco

Wood and glass photo frame - possible Art Deco

Located in Lugo, IT

Photo frame possible Art Deco Glass and other material Good Condition Thank you

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1920s Italian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Solid Brass Bookends Bust Of Henry W. Longfellow by "B & H" Bradley and Hubbard
Solid Brass Bookends Bust Of Henry W. Longfellow by "B & H" Bradley and Hubbard

Solid Brass Bookends Bust Of Henry W. Longfellow by "B & H" Bradley and Hubbard

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was a renowned American poet, educator, and translator. His works, including "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha," resonate with the...

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Early 20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo

Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo

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

Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel
Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel

Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel

By Ben Seibel

Located in Peoria, AZ

SLEEK! MODERN SCULPTURAL MID CENTURY BRASS BOOK ENDS GREAT LOOK! DIMENSIONS: EACH APPROX. 7" BY 5-1/2" In the manner of Ben Seibel These book ends are a clean addition to any d...

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

Materials

Brass

Spectacular bookends, floral laurel leaves, solid brass, Art Deco 1930s, Austria
Spectacular bookends, floral laurel leaves, solid brass, Art Deco 1930s, Austria

Spectacular bookends, floral laurel leaves, solid brass, Art Deco 1930s, Austria

Located in Wien, AT

Spectacular bookends, made entirely of brass, from the Art Deco period, around the 1930s, probably made in Austria or Germany. The bookends of the same size have a wide stand and su...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bookends Having Recumbent Bronze Lions on Belgian Slate Bases
Pair of Bookends Having Recumbent Bronze Lions on Belgian Slate Bases

Pair of Bookends Having Recumbent Bronze Lions on Belgian Slate Bases

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome pair of bookends or desk accessories having recumbent bronze lions on belgian slate bases.

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1960s French Used Bookends

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Duck Bookends
Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Duck Bookends

Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Duck Bookends

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in San Diego, CA

Nicely patinated solid brass bookends, duck heads, circa the 1970s.

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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Chunky Post Modern "6" Shaped Curved Bracket Lucite Bookends
Vintage Pair of Chunky Post Modern "6" Shaped Curved Bracket Lucite Bookends

Vintage Pair of Chunky Post Modern "6" Shaped Curved Bracket Lucite Bookends

Located in Amityville, NY

A pair of vintage lucite bookends with a chunky, curving, bracket shape, similar to the number "6" or letter "G". Each folded from a single thick piece of lucite. Fitted with 4 stopp...

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1990s North American Post-Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper
1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper

By Design Line, Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in San Diego, CA

Gold Leaf finish on this solid iron jack, which can be used as a bookend or door stopper, is circa 1950s original finish is nicely worn.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass
Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass

By Paul Williams, Jonathan Adler, Dorothy Draper

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and unique pair of sculptural elephant brass bookends. This beautiful pair comes from the 1940s. The solid sculpted pair weights 5.1 pounds each, making this pair not onl...

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1940s Chinese Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century
Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century

Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful and dramatic pair of Italian neoclassical carved and gilt wood mythical animal figures on faux painted bases, mid 19th century or earlier, Italy. The fantastic beasts are...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Bookends

Materials

Gesso, Softwood, Giltwood

Pair of Art Deco Brass "Scroll" Bookends by Chase & Co. Rare
Pair of Art Deco Brass "Scroll" Bookends by Chase & Co. Rare

Pair of Art Deco Brass "Scroll" Bookends by Chase & Co. Rare

By Chase and Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare pair of art deco brass "scroll" bookends by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. These are very early Chase bookends that had a limited production run and appeared for the only time in Ch...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Round Geode Bookends
Pair of Vintage Round Geode Bookends

Pair of Vintage Round Geode Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage round geode bookends, circa old! The set is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 3.75"H. #3542

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15th Century and Earlier American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Rock Crystal

Danish Modern Teak Bookend in Style of Kai Kristiansen, 1960s, Vintage
Danish Modern Teak Bookend in Style of Kai Kristiansen, 1960s, Vintage

Danish Modern Teak Bookend in Style of Kai Kristiansen, 1960s, Vintage

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Danish Modern Single Teak Wood Bookend 5.25 h x 5.25 d x 4 w Unrestored preowned original vintage condition Wear is present Refer to all images for condition.

