Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy and sculpturally interesting pieces indeed are our pair of spiral wrought iron Brutalist bookends - if you are a fan of midcentury pieces, with the emphasis on the heavy and ro...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Regal Bronze Lion Head Bookends with Verdigris Patinated Highlights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Regal Bronze Lion Head Bookends with Verdigris Patinated Highlights A striking pair of sculptural lion head bookends, executed in a richly modeled and heavily textured compo...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Mounted Horse Rider Bookends, English, Book Rests, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique mounted horse rider bookends. An English, polished bronze and cast iron figural book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating hor...
Bronze, Iron
Vintage Italian Leather Bookends-Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Hand crafted leather bound bookends with gilt lettering, made in Italy around the 1960's. The faux books read on the spine: Guffey's New Fifth Reader, Chamber of Business, Tomo IV, ...
Leather, Wood
French Art Deco Piranha Bookends in Spelter and Marble, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Art Deco Piranha Bookends in Spelter and Marble, 1930s A striking and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco bookends depicting stylized piranhas, executed in silvered spe...
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967
By Bill Curry, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry paperweight or bookend. Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. This jack is ...
Iron
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figures of Cat and Mice Bookends, Cartier, France 1930s
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A lovely Pair of Silvered Bronze Bookends by Thomas François Cartier A fantastic pair of bookends, a cat and a mice. The bookends where made by one of France’s best ‘Animalier’ scul...
Marble, Bronze
Polished Stainless Steel Bookends, Former Hand or Glove Molds, circa 1960
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of industrial stainless steel hand or glove molds has been repurposed as bookends. The rare pieces were crafted in France circa 1960. Those rare forms are the fema...
Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Elephant Motif Book Slide, Anglo-Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage elephant motif book slide. An Anglo-Indian, teak home library stand, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming Anglo-Indian book slide with eye-catching ...
Teak
Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very special pair of vintage stacked tortoiseshell and clear lucite bookends. The design has hints of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency and is an eye-catcher in any library, office, ...
Lucite
Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Bookends 'Pierrot and Pierrette', c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in lovely condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both depict stylized Pierrot...
Ceramic
Rare pairs of Italian Mid-Century Bookends by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1956
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Elegant and sculptural pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern bookends designed by Vittorio Dassi and produced in Italy circa 1956. Crafted from solid teak wood combined with lacquered ...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Whimsical Pair of Patinated Ceramic Figural Bookends Europe 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Whimsical Pair of Patinated Ceramic Figural Bookends Europe 1930s Whimsical pair of ceramic bookends, Europe 1930s - 1940s. A great pair of 1930s / 1940s ceramic bookends depicting...
Pottery
Pair of French Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends in Patinated Metal and Marble
Located in San Diego, CA
Charming and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco figural bookends depicting seated musicians serenading with mandolin-style instruments. Executed in patinated spelter with warm...
Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Reclining Lion Sculptures in the Style of Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of reclining lion sculptures inspired by the neoclassical works of celebrated Italian sculptor Antonio Canova. Crafted in Mexico in plaster with a faux carved-stone f...
Plaster
Art Deco Stylized Wood Sculptures of Horse Bust Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Art Deco style wood stylized horse head sculptures bookends. Great to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative objects around the house or office. Art Deco stylized hors...
Wood
Dog Head Motif Shoehorn Metal Antique German 1920s Collectible
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming antique shoehorn made in Germany, crafted from nickel-plated metal with a beautifully detailed handle featuring a dog motif. Both decorative and practical, this elegant pi...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends. These bookends are made of brass and were produced by PM Craftsman in the United States. The bookends depict President Abraha...
Brass
Art Deco Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends, L. Fontinelle, France, 1930
By Louis Fontinelle
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A pair of Art Deco bronze elephant bookends by Louis Fontinelle on green marble bases. Lovely dark patina. Very Good Conditions. No Restorations. Literature: “Dictionnaire des peintr...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Cast Iron Liberty Bell Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage cast iron Liberty Bell bookends. The bookends depict the Liberty Bell, hanging from its wooden support, with the famous crack to the bell. The bells’ f...
