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Pair of onyx minimalist bookends, Art Deco, 1940
Pair of onyx minimalist bookends, Art Deco, 1940

Pair of onyx minimalist bookends, Art Deco, 1940

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant pair of Art Deco bookends dating from the 1940s, crafted from onyx in contrasting shades. Each piece features a stylized semi-circular shape, adorned with a geometric fan-...

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1940s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of bookends with brass birds and marble bases, 19th century
Pair of bookends with brass birds and marble bases, 19th century

Pair of bookends with brass birds and marble bases, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant pair of 19th-century bookends depicting finely sculpted birds perched on decorative branches adorned with floral motifs. The patinated brass figures showcase exquisite det...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Used Bookends

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Marble, Brass

Vintage Brass Finish "Orb" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware
Vintage Brass Finish "Orb" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware

Vintage Brass Finish "Orb" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware

By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural bulbous tear drop-form with cutout bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware (ca. 1950s, USA). Very good, vintage condition - brass plate shows light wear throughou...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco bronze satyr bookends SIT & PUSH by Paul Silvestre, Susse Frères 1920
Art Deco bronze satyr bookends SIT & PUSH by Paul Silvestre, Susse Frères 1920

Art Deco bronze satyr bookends SIT & PUSH by Paul Silvestre, Susse Frères 1920

By Paul Silvestre, Susse Freres

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare and sculpturally refined pair of Art Deco bronze bookends, known as “Sit and Push,” created by Paul Silvestre circa 1920. The composition depicts a boy and girl satyr, dynamic...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Bronze

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

These vintage bookends from the 1960s stand out with their clear, modernist composition based on contrasting shapes. A simple, solid base and a vertical plate create a stable structu...

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1960s Art Deco Used Bookends

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

These wooden bookends from the 1950s represent the aesthetics of post-war modernism—minimalist, geometric, and subordinate to pure form. Each bookend has a classic L-shaped design: ...

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1960s Art Deco Used Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Roman Gladiators Bookends with Helmets and Shields on Marble Base
Pair of Roman Gladiators Bookends with Helmets and Shields on Marble Base

Pair of Roman Gladiators Bookends with Helmets and Shields on Marble Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dramatic pair of French bronze bookends depicting two Roman gladiators locked in combat, each wielding shield and helmet in a dynamic display of strength and movement. The finely c...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Bear Sliding Bookends
Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Bear Sliding Bookends

Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Bear Sliding Bookends

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss Black Forest hand-carved wooden bear bookends. Flat sliding bookends with carved details on bottom and bears on either end. Bears are hinged for easy storage. Well detailed, wo...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Bookends

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Wood

Massive Pair of Blue Petrified Wood Bookends
Massive Pair of Blue Petrified Wood Bookends

Massive Pair of Blue Petrified Wood Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A massive pair of navy blue petrified wood bookends, circa pre-history. Honestly, the pictures do not do these justice! They are the coolest petrified wood bookends I have ever seen...

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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Used Bookends

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Petrified Wood

Pair of Very Chic Arthur Court Designs - Cast Aluminum Antler Bookends 1978
Pair of Very Chic Arthur Court Designs - Cast Aluminum Antler Bookends 1978

Pair of Very Chic Arthur Court Designs - Cast Aluminum Antler Bookends 1978

By Arthur Court

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rarely seen for sale in the wild , are a pair of cast aluminum deer antler bookends dated 1978 by Arthur Court Designs. 1200

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Aluminum

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage mid century lucite bookends with embedded shell. These 1960s gems are glamorous, lustrous and enigmatic. Two perfectly proportioned seashell specimens float in luci...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Lucite

Pair of Striking Polished Agate Geode Bookends
Pair of Striking Polished Agate Geode Bookends

Pair of Striking Polished Agate Geode Bookends

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of natural agate geode bookends, expertly sliced and polished to reveal the mesmerizing beauty within. Each half displays dramatic concentric banding in rich amber, h...

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1990s Organic Modern Used Bookends

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Agate

Style of Hermès - Gucci Equestrian Theme Horse Stirrups Leather & Suede Bookends
Style of Hermès - Gucci Equestrian Theme Horse Stirrups Leather & Suede Bookends

Style of Hermès - Gucci Equestrian Theme Horse Stirrups Leather & Suede Bookends

By Gucci

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fabulous pair of 1960s luxury equestrian theme bookends in blood red leather & tan suede with chrome horse stirrups and saddle stitching. Very much in the style of Hermès or Gucci or...

