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American Mid Century Stellar pair of Herb Ritts Lucite & Teak Bookends
American Mid Century Stellar pair of Herb Ritts Lucite & Teak Bookends

American Mid Century Stellar pair of Herb Ritts Lucite & Teak Bookends

By Herb Ritts

Located in San Diego, CA

Stellar pair of Herb Ritts Lucite Bookends in solid 1" thick lucite and solid teak sandwich elegant superb and rare find .

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite, Teak

Art Deco Marabou Birds Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Mark 1925
Art Deco Marabou Birds Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Mark 1925

Art Deco Marabou Birds Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Mark 1925

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco Silvered Marabou Birds Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Mark, France 1925. Silvered Art Metal on green marble base. France 1925. These bookends are illustrated...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Beautiful Horse Head Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s
Beautiful Horse Head Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s

Beautiful Horse Head Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A sculptural pair of marble bookends, Germany, circa 1960s. Executed in solid marble with a refined minimalist sensibility, these pieces embody the quiet elegance of mid-century Euro...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Bronze and Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen, 1930s USA
Art Deco Bronze and Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen, 1930s USA

Art Deco Bronze and Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen, 1930s USA

By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bronze and brass art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The pair of bookends feature layered arches alternating in bronze and brass. The ...

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1930s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bronze Bookends by Pompeian Bronze, Graphic Arts, USA, 1920s
Bronze Bookends by Pompeian Bronze, Graphic Arts, USA, 1920s

Bronze Bookends by Pompeian Bronze, Graphic Arts, USA, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bronze bookends titled "Graphic Arts," for Pompeian Bronze Company c.1920s, USA. Each bookend features an intricate bas-relief scene depicting two classical artisans deeply f...

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1920s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Striking Pair of Hand-Carved Panther Bookends in Rosewood
Striking Pair of Hand-Carved Panther Bookends in Rosewood

Striking Pair of Hand-Carved Panther Bookends in Rosewood

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and unique pair of rosewood carved panthers, circa 1960s.

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Modernist Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Marble Art
Italian Modernist Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Marble Art

Italian Modernist Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Marble Art

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufacturer: Marble Art Materials: Italian Travertine Stone ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Western Saddled Grazing Horses Bookends, a Pair
Western Saddled Grazing Horses Bookends, a Pair

Western Saddled Grazing Horses Bookends, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of western style cast iron book ends. Cast in the shape of grazing saddled horses, in a gold brass finish. Details show a pattern on the saddle and surrounding fabric, horse's...

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Mid-20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Cast Iron

Powdercoated Vintage Steel Library Bookend (5" Chrome)
Powdercoated Vintage Steel Library Bookend (5" Chrome)

Powdercoated Vintage Steel Library Bookend (5" Chrome)

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Classic industrial library bookends, but we have powder-coated them in a variety of colors. Clean and bold new finish. Available in 5" chrome, and 9" soft green (RAL 6021) and pale b...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Steel

Powdercoated Vintage Steel Library Bookend (9" Green or Blue)
Powdercoated Vintage Steel Library Bookend (9" Green or Blue)

Powdercoated Vintage Steel Library Bookend (9" Green or Blue)

By Rehab Vintage Interiors

Located in Alhambra, CA

Classic industrial library bookends, but we have powder-coated them in a variety of colors. Clean and bold new finish. Available in 5" chrome, and 9" soft green (RAL 6021) and pale b...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Sculpture Bookends, circa 1930
Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Sculpture Bookends, circa 1930

Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Sculpture Bookends, circa 1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning French Art Deco Galalith bookend set was expertly crafted circa 1930. The set features two eagles with their wings spread. The base of the bookends is in black Galalith...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Resin

Bookends
Bookends

Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

1950's Rare Mexican Aztec blown glass bookend decorative plaque decipting Aztec healing God Ticitl, original box new a gift for excecutives of the Bayer corp. Schering pharma.

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1950s Mexican Pre-Columbian Used Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Mixed Woods Bookends with Solid Brass Bases, 1960s
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Mixed Woods Bookends with Solid Brass Bases, 1960s

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Mixed Woods Bookends with Solid Brass Bases, 1960s

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of Scandinavian Modern bookends handcrafted from beautifully figured mixed hardwoods and accented with contrasting dark wood string inlays. Their clean architectural ...

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

Materials

Oak, Walnut

A Set of Bookends for the Geography Student
A Set of Bookends for the Geography Student

A Set of Bookends for the Geography Student

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Set of Bookends for the Geography Student A very attractive pair and clever design, the ends are made with small globes to provide the supports for your desk top books. The book...

