20th century French Pair of Spelter Dog Bookends
Located in LEGNY, FR
A pair of French spelter lovely Dog Bookends, probably Setters on a marble base from the 1950s.
Category
1950s French Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Spelter
Vintage Dog Bookends
Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bronze Dog Bookends - A Pair
$575 / set
Vintage Bronze Dog Bookends - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinguished pair of vintage bronze dog bookends captures the charm and solidity of mid-20th-century decorative metalwork.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug Dog Bookends
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug Dog Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug dog bookends USA, circa 1940s A great pair of hand-crafted, possibly one of kind American Folk Art Tin Clad pug dog motif bookends.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Tin
Metal Black Labrador Dog Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully sculpted dog-form bookend or paperweight with a handsome, attentive pose and a richly polished finish.
Category
20th Century Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
$340Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of foo dogs mounted on a wood tray. These beautiful carved foo dogs rest on a conjoined tray that is ready for favorite titles or it can act as a decorative tray. The fig...
Category
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Vintage Alabaster Dog Bookends
$295 / set
Pair Of Vintage Alabaster Dog Bookends
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of alabaster bookends each with a seated dog. The semi-translucent stone accentuated with dark veins.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Brass and Enamel Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely and vibrant pair of brass bookends with Foo Dog repousse in brilliant enamel colors - well suited for any room and lovely for the Childs room
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ham & Jam Brass Dog Bookends for Mary Baldwin College, 1962
Located in San Diego, CA
A charming and historically significant pair of cast brass dog bookends depicting Ham and Jam, the beloved canine mascots of Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A most unique pair of Dog Bookends or sculptures holding an oval Frame from a chained post in their mouths... the pair can stand independent or could be used as bookends - either way...
Category
20th Century Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scottish Terrier Dog Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Hand-carved Book Ends representing a pair of Scottish Terrier dogs. We see this set added to a current collection or resting on a bookshelf in a home lib...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dog Bookends, Ravas
$1,599Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dog Bookends, Ravas
By Ravas
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bookends. A stylish silvered bronze figures of dogs by Ravas.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Staffordshire Hunting Dog Bookends
By Lladro, Jonathan Adler, Fitz and Floyd
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of porcelain staffordshire hunting dog figures sitting on grass cushions with gold trim. Underneath the protective felt pad is a hole which the company purposely made s...
Category
1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Mid Century Modern Hand Glazed Porcelain Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of mid century modern porcelain Chinese foo dog guardian bookends. Hand carved and glazed in a light green and yellow with hints of fuchsia and blue.
Category
1960s Chinese Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940
$1,039Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Ideal for the mantlepiece or as decorative bookends, this is a wonderful matched pair of the iconic Dog of Fo statue.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Object or Bookend, Japanese 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th century, Japan.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Vintage Greyhound Figures, Italian, Dog Statue, Bookends, Mid Century
$1,945Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Of Vintage Greyhound Figures, Italian, Dog Statue, Bookends, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An Italian, ceramic seated dog statue or decorative bookends, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking pair of hand-carved green marble Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) sculptures fashioned as decorative bookends.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Marble
Dog Head Motif Shoehorn Metal Antique German 1920s Collectible
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming antique shoehorn made in Germany, crafted from nickel-plated metal with a beautifully detailed handle featuring a dog motif. Both decorative and practical, this elegant pi...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dog Book Ends on Onyx Bases
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Dog Book Ends on Onyx Bases. We see this set added to a current collection or resting on a bookshelf in a home library. Wonderful set to give a gift or kee...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Solid Brass Figural Bookend. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Brass
Carved wood bookend depicting a fox terrier dog, England 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
Carved hazel wood bookend, depicting a stylized Fox terrier dog, in a sitting position.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Other Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Brass
Recent Sales
Marble Hunting Dog Bookends, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb marble hunting dog bookends, 20th century. Perfect for home decoration.
Category
20th Century British Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Marble
Rare Vintage Murano Glass Bookends, Lavender and Red Color Dog Pair by Cenedese
Unavailable
H 8.08 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Rare Vintage Murano Glass Bookends, Lavender and Red Color Dog Pair by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
This dog pair in lavender color feature a inner red bubble and dark green details decorate eyes and noses.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass
Golden Seal Dog Bookends
Located in Munich, DE
Golden seal dog bookends in solid brass and good vintage condition, made by Penco, USA, 1960.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze Doberman Pincher Dog Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze Doberman Pincher dog bookends - a handsome pair. The profile and detailing are very nice and have a very sophisticated appeal... also great for the child’s room.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Painted English Cavalier Dog Bookends - a Pair, C. 1940s
Located in Ross, CA
A pair of classical English style King Cavalier ceramic dog bookends. The pair are white with black spots.
Category
1940s English Victorian Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Dog Bookends
Located in London, GB
A pair of bronze bookends, modelled as dogs sitting on their haunches, 20th century. Available to view at Brunswick House, London. Each: 21cm high, 12cm wide, 11cm deep.