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1960s Used Bookends

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Chrome

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends with Floral Motif, 1920s
Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends with Floral Motif, 1920s

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends with Floral Motif, 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends with Floral Motif, 1920s An elegant and sculptural pair of French bookends crafted in wrought iron during the early Art Deco period, ci...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Wrought Iron

Small Classical Italian 1930s Wrought Iron Book Ends
Small Classical Italian 1930s Wrought Iron Book Ends

Small Classical Italian 1930s Wrought Iron Book Ends

Located in Milan, IT

Small Classical Italian 1930s Wrought Iron Book Ends

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Metal

Anglo Indian Rosewood Folding Book Stand, Bone, Metal and Ebony Inlay, 19th C
Anglo Indian Rosewood Folding Book Stand, Bone, Metal and Ebony Inlay, 19th C

Anglo Indian Rosewood Folding Book Stand, Bone, Metal and Ebony Inlay, 19th C

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo Indian rosewood portable folding and expandable book rack with bone inlay and veneer, ebony and metal inlay. This exquisite and ingeniously designed piece is one of my favorite...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Bookends

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Metal

Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends

Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian walnut & brass mounted sliding bookends, having a quality sliding walnut book stand with engraved brass & walnut ends, extending to 57cm. D. 1860

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19th Century Used Bookends

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Brass

American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960

American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends circa 1960. Vintage sculpture of the American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood bookends. Handmade large carved wood eagle sculptures 19...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Used Bookends

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Wood

20th Century Mid Century Modern Ice Block Bookends Sculptures by, Curtis Jeré
20th Century Mid Century Modern Ice Block Bookends Sculptures by, Curtis Jeré

20th Century Mid Century Modern Ice Block Bookends Sculptures by, Curtis Jeré

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Englewood, NJ

A scarce and rare Vintage American Mid Century Modern Pair of Ice Block bookends by, Curtis Jere. One bookend is decorated with a steel plated ice tong set onto the glass ice cube an...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Used Bookends

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Steel

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 chrome by Billy Curry for Design Line. Could also be used as doorstops. 1960s.  

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Iron

Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s
Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s

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...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Used Bookends

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Metal

Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s
Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s

Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s

Located in Milan, IT

Italian Metal Sailing Ship Book Ends, 1940s The ship carries the name Milano and the date 1931. Probably a commemorative of the launch of the Amerigo Vespucci,

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Metal

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930
Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930

Art Deco Bronze Bookends with Children by Raoul Benard with Foundry Mark, 1930

By Raoul Benard

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare and highly decorative pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with children titled “Simplicity”, designed by Raoul Benard and produced in France circa 1930. The sculptural compositio...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Bronze

Aged Bronze Bucking Bronco Sculpture, Mid-Century American, 1940s
Aged Bronze Bucking Bronco Sculpture, Mid-Century American, 1940s

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.

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Used Bookends

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Bronze

Massive Solid Green Malachite Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme
Massive Solid Green Malachite Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme

Massive Solid Green Malachite Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant pair of solid black massive green malachite marble , with brass polished accents Golf theme, circa 1980's , never used stored in a box for decades , great gift for ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend
Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend

Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century art glass bookend in the shape of an elephant. Beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass with a dominant amber color layered over a greenish color...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Art Glass

Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends
Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends

Armenic Hairenian ( AKA spelling Armenac) Arts & Crafts copper rare Bookends

By Armenic Hairenian

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare sample of an important metal craftsman that worked for one of the most important shops in California, Dirk van Erp . in San Francisco. Armenic Hairenian , Both bookends are al...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

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Copper

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Bookends, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts period hand hammered copper bookends By Roycroft USA, Circa 1920s Each measures: 5.75"W x 3.75"D x 8.5"H. Good original vintage condition, with b...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

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Copper

Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style
Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style

Mid-20th Century Sculptural Column Bookends in Marble and Onyx, Grand Tour Style

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a refined and sculptural set of bookends, composed of two pieces representing the evocative ruins of fluted classical columns, inspired by ancient Gr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Bookends

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Onyx, Marble

French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920
French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920

French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bookends with Cat and Dog, France, 1920s. Charming pair of French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s, depicting a cat and a dog rendered in a refined and highly styliz...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Vintage Polished Brass Pineapple Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Polished Brass Pineapple Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Polished Brass Pineapple Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your home with a sense of warm hospitality and high-shine glamour with this striking set of vintage polished brass pineapple bookends. A quintessential staple of Hollywood Reg...