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1980s Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An elegant pair of sculpted onyx bookends, featuring finely crafted horse heads. Dating from the 1970s, these unique pieces stand out for their exquisite craftsmanship and the natura...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair Ceramic bookends by Godofridus Boonekamp for Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven
Pair Ceramic bookends by Godofridus Boonekamp for Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven

Pair Ceramic bookends by Godofridus Boonekamp for Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A sculptural and expressive pair of ceramic bookends designed by Godofridus Boonekamp for Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven, dating to around 1920. These early‑modern Dutch pieces capture ...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Antique McClelland Barclay Art Deco Bronze Mushroom Frog Bookend Sculptures 4.5"
Antique McClelland Barclay Art Deco Bronze Mushroom Frog Bookend Sculptures 4.5"

Antique McClelland Barclay Art Deco Bronze Mushroom Frog Bookend Sculptures 4.5"

By McClelland Barclay 2

Located in Dayton, OH

This rare, antique pair of McClelland Barclay "Mushroom and Frog" solid bronze bookends from the 1920s is a magnificent addition to any Art Deco collection or vintage home library. ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Modern White Carved Marble Book Form Bookends
Pair of Modern White Carved Marble Book Form Bookends

Pair of Modern White Carved Marble Book Form Bookends

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Modern White Marble Book Form Bookends. 5.25" H x 4.25" W x 2.25" D. Provenance: A Brooklyn Heights, New York Estate.

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20th Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H. Great look! #3588

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Metal Puppy Dog Bookends c.1930s
Art Deco Metal Puppy Dog Bookends c.1930s

Art Deco Metal Puppy Dog Bookends c.1930s

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A pair of Art Deco cast metal bookends, commonly known as the "Take A Peek With Me" model. They feature an industrial-grade cast metal build finished with a warm, metallic copp...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wooden Bookends with Fish Decoration, France, 1960s
Pair of Wooden Bookends with Fish Decoration, France, 1960s

Pair of Wooden Bookends with Fish Decoration, France, 1960s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative pair of French bookends from the 1960s featuring finely carved stylized fish mounted on warm-toned wooden bases. Their sculptural, minimalist forms capture the Mid-Century...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Post-Modern Travertine and Black Stone Geometric Bookends, Pair, Italy, 1980s
Post-Modern Travertine and Black Stone Geometric Bookends, Pair, Italy, 1980s

Post-Modern Travertine and Black Stone Geometric Bookends, Pair, Italy, 1980s

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of Post-Modern geometric bookends crafted from contrasting natural stone. Each trapezoidal form features a creamy honed travertine cap separated by an organic black b...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Tribal Used Bookends

Materials

Stone

Maurice Faure Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Bookends Assyrian Palace Guardians Book End
Maurice Faure Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Bookends Assyrian Palace Guardians Book End

Maurice Faure Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Bookends Assyrian Palace Guardians Book End

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco Ceramic Bookends, designed by Maurice Faure, France, circa 1930s. Inspired by the Mesopotamian Lamassu colossal stone guardians that flanked entrances to ancient Assyrian pa...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bucciarelli Milano Italian Bookends with Key Motif
Pair of Bucciarelli Milano Italian Bookends with Key Motif

Pair of Bucciarelli Milano Italian Bookends with Key Motif

By Bucciarelli

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking pair of vintage Italian bookends by Bucciarelli Milano, decorated with an imaginative trompe l'oeil composition of antique keys set against a richly mottled faux-b...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles that are strikingly etched and polished, which catches and refract lights beautifully. T...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of MCM Italian Fauves Onyx & Marble Geometric Wedge Bookends
Pair of MCM Italian Fauves Onyx & Marble Geometric Wedge Bookends

Pair of MCM Italian Fauves Onyx & Marble Geometric Wedge Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of MCM Italian Fauves Onyx & Marble Geometric Wedge Bookends, circa 1970. Elevate your library, console, or study shelves with this magnificent pair of Mid-Century Modern sc...

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

Materials

Marble, Onyx

Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice
Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice

Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of oversized Lucite dice in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Heavy enough to use as bookends or paperweights and striking enough to be a lovely decorative object. Clear acry...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Tessellated Cream & Ice Sugar Onyx
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Tessellated Cream & Ice Sugar Onyx

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Tessellated Cream & Ice Sugar Onyx

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite pair of Art Deco bookends, crafted in France circa 1930, epitomizes the sophistication and geometric allure of the Art Deco movement. The bookends are constructed from...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Mid-Century Bronze Bookends of Stone Workers w/ Hebrew Scripture by Peel Bell
Mid-Century Bronze Bookends of Stone Workers w/ Hebrew Scripture by Peel Bell

Mid-Century Bronze Bookends of Stone Workers w/ Hebrew Scripture by Peel Bell

Located in New York, NY

Pair of mid-century modernist bronze bookends depicting stone workers, each rendered in a stylized, muscular relief that speaks to labor, resilience, and rebuilding. The figures are ...

