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Pair Gilt Plaster Bookends Attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876 -1943 ) Germany
Pair Gilt Plaster Bookends Attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876 -1943 ) Germany

Pair Gilt Plaster Bookends Attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876 -1943 ) Germany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of gilt plaster bookends attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876–1943). Depicting two working men posed in opposition, these sculptural bookends are both functional a...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Gold

Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Style "Emerald Cut" Faceted Crystal Bookends
Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Style "Emerald Cut" Faceted Crystal Bookends

Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Style "Emerald Cut" Faceted Crystal Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisite Pair of Art Deco Style "Emerald Cut" Faceted Crystal Bookends, circa 1980s. These striking pieces are consistent with Art Deco inspired crystal bookends, often crafted from...

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Continental Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Bookends
Pair of Continental Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Bookends

Pair of Continental Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Bookends

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of mid century modern brass swan bookends, Continental. The swans well modeled and cast swimming along the bookends, supported by elongated, repetitive moldings typical of the e...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze "Thinker" Bookends in the Style of Auguste Rodin by Armor Bronze
Pair of Bronze "Thinker" Bookends in the Style of Auguste Rodin by Armor Bronze

Pair of Bronze "Thinker" Bookends in the Style of Auguste Rodin by Armor Bronze

By Armor Bronze, Auguste Rodin

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of bronze cast "Thinker" bookends in the style of Auguste Rodin by Armor Bronze, circa 1970s. The pair are very heavy with a wonderful original patina. They measure:...

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

Materials

Brass

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Copper, Jenfred-Ware Circa 1954
Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Copper, Jenfred-Ware Circa 1954

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Copper, Jenfred-Ware Circa 1954

By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware

Located in Peoria, AZ

Ben Seibel Stirrup bookends, rare copper, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor. This is a magnificent pair of Ben Seibel bookends with a mirror like copper finish! For those whose bookshelves blend...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Copper

Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends
Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends

Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking Mid-Century Modern PM Craftsman Bronze-Clad Sailing Ship Bookends, circa 1970s. This striking pair of heavy, bronze-clad bookends was crafted by the renowned Philadelphia Ma...

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

Materials

Bronze

Black & White Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s
Black & White Marble Bookends Vintage German 1960s

Black & White 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 Art Nouveau Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Colonial, Art Deco
Vintage Carved Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Colonial, Art Deco

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Library Stand, Colonial, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage carved book slide. An Anglo-Indian, teak home library stand, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Fantastic Anglo-Indian book slide with eye-catching detail ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Used Bookends

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Solid Walnut Bookends
Mid-Century Solid Walnut Bookends

Mid-Century Solid Walnut Bookends

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of mid-century solid walnut bookends, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 9.75"W x 3.75"D x 6"H. #5318

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Blackened Iron “Loki” Bookends by Pulp Design Studios, Sculptural
Postmodern Blackened Iron “Loki” Bookends by Pulp Design Studios, Sculptural

Postmodern Blackened Iron “Loki” Bookends by Pulp Design Studios, Sculptural

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of sculptural blackened iron bookends known as the “Loki” model by Pulp Design Studios. These architectural forms feature intersecting rectilinear elements and a cent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Brass Horse Head Bookends
Vintage Pair of Brass Horse Head Bookends

Vintage Pair of Brass Horse Head Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of vintage horse head bookends in brass. This beautiful set is sure to create interesting impact in your décor or office. The set is in very good vintage condition w...

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

Materials

Brass

1970s Pair of Antique Metal Bookends of Horse Riders
1970s Pair of Antique Metal Bookends of Horse Riders

1970s Pair of Antique Metal Bookends of Horse Riders

Located in Marbella, ES

An interesting pair of antique cast metal bookends depicting horsemen in dynamic poses. The sculptures stand out for their sculpted silhouettes and detailed modeling, evoking equestr...

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Late 20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor
French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor

French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bookends with Bears, France, 1920s A charming and highly collectible pair of French Art Deco bookends, dating from the 1920s and beautifully crafted with sculptural ...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of marble bookends, France, 1950
Pair of marble bookends, France, 1950

Pair of marble bookends, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of marble bookends, France, 1950s, with an elegant geometric design typical of the period's decorative style. Each piece features an architectural composition blending straight ...

