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...
Marble, Brass
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.
Alabaster
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...
Leather, Pine
1960s Blenko Modernist Sculptural Clear Glass Wedge Shovel Bookends Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fine pair of 1960s clear glass Blenko handcrafted sculptural bookends, in the wedge form with spade shovel shaped centers. Designed by Wayne Husted , retains original labels and mode...
Glass
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
Marble
Pair of Art Deco Bear Ceramic Bookends, Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s
By Walter Bosse, Gmundner Keramik, Michael Powolny, Leopold Anzengruber, Wiener Werkstätte
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...
Ceramic
Italian Black White Marble 'Book' Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of Italian black and white marble 'book' bookends, in the modern style or Italian Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Italian coffee ...
Marble
$1,650 / set
Ben Seibel Bronze Tail Light Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of Brutalist bookends in bronze, designed by Ben Seibel.
Bronze
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 ...
Brass
Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" Bookend, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Antique mid-century marble "Elephant" bookend, 1940s Intact and in good condition, with minor signs of wear. Width 28 cm Height 15.5 cm Depth 7 cm
Marble
$1,499Sale Price / set|25% Off
Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s
By A.E.L.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco rabbit, hare silver plated bronze bookends. Signed A.E.L. , stamped France and 28. Mounted Over Russian Onix. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art ...
Brass
Pair Sentinel Bookends--Walter Von Nessen Design for Chase--Brass & Bakelite
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a striking and highly sculptural pair of Art Deco bookends designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company in the mid-1930s. These iconic American mode...
Brass
Pair of bookends in the shape of a gilded brass duck sculpture, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of gilt brass bookends, France, 1970s, depicting stylized duck heads. Each piece has an elegant, sculptural form, with a long, slender neck and a finely drawn beak, resting on a...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century White Onyx Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of mid-century white onyx horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 7.5"W x 2.5"D x 6"H and would make a gre...
Onyx
$194Sale Price|25% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Striking and sculptural, this pair of large, mid-century, marble horse-head bookends exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in Mexico in the 1960s to1970s, , found in ...
Onyx
Pair of Walnut Bookends In the Style of Alexandre Noll, France, circa 1950
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of solid walnut bookends is made in the style of Alexandre Noll. The organic and refined forms highlight the natural grain of the wood, in a modernist s...
Walnut
Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookend, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookend with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. Th...
Chrome, Iron
Hand-Crafted Brutalist Bronze Bookends by Esa Fedrigolli, 1970s
By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in New York, NY
Set of Brutalist style heavy hand casted bronze bookends by Esa Fedrigolli for Esa Art.
Bronze
Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of bull and bear bronzes on wood base bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 11.5" W x 3.75" D x 7.5" H and are in good condition. Great gift for any Wall Street trader, st...
Brass
Art Deco Marble and Metal Bear Bookends, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A striking example of 1930s Art Deco design, this pair of marble and metal bear bookends captures the movement’s fascination with stylized animal forms, luxurious materials, and bold...
Marble, Metal
Pair of Bill Curry Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookends with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. ...
Iron
Ben Seibel Signed Stirrup Bookends of Brass for Raymor for Jenfred-Ware
By Raymor, Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined pair of brass-plated Mid-Century Modern bookends by Ben Seibel, showcasing his signature balance of sculptural form and functional design. Clean-lined and architectural Mod...
Brass
20th century French Art Deco Pair of Porcelain Dogs Bookends, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
A delightful pair of porcelain bookends depicting two terrier dogs, finely sculpted with expressive detail and a charming presence. Each dog is shown seated and facing inward, creat...
Porcelain
$588 / set
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s Original condition ( The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting ) Original patina
Brass
$588 / set
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
2 Hammered vintage bookends around 1950s Original condition ( The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting ) Original patina
Brass
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Bochum, NRW
A refined and authentic pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by celebrated French sculptor Max Le Verrier, produced in the 1930s in his Paris atelier. Cast in art metal with a deep gre...
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare matched pair of Art Deco bookends combine natural marble beauty with geometric brass appliques. Each bookend features beautifully grained marble with distinctive pinkish hue and...
Marble, Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Hand-Carved Wooden Cockatoo Bookends, Solid Wood, 1930
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined and sculptural pair of French Art Deco bookends, exquisitely hand-carved in solid wood, depicting two stylized cockatoos in a mirrored composition. Each bird, elegantly per...
Wood
Art Glass Murano Bookends Sommerso Apple Pear Peach Paperweight Mid Modern Fruit
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual pair of murano art glass bookends in the form of a pair of fruit - pear, peach or apple. Hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy this exquisite pair of b...
