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The Thinker Bookends

Vintage the Thinker Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of "Thinker" Bookends. This pair has an Art Deco styling. They are solid and have a
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20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Vintage the Thinker Bookends
Vintage the Thinker Bookends
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique 1929 Connecticut Foundry Cast Iron Rodin's "The Thinker" Bookends
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of antique Rodin "The Thinker" bookends made by The Connecticut Foundry and date from
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

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Iron

Vintage Regency Patinated Plaster Agusta Rodin “The Thinker” Bookends - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency bookends. A reproduction of Auguste Robin’s “The Thinker”. A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Figurative Sculptures

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Patinated Brass the Thinker Pair of Bookends After Rodin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair bookends, in polished patinated brass after Rodin The Thinker sculpture, a great piece of
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20th Century American Romantic Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Antique Male Nude Figural Bookends - the Thinker, 1960s
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of vintage chalk ware Thinking Man bookends in a faux bronze finish. There are some minor
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Bookends

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Plaster

Mid-20th Century Brass Bookends Inspired by 'the Thinker' from Auguste Rodin
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of brass bookends, depicting The Thinker by Auguste Rodin. Presumably made in Italy, around
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Golf Ball Bookends Lucite and Chrome Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool and nice design sculptural golf ball bookends. Nice golfball atop a nickel base. Nice
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Pair of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
contrasting wood, all with a hand polished finish, showing the differences in the grain. We think this
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends

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Pair of “Dilàdiquà” Bookcases from “Trasformatio” Collection, Italy 1940/2022
By Michele Iodice
Located in Napoli, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Bookends

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AFFINITÉS bookends, pine wood, handmade in France, OROS Edition
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
OROS and Chose Commune have teamed up to create the limited edition “Affinités” bookends
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2010s French Minimalist Desk Sets

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Mid-Century Modern Era Chrome Bookends w. Book Reading Mystical Monk Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
in your soul. We think that is what the artist who created these sculptural bookends is trying to
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Arts and Crafts PAIR of Vases or Bookends Inlaid Oak, Circa 1890
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
developed a soft rich color and patina through use and polishing. We think this piece is unique , being
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Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Vases

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Set of Ten 19th Century English Victorian Brass Chimney Good Luck Shoes or Boots
Located in Haarlem, NL
. What a lovely collection of shiny shoes don't you think? Let me tell you a little bit about them
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European Art Nouveau Wrought Hand Forged Rust Iron Snake Sculpture Centerpiece
Located in Firenze, IT
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1970s Marwal Industries Large Scale Zebra Molded Resin Statue or Sculpture
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
? We certainly think so… and this beauty stamped by Marwal Industries is no exception to the rule! It’s
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Vintage 1970s American Other Animal Sculptures

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Resin, Plastic

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The Thinker Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of the thinker bookends available for sale. The range of distinct the thinker bookends — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. The thinker bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of the thinker bookends to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau the thinker bookends are of considerable interest.

How Much are The Thinker Bookends?

The thinker bookends can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $625, while the lowest priced sells for $310 and the highest can go for as much as $3,251.

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