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Tessellated Shell Bookends in the Style of Maitland-Smith, Late 20th Century
Tessellated Shell Bookends in the Style of Maitland-Smith, Late 20th Century

Tessellated Shell Bookends in the Style of Maitland-Smith, Late 20th Century

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A refined pair of tessellated shell bookends in the style of Maitland-Smith, designed with architectural geometry and luminous natural material. Each triangular form rises like a sty...

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Late 20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Shell

Pair of Bookends by Venini, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Bookends by Venini, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Bookends by Venini, Italy, 1960s

By Venini

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of bookends manufactured by Venini Murano. A solid crystal glass block is connected to a brass plate. Labelled pieces.

Category

1960s Italian Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Seated Woman Molded Glass Bookends
Pair of Seated Woman Molded Glass Bookends

Pair of Seated Woman Molded Glass Bookends

Located in Pasadena, TX

This pair of bookends are made of molded glass. They depict 2 women seated.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Art Deco Brass Minstrel Bookends on Marble Attributed to DAV ART NY
Pair of Art Deco Brass Minstrel Bookends on Marble Attributed to DAV ART NY

Pair of Art Deco Brass Minstrel Bookends on Marble Attributed to DAV ART NY

By Dav Art NY

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage art deco brass "minstrels playing the lute" bookends on white marble bases attributed to DAV ART NY, circa 1930s. A lovely pair of vintage minstrels or jesters with a...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Ceramic Bookends by ROBJ, Glazed Porcelain, France, 1925
Art Deco Ceramic Bookends by ROBJ, Glazed Porcelain, France, 1925

Art Deco Ceramic Bookends by ROBJ, Glazed Porcelain, France, 1925

By ROBJ

Located in Bochum, NRW

Pair of Art Deco ceramic bookends depicting two dancers. Stamped under the bottom ROBJ, Paris. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 14 x 5.5 x 20 cm (5.51 x 2.16 x 7.87 in).

Category

1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Art Deco Oak Bull Bookends, France, 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Oak Bull Bookends, France, 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Oak Bull Bookends, France, 1930s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1930 / set Bookends / oak / Art Deco Striking pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, each finely carved from solid oak and depicting a powerful bull in a dynamic,...

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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Oak

Vintage 1960's Rare Pair of Fruit Basket Bookends by Borghese of Italy
Vintage 1960's Rare Pair of Fruit Basket Bookends by Borghese of Italy

Vintage 1960's Rare Pair of Fruit Basket Bookends by Borghese of Italy

By Borghese

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage 1960's Rare Pair of Bookends by Borghese of Italy. These are a vintage pair of Borghese Italian fruit basket bookends in a gold and silver gilded finish, in good vintage cond...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends
Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends

Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Antique Brass & Enamel Cloisonne Chinese Bookends. Measure 4.35" in width, 3.5" in depth and 6" in height

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swiss 1960's hand carved Brutalist book ends
Pair of Swiss 1960's hand carved Brutalist book ends

Pair of Swiss 1960's hand carved Brutalist book ends

Located in Bern, BE

Fabulous pair of hand carved Swiss Brutalist book ends dating from the 1960's. Believed to originate from the renowned Swiss lakeside wood carving town of Brienz. Solid carved wooden...

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1960s Swiss Brutalist Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Alabaster Hand carved bookends in Art Deco style, France 1920s
Set of 2 Alabaster Hand carved bookends in Art Deco style, France 1920s

Set of 2 Alabaster Hand carved bookends in Art Deco style, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / Bookends / Alabaster / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage Two French Art Deco bookends in hand carved alabaster with amber glass eyes. Both owls sit on a base. This ...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Horse Head Bookends by Hermès, Bronze and Wood, Circa 1930
Art Deco Horse Head Bookends by Hermès, Bronze and Wood, Circa 1930

Art Deco Horse Head Bookends by Hermès, Bronze and Wood, Circa 1930

By Hermès

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Pair of horse head bookends designed by Hermès made of bronze with a wooden base. France, CIRCA 1930.

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Onyx Aztec Bookends
Pair of Onyx Aztec Bookends

Pair of Onyx Aztec Bookends

Located in Pasadena, TX

This pair of bookends are made of Onyx. They are carved in a tribal manner that depicts ancient figures.