Gold Leaf
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. An English, ebonised mahogany novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A striking and practical desk accessory, with a dark ae...
Mahogany
Pair of Iron Anchor Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of iron anchor-form bookends, substantial enough to support medium-sized books. Ideal for those drawn to coastal living, nautical themes, or life by the water. A tasteful mar...
Iron
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...
Chrome
Harry M Wasserman Brutalist Welded Steel Bird Form Sculptural Bookends 1960s
By Wasserman
Located in Troy, MI
A sculptural pair of steel bookends by Harry M Wasserman Pacoima California circa 1960s Stylized architectural birds with sharp angular planes composed of welded steel with brutalis...
Steel
1960's Brutalist Art Sculpture Solid Bronze Figural Bookends Artist Signed WLC
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful brutalist solid bronze sculptural figural bookends, circa 1960's. Great form and design. The sculptures are signed on the bottom with the artist initials "WLC". One is mark...
Bronze
Italian Alabaster Bookends, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
These Italian bookends are made of alabaster, a stone valued for its subtle translucency and pattern. They have a massive, architectural form that combines functionality with sculptu...
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Hand-Painted Native American Figural Bookends
By Frederic Remington
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Striking pair of early 20th-century Native American Indian figural bookends, beautifully modeled and hand-painted in rich polychrome tones. Each sculpture depicts a seated male figur...
Metal
Vintage Solid Wood 80's Retro Design Living Room Magazine Holder
Located in Manzano, IT
Add a touch of warmth and character to your home with this gorgeous vintage magazine rack. Made of sturdy wood with classic turned columns, it is the perfect accessory for those wh...
Wood
Pair of Ben Seibel Brass Plated Orb Bookends Marked, 1950s
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage brass plated orb bookends feature rounded sculptural form, resembling Turkish kettlebells with cutout handles, done in cast metal with brass finish. The traditional M...
Brass
$480 / set
Pair of Midcentury Horse Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1970's Italian lucite bookends. Measurements: Height: 6" Width: 3.5" Depth: 3.75"
Lucite
Vintage Pair of Modernist Elephant Bookends by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of modernist elephant bookends with trunk up by Jonathan Adler, circa 2000s. The set are in very good vintage condition and measure 9.5"W 4.75"D x 8"H. Great looking f...
Resin
Antique Art Deco ''Squirrel'' Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 France Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous pair of Original antique Art Deco bookends model: "Squirrel'' by Max le Verrier 1930. Superbly stylized Art Deco sculptures that always draw your attention. They are in ...
Marble, Spelter
Antique W.V. Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.V. Egbert Co Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends. Item features nice small size, metal construction, bronze finish, original stamp, very nice antique pair, gre...
Metal
Ben Seibel Brass "Keys" Bookends, USA 1950's
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical pair of "Keys" bookends by Ben Seibel in Brass with green enameled accents.
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
Bronze
Pair of globe-shaped bookends, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An elegant pair of vintage 1970s bookends featuring two decorative globes mounted on a magnifying wooden base. Each globe is held in place by a metal ring, reminiscent of antique sci...
Metal
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...
Brass
Antique Pair Bronze Classical Cupid Sculptures/ Bookends by K&O 20th Century
By Kronheimer & Oldenbusch Co. 1
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of patinated bronze classical cupid bookend sculptures, by Kronheim & Oldenbusch, circa 1900 in date. These charming bronze figures feature two beau...
Bronze
Vintage Onyx and White Marble Bookends, Sombrero Design, Mexico, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
very nice set of Bookends . White Marble base .comes with carved Onyx Mexican with sombreros. In a typical siesta pose very good condition .
Onyx
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...
Wood
Art Deco Banded Onyx Marble Bookends with Brass Feet, Pair, circa 1930s.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A striking pair of Art Deco period bookends executed in beautifully banded onyx marble, featuring warm cream and honey tones contrasted with dramatic brown veining and subtle green s...
Stone, Brass
Rookwood pottery bookends birds Matt satin blue/charcoal , with Roman number
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful birds bookends by Rookwood pottery Co , marked with Flame and roman numbers XXVI .
Pottery
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...
Wood
Pair of Japanese Zen Figure Patinated Iron Bookends in Black and Gold
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of 1950s Japanese cast iron figurative Zen style bookends with a distressed patina. Each bookend depicts a serene figure in a kneeling meditative posture, representing spiritua...
Iron
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...
Bronze
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-...
Onyx
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...
Marble, Brass
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...
Marble, Spelter
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...
Marble, Bronze
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: ...
Wood
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...
Agate
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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