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Pair of Black Leather Bookends by Stuart Kern
Pair of Black Leather Bookends by Stuart Kern

Pair of Black Leather Bookends by Stuart Kern

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic pair of black leather bookends by Stuart Kern, circa 1990s. The bookends are in like new

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Three Italian Greek Key Brown Leather Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Three Italian Greek Key Brown Leather Bookends, Mid-Century Modern

Three Italian Greek Key Brown Leather Bookends, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We are offering 3 Classic Mid-Century Leather Bookends. These handcrafted bookends with Greek Key

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Italian Leather Bookends, Pair
Italian Leather Bookends, Pair

Italian Leather Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of red leather and gold embossed bookends, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great set to add

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Gold

Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail
Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail

Vintage Art Deco Style Green Leather Bookends with Gilt Detail

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking embodiment of refined Art Deco design, this sculptural pair of bookends features a bold

Category

1950s Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

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

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

By Gucci

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Fabulous, rare pair of vintage Gucci bookends, featuring gold plated snaffle bits mounted to

Category

1970s Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

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

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Solid Italian Glass Blocks Wrapped Leather Bookends in the Style of Gucci
Solid Italian Glass Blocks Wrapped Leather Bookends in the Style of Gucci

Solid Italian Glass Blocks Wrapped Leather Bookends in the Style of Gucci

By Gucci

Located in San Diego, CA

Great pair of Italian solid green glass bookends wrapped on leather, with decorative brass emblem

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Red and Green Leather Equestrian Bookends, circa 1950s
Pair of Italian Red and Green Leather Equestrian Bookends, circa 1950s

Pair of Italian Red and Green Leather Equestrian Bookends, circa 1950s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Extra Large Set of Vintage Leather Bookends with Patinated Bronze Horses in Full Sprint, Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair Bookends Elephant Patinated Bronze Wood Leather
Vintage Pair Bookends Elephant Patinated Bronze Wood Leather

Vintage Pair Bookends Elephant Patinated Bronze Wood Leather

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful pair of heavy handmade bookends in Asian style, the elephants are made of patinated

Category

1970s Vietnamese Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed
Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed

Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed. Medium scale bookends finished in

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends
Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends

Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of vintage brass and leather horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Leather Wrapped World Map Bookends
Pair of MCM Leather Wrapped World Map Bookends

Pair of MCM Leather Wrapped World Map Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic pair of large leather wrapped bookends with a midcentury brass world map plaque embedded in

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Classic Gucci Bookends
Classic Gucci Bookends

Classic Gucci Bookends

By Gucci

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of Classic bookends by Gucci. Classic brown leather stripe with brass bases. Beautiful

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

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 Raymor, Ben Seibel

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very attractive pair of leather and brass Jenfred-Ware bookends designed by Ben Seibel

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Leather Bound Bookends with Sliding Plate and Velvet side
Pair of Leather Bound Bookends with Sliding Plate and Velvet side

Pair of Leather Bound Bookends with Sliding Plate and Velvet side

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bookends comprised of two ends that look like books. The pieces are not actually books, but look

Category

20th Century English Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Vintage Asprey & Co Leather And Gilt Bookends Modelled As Open Books
Vintage Asprey & Co Leather And Gilt Bookends Modelled As Open Books

Vintage Asprey & Co Leather And Gilt Bookends Modelled As Open Books

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Norwich, GB

Vintage Asprey & Co leather-covered book design bookends with gilt tooled decoration and silk bases

Category

1970s British Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's
Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's

Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Den Haag, NL

Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hand Made Shell & Coral Bookends with Ostrich Leather Backing, USA
Hand Made Shell & Coral Bookends with Ostrich Leather Backing, USA

Hand Made Shell & Coral Bookends with Ostrich Leather Backing, USA

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of hand made shell & coral bookends with Ostrich embossed leather backing.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Coral

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

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

By Hermès

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of mid-20th century Modern leather-covered wood bookends by the luxury brand Hermès Paris

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

suede leather cushion pads This is an eye-catching pair of small vintage bookends, with gilt tonality

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1960s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather, Pine

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

oxides and carbon Of fine proportion, useful for holding large volumes securely Dressed with leather

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1980s Malagasy Archaistic Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather, Petrified Wood

Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases
Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases

Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases

Located in San Diego, CA

Classic pair of Italian old world style globe bookends on wood "L" shaped bases wrapped in brass

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This Mid-Century set of Tennis and Louis Vuitton themed bookends are absolutely one of a kind and

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Pair of Brass and Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric These custom

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

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

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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

Category

20th Century Moroccan Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books
Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Unusual Library Waste Paper Basket made from Leather Bound Books This very unusual piece had been

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1960s Adam Style Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair of Trompe L'oeil Faux Leather Bound Book Panels
Pair of Trompe L'oeil Faux Leather Bound Book Panels

Pair of Trompe L'oeil Faux Leather Bound Book Panels

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Two panels of faux leather bound books. With aged leather book spines, cast epoxy backs, and

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Carl Auböck Bookends
Carl Auböck Bookends

Carl Auböck Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare pair of bookends designed by Carl Auböck.

