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Inlaid Chinese Bookends
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of 1920s Chinese carved teakwood bookends that have been inlaid with soapstone which has
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

Inlaid Chinese Bookends
Inlaid Chinese Bookends
H 6 in W 6 in D 2 in
Chinese Bookends of Soapstone hand carved, Republic Period circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful pair of Chinese soapstone Bookends made in China during the Republic period
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted
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Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
H 6.75 in W 5.38 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Soapstone Chinese Scholar Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous vintage pair of soapstone Chinese scholar bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends depict two
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Chinese Carved Stone Dog Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Asian Chinese-style (19/20th Century) carved brown stone bookends depicting a group of dogs
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20th Century Chinese Export Bookends

Pair of Hard Stone Bookends, China, Early 20th Century
By Another Human
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of Pho dog-shaped hard stone bookends. The "Fantastic Beasts", protectors of the buildings
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Stone

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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Soapstone Bookends with Chinese Figures and Teapot Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and intricately carved Chinese soapstone bookends depicting Asian seated figures and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Stone

Pair of Bookends in Lacquer Wood with Chinese Decor
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair Of Bookends In Lacquer And Polychrome wood from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Bookends
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain elephant bookends designed by Maitland-Smith. Retains
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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Maitland Smith Bookends
Maitland Smith Bookends
H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
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
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous vintage pair of gilted metal clad Chinese children scholar bookends by Ronson Art Metal
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
carved and beautifully aged. This vintage set originates from China. Original and captivating. A great
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
Vintage Foo Dog Bookend Tray
H 8 in W 17 in D 6.25 in
Pair Antique White Nephrite Jade Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary bookends with large oval he-tian white nephrite jade insets. In the form of
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20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful solid brass bookends with finely carved porcelain florals. Large porcelain
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20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Divine Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dogs and Lucite Bookends
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful set of Asian foo dog bookends constructed of hand carved antique sculptures mounted on
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Aqua Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century aqua ceramic foo dogs / bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are in very
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass
By Paul Williams, Dorothy Draper, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique pair of sculptural elephant brass bookends. This beautiful pair comes from
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, Oriental, Ebonised, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.9940 This is a pair of antique carved lion bookends. An Oriental, ebonised ironwood
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Stone

2 Carved White Marble Fu Foo Dogs Guardian Temple Lion Statue Bookends 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of white marble carved stone fu dogs / Chinese guardian lion figurines or bookends
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Betjemann's Porcelain Coromandel Book Slide, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
Chinese jade. The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone carved bookends. Made in China in the early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Chinese Cast Bronze Bookends with Figures & Bamboo, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Chinese Cast Bronze Bookends with Figures & Bamboo, C1920 Measures - 6"H x 4.5"W x 2.5"D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book
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Antique 1880s Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Chinese Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920
By Mabel White
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bronze bookends of Chinese children playing by M. White, England, 1920. A pair of bronze
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Stoneware Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
patina; the pair is made of pottery and would make great bookends or a fun decor item in any room! #1162.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Chinese, white, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Heavy Pair Of Vintage Horse Figures, Oriental Stone, Fireside Ornament, Bookends
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
bookends, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Charming figures of substantial proportion and mass
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
guard throughout the home as a bookend, garden ornament, or tabletop sculpture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
H 6 in W 3 in D 4.25 in
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
guard throughout the home as a bookend, garden ornament, or tabletop sculpture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
H 6 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
Located in Chicago, IL
guard throughout the home as a bookend, garden ornament, or tabletop sculpture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardian
H 6 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast iron elephant heads bookends. Elephant heads in dark bronze patinated color, nice quality and
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Gold Finish on Resin Foo Dogs or Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century style foo dogs or bookends made in China, circa the 1980s. Great detail
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Modernist Bronze Bookends by Ben Seibel, US, 1950s
By Ben Seibel
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist bronze bookends by Ben Seibel in good condition. Ben Seibel (1918-1985) was an American
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
fu dogs stand guard throughout the home as bookends, garden ornaments, or tabletop sculptures.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
, placed as bookends, garden ornaments, or tabletop sculptures.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
dogs stand guard throughout the home as bookends, garden ornaments, or tabletop sculptures.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
fu dogs stand guard throughout the home as bookends, garden ornaments, or tabletop sculptures.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
H 6.5 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Vintage Blue Glazed Chinese Porcelain Cat Figurines- Signed
Located in Fort Washington, MD
/ turquoise and they have very nice detail. Could be displayed like bookends though not heavy enough to hold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Polychrome Ceramic Elephant Plant Holder, Bookends, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinese Elephant Plant Stands. Very decorative, can be also used as
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Vintage 1970s Asian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians with Riders
Located in Chicago, IL
playing the pipa, a Chinese stringed instrument similar to a lute. The rider is possibly the mythical
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

2 Mid Century Brass Hornbill Toucan Bird Head Sculptures Statues Bookends 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive mid century pair of brass Hornbill Toucan bird bookends or sculptures. Made in Taiwan
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gold Leaf Chinese Architectural Fragment Sculptures, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered are a pair of oxblood red and gold leaf architectural fragments, most likely Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
bookends, garden ornaments, or tabletop sculptures. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
has its country of origin in the Oriental part of Indo-China. This is an elegant object that can be
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Antique Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bronze and Marble Bookends, Signed H.M. White, England, circa 1920
By Mabel White
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and marble bookends, signed H.M. White. England, circa 1920. With Chinese children
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Qing Dynasty, Couple of Glazed Majolica Foo Dogs
Located in Firenze, FI
furnishing objects or bookends. They are in petroleum blue glazed majolica, in perfect condition. Chinese
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Wooden Figure Bali Indonesia Statue Wood
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
carved wooden Balinese bookend statues. Very high quality of carving. Great display pieces. Additional
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20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Petite Mythical Qilin Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent creatures known as qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns, qilin are chimeric animals from
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

‘Beautiful Dreamer’ Chaise Lounge by Ben Seibel, USA 1950s, Rare
By Ben Seibel
Located in Buffalo, NY
China, Roseville Pottery Company and Mikasa. While he is best known for tableware, he also created vases
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

‘Beautiful Dreamer’ Chaise Lounge by Ben Seibel, USA 1950s
By Ben Seibel
Located in Chicago, IL
China, Roseville Pottery Company and Mikasa. While he is best known for tableware, he also created vases
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Hard Wood Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of antique hand carved Chinese foo dogs or bookends which I believe are made from
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Early 20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Marble Ancient Chinese Bookends Cing Period Emperor Puyi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
Pair of ancient Chinese bookends Cing period Emperor Puyi Pair of right and left bookends in red
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Collection of Chinese Carved Soapstone Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
Collection of Chinese carved soapstone pieces, comprised of: Pair of bookends (H: 5.25" W: 3.5
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Midcentury Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Sculptures by Goldscheider
By Goldscheider Everlast
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and red details. Features a Greek key motif at each base. Could be used as bookends. Each piece is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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China Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of China bookends available for sale. Frequently made of stone, metal and ceramic, all China bookends available were constructed with great care. China bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. China bookends made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many China bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Mabel White, Bentu Design and Geo Maxim produced popular China bookends that are worth a look.

How Much are China Bookends?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $510, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $3,461 highest priced.