Iron
Pair of Antique Nautical Cast Iron Sailboat Bookends Polychrome Painted Finish
Located in Miami, FL
A charming and highly decorative pair of antique nautical cast iron bookends depicting full-rigged sailing ships navigating stylized ocean waves. Rich in maritime character, each scu...
Iron
Art Deco French Pair Of Dancer Bookends In Spelter And Black Marquina Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
An unusual and highly decorative pair of Art Deco bookends depicting two elegant dancers. The set was crafted between 1930 and 1935 in an artisan workshop in Saint-Ouen, the historic...
Marble, Spelter
Pair of dog sculptures in bronze and marble, France, 19th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of patinated bronze dog sculptures on marble bases, dating from the 19th century. These elegant animal figures depict two dogs in different poses, with the fine and expressive ...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage George Washington Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a set of vintage cast iron bookends, featuring the bust of George Washington. These head to shoulder likenesses celebrate the impressive legacy of our first President. ...
Iron
Vintage George Washington Standing Bookends
By Gilbert Stuart
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a vintage set of George Washington bookends. The bookends depict George Washington standing, with his hand resting on a classical column. Washington wears a suit with long...
Metal
Rare pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring ‘Alfred the Penguin’, circa 1935
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A pair of rare French Art deco period nickel-plated brass and green marble bookends / vides-poches featuring the very popular “Alfred the Penguin”, circa 1930. Alfred the Penguin i...
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Vintage Italian Marble Bookends, Mid- Century
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage marble made in Italy in the mid century, each has a half vessel attached also in marble.
Marble
Antique Italian Bookend w. Micro Mosaic Rose Marquetry & Black Dancer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-crafted Italian Bookend featuring an exotic Dancer framed with ornate floral perforations and a micro-mosaic wood marquetry arranged with roses. Italian wood or folk artist circ...
Walnut
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by Bronze Met Art Co., 1927
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends by Bronze Met Art Co. The pair feature the head and shoulders likeness of Abraham Lincoln, looking to the side, with detail...
Bronze
Vintage American Eagle Bookends by Baldwin Brass
By Baldwin Brass
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a set of vintage brass eagle bookends. Each bookend depicts a wingspread eagle clutching a bundle of arrows in its left talon and an olive branch in the right talon. When ...
Brass
Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s An exceptional pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, masterfully combining richly figured Thuya ...
Chrome
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed, 1960s
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed, 1960s. Small scale stacked, rectangular form, bookends from Aldo Londi's Cordova decor series. Each bookend is g...
Ceramic
Pair of Small Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of small cast iron sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition with a fabulous patina and...
Iron
Onnaing Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends, France 1920s
By Frie Onnaing, Onnaing
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stylish Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends were created and manufactured by Onnaing, France, in the 1920s. The off-white, crackle-glaze ceramic or faience sculpture features a ...
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Cast Iron Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends, 1928
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends. The cast iron pair feature the likeness of Abraham Lincoln with detailed facial features and formal attire. The set is sta...
Iron
$340 / set
Art Deco Style Chrome & Brass Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of Art Deco style brass & chrome bookends unique design.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of high quality, heavy brass Virginia Metalcrafters "Spread Eagle" bookends. Made in Waynesboro Virginia in 1952. Can hold large stack of books. Great on a book shelf or d...
Brass
Ben Seibel Brass "Keys" Bookends, USA 1950's
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical pair of "Keys" bookends by Ben Seibel in Brass with green enameled accents.
Brass, Enamel
$695 / set
Scottie Bookends in Brass & Iron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Brass plated cast iron Scottie dog bookends. Adorable look in a compact size. In fine condition.
Brass
Vintage Deco Frantart Sasparilla Nude Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of Art Deco revival bookends, reminiscent of the iconic Sasparilla and Frantart designs, represents a masterful blend of athleticism and elegance. The stylized nud...
Metal
Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Pair of Tall Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s. Figures mounted over Green marble bases. Very good conditions. Perfect for large books. We have spec...
