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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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

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 Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House

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

Materials

Brass

Italian bookstand in bakelite, 1930s
Italian bookstand in bakelite, 1930s

Italian bookstand in bakelite, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian bookstand in bakelite, 1930s Bakelite tabletop bookrest. The finely crafted top features a central B. The rectangular base features numerous decorations and lion's paw feet. ...

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1930s Italian Used Bookends

Materials

Bakelite

Grey Colonial Style Cast Iron Enamel Grey Finial Bookend, Pair
Grey Colonial Style Cast Iron Enamel Grey Finial Bookend, Pair

Grey Colonial Style Cast Iron Enamel Grey Finial Bookend, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Cast iron grey bookends showcase a traditional aesthetic with intentional antiquing and paint chips that exude vintage charm. The weathered finish adds character and warmth, making t...

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1930s Used Bookends

Materials

Steel

1970s Modernist Demi-Lune Black Marble Stone Bookends - A Set
1970s Modernist Demi-Lune Black Marble Stone Bookends - A Set

1970s Modernist Demi-Lune Black Marble Stone Bookends - A Set

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer this striking pair of sculptural stone bookends, circa 1970s. Carved from the same block of natural stone, each piece displays its own distinctive patter...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Stone, Marble

Mesoamerican French Bronze Sculpture
Mesoamerican French Bronze Sculpture

Mesoamerican French Bronze Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Mesoamerican French bronze sculpture. Vintage bronze casting of Mesoamerican stone hacha on original custom mahogany base. France, early 20th Century Dimension: 13" H x 8" D x 5.25 W.

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Early 20th Century French Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Carved Wood Fluted Column Bookend
Carved Wood Fluted Column Bookend

Carved Wood Fluted Column Bookend

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A carved wood bookend formed as a fluted architectural column with a stepped base. The design draws from classical motifs, with evenly spaced vertical fluting and a balanced, weighty...

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Bookends in Pietra Verde Marble & Silver, 1930
French Art Deco Bookends in Pietra Verde Marble & Silver, 1930

French Art Deco Bookends in Pietra Verde Marble & Silver, 1930

Located in Austin, TX

Bookends from France made with “Pietra Verde” green marble bases and showcasing silver plated seal sculptures. They are in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear co...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

1970s Mid Century Architectural Tapered Picture Jasper Bookends - A Pair
1970s Mid Century Architectural Tapered Picture Jasper Bookends - A Pair

1970s Mid Century Architectural Tapered Picture Jasper Bookends - A Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer this striking pair of solid picture jasper bookends, circa 1970s. Distinguished by a warm, earth-toned palette, each block features layered bands of sand...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Stone

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

Pair of Vintage Dog of Fo Bookends, Oriental, Bronze, Book Rest, Art Deco, 1930
Pair of Vintage Dog of Fo Bookends, Oriental, Bronze, Book Rest, Art Deco, 1930

Pair of Vintage Dog of Fo Bookends, Oriental, Bronze, Book Rest, Art Deco, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage Dog of Fo bookends. An Oriental, bronze decorative icon book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Iconic and distinctive bookends with superb w...

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1930s Chinese Chinese Export Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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

Mid-Century Modern Wire Bookends in Metal, Poul Cadovius Style, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Wire Bookends in Metal, Poul Cadovius Style, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Wire Bookends in Metal, Poul Cadovius Style, 1960s

By Poul Cadovius

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Pair of iconic wire bookends for floating bookshelves in the manner of Poul Cadovius. Sleek triangular bookends that slide onto floating shelves to secure books in upright position.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century
Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century

Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century

Located in Herentals, BE

A refined pair of early 20th-century bookends crafted from Belgian marble. The contrast between warm natural stone and black marble gives these pieces a strong yet understated archit...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends
Pair Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends

Pair Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Pair Of Large Solid Brass Tennis Players Bookends. Nice detail in casting of two players, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a shelves worth of books. Good condition, some lig...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Male Figure Bookends, Silver Plated Bronze, Marble Base, 1930
Art Deco Male Figure Bookends, Silver Plated Bronze, Marble Base, 1930

Art Deco Male Figure Bookends, Silver Plated Bronze, Marble Base, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Pair of male figure bookends. Silver plated bronze with golden details and marble base. France, CIRCA 1930.