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Tribal Used Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century
Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century

Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century Boxer Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century A fantastic hand carved sculpture / bookend with a Boxer / Germ...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Rare Bookend Leaping Gazelles By Hagenauer Wien
Rare Bookend Leaping Gazelles By Hagenauer Wien

Rare Bookend Leaping Gazelles By Hagenauer Wien

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass bookend leaping gazelles. Designed and manufactured by company Hagenauer in the 1930s, stamped Made in Austria. Original condition.

Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass "Praying Hands" Bookends on Onyx
Pair of Vintage Brass "Praying Hands" Bookends on Onyx

Pair of Vintage Brass "Praying Hands" Bookends on Onyx

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Vintage Brass "Praying Hands" Bookends on Marble. A lovely pair of vintage brass "Praying Hands" bookends circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a fine ...

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

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Pair of bookends designed by Hester Mabel White (1898-1948). Polychromed bronze and green alp marble. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 330. England, CIRCA 1920.

Category

1920s English Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Pair of bookends designed by Hester Mabel White (1898-1948). Polychromed bronze and Portoro marble. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 330. England, CIRCA 1920.

Category

1920s English Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool pair of vintage brutalist style owl bookends circa 1970s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 9"W x 4"D x 7.5"H. The are marked "Hampton, VA" on ...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s
2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s

Category

1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style forged iron owl bookends in the style of Isamu Noguchi, circa 1950s. The bookends are heavy and solid with with a great patina. They are in...

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

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, French, C1930
Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, French, C1930

Art Deco Pair of Elephant Bookends, French, C1930

Located in Devon, England

Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both stand on marble ba...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Antique German Sheppard Bronze Sculptures Bookends
Antique German Sheppard Bronze Sculptures Bookends

Antique German Sheppard Bronze Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A pair of solid bronze German Shepherd sculpture bookends or door stops. Dating to the 1920s or 1930s. Original felt on the bottom and a nice age appropriate patina.

Category

1930s American Aesthetic Movement Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Inca Deity Brass Bookends, a Pair
Inca Deity Brass Bookends, a Pair

Inca Deity Brass Bookends, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of antique brass bookends depicting the Inca deity Illapa, the god of thunder, lightning, rain, and war. Cast with simple features and shown carrying a warak'a or sling, with ...

Category

Late 20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920
Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920

Art Deco Bookends by Hester Mabel White, Polychromed Bronze, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Pair of bookends designed by Hester Mabel White (1898-1948). Polychromed bronze and Travertine marble. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco and Other Figures" p. 330. England, CIRCA 1920.

Category

1920s English Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Leather Bookend Brown Epi In the Style of Louis Vuitton
Leather Bookend Brown Epi In the Style of Louis Vuitton

Leather Bookend Brown Epi In the Style of Louis Vuitton

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

A single (one) rich brown epi leather booked, in the style of French Masion, Louis Vuitton (LV), in the Modern or Minimalist design style, circa late-20th century. Very good conditio...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair of Marble and Brass Bull and Bear Market Bookends
Pair of Marble and Brass Bull and Bear Market Bookends

Pair of Marble and Brass Bull and Bear Market Bookends

Located in Pasadena, TX

These bookends depict a Bull and a Bear on the top of the Granite.. They would be great for any office or library. The bull and bear are made of solid brass.

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of  2 Art Deco faceted ball bookends in oak with metal decorations, France
Set of  2 Art Deco faceted ball bookends in oak with metal decorations, France

Set of 2 Art Deco faceted ball bookends in oak with metal decorations, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A French Art Deco style vintage pair of bookends made of solid oak wood. Each piece features two faceted balls, one smaller than the other, enhanced with metal decorative studs. Th...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Hand Painted Harlequin or Jester Bookends
Pair of French Art Deco Hand Painted Harlequin or Jester Bookends

Pair of French Art Deco Hand Painted Harlequin or Jester Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of Harlequin bookends. The pair are very detailed, with masks and hand painted. Acquired in France A compliment to any book shelf, desktop, work station and espec...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Composition

Pair of Hard Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Hand Carved
Pair of Hard Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Hand Carved

Pair of Hard Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Hand Carved

Located in Bochum, NRW

This is a pair of vintage elephant bookends. They are made of beautiful hardwood, hand-carved, and have bone-made eyes and tusks. They are in excellent used condition. They are del...

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1970s European Anglo-Indian Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen

By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper & Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase Manufacturing "stamped label on the side of one if the verticals" "top of base is monogramme...

