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Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900
Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900

Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900

By Pineider

Located in Delft, NL

Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900 A sliding bookend made by Cartolerie F. Pineider, Italy. A small size of 7.5 cm high, 13-20 cm wide and 5.5 cm deep. The sides c...

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Late 19th Century Italian Used Bookends

Materials

Giltwood

Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Oriental Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920
Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Oriental Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920

Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Oriental Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920

By Mabel White

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco bronze bookends of Chinese children playing by M. White, England, 1920. A pair of bronze bookends with Chinese children playing, one is playing with a ball the other is hidd...

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1920s English Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Travertine Sculpture Elephant by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Italian Travertine Sculpture Elephant by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s

Italian Travertine Sculpture Elephant by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Wonderful sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli for Travertino di Rapolano. Elephant shape travertine sculpture from the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Cast Solid Brass Owl Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Vintage Cast Solid Brass Owl Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s

Vintage Cast Solid Brass Owl Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cast solid Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s. Detailed Pair of solid brass book ends in the shape of owl sculptures. Pair of vintage Mid-Centur...

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

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930
French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930

French Art Deco Cat and Bulldog Bookends by Irénée Rochard, 1930

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Description: Art Deco metal bookends with cat and bulldog. Artist / Maker: Irénée Rochard. Signature / Marks: Rochard. Style: Art Deco. Date: 1930. Material: Metal with silver patina...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Victorian Black Walnut Canterbury
Victorian Black Walnut Canterbury

Victorian Black Walnut Canterbury

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Walnut Canterbury, with spindle supports, single drawer and raised on turned legs with castors - 23"w x 16"d x 19"h

Category

1870s English High Victorian Used Bookends

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Large Bookend in blackened Birch in Old Norse Style from the late 19th Century
Large Bookend in blackened Birch in Old Norse Style from the late 19th Century

Large Bookend in blackened Birch in Old Norse Style from the late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Large Bookend in blackened Birch in Old Norse Style. Made in Sweden during the late 19th Century with a beautiful patina. Wear consistent with age and use

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Other Used Bookends

Materials

Birch

"Nude Male Archer Bookends", Rare Pair of Ceramic, Arts and Crafts Sculptures
"Nude Male Archer Bookends", Rare Pair of Ceramic, Arts and Crafts Sculptures

"Nude Male Archer Bookends", Rare Pair of Ceramic, Arts and Crafts Sculptures

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This rare and remarkable pair of ceramic bookends, featuring kneeling nude male figures with drawn bows who are ready to let fly their arrows, was designed by Mary Watts and produced...

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1920s British Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Greco Male Figurine Bookends
A Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Greco Male Figurine Bookends

A Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Greco Male Figurine Bookends

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Stunning and Unusual Pair of Matching Grand Tour Bronze Spelter Greek Male Figurines on Alabaster Bases. The Grand Tour was the principally 17th- to early 19th-century custom of a...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Used Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Spelter

Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's
Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's

Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Den Haag, NL

Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Vintage Large Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Vintage Large Brass Eagle Bookends

Pair of Vintage Large Brass Eagle Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of heavy regal brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, ready to ...

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Mid-20th Century Korean American Colonial Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s
Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s

Expandable Hand carved Teak Wood Book Shelf Bookends from India 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Expandable Book shelf hand carved teak wood book Bookends from India, circa 1950s. Book holder from India intricately hand carved teak wood book rack holder and will expands to 20 in...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Bookends

Materials

Teak

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th century, Japan. Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luc...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Used Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Signed by the Sculptor Max Le Verrier France, 1930
Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Signed by the Sculptor Max Le Verrier France, 1930

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Signed by the Sculptor Max Le Verrier France, 1930

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the sculptor Max Le Verrier. The bookends are in green and black patinated art metal, France 1930. Literature: Art Deco sculpture by Vic...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair Bronze Finial Bookends Set on Wood Block
Antique Pair Bronze Finial Bookends Set on Wood Block

Antique Pair Bronze Finial Bookends Set on Wood Block

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1192 Pair cast bronze finials bookends (1920's) later set on a wood block. Finials 3.25"diameter x 6.5" tall.

Category

1920s Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Pair of Brass and Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric These custom, very substantial monogrammed bookends are hand crafted with authentic LV fabric and ac...