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1950s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful vintage bookends, a pair of Art Deco bird or swallow bookends with a beige and red veined marble base; the birds are crafted from spelter metal, authentic Art Deco objects ...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Novel Stand, Art Deco, C.1930
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Novel Stand, Art Deco, C.1930

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Teak, Novel Stand, Art Deco, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, teak home novel stand, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming Anglo-Indian book slide with dual-sided extension...

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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Used Bookends

Materials

Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather-Covered Wood Bookends by the Hermès, France
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather-Covered Wood Bookends by the Hermès, France

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather-Covered Wood Bookends by the Hermès, France

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of mid-20th century Modern leather-covered wood bookends by the luxury brand Hermès Paris, France By: Hermès Paris Material: wood, leather Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-...

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

Materials

Wood

Circa 1900 Pair of Bronze Plated Bookends Featuring Reliefs of Putti
Circa 1900 Pair of Bronze Plated Bookends Featuring Reliefs of Putti

Circa 1900 Pair of Bronze Plated Bookends Featuring Reliefs of Putti

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of bronze plated bookends, circa 1900, likely American. Bronze plate on metal. Each featuring a relief of Putti musical quintet. One with small dent to top rear left corner. 4.8...

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Early 20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Italian Style Trompe l’Oeil Architectural Bookends with Glass, Tuscan
Italian Style Trompe l’Oeil Architectural Bookends with Glass, Tuscan

Italian Style Trompe l’Oeil Architectural Bookends with Glass, Tuscan

By Bunny Williams Home

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Spectacular, sophisticated pair of Italian trompe l’oeil architectural bookends featuring hand-painted wood panels protected by glass fronts. Each semi-circular form joins to create ...

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20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Nouveau Amalric Walter and Henri Mercier Sea Lion Bookends
Art Nouveau Amalric Walter and Henri Mercier Sea Lion Bookends

Art Nouveau Amalric Walter and Henri Mercier Sea Lion Bookends

Located in New York, NY

This pair of bookends by Henri Mercie and Amalric Walter presents two sea lions poised atop rocky outcrops, their forms modeled with a quiet naturalism that emphasizes both mass and ...

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Early 20th Century French Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

Whimsical Pair of Bookends in Lucite Cowboy Boots 1980's
Whimsical Pair of Bookends in Lucite Cowboy Boots 1980's

Whimsical Pair of Bookends in Lucite Cowboy Boots 1980's

By Vasa Velizar Mihich

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of whimsical bookends circa 1980's in clear and electric pink lucite with cowboy boots design a great set for a postmodern , Boho ,Space age decor.

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20th Century American Space Age Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Deco Folk Art Painted Wood and Wheeling Ceramic Tile "Pegasus" Bookend
Vintage Deco Folk Art Painted Wood and Wheeling Ceramic Tile "Pegasus" Bookend

Vintage Deco Folk Art Painted Wood and Wheeling Ceramic Tile "Pegasus" Bookend

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Folk art bookends used for decoration in the Alrose Chemical Company offices (Providence, RI, circa early 1940s). Gray painted wooden bookends with felted backs, masonite bottoms, an...

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1940s American Folk Art Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Felt, Wood, Masonite, Paint

Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950
Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950

Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Large Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends, Sarried Style, circa 1950 A striking pair of vintage Hollywood Regency mid-century solid brass bookends, modeled as stylized malla...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier

Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Ulm, DE

“Meditation” Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonyms from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962), signed. Original “Max Le Verrier” Art De...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Vintage Regency Brass Duck Head Bookends - Set of 2
Vintage Regency Brass Duck Head Bookends - Set of 2

Vintage Regency Brass Duck Head Bookends - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant set of vintage brass duck head bookends adds a touch of regency charm to your bookshelf or desk. The finely detailed design highlights the graceful contours of the ducks...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE
Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE

Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Bookends “Moyen Age” – Max Le Verrier, 1930 Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends titled “Moyen Age”, created by the renowned French artist Max Le Verrier, circa 1930. These ref...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage PMCO Abraham Lincoln & Tad Bronze Bookends, After Fred & Mabel Torrey
Vintage PMCO Abraham Lincoln & Tad Bronze Bookends, After Fred & Mabel Torrey