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1930s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s Striking and highly characteristic Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, crafted in a sophisticated combination of marble...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930
Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930

Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage Aztec bookends. A South American, hand-carved banded agate stone figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Distinctive figural carving and superb n...

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1930s Mexican Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Agate

Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair

Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a pair of sculptural bookends, circa the 1980s. Crafted from solid travertine, each piece is cut into a clean half-circle form, creating a bold yet mini...

Category

1980s Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Coromandel, Novel Rest, Regency, C.1830
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Coromandel, Novel Rest, Regency, C.1830

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Coromandel, Novel Rest, Regency, C.1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique extending book slide. An English, coromandel novel rest dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. A piece of both practical function and refined elegance, it is a ...

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1830s British Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Pair Of Blue and White Agate Bookends Quartz Crystal Geode
Vintage Pair Of Blue and White Agate Bookends Quartz Crystal Geode

Vintage Pair Of Blue and White Agate Bookends Quartz Crystal Geode

Located in Bochum, NRW

Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with these 1970s blue agate bookends. Blue agate, a type of chalcedony and member of the quartz family, forms in volcanic rocks and boasts ...

Category

1970s Used Bookends

Materials

Agate, Multi-gemstone

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

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

By Auguste Rodin, Armor Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of "Thinker" bookends in the style of Auguste Rodin by Armor Bronze, circa 1960s. The pair are very heavy and well worn with a wonderful original patina. They measur...

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Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Solid Teak Bookends by Brostrom, Denmark, circa 1970
Vintage Solid Teak Bookends by Brostrom, Denmark, circa 1970

Vintage Solid Teak Bookends by Brostrom, Denmark, circa 1970

By Brostrom, Denmark 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Solid Teak Bookends Brostrom, Denmark, circa 1970 "each individual bookend is 4 1/4" D x 4 1/4" W x 6 3/8" T" "oiled with food grade mineral oil"

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Teak

Verona Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends, a Pair
Verona Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends, a Pair

Verona Cast Iron Sailing Ship Bookends, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of cast iron bookends made by Verona Steel Casting Company, circa 1920. Galleon ships are cast with three masts at full sail, over rolling waves, all with a bronze finish. Mar...

Category

Early 20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s
Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s

Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s

By Adam Feron

Located in Ulm, DE

A graceful echo of the exotic elegance that defined French Art Deco, these bookends by sculptor A. Féron are a refined marriage of sculpture and function. Designed and cast in France...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of heavy brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, ready to use. 6...

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Mid-20th Century Korean American Colonial Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Massive Solid Black Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme
Massive Solid Black Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme

Massive Solid Black Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of solid black massive marble , with brass polished accents Golf theme, circa 1980's , never used stored in a box for decades , great gift for the book readers and Gol...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Pair of  Post Modern Italian White Marble Bookends, 1970s
Pair of  Post Modern Italian White Marble Bookends, 1970s

Pair of Post Modern Italian White Marble Bookends, 1970s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Toronto, CA

This striking pair of sculptural marble bookends showcases the elegance of minimalist design. Crafted in Italy during the 1970s, they are carved from solid white marble with natural ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

American Aestheticism, Griffoul Foundry Sculptural Bronze Bookends, Early XX C.
American Aestheticism, Griffoul Foundry Sculptural Bronze Bookends, Early XX C.

American Aestheticism, Griffoul Foundry Sculptural Bronze Bookends, Early XX C.

By M. Peinlich

Located in New York, NY

A charming set of bronze bookends. One of the bookends depicts a figure of a young girl with a questioning face expression, holding a bouquet; and the other a cupid, who peeks around...

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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Vintage Pair Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Mid-Century Vintage Pair Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

Mid-Century Vintage Pair Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of vintage brass horse head bookends with beautiful patina. Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "The Stallion" horse head bookends manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafter...

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1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass "Tug Of War" Bookends by P.M. Craftsman
Pair of Vintage Brass "Tug Of War" Bookends by P.M. Craftsman

Pair of Vintage Brass "Tug Of War" Bookends by P.M. Craftsman

By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company

Located in San Diego, CA

This whimsical pair of vintage brass bookends of kids (and dog) playing tug of war by P.M. Craftsman (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.), circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage c...