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

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Antique Male Nude Figural Bookends - the Thinker, 1960s
Pair of Antique Male Nude Figural Bookends - the Thinker, 1960s

Pair of Antique Male Nude Figural Bookends - the Thinker, 1960s

Located in Cordova, SC

Pair of vintage chalk ware Thinking Man bookends in a faux bronze finish. There are some minor chips on both bookends, but over all in good condition.

Category

1960s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Post Modern Italian Column Green Marble Bookends
Post Modern Italian Column Green Marble Bookends

Post Modern Italian Column Green Marble Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of postmodern marble bookends from Italy. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding. The veining that develops on the green marble with gr...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

1960s Rustic Gold Jack Bookend George Nelson Design Line Calif
1960s Rustic Gold Jack Bookend George Nelson Design Line Calif

1960s Rustic Gold Jack Bookend George Nelson Design Line Calif

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, 1960s Rustic Jack Bookend Decor George Nelson Design Line Calif Dimensions: 4.5" H x 5.75" W x 4.75" D Please take a look at our listings. We have an amazin...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage extending book slide. A Venetian, gilt finished tulipwood bookrest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Delightfully presented book slide, with appealing f...

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

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Bronze "X O" Bookends in the Style of Curtis Jere
Pair of Bronze "X O" Bookends in the Style of Curtis Jere

Pair of Bronze "X O" Bookends in the Style of Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool pair of bronze "X O" bookends in the style of Curtis Jere, circa 1990s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measure 4"W x 5.5"D x 6.5...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Bookends in Spelter and Marble
Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Bookends in Spelter and Marble

Original Max Le Verrier Cueillette Art Deco Style Bookends in Spelter and Marble

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

“Cueillette” Original “Max Le Verrier” Art Deco style, France. Ladies with flower baskets Bookends made in “Régule” (spelter / whitebronze) signed Socle in black stone (co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Mid-Century Modern Elephant Bookends by Blenko, Art Glass, USA, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Elephant Bookends by Blenko, Art Glass, USA, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Elephant Bookends by Blenko, Art Glass, USA, 1960s

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century solid cast glass stylized elephant bookends. Backs are polished smooth, while fronts are textured.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Pair Art Deco Revival Polished Brass Gazelle Antelope Mount Bookends
1950s Pair Art Deco Revival Polished Brass Gazelle Antelope Mount Bookends

1950s Pair Art Deco Revival Polished Brass Gazelle Antelope Mount Bookends

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair Art Deco Revival Polished Brass Gazelle Mount Bookends. Exquisite pair of Art Deco Revival antelope gazelle bust sculptures bookends in polished solid brass mounted on black woo...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Impressive Pair of Raw Petrified Wood Bookends
Impressive Pair of Raw Petrified Wood Bookends

Impressive Pair of Raw Petrified Wood Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

An impressive pair of petrified wood bookends, circa pre-history. The bookends were formed by fossilization over millions of years and are finished with the exterior edges retaining...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Petrified Wood

Pair of Vintage Rare Freeform Geode Bookends
Pair of Vintage Rare Freeform Geode Bookends

Pair of Vintage Rare Freeform Geode Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Versatile set of white and gray colored geode bookends, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition. This particular set is a unique pair that parallels two sides. One s...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Brass "The Stallion" Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "The Stallion" Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "The Stallion" Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "The Stallion" horse head bookends manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1954. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a few small...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base
Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base

Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base

Located in North Miami, FL

Set of early 20th century french Art Déco zamac winged cherub/fairy child bookends with marble base By: unknown Material: aluminum, bronze, marble, metal, zinc, copper Technique: ca...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze, Zinc, Copper

Pair of Vintage Chrome Bookends, 20th. Century
Pair of Vintage Chrome Bookends, 20th. Century

Pair of Vintage Chrome Bookends, 20th. Century

Located in New York City, NY

Pair of Vintage Chrome Bookends, 20th. Century Sleek and tubular in composition, these bookends are highly sculptural and present an elegant symmetry when in use.

Category

20th Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco terrier dog bookends by Hippolyte Moreau, France 1930.
Art Deco terrier dog bookends by Hippolyte Moreau, France 1930.

Art Deco terrier dog bookends by Hippolyte Moreau, France 1930.

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco terrier dog bookends by Hippolyte Moreau. Art Metal with silver grey patina on black marble base. France 1930. Literature: Dictionnaire des peintres,sculpteurs,dessinat...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Carl Aubock Iron & Brass Coin Medal Midcentury Bookend, Austria, 1970s
Carl Aubock Iron & Brass Coin Medal Midcentury Bookend, Austria, 1970s

Carl Aubock Iron & Brass Coin Medal Midcentury Bookend, Austria, 1970s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

This is a rare modernist book end, designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck III in the 1970s. The bookend consists of a large brass medal, which displays the coat of arms of the hous...