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Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair
Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair

Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Bradley & Hubbard See No Evil Fairytale Gnome Mushroom Cast Iron Bookends - Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 4" W x 2.25" D.

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

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Iron

Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Brass Ram Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These striking vintage brass bookends are a masterful expression of Mid-Century Modern design, featuring a pair of stylized rams or ibexes in a dynamic, forward-leaning pose. The arc...

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Late 20th Century Indian Art Deco Used Bookends

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Brass

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian walnut & brass mounted sliding bookends, having a quality sliding walnut book stand with engraved brass & walnut ends, extending to 57cm. D. 1860

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19th Century Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends
Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends

Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Vintage, Richly Veined Half Moon Pakistani Balochistan Onyx Bookends, circa 1960s. Add timeless elegance and sculptural presence to your shelves with this striking pair of vi...

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20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Onyx

French Art Deco Bookends in Wood and Bronze, circa 1920
French Art Deco Bookends in Wood and Bronze, circa 1920

French Art Deco Bookends in Wood and Bronze, circa 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / bookends / wood and bronze / Art Deco A captivating pair of French Art Deco bookends dating to the 1920s, each featuring a finely cast bronze relief of a conductor i...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Bronze

Midcentury Wooden Bookends World Globe
Midcentury Wooden Bookends World Globe

Midcentury Wooden Bookends World Globe

Located in Vienna, AT

Made of painted wood in Italy in the early 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Beech

French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau
French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau

French Bulldog Dog Bookends on Marble After Hippolyte Moreau

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Dog Bookends on Nero Marquina Marble Bases From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this fantastic pair of French Bulldog Bookends dating to...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s
Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s

Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco carved bookends around 1920s Original condition (The books are only for the photoshoot they are not for sale)

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

1930s Art Deco Oak Ram Bookends by Rhön-Kunst, Germany
1930s Art Deco Oak Ram Bookends by Rhön-Kunst, Germany

1930s Art Deco Oak Ram Bookends by Rhön-Kunst, Germany

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking pair of 1930s Art Deco bookends was masterfully crafted by the German workshop Rhön-Kunst. Each bookend is shaped as a stylized ram, a symbol of strength and determinat...

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1930s German Art Deco Used Bookends

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Wood, Oak

French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, Gray Marble & Silver Plated, 1930
French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, Gray Marble & Silver Plated, 1930

French Art Deco Elephant Bookends, Gray Marble & Silver Plated, 1930

Located in Austin, TX

Bookends from France made with gray marble bases and showcasing silver plated elephant sculptures. They are in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent wit...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Set of two bookends, Capricorn, Art Deco 1930s ceramic manufactury Steffl Vienna
Set of two bookends, Capricorn, Art Deco 1930s ceramic manufactury Steffl Vienna

Set of two bookends, Capricorn, Art Deco 1930s ceramic manufactury Steffl Vienna

Located in Wien, AT

Charming set of ceramic bookends with a Capricorn motif, made in the Art Deco period by the famous Steffl manufactory in Vienna, Austria. The bookends are in a classic L-shape. The ...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Bookends

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Ceramic

Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends
Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends

Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Set of brass and chrome golf bookends featuring brass club and ball with nice detail. Thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching. Great for the golfer or man cave or she shed. Very go...

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass, Chrome

Pair Of Whimsical Clear Bookends With Seashells And Seahorse
Pair Of Whimsical Clear Bookends With Seashells And Seahorse

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.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite, Shell, Acrylic

Pair of Metal Bookends of Lion and Cat by Piero Fornasetti Anni 60
Pair of Metal Bookends of Lion and Cat by Piero Fornasetti Anni 60

Pair of Metal Bookends of Lion and Cat by Piero Fornasetti Anni 60

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of metal bookends depicting lions and cats, made by Piero Fornasetti in the 1960s Ø cm 15 Ø cm 10 h cm 20 Fornasetti è un marchio italiano di design di lusso fondato da Piero ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Metal

Art Deco Bronze and Marble Pheasant Bookends, Pair
Art Deco Bronze and Marble Pheasant Bookends, Pair

Art Deco Bronze and Marble Pheasant Bookends, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco period bronze and marble pheasant bookends USA, Circa 1930s Each measures: 5.5"W x 3.13"D x 5.38"H. Very good original vintage condition.