Category

1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Ceramic Bookends from the 1950's
Pair of French Ceramic Bookends from the 1950's

Pair of French Ceramic Bookends from the 1950's

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of book ends in glazed ceramic with leather base, circa 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

Gucci Leather and Velvet Desk Set, 1980s Italy
Gucci Leather and Velvet Desk Set, 1980s Italy

Gucci Leather and Velvet Desk Set, 1980s Italy

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning leather and brass bookends, a pen holder, steel ruler in black and a large desk pad. Each piece is

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set, Mid-20th Century
Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set, Mid-20th Century

Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set, Mid-20th Century

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage French Brown Leather Desk Set Mid-20th Century A luxurious vintage French leather desk set

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Italian Leather Bookends with Gold Debossed Border, Pair, 1960s
Italian Leather Bookends with Gold Debossed Border, Pair, 1960s

Italian Leather Bookends with Gold Debossed Border, Pair, 1960s

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a stunning and sophisticated, pair of Italian leather bookends, circa 1960s. The pair

Category

20th Century Italian American Classical Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950's Stitched leather bookends by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather bookends by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather bookends by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

1950's Stitched leather and metal chest bookends By Jacques Adnet 1950's

Category

1950s European Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Metal

Best Pair of Ben Seibel Brass and Leather Bookends Ever
Best Pair of Ben Seibel Brass and Leather Bookends Ever

Best Pair of Ben Seibel Brass and Leather Bookends Ever

By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sunburned and charred, these Ben Seibel bookends look like they were strapped to a horse and ridden

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bookend by Carl Auböck
Vintage Bookend by Carl Auböck

Vintage Bookend by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Bookend no 3486 Designed, 1950s by Carl Auböck Brass, red leather Original, vintage

Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Bookends, Circa 1975
Vintage Leather Bookends, Circa 1975

Vintage Leather Bookends, Circa 1975

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Vintage leather bookends, Circa 1975.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair Copper Plate with Leather Bookends Ben Seibel
Pair Copper Plate with Leather Bookends Ben Seibel

Pair Copper Plate with Leather Bookends Ben Seibel

By Ben Seibel

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair Copper Plate with Leather Bookends Ben Seibel for Jenfredware

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1940s American Vintage Leather Bookends

Bridle Leather Bookends by Jacques Adnet for Hermes
Bridle Leather Bookends by Jacques Adnet for Hermes

Bridle Leather Bookends by Jacques Adnet for Hermes

By Jacques Adnet, Hermès

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Hermes Paris (stamped, see image 3) black bridle leather bookends with contrasting hand

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Stacked Leather Bookends
Stacked Leather Bookends

Stacked Leather Bookends

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of half-round bookends comprised of stacked leather layers.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends
Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends

Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of unique bookends covered in caramel-colored patinated leather with a concave design detail

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

VERY RARE MOZART AND BEETHOVEN LEATHER BOOKENDS WITH LOVELY PATiNA
VERY RARE MOZART AND BEETHOVEN LEATHER BOOKENDS WITH LOVELY PATiNA

VERY RARE MOZART AND BEETHOVEN LEATHER BOOKENDS WITH LOVELY PATiNA

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale These exquisite leather bookends, celebrating the legendary

Category

20th Century British Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970
Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970

Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gucci, Italy, designed this superb pair of handcrafted leather and metal bookends circa 1970. This

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Copper and Leather Bookends by Ben Seibel for Raymor
Copper and Leather Bookends by Ben Seibel for Raymor

Copper and Leather Bookends by Ben Seibel for Raymor

By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware, Raymor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

of copper-plated, cowbell-shaped bookends, wrapped in beautifully aged black leather. The bottom of

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Copper

Tan Leather Bookends Mounted with Gilt Bronzed Dolphins, Italian circa 1940
Tan Leather Bookends Mounted with Gilt Bronzed Dolphins, Italian circa 1940

Tan Leather Bookends Mounted with Gilt Bronzed Dolphins, Italian circa 1940

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful, pair of Tan Leather book ends, mounted with gilt bronzed metal dolphins