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1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Onyx Horse Head Bookends
Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Onyx Horse Head Bookends

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Onyx Horse Head Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Hand-Carved Onyx Horse Head Bookends, Circa 1960s - 1970s. Elevate your library, office, or fireplace mantle with this exceptionally striking pair of ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Onyx

Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Scholar Bookends by George Zee - a Pair
Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Scholar Bookends by George Zee - a Pair

Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Scholar Bookends by George Zee - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood & Floral Etched Brass Scholar Bookends by George Zee (unmarked) - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 7.75" H x 6.25 " W x 7.5" D.

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Used Bookends

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Wood

Hand Carved Resin Elephant Bookends, a Pair
Hand Carved Resin Elephant Bookends, a Pair

Hand Carved Resin Elephant Bookends, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of hand carved resin elephant bookends. Intricate pierced carving decorates the back of each elephant, with fine detail given to the face and head covering. L-shaped block bas...

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1990s Used Bookends

Materials

Resin

Vintage Brass Pinecone Bookends
Vintage Brass Pinecone Bookends

Vintage Brass Pinecone Bookends

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring timeless elegance and organic charm to your library or display with this pair of vintage solid brass pinecone bookends. Beautifully crafted with intricate pinecone and foliage ...

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

Materials

Metal

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet

By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company

Located in Soquel, CA

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

1930's Jenning Brothers “The Thinkers” Brass Bookends, a Pair
1930's Jenning Brothers “The Thinkers” Brass Bookends, a Pair

1930's Jenning Brothers “The Thinkers” Brass Bookends, a Pair

By Jennings Bros.

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of 1930’s brass bookends made by Jenning Brothers of Connecticut. Cast in the style of Auguste Rodin’s famous sculpture “The Thinker” that sits in the gardens of the Rodin Mus...

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1930s American Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Sixtrees Pewter Wall Street Bull and Bear Bookends
Pair of Vintage Sixtrees Pewter Wall Street Bull and Bear Bookends

Pair of Vintage Sixtrees Pewter Wall Street Bull and Bear Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Vintage Sixtrees Pewter Wall Street Bull and Bear Bookends, circa 1990s. Capture the high-stakes, dynamic energy of the financial markets with this commanding pair of vintag...

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20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Pair of Monk Reading / Scholar Polychrome Bookends by Marion Bronze
Vintage Pair of Monk Reading / Scholar Polychrome Bookends by Marion Bronze

Vintage Pair of Monk Reading / Scholar Polychrome Bookends by Marion Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage pair of bronze clad monk reading / scholar bookends by Marion Bronze, circa 1930s. These stunning bookends are in very good vintage condition (small hairline crack in the ba...

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Early 20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996. The b...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Vintage Alabaster Bookends, 1970's
Pair Of Vintage Alabaster Bookends, 1970's

Pair Of Vintage Alabaster Bookends, 1970's

Located in North Miami, FL

These pair of vintage Italian alabaster vintage bookends are from the 70's. The mottled stone are variants of colors ranging from tan, golden tan, golden beige, off white to light br...

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1970s Italian Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line

Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line

By Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

Solid iron sculptural jacks bookends in black by Billy Curry for Design Line. Could also be used as doorstops. 1960s.  

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Polished Jasper Rock
Vintage Polished Jasper Rock

Vintage Polished Jasper Rock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage polished jasper stone is a striking natural specimen that beautifully showcases the remarkable artistry of the earth. Expertly polished to reveal its intricate mineral c...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Stone, Jasper

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Large Pineapple Finial Bookends, a Pair
Large Pineapple Finial Bookends, a Pair

Large Pineapple Finial Bookends, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of large pineapple finial shaped bookends. Cast alabaster with a tin glaze, each pineapple has a leafy crown and turned base, and is flattened on one side. Dimensions per book...