Metal
Mid Century Sculptural Chromed Metal Bookends Bill Curry for Design Line 1960s
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid iron sculptural chromed solid metal bookends by Billy Curry for Design Line. Many Curry-designed objects were included in the Pasadena Museum of Art's California Design exhibit...
Iron
Pair of Vintage Budgerigar Bookends, Italian, Onyx Marble, Budgies, Novel Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage budgerigar bookends. An Italian, cast metal and onyx marble budgie novel rest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Wonderful desk companions with c...
Marble, Metal
Curtis Clawson Mid Century Modern Brutalist Nautical Bronze & Marble Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Curtis Clawson Mid Century Modern Brutalist Nautical Maritime Figural Bronze & Marble Bookends. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 6.75" W x 4.5" D.
Marble, Bronze
$1,652 / set
Pair of bookends by Claude Levy for Primavera
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of Art Deco bookends by Claude Levy for Primavera in white ceramic
Ceramic
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Sculptural Brass Sailboat Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Sculptural Brass Sailboat Bookends, circa 1960s. Elevate your library or study with this striking pair of sculptural bookends from the re...
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Clad 8" End of Trail Indian on Horse Figure Bookends - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bronze Clad 8" End of Trail Indian on Horse Figure Bookends - a Pair. Item features original blue and red paint, bronze clad finish, very nice vintage item. Circa Early 20th ...
Bronze
Pr French Louis XVI Patinated & Dore Bronze Cupid/Psyche groups w/ Medusa Masks
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Period (Circa 1780) Patinated and Dore Bronze Figural Groupings of Cupid and Psyche, with Dore Bronze Medusa Mask on White Carrera Marble Bases The pai...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair of Vintage Brass Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman Co.
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage brass whale bookends by P.M. Craftsman (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.), circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.25"W x 3.75"D x 7.75"H...
Brass
Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Brass, USA, 1930s
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mixed metal art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The pair of bookends feature patinated swirls on a brass base. They are impressed with...
Brass, Metal
Pair of antique bookends in the form of wheat sheaves, English circa 1820
Located in Central England, GB
We are offering for sale, perfect for bibliophiles and home decorators. A very stylish pair of Regency bookends would complement any shelf or desk. They have been made in the form ...
Plaster, Wood
Art Deco Rare Revere Book Spring Bookend Automatic Book Rack by Spring Lite
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare book Holder with spring sides on a naugahyde base retains label very unusual piece, we have polished the chrome made in the USA circa 1930's.
Chrome
Art Deco Rare Double Revere Book Spring Bookends
By Revere
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare double bookend Holder with spring sides and black lacquered wood center we have polished the chrome made in the USA circa 1930's.
Chrome
Art Deco Crackled Faience Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, circa 1930
By Le Moine
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare and striking pair of Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends was exquisitely designed by renowned French animal artist Le Moine. Crafted in France circa 1930, these remarkable s...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
Pair Of Whimsical Clear Bookends With Seashells And Seahorse
Located in Norwood, NJ
Whimsical pair of Lucite bookends with underwater ocean scene. Includes genuine seahorses, seashells and coral.
Lucite, Shell, Acrylic
$710 / set
Art Deco Bookends Signed LUC
By Luc, France
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Art Deco bookends, circa 1930. Eagle with outstretched wings. Spelter figure on a marble base, signed LUC. In very good condition. Width: 13 cm Depth: 7 cm Total Height: 18...
Marble, Spelter
Large Pair of French Art Deco Painted Bronze and Marble Bookends, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large Pair of French Art Deco Painted Bronze and Marble Bookends, 1920s A large and charming pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, beautifully crafted in painted bronze a...
Marble, Bronze
Fossilized Coral Limestone Bookends in Organic Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of sculptural fossilized coral limestone bookends/blocks. Each piece reveals a distinct character: one cut exposes a mesmerizing, labyrinthine pattern—organic and alm...
Coral, Limestone
Pair of Vintage Iron Native American Indian Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Iron
Don S. Shoemaker Cocobolo Wood Bookends, Mid-20th Century
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
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...
Cocobolo
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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