Vintage PMCO Abraham Lincoln & Tad Bronze Bookends, After Fred & Mabel Torrey

By Fred Torrey, Philadelphia Manufacturing Company

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely cast pair of vintage bronze-tone metal bookends depicting Abraham Lincoln seated with his son Tad, based on the well-known sculpture by Fred Torrey and Mabel Torrey located ...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Bookends in Teak, 1960s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Danish Bookends in Teak, 1960s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Danish Bookends in Teak, 1960s, Set of 2

Located in Hamburg, DE

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Danish Bookends in Teak, 1960s

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century
Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Located in New York, NY

A pair of clear Lucite acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, in the Modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Top of bookend ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair
Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair

By Borghese

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of 1980s Italian neoclassical style gilt swan bookends on faux burl bases attributed to Borghese. They are unmarked and have felt bottoms. The brass swans are in very ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry

By Bill Curry, Design Line

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice pair of solid brass sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 5"D x 4.25...

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

Materials

Brass

Massive Pair of Brass on Walnut Base Rams Head Bookends by Sarreid
Massive Pair of Brass on Walnut Base Rams Head Bookends by Sarreid

Massive Pair of Brass on Walnut Base Rams Head Bookends by Sarreid

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in San Diego, CA

A massive pair of brass rams head bookends on walnut bases by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The bookends, which were made in Spain, are in very good condition and have a great look. They mea...

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

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style Circa 1950
Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style Circa 1950

Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style Circa 1950

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Large Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends, Sarried Style, circa 1950 A striking pair of mid-century solid brass bookends, modeled as stylized mallard duck heads with elegant...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co

By Chase and Co., Walter Von Nessen

Located in San Diego, CA

A refined pair of American Machine Age bookends designed by Walter von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company, circa early 1930s. These sculptural examples feature a strikin...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wooden Art Deco Bookends Spherical Round
Wooden Art Deco Bookends Spherical Round

Wooden Art Deco Bookends Spherical Round

Located in Sacile, PN

Art Deco bookends in wood.

Category

1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends Philosophie Marcel Bouraine, France 1925
Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends Philosophie Marcel Bouraine, France 1925

Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends Philosophie Marcel Bouraine, France 1925

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Bronze Owl Bookends “Philosophie” – Marcel Bouraine, 1925 A rare and refined pair of Art Deco bronze bookends titled “Philosophie”, created by the renowned French sculptor ...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookend / DoorStop by Blenko Hand-Blown, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookend / DoorStop by Blenko Hand-Blown, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Bookend / DoorStop by Blenko Hand-Blown, 1970s

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool MCM hand-blown glass emerald green owl bookend / door stop by Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The piece is very heavy and solid with a smooth back side a finish and a textural...

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Amber Art Glass Elephant Bookend, Murano, 1970
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Amber Art Glass Elephant Bookend, Murano, 1970

Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Amber Art Glass Elephant Bookend, Murano, 1970

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

Materials

Art Glass

1990s Italian Carved Eagle Silver Bookends Decorative Pair
1990s Italian Carved Eagle Silver Bookends Decorative Pair

1990s Italian Carved Eagle Silver Bookends Decorative Pair

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking pair of 1990s Italian carved eagle bookends, masterfully crafted and finished in a rich oxidized silver tone. These sculptural bookends capture the commanding presence of ...

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1990s Italian Other Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of rooster bookends, marble, brass, France, 1950
Pair of rooster bookends, marble, brass, France, 1950

Pair of rooster bookends, marble, brass, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of rooster-shaped bookends, France, 1950s, combining elegance and character. Composed of finely detailed brass sculptures, these roosters rest on light marble bases, creating a ...

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1970s French Neoclassical Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Sculptural Bronze Cat Bookends on Burl Wood Bases, Postmodern / Organic
Pair of Sculptural Bronze Cat Bookends on Burl Wood Bases, Postmodern / Organic

Pair of Sculptural Bronze Cat Bookends on Burl Wood Bases, Postmodern / Organic

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking and sculptural pair of bronze cat bookends, each figure captured in a playful yet elegant crouching pose, draped over richly figured burl wood plinths. The stylized feline...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Marble "Book" Bookends, 1970s
Pair of Vintage Marble "Book" Bookends, 1970s

Pair of Vintage Marble "Book" Bookends, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of vintage brown / tan marble "booK" bookends, circa 1970s.. The set are in good vintage condition with no cracks and measures 5.25"W x 3.75"D x 5.5"H. Great faux boo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Bookends, Exotic Hardwood with Bone Inlays, French, 1930s
Art Deco Bookends, Exotic Hardwood with Bone Inlays, French, 1930s