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Late 20th Century Rustic Used Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Tin

Mid-Century Modern Brass Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Brass Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Brass Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

This set features two unique brass bookends designed in the distinctive Mid-Century Modern style. They are not only functional but also serve as full-fledged decorative pieces with a...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, 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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Elephant Book Slide, Anglo-Indian, Colonial, Library, Art Deco
Vintage Carved Elephant Book Slide, Anglo-Indian, Colonial, Library, Art Deco

Vintage Carved Elephant Book Slide, Anglo-Indian, Colonial, Library, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage carved elephant book slide. An Anglo-Indian,mahogany home library stand, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940. Charming Anglo-Indian book slide with eye-catch...

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1940s Indian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Asian Pair of Bronze Annamite Bookends, Indochina, circa 1920
Art Deco Asian Pair of Bronze Annamite Bookends, Indochina, circa 1920

Art Deco Asian Pair of Bronze Annamite Bookends, Indochina, circa 1920

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking pair of Vietnamese bronze bookends from French Indochina, expertly crafted circa 1920 and shaped by the subtle modernist vocabulary circulating through the region during t...

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1920s Vietnamese Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Giraudon Lucite Sculpture or Paperweight with Encased Flowers, France, 1970s
Giraudon Lucite Sculpture or Paperweight with Encased Flowers, France, 1970s

Giraudon Lucite Sculpture or Paperweight with Encased Flowers, France, 1970s

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful and highly decorative Lucite sculpture or decorative paperweight entirely crafted in clear lucite with encased thistle flowers inside. This stylish and unique piece was des...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Hare / Rabbit bookends designed by Becquerel. France 1920´s
Art Deco Hare / Rabbit bookends designed by Becquerel. France 1920´s

Art Deco Hare / Rabbit bookends designed by Becquerel. France 1920´s

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco hare or rabbit bookends designed by A. Becquerel and signed by foundry Etling Paris. 1920s. Very nice animal sculptures. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in brass and marble, France 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in brass and marble, France 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in brass and marble, France 1930s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a charming pair of Art Deco bookends featuring stylized rabbits seated atop elegantly curved brass forms, mounted on substantial gray marble bases. The ...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair Of French Art Deco Bookends In Polychrome Marble
Pair Of French Art Deco Bookends In Polychrome Marble

Pair Of French Art Deco Bookends In Polychrome Marble

Located in Prato, Tuscany

An exceptional and highly original pair of French marble bookends, masterfully crafted in the pure Art Deco style. Their refined and understated design is defined by balanced proport...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble

French Art Deco Bookends, Spelter & Glass, Stylized Fish Design, 1930
French Art Deco Bookends, Spelter & Glass, Stylized Fish Design, 1930

French Art Deco Bookends, Spelter & Glass, Stylized Fish Design, 1930

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This elegant pair of French Art Deco bookends was created circa 1930 and features two beautifully stylized fish sculptures. Combining spelter, glass, and marble, the set reflects the...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Sculpted Horse Heads Bookends Japanese Ceramic
Sculpted Horse Heads Bookends Japanese Ceramic

Sculpted Horse Heads Bookends Japanese Ceramic

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Equestrian sculpted horse head bookends in Japanese ceramics hand painted.

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1950s Japanese American Classical Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Jennings Brothers Anchor Bronze Bookends c.1920-1930
Art Deco Jennings Brothers Anchor Bronze Bookends c.1920-1930

Art Deco Jennings Brothers Anchor Bronze Bookends c.1920-1930

By Jennings Bros.

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Art Deco bronze plated anchor bookends manufactured by Jennings Brothers with original labels and flet. Both pieces have retained their original bronze finish. CREATOR Je...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968

Curtis Jere Mars & Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Saint Louis, MO

A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends depicting the male and female gender symbols on square bases made of gold leafed cast ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Iron, Gold

Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends
Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends

Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique circa 1970s, USA Brutalist-style horse bookends composed of cut and soldered sheet metal heads and legs with carved wooden bodies and wire tails. Very good, vintage condition,...

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1970s American Brutalist Used Bookends

Materials

Sheet Metal

2 Bookends polished wood with inlays around 1960s
2 Bookends polished wood with inlays around 1960s

2 Bookends polished wood with inlays around 1960s

Located in Wien, Au

2 Bookends polished wood with inlays around 1960s Polished

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Cast Iron Eagle Bookends by Robert Emig, 1960s
Mid-Century Cast Iron Eagle Bookends by Robert Emig, 1960s

Mid-Century Cast Iron Eagle Bookends by Robert Emig, 1960s

By Jonathan Adler, Philadelphia Manufacturing Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly substantial pair of authentic American Federal style bookends by Robert Emig Products (Reading, PA). These sculptural pieces are high quality mid-century castings weighti...

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1960s American Federal Used Bookends

Materials

Cast Iron

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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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