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1930s American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of cast white metal bookends depicting two sailboats
Pair of cast white metal bookends depicting two sailboats

Pair of cast white metal bookends depicting two sailboats

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of fusion bookends white metal depicting two sailboats sailing among the waves with sails set. White metal is a lead-based alloy. English manufacture of the 1950s. Bon état. M...

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1950s Used Bookends

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Metal

Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural
Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural

Pair of American “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of American Cast Iron “Cape Cod Fisherman” Nautical Bookends, Figural Sculpture, 1928 A superb pair of American Art cast iron bookends titled “Cape Cod Fisherman,” cast circa 1...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Used Bookends

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Iron

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

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Bronze

Pair of Small Vintage Baroque Revival Bookends, Italian, Giltwood, Book Rest
Pair of Small Vintage Baroque Revival Bookends, Italian, Giltwood, Book Rest

Pair of Small Vintage Baroque Revival Bookends, Italian, Giltwood, Book Rest

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small vintage Baroque revival bookends. An Italian, giltwood decorative book rest, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Charming book rests, ideal for smal...

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1980s Italian Baroque Used Bookends

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Giltwood

Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological
Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological

Pair of Prehistoric Large Volume Bookends, Petrified Wood, Book Rest, Geological

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of prehistoric large volume book ends. An African, petrified wood book rest, dating to thousands of years back and repurposed in the late 20th century. Fascinating sp...

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1980s Malagasy Archaistic Used Bookends

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Leather, Petrified Wood

Randall Schwartz Designed MCM Yellow Star Metal Bookends for Moxie
Randall Schwartz Designed MCM Yellow Star Metal Bookends for Moxie

Randall Schwartz Designed MCM Yellow Star Metal Bookends for Moxie

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of 1970s MOD metal perforated yellow star bookends designed by Randall Schwartz for Moxie. Label. Shoot for the stars or dance with the stars ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Metal

Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952
Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952

Vintage Spreadwing Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, 1952

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a beautiful pair of spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread and a laurel branch and bundle of ar...

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1950s American Federal Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Cat Bookends
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Cat Bookends

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Cat Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut adjustable bookends with cat figures.

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19th Century Unknown Rustic Used Bookends

Pair of 1970s C. Jeré Nautical Ocean Pier Wood Pylons & Brass Seagull Bookends
Pair of 1970s C. Jeré Nautical Ocean Pier Wood Pylons & Brass Seagull Bookends

Pair of 1970s C. Jeré Nautical Ocean Pier Wood Pylons & Brass Seagull Bookends

By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of 1970s Curtis Jeré style nautical theme bookends in the style of wood ocean pier pilings with brass seagulls on brass bases. Marked made in Spain.

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

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Used Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used bookends available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used bookends — often made from metal, stone and brass — can elevate any home. Used bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used bookends made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Ben Seibel, Max Le Verrier and Carl Auböck produced popular used bookends that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Bookends for You

A good pair of antique, new or vintage bookends will look wonderful in your reading nook. And the need for these trusty home accents has stood the test of time, which means there are many different kinds to suit any design taste or furniture style.

Bookends weren’t created until the 1870s. Serving faithfully in the background, they went unobserved for a while. The authors of the Oxford English Dictionary report that the term “book end” didn’t appear in printed material until 1907. The primary function of bookends is to ensure that your books remain upright in your bookcase, but style and form have taken the lead over the years. Furniture makers have ensured that bookends demand as much attention as the books themselves. Indeed, while competing with carefully curated first editions or rows of colorful spines is no small task, plenty of bookends steal the stage.

If you’re looking to add a dose of intrigue or decorative flourish to your reading room that will be difficult to ignore, stone bookends and metal bookends can take on the appearance of small, provocative sculptures rather than functional accessories to keep your books orderly on your shelves. Depending on what kind of textures you’re thinking of introducing to your home office or study, a pair of brass bookends or a bronze set will pop against your dusty hardcovers and any decorative objects you’ve accumulated while working to style your bookcase. A pair of mid-century modern bookends carved from dark, exotic woods such as teak can also introduce warmth to a home office or study. While teak was a favorite of designers who worked with furniture in the mid-20th century, all manner of wood bookends have emerged over the years, with some woodworkers carving ornate patterns or figures into their pieces.

Bookworms, take note: You can find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage bookends for your dazzling book displays and bookshelves today on 1stDibs.