$1,650 / set
Ben Seibel Bronze Tail Light Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of Brutalist bookends in bronze, designed by Ben Seibel.
Bronze
Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookend, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookend with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. Th...
Chrome, Iron
Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" bookend, 1940s Intact and in good condition, with minor signs of wear. Width 28 cm Height 15.5 cm Depth 7 cm
Marble
Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of Italian black and white marble 'book' bookends, in the modern style or Italian Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Italian coffee ...
Marble
Hand-Crafted Brutalist Bronze Bookends by Esa Fedrigolli, 1970s
By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in New York, NY
Set of Brutalist style heavy hand casted bronze bookends by Esa Fedrigolli for Esa Art.
Bronze
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century modern "machine-age design" cast aluminum bookends with geometric form. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Aluminum
Pair Sentinel Bookends--Walter Von Nessen Design for Chase--Brass & Bakelite
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a striking and highly sculptural pair of Art Deco bookends designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company in the mid-1930s. These iconic American mode...
Brass
Pair of Walnut Bookends In the Style of Alexandre Noll, France, circa 1950
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of solid walnut bookends is made in the style of Alexandre Noll. The organic and refined forms highlight the natural grain of the wood, in a modernist s...
Walnut
$650 / set
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare emerald green solid cast glass with textured design in the front and smooth on the back.
Glass
1960s Design Line Metal Jack Jax Bookend California
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents George Nelson Style Design Line Single Jack Bookend California Bill Curry Unmarked 6.25 h x 7.5 w x 7.5 d Unrestored vintage original preowned condition Review our ...
Metal
Pair of Bill Curry Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookends with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. ...
Iron
Pair of bookends in the shape of a gilded brass duck sculpture, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of gilt brass bookends, France, 1970s, depicting stylized duck heads. Each piece has an elegant, sculptural form, with a long, slender neck and a finely drawn beak, resting on a...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Nickel Horse Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Machine Age / Art Deco satin nickel horse bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The solid nickel bookends on a black ni...
Nickel
Art Deco Marble and Metal Bear Bookends, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A striking example of 1930s Art Deco design, this pair of marble and metal bear bookends captures the movement’s fascination with stylized animal forms, luxurious materials, and bold...
Marble, Metal
Pair of bookends depicting sculptures of monkeys in gilded metal, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of vintage gold-tone metal bookends depicting two pensive monkeys seated atop stacks of open books. Each figure adopts a contemplative posture, evoking reflection and wisdom, wi...
Metal
1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fine pair of 1960s clear glass Blenko handcrafted sculptural bookends, in the wedge form with spade shovel shaped centers. Designed by Wayne Husted , retains original labels and mode...
Glass
Ben Seibel Signed Stirrup Bookends of Brass for Raymor for Jenfred-Ware
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel, Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined pair of brass-plated Mid-Century Modern bookends by Ben Seibel, showcasing his signature balance of sculptural form and functional design. Clean-lined and architectural Mod...
Brass
Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking embodiment of refined Art Deco design, this sculptural pair of bookends features a bold cylindrical form split into two perfectly balanced halves. Wrapped in a rich, textu...
Leather
Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of bull and bear bronzes on wood base bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 11.5" W x 3.75" D x 7.5" H and are in good condition. Great gift for any Wall Street trader, st...
Brass
20th century French Art Deco Pair of Porcelain Dogs Bookends, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A delightful pair of porcelain bookends depicting two terrier dogs, finely sculpted with expressive detail and a charming presence. Each dog is shown seated and facing inward, creat...
Porcelain
1970s Brass Ibex Bookends on Wood Bases in the style of Alain Chervet
By Maitland Smith, Alain Chervet
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1970s brass sculpted Ibex bookends, with elongated horns styled after the famed design by Alain Chervet. The Ibex sit on wood stained bases, with brass accents. Marked GREAT ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sailboat Bookends, Powder-Coated White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Powder-Coated Creamy White Set of Mid-Century Sailboat Bookends Substantial in size and weight, these solid vintage brass newly powder-coated boats are both form and function. Fabu...
Brass
$592 / set
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s Original condition ( The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting ) Original patina
Brass
Vintage Pair of Brass Bookends Irish Setter Dogs Figurines
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage pair of dog bookends, made of yellow copper or brass; the bookends are shaped like an Irish Setter, second half of the 20th century. These objects are made of brass and have...
Brass
$592 / set
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s Original condition ( The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting ) Original patina
Brass
French Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Cockatoo Bookends, Solid Wood, 1930
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined and sculptural pair of French Art Deco bookends, exquisitely hand-carved in solid wood, depicting two stylized cockatoos in a mirrored composition. Each bird, elegantly per...
Wood
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. An English, ebonised mahogany novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A striking and practical desk accessory, with a dark ae...
Mahogany
Art Glass Murano Bookends Sommerso Apple Pear Peach Paperweight Mid Modern Fruit
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual pair of murano art glass bookends in the form of a pair of fruit - pear, peach or apple. Hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy this exquisite pair of b...
Gold Leaf
Harry M Wasserman Brutalist Welded Steel Bird Form Sculptural Bookends 1960s
By Wasserman
Located in Troy, MI
A sculptural pair of steel bookends by Harry M Wasserman Pacoima California circa 1960s Stylized architectural birds with sharp angular planes composed of welded steel with brutalis...