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House

Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House

By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Excellent and rare pair of bronze tennis players on quartz court bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1976. The pair are signed and dated and are in very good vintage con...

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

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Pair Of Antique Decorative Bookends, English, Leather, Book Rest, Edwardian
Pair Of Antique Decorative Bookends, English, Leather, Book Rest, Edwardian

Pair Of Antique Decorative Bookends, English, Leather, Book Rest, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique decorative bookends. An English, leather dressed book rest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Fascinating colour and tactility to this executive ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Bookends

Materials

Leather

Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Clam Shell Bookends, a Pair India
Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Clam Shell Bookends, a Pair India

Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Clam Shell Bookends, a Pair India

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of two solid brass clam shell bookends. This set would be wonderful on a desk, bookshelf or dressing table. Dimensions: 6.5" Tall 5" Wide 2.5" Deep

Category

20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Brass and Tin Book Ends, First Generation, 1935-1945
Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Brass and Tin Book Ends, First Generation, 1935-1945

Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Brass and Tin Book Ends, First Generation, 1935-1945

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Vintage, made in the very first pre-war period of the existance of the werkstatte Aubock in Vienna. Model number: 3531 - Illustrated in the exhibition catalogue of the Vienna Histor...

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lioness Figures Bookends by Roger Godchaux
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lioness Figures Bookends by Roger Godchaux

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lioness Figures Bookends by Roger Godchaux

By Godchaux

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Roger Godchaux (1878 - 1958): two lioness figures / sculptures Silvered bronze mounted as bookends on marble plinths; both with plaque to base inscribed "Godchaux Sclp./ Susse Fres /...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Zadounaisky Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends
Zadounaisky Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends

Zadounaisky Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends

By Michel Zadounaïsky

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of wrought iron bookends representing antelopes. Stamped Zadounaisky. In very good condition. Height: 19cm Length: 19cm Thickness: 4cm Total weight: 1.3 Kg Michel Zadounaïsky,...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Antique Putto Bookends, Italian, Decor, Cherub, Grand Tour, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Putto Bookends, Italian, Decor, Cherub, Grand Tour, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Putto Bookends, Italian, Decor, Cherub, Grand Tour, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique putto bookends. An Italian, plaster decorative cherub book rest in Grand Tour taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Charming cherubic fi...

Category

1850s Italian Grand Tour Used Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Figural Hand-Carved Wooden Art Deco Bookends Signed
Figural Hand-Carved Wooden Art Deco Bookends Signed

Figural Hand-Carved Wooden Art Deco Bookends Signed

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautiful stylish Art Deco hand-carved wooden figural bookends. These hand-sculpted bookends are beautiful in shape and color and they are a true joy to own and look at. Pair of stun...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Early Art Deco Brass Bookends with Scottie Statues
Early Art Deco Brass Bookends with Scottie Statues

Early Art Deco Brass Bookends with Scottie Statues

Located in Malibu, CA

Art Deco bookends featuring full figural Scottish Terriers in bronze sitting on stepped up classic Deco background with the original mottled patina. The Scotties sit on a semicircula...

Category

1920s Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Bronze

German Shepherd Dog Sculpture Bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. France 1925
German Shepherd Dog Sculpture Bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. France 1925

German Shepherd Dog Sculpture Bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. France 1925

By Louis-Albert Carvin

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

German Shepherd dog sculpture bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. Dog Animalier Art Deco Sculpture Bookends in Marble and Silvered Metal. Pair of large Silvered Metal Sculptures of two ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel, France 1925
Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel, France 1925

Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel, France 1925

By Pierre Laurel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel. Pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. Signed Laurel & stamped number. Patinated bronze on a green marble base. Fran...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Lady Liberty Bookends in Carved Mahogany, 19th Century, Set of 2
Antique Lady Liberty Bookends in Carved Mahogany, 19th Century, Set of 2

Antique Lady Liberty Bookends in Carved Mahogany, 19th Century, Set of 2

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of exceptionally well-made mahogany bookends depicting bare-breasted Venus or Libertas in Eugene Delacroix’s masterpiece: 'France Sees Liberty'. It does not take much to see th...