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Teak

Pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period and powerful rams.
Pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period and powerful rams.

Pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period and powerful rams.

Located in Knivsta, SE

A Pair of powerful Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period designed rams. Made in patinated metal with marble bases. Wear consistent with age and use

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s
Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s

Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s

By Sheldon Rose

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of Mid Century Modern typographic cube sculptures or bookends designed by Sheldon Rose circa 1960s Titled "Alpha Sculpt" formed of cast metal with raised letters and symbols ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sunshine Yellow Boat Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sunshine Yellow Boat Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sunshine Yellow Boat Bookends

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Powder-Coated Sunshine Yellow Set of Mid-Century Sailboat Bookends These solid vintage newly powder-coated boats are both form and function. Fabulous pair displayed on a bookshelf ...

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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Art Glass Cast Elephant Bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs
Pair of Art Glass Cast Elephant Bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs

Pair of Art Glass Cast Elephant Bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs

By Don Shepherd

Located in San Diego, CA

A pair of art glass cast elephant bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs, circa 1980s. The pair are the back and front end of an elephant and are in very good vintage condition wit...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Italian Brass Bookends
1970s Italian Brass Bookends

1970s Italian Brass Bookends

Located in BARCELONA, ES

These Italian Brass Bookends stand as exceptional pieces of functional artistry, each exuding a timeless elegance and sophistication. These bookends encapsulate her iconic aesthetic,...

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1970s Italian Renaissance Revival Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
Vintage Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

Vintage Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles. This pair are each one quarter of a circle, so when put together provide a semi-c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Ystad Metall 1928 Bookends
Pair of Ystad Metall 1928 Bookends

Pair of Ystad Metall 1928 Bookends

By Ystad-Metall

Located in New York, NY

Rare and early pair of bronze bookends by Ystad Metall, likely from 1928 and designed by Oscar Antonsson. Decorative design with keenling Puttis holding their hands on an antique urn...

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI
Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI

Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI

By Borghese

Located in San Diego, CA

A regal pair of "Lucerne Lion" with shield bookends by HPI, circa 1992. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of what I believe to be a heavy cast resin; each bookend i...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Resin

1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery
1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery

1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy black glaze which were produced from 1938 through 1...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends
Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends

Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends

By Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid iron sculptural jacks bookends in a chocolate brown. Could also be used as doorstops. 1950s.  

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Chinese Bookends
Inlaid Chinese Bookends

Inlaid Chinese Bookends

Located in Tampa, FL

A pair of 1920s Chinese carved teakwood bookends that have been inlaid with soapstone which has also been carved with designs. There's a tag on the back, possibly for import.

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1920s Chinese Used Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of "Fleur de Lis" Cast Bookends
Pair of "Fleur de Lis" Cast Bookends

Pair of "Fleur de Lis" Cast Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of "Fleur de Lis" cast bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are made of cast plaster and have a great gold gilt patina; they measure 6.5"W x 6.75"D x 6.25"H and are i...

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Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair
Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair

Blue and White Agate Quartz Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A substantial pair of blue and white agate quartz specimen bookends or decorative objects, circa late-20th century. A great pair for an office, a library, on a bookshelf, or as stand...

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Quartz, Agate

Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s
Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s

Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy creamy white glaze which were produced from 193...

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Cast Brass Bookends, Israel 1967
Cast Brass Bookends, Israel 1967

Cast Brass Bookends, Israel 1967

$120Sale Price / set|20% Off

Cast Brass Bookends, Israel 1967

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Cast Brass Bookends, Israel 1967 made by Tarra Sancta Guilt.

Category

1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

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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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