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Metal

Selection of Modern Bookends
Selection of Modern Bookends

Selection of Modern Bookends

By Affortunato Gory

Located in Atlanta, GA

bookends, American, circa 1950's. They measure 7.5"H x 5.5"W x 2.5"D. They are priced at $200. 2) Leather

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass, Bronze

RARE PAIR OF ANTiQUE ASPREY LONDON LEATHER BOOK ENDS
RARE PAIR OF ANTiQUE ASPREY LONDON LEATHER BOOK ENDS

RARE PAIR OF ANTiQUE ASPREY LONDON LEATHER BOOK ENDS

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Pulborough, GB

19th century. Beautifully made and wrapped in quality leather, these bookends carry the quiet elegance

Category

20th Century British Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Gold Leaf

Leather and Brass Bookends
Leather and Brass Bookends

Leather and Brass Bookends

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous pair of French leather and brass bookends. Dark green leather with rounded brass hardware

Category

1960s French Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Masculine Leather and Bronze Elephant Motiffe Bookends
Masculine Leather and Bronze Elephant Motiffe Bookends

Masculine Leather and Bronze Elephant Motiffe Bookends

By Maitland Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very handsome bookends with rich patina by Maitland Smith, having carved wood books that look like

Category

1990s American Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Borghese "Leather Bound Book" Bookends
Pair of Borghese "Leather Bound Book" Bookends

Pair of Borghese "Leather Bound Book" Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional pair of Borghese bookends. The pair had the look and design of leather bound books

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20th Century Italian Vintage Leather Bookends

Horsebit Gucci Bookends in Brass, Wood and Leather
Horsebit Gucci Bookends in Brass, Wood and Leather

Horsebit Gucci Bookends in Brass, Wood and Leather

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Chic bookends in leather, wood and brass by Gucci with the iconic horsebit decoration. Marked Gucci

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Leather Bookends

A pair of 1940 Bookends
A pair of 1940 Bookends

A pair of 1940 Bookends

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Bookends in silvered bronze, leather

Category

1940s French Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Solid Brass / Leather Base Book Ends
Mid-20th Century Solid Brass / Leather Base Book Ends

Mid-20th Century Solid Brass / Leather Base Book Ends

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid-20th century solid brass with leather base Italian pair of bookends. Each one is in great

Category

Mid-20th Century European Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Tan Leather & Gilt Scrolled Book Ends C1970
Vintage Italian Tan Leather & Gilt Scrolled Book Ends C1970

Vintage Italian Tan Leather & Gilt Scrolled Book Ends C1970

Located in Norwich, GB

Vintage Italian tan leather & gilt-lined pair of book ends of scrolled form. Circa 1970. Stamped

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Bookends

Materials

Leather

Gucci Italy Rare Caramel Brown Leather Pair of Bookends c 1970s
Gucci Italy Rare Caramel Brown Leather Pair of Bookends c 1970s

Gucci Italy Rare Caramel Brown Leather Pair of Bookends c 1970s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Italy Rare caramel brown leather pair of bookends c 1970s The elegant pair of bookends are

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Leather Bookends

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Vintage Leather Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage leather bookends is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, all vintage leather bookends available were constructed with great care. Vintage leather bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage leather bookends made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage leather bookends over the years, but those made by Ben Seibel, Gucci and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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.

Questions About Vintage Leather Bookends
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether vintage leather is real or not depends on the piece. Vintage apparel and accessories that seem to be made from leather will often have tags to tell you the material content. You can also apply one or two drops of water to a discreet spot and see if it is absorbed. If the water rolls off, the item likely isn’t genuine leather. Shop a collection of leather pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    To tell if a leather jacket is vintage, look for a maker's label. Once you have located the label, consult trusted online resources to determine when the brand was active. For makers that are still in business, examine online photographs of their labels from various time periods to find a match and estimate the age of your jacket. For a piece to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage leather jackets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many fashion lovers believe that vintage leather jackets are worth it. Due to their unique character and luxurious material, leather jackets from well-known makers, such as Versace, Hermès, Chanel and Christian Dior, are popular among collectors. You can choose from a wide range of styles, from cropped biker-chic looks to sweeping trenches made of sumptuous leather. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in vintage leather jackets is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of vintage leather jackets and other jackets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To tell if a vintage leather jacket is real, first look for any tags that show the material content. You can also do a quick test by applying one to two drops of water to an inconspicuous area. If the water is absorbed, the jacket is likely real leather. Water will usually roll off faux leather. On 1stDibs, find a collection of leather jackets.