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Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

1920s Chinese Art Deco Hand-Carved Soapstone Floral Bookends
1920s Chinese Art Deco Hand-Carved Soapstone Floral Bookends

1920s Chinese Art Deco Hand-Carved Soapstone Floral Bookends

Located in Elkhart, IN

A charming pair of antique Chinese soapstone bookends dating to the 1920s, each intricately carved with flowering branches emerging from a classical planter. The openwork foliage and...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Art Deco Panther Bookends in Bronze on Black Marble by M. Font, 1920s
Pair of Art Deco Panther Bookends in Bronze on Black Marble by M. Font, 1920s

Pair of Art Deco Panther Bookends in Bronze on Black Marble by M. Font, 1920s

By Maurice Font

Located in Salzburg, AT

Pair of Art Deco panther bookends in silver-black cast bronze on a black marble base by Maurice Font. The animals are depicted sitting on cubic stone blocks while drinking. The desi...

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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Whimsical Solid Polished Brass Anchor Bookend Nautical Mid Century
Whimsical Solid Polished Brass Anchor Bookend Nautical Mid Century

Whimsical Solid Polished Brass Anchor Bookend Nautical Mid Century

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

1970's solid polished brass single bookend , with an anchor nice decorative piece.

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20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style forged iron owl bookends in the style of Isamu Noguchi, circa 1950s. The bookends are heavy and solid with with a great patina and original ...

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends
Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends

Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Nice set of high quality, heavy brass Virginia Metalcrafters "Spread Eagle" bookends. Made in Waynesboro Virginia in 1952. Can hold large stack of books. Great on a book shelf or d...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pair of Gilt Bronze and Marble Horse Bookends
Mid-Century Pair of Gilt Bronze and Marble Horse Bookends

Mid-Century Pair of Gilt Bronze and Marble Horse Bookends

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gilt Bronze and Marble Bookends Featuring Horses. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period, this pair will add to that classic modern vibe...

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

Materials

Bronze

Gazelle Art Deco Bookends
Gazelle Art Deco Bookends

Gazelle Art Deco Bookends

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Art Deco Gazelle Bookends Pair of Art Deco gazelle bookends. The silver-plated metal figures capture the animal's movement in a dynamic and stylized pose characteristic of the period...

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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends
Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends

Pair of Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Sculptural Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of handsome and Striking Blanc De Chine Foo Dog Bookends or Sculpural objets d'arte. A beautiful pair. When we get these they don't last long - they are very special and a c...

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Art Deco silver marabou metal bookend
Art Deco silver marabou metal bookend

Art Deco silver marabou metal bookend

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Art Deco Silver-Tone Marabou Bookends Pair of Art Deco silver-tone bookends with a marabou design. The bird figures, with their elongated beaks and elegant posture, are presented in ...

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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Impressive Pair of Large, Heavy, Banded Polished Geode / Agate Bookends
Impressive Pair of Large, Heavy, Banded Polished Geode / Agate Bookends

Impressive Pair of Large, Heavy, Banded Polished Geode / Agate Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

An impressive pair of large, heavy, polished geode / agate bookends, circa pre-history. Brightly colored silver, grey, blue, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caus...

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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Agate

Elegant Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s
Elegant Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s

Elegant Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Elegant Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s. A very handsome pair of art deco bookends in lacquered wood. Beautiful round and pointy shapes - very art deco yet timeless and usab...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 mid-century Italian marble Bookends, lions, 1950s
Set of 2 mid-century Italian marble Bookends, lions, 1950s

Set of 2 mid-century Italian marble Bookends, lions, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of 2 mid-century Italian marble bookends, lions, 1950s Good condition, minor signs of wear.

Category

1950s Italian Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Marble Post-Modern Black/White/Gray Triangular Bookends
Pair of Marble Post-Modern Black/White/Gray Triangular Bookends

Pair of Marble Post-Modern Black/White/Gray Triangular Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Marble Post-Modern Black/White/Gray Triangular Bookends. Fabulous pair of marble post-modern triangular bookends, circa 1980s. They are in very good vintage condition with no...

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage Cast Clear Glass Seahorse Bookends
Pair of Vintage Cast Clear Glass Seahorse Bookends

Pair of Vintage Cast Clear Glass Seahorse Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of vintage cast clear glass seahorse bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 7"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H. ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

20th Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Bookends mod. 1977
20th Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Bookends mod. 1977

20th Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Bookends mod. 1977

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Some notes about the author Max Ingrand: a famous French master glass worker and decorator, he was artistic director of FontanaArte for one decade, starting from 1954. During that ti...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Glass

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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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