Art Deco Bookends, Exotic Hardwood with Bone Inlays, French, 1930s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Striking pair of Art Deco bookends dating from the 1930s, showcasing the bold geometric forms and refined craftsmanship emblematic of the period. Crafted from a richly grained exoti...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray
MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray

MCM 3 pcs Faux Marble Bookends with Tray

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Nice mid century modern set of pair of bookends and a matching tray , all in faux marble.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Acrylic

Moroccan Hand-Tooled Leather Photo Album with Fantasia Scene, circa 1940s
Moroccan Hand-Tooled Leather Photo Album with Fantasia Scene, circa 1940s

Moroccan Hand-Tooled Leather Photo Album with Fantasia Scene, circa 1940s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Hand-Tooled Leather Photo Album with Fantasia Scene, circa 1940s A richly decorative vintage Moroccan photo album, handcrafted in embossed and hand-tooled leather, featuring...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Bookends

Materials

Leather

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Glass Bookends, Emerald Green, 1950s
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Glass Bookends, Emerald Green, 1950s

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Glass Bookends, Emerald Green, 1950s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Carlo Scarpa for Venini exquisite and rare pair of mid-century modern bookends masterfully handblown in Murano, Italy. Executed in rich emerald green blown glass, each piece feature...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Gucci Gold Plated Snaffle Bit Leather Bookends - a Pair
1970s Gucci Gold Plated Snaffle Bit Leather Bookends - a Pair

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.

Category

1970s Used Bookends

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Dark Green Marble Brass Sailboat Nautical Bookends, Pair
Dark Green Marble Brass Sailboat Nautical Bookends, Pair

Dark Green Marble Brass Sailboat Nautical Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of dark green marble and brass sailboat bookends, a Nautical theme, circa mid to late-20th century. Bookends are a dark green marble with white veining, each with a brass sail...

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Mid-20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960
Vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960

Vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960

Located in View Park, CA

A very unique pair of hand-carved vintage Italian alabaster stone mushrooms, circa 1960. Grenadine red caps and cream colored bases.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair
Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair

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 ...

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

Materials

Marble

Antique mid-century marble "Lion" Bookend, 1940s
Antique mid-century marble "Lion" Bookend, 1940s

Antique mid-century marble "Lion" Bookend, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Antique mid-century marble "Lion" bookend, 1940s Intact and in good condition, with minor signs of wear. Width 28 cm Height 15.5 cm Depth 7 cm

Category

1940s Italian Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Maitland Smith Bookends
Maitland Smith Bookends

Maitland Smith Bookends

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain elephant bookends designed by Maitland-Smith. Retains original labels as pictured. Measurements are for each piece.

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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany
Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany

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 ...

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

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Small Vintage Renaissance Revival Bookends, Italian, Novel Rest, C.1960
Pair of Small Vintage Renaissance Revival Bookends, Italian, Novel Rest, C.1960

Pair of Small Vintage Renaissance Revival Bookends, Italian, Novel Rest, C.1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small vintage Renaissance revival bookends. An Italian, giltwood decorative book rest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Charming religious icon book res...

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1960s Italian Renaissance Revival Used Bookends

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of Art Deco Bear Ceramic Bookends, Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Bear Ceramic Bookends, Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Bear Ceramic Bookends, Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s

By Walter Bosse, Wiener Werkstätte, Gmundner Keramik, Leopold Anzengruber, Michael Powolny

Located in Malmö, SE

A pair of beautiful black and white ceramic book ends with standing bears. Made by Gmundner Keramik in Austria, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips or cracks. Gmundner K...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted
1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted

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...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

1970s Brass Ibex Bookends on Wood Bases in the style of Alain Chervet
1970s Brass Ibex Bookends on Wood Bases in the style of Alain Chervet

1970s Brass Ibex Bookends on Wood Bases in the style of Alain Chervet

By Alain Chervet, Maitland Smith

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 ...

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1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s
Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s

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

Category

1940s Italian Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends. Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved elephant sculptures carvings. A wonderful quality pair of French Art Deco style hand...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Ben Seibel Bronze Tail Light Bookends
Ben Seibel Bronze Tail Light Bookends

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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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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