Steel
Pair of Iron Anchor Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of iron anchor-form bookends, substantial enough to support medium-sized books. Ideal for those drawn to coastal living, nautical themes, or life by the water. A tasteful mar...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
These wooden bookends have a distinctly sculptural, modernist character, combining practicality with decorative form. Each bookend consists of a solid base and a vertical element th...
Wood
Italian Alabaster Bookends, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
These Italian bookends are made of alabaster, a stone valued for its subtle translucency and pattern. They have a massive, architectural form that combines functionality with sculptu...
Alabaster
1960's Brutalist Art Sculpture Solid Bronze Figural Bookends Artist Signed WLC
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful brutalist solid bronze sculptural figural bookends, circa 1960's. Great form and design. The sculptures are signed on the bottom with the artist initials "WLC". One is mark...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
Original bookends from the 1950s, in the spirit of post-war modernism. The design combines a simple, geometric form with the subtle decorativeness characteristic of mid-century desig...
Wood
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
Pair of Ben Seibel Brass Plated Orb Bookends Marked, 1950s
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage brass plated orb bookends feature rounded sculptural form, resembling Turkish kettlebells with cutout handles, done in cast metal with brass finish. The traditional M...
Brass
$480 / set
Pair of Midcentury Horse Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1970's Italian lucite bookends. Measurements: Height: 6" Width: 3.5" Depth: 3.75"
Lucite
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of machine age art deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s. These are solid brass and copper bookends with three perpendicular rounded beams...
Brass, Copper
$186Sale Price|55% Off
Vintage Solid Wood 80's Retro Design Living Room Magazine Holder
Located in Manzano, IT
Add a touch of warmth and character to your home with this gorgeous vintage magazine rack. Made of sturdy wood with classic turned columns, it is the perfect accessory for those wh...
Wood
Vintage Polished Brass Eagle Head Bookends - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These striking vintage bookends are a quintessential example of Hollywood Regency style, featuring bold, sculptural eagle head forms cast in solid brass. The streamlined silhouettes ...
Brass
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Bochum, NRW
A refined and authentic pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by celebrated French sculptor Max Le Verrier, produced in the 1930s in his Paris atelier. Cast in art metal with a deep gre...
Marble, Spelter
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Bookends by Duk It Mc Donald
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century bookends. Solid walnut face with brass nice clean condition American 1950's.
Brass
Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare matched pair of Art Deco bookends combine natural marble beauty with geometric brass appliques. Each bookend features beautifully grained marble with distinctive pinkish hue and...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique Pair Bronze Classical Cupid Sculptures/ Bookends by K&O 20th Century
By Kronheimer & Oldenbusch Co. 1
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of patinated bronze classical cupid bookend sculptures, by Kronheim & Oldenbusch, circa 1900 in date. These charming bronze figures feature two beau...
Bronze
Antique W.V. Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.V. Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends. Item features nice small size, metal construction, bronze finish, original stamp, very nice antique pair, gre...
Metal
Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Native American Figural Bookends
By Frederic Remington
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Striking pair of early 20th-century Native American Indian figural bookends, beautifully modeled and hand-painted in rich polychrome tones. Each sculpture depicts a seated male figur...
Metal
Vintage Pair of Modernist Elephant Bookends by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of modernist elephant bookends with trunk up by Jonathan Adler, circa 2000s. The set are in very good vintage condition and measure 9.5"W 4.75"D x 8"H. Great looking f...
Resin
Aged Bronze Bucking Bronco Sculpture, Mid-Century American, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century Bucking Bronco horse figures with articulating back leg.
Bronze
Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An elegant pair of vintage 1970s bookends featuring two decorative globes mounted on a magnifying wooden base. Each globe is held in place by a metal ring, reminiscent of antique sci...
Metal
$910 / set
Arizona Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
These distinctive bookends are carved from authentic Arizona petrified wood, a remarkable natural material formed when ancient trees were buried beneath layers of sediment and gradua...
Petrified Wood
Vintage Onyx and White Marble Bookends, Sombrero Design, Mexico, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice set of Bookends . White Marble base .comes with carved Onyx Mexican with sombreros. In a typical siesta pose very good condition .
Onyx
Pair of Early 20th Century Czech, Egyptian Revival Seated Pharaoh Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of early 20th century Czech Egyptian Revival composition bronze patina bookends with seated Pharaohs decorated with figures and motifs. Additional pair available, PRICED PER ...
Composition
$3,297Sale Price / set|40% Off
1970s Gucci Gold Plated Snaffle Bit Leather Bookends - a Pair
By Gucci
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, rare pair of vintage Gucci bookends, featuring gold plated snaffle bits mounted to leather, with iconic green/red striped accent.
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Mid-Century White Onyx Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of mid-century white onyx horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 7.5"W x 2.5"D x 6"H and would make a gre...
Onyx
Rookwood pottery bookends birds Matt satin blue/charcoal , with Roman number
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful birds bookends by Rookwood pottery Co , marked with Flame and roman numbers XXVI .
Pottery
Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends on Green Marble Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of bull and bear bronze and green marble bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 10" W x 2.5" D x 8" H and are in good condition. The green marble is in very good condition ...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Striking and sculptural, this pair of large, mid-century, marble horse-head bookends exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in Mexico in the 1960s to1970s, , found in ...
Onyx
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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