Category
20th Century European Other Vintage Dog Bookends
Chinese Blue Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Peacock Blue Glazed Porcelain Foo Dog Bookends. 13" H x 4.5" W x 3" D. Provenance: From the Collection of a New York City Musician.
Category
20th Century Chinese Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Sancai Glazed Foo Dog Bookends, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Bookends, seated on rectangular bases. 12.5" H x 4.75" W x 2.5" D.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Pottery
Handsome vintage cast-iron hunting dog bookends
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of handsome cast-iron hunting dog bookends. These heavy molded cast-iron bookends have a black finish to the surface.
Category
1970s American American Classical Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Glazed Ceramic Dog Bookends
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Large and substantially weighted these bookends are done in rich chocolate brown and black tones with felt applied to the underside
Category
1960s American Vintage Dog Bookends
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Dog Bookends, France, circa 1930
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Art Deco bronze dog bookends, France, circa 1930. Each depicting an Alsatian dog on marble base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Dog Bookends
Ceramic Majolica Staffordshire Painted English Cavalier Dog Bookends - a Pair
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H 8 in W 9 in D 3 in
Ceramic Majolica Staffordshire Painted English Cavalier Dog Bookends - a Pair
By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of classical English style King Cavalier dog bookends. Created from ceramic, this pair depicts two dogs in white with black spots.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Art Deco German Shepherd Dog Bookends by Carvin, 1930 France
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Description: Art Deco German shepherd bookends. Artist/ Maker: Louis Albert Carvin. Signature/ Marks: Unsigned. Foundry mark. Style: Art Deco. Date: 1930. Material: Pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Bronze Bookends King Charles Spaniel Dogs by Louis Albert Carvin, 1930
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H 6.11 in W 7.37 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends King Charles Spaniel Dogs by Louis Albert Carvin, 1930
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely pair of Art Deco bronze Cavalier King Carles spaniel dog bookends by the French artist Louis Albert Carvin on Portor marble base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Dog Greyhound Bookends Sculptures on Marble Base Style Art Deco Silvered Bronze
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H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Dog Greyhound Bookends Sculptures on Marble Base Style Art Deco Silvered Bronze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Dog greyhound bookends sculptures on marble base style art deco silvered bronze.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Stone, Marble, Bronze
Pair of Stone Painted Chinese Foo Dog Book Ends
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of hand painted foo dog bookends that are sitting on a red and black pedestal.
Category
20th Century Chinese Han Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Stone
Pair of dog door stop/ bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gold painted metal dogs
Category
1960s American Vintage Dog Bookends
Pair of English Setter Dog Brass Bookends
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful pair of English Setter brass bookends.Good detail and weight,measurements listed when side by side..
Category
1950s English George III Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, Oriental, Bronzed, Dog of Fu Figure, C.1970
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H 16.54 in W 7.68 in D 11.23 in
Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, Oriental, Bronzed, Dog of Fu Figure, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative bookends. An Oriental, bronzed resin Dog of Fu figure, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Resin
A Set of Bookends for the Dog Lover A very attractive pair and a clever design
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H 6 in W 5 in D 6 in
A Set of Bookends for the Dog Lover A very attractive pair and a clever design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Set of Bookends for the Dog Lover A very attractive pair and clever design, the ends are made as books upon which the dog heads are set to provide the supports for your desk top b...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Resin
Pair of Dog Bookends
By Crown Staffordshire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dog bookends in the manner of Staffordshire - a nice pair ready to hold books from the childs room to the sophisticated office or den.
Category
20th Century English Early Victorian Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Dog Bookends
By John Dickinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dog bookends. A handsome and charming representation of a Dog. in the manner of John Dickson by use of a Gesso look.
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Gesso
Pair of Scottie Dog Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair or Scottie dog bookends, a handsome pair of Scotties on a plaid pillow - perfect for the dog lover and especially for those with Scotties or a best friend named Scott, bagpipes ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Black Forest Wood Carved Scotty Dog Bookends, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1950s Black Forest wood carved scotty dog bookends. Nice addition to your room or just for use on your shelf.
Category
1950s German Black Forest Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Wood
Blue Flambe Foo Dog Bookends
Located in Houston, TX
Set of beautiful ceramic foo dog bookends glazed in a rich turquoise color.
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Chinese Metal Cooper Foo Dog Bookends, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an exquisite pair of foo dog bookends, circa the 1960s. Traditional Eastern culture blends with timeless style in this unique set of heavy-weight cooper ...
Category
1960s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Copper
Vintage Pair of Retriever Dog Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Early to Mid-Century substantial pair of chocolate brown Labrador Retriever dog bookends. Dog's are wearing gold collars are sitting on a gold pillow with tassel details.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Mid-Century Gold Gilt Foo Dog Bookends by Jaru of California
By Jaru
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century gold gilt plaster foo dog bookends by Jaru of California, circa 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Dog Bookends
Materials
Plaster
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Vintage Dog Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage dog bookends is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage dog bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and marble. There are all kinds of vintage dog bookends available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage dog bookends made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage dog bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Louis-Albert Carvin, Antoine-Louis Barye and Cenedese produced popular vintage dog 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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