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19th Century European Romantic Used Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends
Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends

Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice and unusual pair of hand made marble praying monk / scholar bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 9.25"W x 2.6...

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Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Amber Glass Galloping Horse Sculpture / Bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company
Amber Glass Galloping Horse Sculpture / Bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company

Amber Glass Galloping Horse Sculpture / Bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company

By L.E. Smith Glass Company

Located in San Diego, CA

An amber glass galloping horse sculpture / bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 6"W x 3"D x 8"H. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

Frosted Glass Horse Head Bookends with Black Glass Base in the Style of Lalique
Frosted Glass Horse Head Bookends with Black Glass Base in the Style of Lalique

Frosted Glass Horse Head Bookends with Black Glass Base in the Style of Lalique

By Lalique

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Solid glass Horse head bookends with solid black glass base. The pair are wonderful and are very reminiscent of Lalique. Very sophisticated at over 2 pounds each - heavy and ...

Category

20th Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful decorative bookends with a charming a...

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Late 19th Century Botswanan Tribal Used Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/Camels, by Judd Co. ca. 1920
Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/Camels, by Judd Co. ca. 1920

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/Camels, by Judd Co. ca. 1920

By Judd Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

These highly detailed and colorful bookends were made by the Judd Co., one of the most respected makers of bookends in the U.S. They produced many beautiful pairs of bookends in the...

Category

1920s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

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...

Category

1970s American Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter

Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter

By Ary Bitter

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of early 20th century carved hand-crafted wooden elephant bookends by french sculptor Ary Bitter By: Ary Bitter Material: wood, metal Technique: hand-crafted, hand-carved, carv...

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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt "Book" Bookends by Borghese
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt "Book" Bookends by Borghese

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt "Book" Bookends by Borghese

By Borghese

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of "book" bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux green leather covers by Borghese of Italy, circa 1970s. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of cas...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Plaster

PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ASPREY LONDON CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER BOOKENDs
PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ASPREY LONDON CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER BOOKENDs

PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ASPREY LONDON CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER BOOKENDs

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of original Asprey London Alligator / Crocodile brown leather bookends circa 1880 A tru...

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1880s English Victorian Used Bookends

Materials

Leather

Paul Silvestre French Art Deco Bronze Lamb Bookends
Paul Silvestre French Art Deco Bronze Lamb Bookends

Paul Silvestre French Art Deco Bronze Lamb Bookends

By Paul Silvestre, Susse Freres

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco bronze lamb bookends. Paul Silvestre. Marked: Silvestre, foundry mark, Susse Frères, Paris. Literature: This model is illustrated in "Animals in bronze” by Christopher Payn...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Striped Carrera Marble Bookends
Pair of Striped Carrera Marble Bookends

Pair of Striped Carrera Marble Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of Carrera Marble Bookends - the "pyramid' shape in addition to the divisional use of stripes is very creative and decorative. Turn a subtle shelf and book area i...

Category

20th Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century
Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century

Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century

Located in View Park, CA

A very unique pair of monumental bookends in triangular chunks of pink marble, late 20th century. Each has the initial “B” in Gothic lettering carved into the back and painted black....

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Impressive Pair of Banded Agate Bookends
Impressive Pair of Banded Agate Bookends

Impressive Pair of Banded Agate Bookends

$300Sale Price / set|20% Off

Impressive Pair of Banded Agate Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

An impressive pair of banded agate bookends, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and black tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions of ye...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Agate

Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons
Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons

Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of beautiful solid brass bookends with finely carved porcelain florals. Large porcelain insets in oval form, finely carved in relief with flowers representing four seasons, sp...

Category

20th Century Chinese Used Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends
Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends

Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends

By Royal Doulton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual and very rare pair Royal Doulton novelty figural bookends modeled as musicians dating from around 1920. The ceramic bookends portray two novelty figures of men dressed in ...

Category

1920s British Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Exquisite & rare! This 19th century black forest books rack/ book shelf with ''Bears holding baby bears'' bookends hand carved Swiss. Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bo...

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Bookends

Materials

Fruitwood

Solid Brass Duck Bookends by Valenti Spain, 1970s
Solid Brass Duck Bookends by Valenti Spain, 1970s

Solid Brass Duck Bookends by Valenti Spain, 1970s

By Valenti

Located in Munich, DE

Huge and heavy brass bookends made by Valenti in the 1970s They look a sculpture and will bring glamour to your home.

Category

1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

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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.

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