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Machine Age Spring Steel & Black Enamel Spherical Bookends by Revere
Art Deco Machine Age Spring Steel & Black Enamel Spherical Bookends by Revere

Art Deco Machine Age Spring Steel & Black Enamel Spherical Bookends by Revere

By Revere Copper and Brass, Inc.

Located in New York, NY

These sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age bookends, crafted circa 1935, embody the sleek design and industrial innovation characteristic of their era. Signed Revere, a renowned manufa...

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1930s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Enamel, Steel

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.

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Marble and Wooden Horse Head Bookends
Pair of Midcentury Marble and Wooden Horse Head Bookends

Pair of Midcentury Marble and Wooden Horse Head Bookends

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stylish pair of midcentury wooden horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and well crafted, they are honey cream in color on a black marble base. Great addition to a...

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

Materials

Marble

Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair

Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Dante and Homer Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 6" W x 3" D.

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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

L E Smith Glass Horse Bookends, a Pair
L E Smith Glass Horse Bookends, a Pair

L E Smith Glass Horse Bookends, a Pair

By L.E. Smith Glass Company

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of clear glass rearing horse bookends by L.E. Smith, circa 1940. Glass is cast with bold curved silhouettes and details to the ears, eyes, hooves and flowing tails. Finished u...

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1940s American Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends c.1930
Art Deco Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends c.1930

Art Deco Bronze Plated Horse Head Bookends c.1930

By Gladys Brown, Dodge Inc. 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco bronze plated horse bookends. CREATOR Possibly Gladys Brown for Dodge Inc. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Dogs in Silver-Plated Metal and Marble
Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Dogs in Silver-Plated Metal and Marble

Pair of Art Deco Bookends with Dogs in Silver-Plated Metal and Marble

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

The sculptural forms showcase the geometric lines and stylized aesthetic characteristic of the Art Deco period, while the expressive canine figures add charm and sophistication. Eac...

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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Silver-Plated Metal Bookends with Gargoyles, c. 1930s
French Art Deco Silver-Plated Metal Bookends with Gargoyles, c. 1930s

French Art Deco Silver-Plated Metal Bookends with Gargoyles, c. 1930s

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

French Art Deco Silver-Plated Metal Bookends with Gargoyles, c. 1930s A stunning pair of French Art Deco bookends crafted from silver-plated metal, depicting stylized mythological c...

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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Bronze & Onyx, Circa 1930

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of English Art Deco period (circa 1930) figural bronze and onyx bookends featuring Chinese children; a seated Chinese boy reading a book and another similar boy peering over...

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1930s British Used Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

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...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s
French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter & Marble 1930s A rare and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930. Depicting an elegant ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Spelter

Ben Seibel Jenfred-Ware Bookends for Raymor -- Leather & Brass Mid-Century
Ben Seibel Jenfred-Ware Bookends for Raymor -- Leather & Brass Mid-Century

Ben Seibel Jenfred-Ware Bookends for Raymor -- Leather & Brass Mid-Century

By Ben Seibel, Raymor

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very attractive pair of leather and brass Jenfred-Ware bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Raymor. In our opinion, this is the best design of all the bookends Seibel design...

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

Materials

Brass

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

Striking Pair of Hand-Carved Panther Bookends in Rosewood

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko
MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko

MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous solid clear glass half moon bookend doorstop designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. in very good vintage condition with no chips or scratches.

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Art Deco Antelope & Palm Tree Pink Breccia Marble Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Antelope & Palm Tree Pink Breccia Marble Bookends

Pair of Art Deco Antelope & Palm Tree Pink Breccia Marble Bookends

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Glamorous Hollywood Regency or Palm Beach–style bookends featuring sculptural antelopes and palm trees in patinated metal, set on solid pink breccia marble bases; France, circa 1920s...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Breccia Marble

Pair of Rotating Globe Bookends
Pair of Rotating Globe Bookends

Pair of Rotating Globe Bookends

Located in Pasadena, TX

These bookends depict world globes. They rotate and are quite detailed,

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Late 20th Century American Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Vintage Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of Chinese Guardian lions, also known as Food Dogs, beautifully rendered in a rich, deep oxblood red lacquered finish. The pair is finely detailed with traditional sty...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Bookends

Materials

Resin

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...

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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design
Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design

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...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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1970s American Brutalist Used Bookends

Materials

Sheet Metal

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed
Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed

By Raymor, Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware

Located in New York, NY

Ben Seibel Stirrup bookends, brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, signed. A very clean pair with original bright warm brass finish with some minor age spotting. Impressed signatures: Jenfred...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Spirit of '76" Bookends, circa 1974
Vintage "Spirit of '76" Bookends, circa 1974

Vintage "Spirit of '76" Bookends, circa 1974

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a set of vintage brass Revolutionary War soldiers bookends. Each bookend depicts a fife player and two drummers marching in step together across a grassy battlefield. One ...

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1970s American American Classical Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Post Modern Marble Bookends
Post Modern Marble Bookends

Post Modern Marble Bookends

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Post Modern Marble Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of vintage Italian marble bookends, circa 1970s. In the style of Sergio Asti. Stone is beautifully veined and in great condition. The almost identical bookends are scu...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor
Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor

Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This impressive pair of large blue agate geode quartz bookends showcases the breathtaking beauty of natural semi-precious stone. Cut from a single agate geode and polished on the fro...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Pair of Revolving Globe Bookends
Pair of Revolving Globe Bookends

Pair of Revolving Globe Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Mid-Century bookends with revolving terrestrial globe and celestial globe (PRICED AS PAIR)

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

Pair of Mid-Century "Creation of Adam" Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century "Creation of Adam" Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century "Creation of Adam" Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Mid-Century Italian Florentine-style folding gilded wood bookends with printed details from \"The Creation of Adam\" by Michelangelo. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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

English Gothic Style Carved Oak Expanding Bookends
English Gothic Style Carved Oak Expanding Bookends

English Gothic Style Carved Oak Expanding Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic-style carved oak bookend / book holder with interlocking slats that expand to accommodate a selection of books, ending in two folding uprights with a carved gothic sta...

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20th Century British Gothic Used Bookends

Materials

Oak

Pair of American Rustic Covered Wagon Bookends
Pair of American Rustic Covered Wagon Bookends

Pair of American Rustic Covered Wagon Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Western Rustic-style wood covered wagon bookends. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Used Bookends

Pair of American Art Deco Patinated Copper Pegasus Bookends
Pair of American Art Deco Patinated Copper Pegasus Bookends

Pair of American Art Deco Patinated Copper Pegasus Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Art Deco turquoise patinated metal bookends in the form of Pegasus resting on a black marble base. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Silver bookend with caravel in high relief
Silver bookend with caravel in high relief

Silver bookend with caravel in high relief

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver bookend with caravel in high relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Netherlands. Mark: Head of Minerva with helmet. Weight: 115.86 grams. Dimensions: 11.3x3.3cm. Content:...

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Early 20th Century European Used Bookends

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967
Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967

Vintage Cast Iron Jack by Bill Curry, Mid-Century Modern, 1967

By Bill Curry & Design Line, Bill Curry

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 ...

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

Materials

Iron

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. They are documented to the Salviati Company. I have opened s...

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends
Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of African Tanzanian carved ebony wood bookends with decorative carved busts wearing head pieces decorated with intricate carved geometric lines. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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20th Century African Tribal Used Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Horse Head Alabaster Onyx Marble Stone Bookends
Horse Head Alabaster Onyx Marble Stone Bookends

Horse Head Alabaster Onyx Marble Stone Bookends

Located in Toronto, ON

These marble bookends, crafted in the 1970s, feature a hand-carved horse head profile. Each piece is fashioned from onyx stone, exhibiting natural variations in color and tone within...

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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Acrylic Lucite Bookends
Pair of Acrylic Lucite Bookends

Pair of Acrylic Lucite Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Lucite / Acrylic bookends by Ritts and Co. - super sleek and perfect for any space. Especially good for the modern or minimalist space. The pair are very architectural and in...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Lucite

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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.