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Art Deco Bookends

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
French Art Deco Panther Leopard Panther Bookends by Maurice Frecourt, Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco leopard panther bookends by the French artist Frecourt on a marble base. Fine animal detailing work and signed on the metal with artist name, France and initial C.R. Unusual...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends with Satyr and Girl by Pierre Laurel, 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered bronze bookends of a young satyr and girl holding grapes. By Pierre Laurel. Fantastic Bronze details. Signed Laurel. France 1925-1930. Literature: “Bronzes, sculp...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes. Made in France in patinated metal with a marble base. Wear consistent with age and use
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Meditation” Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonyms from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962), signed. Original “Max Le Verrier” Art De...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Bookends attributed to Jacques Adnet circa 1930
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Owning these Art Deco bookends attributed to Jacques Adnet circa 1930 is like possessing a slice of design history infused with timeless elegance. Jacques Adnet, a luminary of the Ar...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Chrome

2 original ART DECO bookends with polar bears marble base, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco polar bears bookends - 1930s These beautiful polar bears supports are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period. Each cleaned item weights 0,8 kg / ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco heron bird bookends - 1930s These beautiful heron supports are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period. Each cleaned item weights 1 kg / 2.2 lbs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Circa 1920s-30s Pair of Bookends by the Pompeian Bronze Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s-30s pair of bookends by the Pompeian Bronze Company. Copyright 1921. A thin veneer of patinated bronze is molded over a heavy casting. Art Deco motifs with the arts in ba...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Zodiac Bookends, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze bookends featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Each measures: 5"W x 5"D x 5...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Bookends, Wooden Golf Balls, Mid-Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, FR
Art Deco Bookends made of wood and figuring golf balls. In perfect condition with a beautiful patina. Would be perfect placed on a desk or shelves, to add a touch of sculptural des...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Fruitwood, Oak

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Bookends of Authors Dickens & Oliver Holmes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique bookends were made by the well known B radley and Hubbard Company of the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Iron

Art Deco Period Green Patinated Spelter Rabbits Bookends by Maurice Font
By Maurice Font
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of Art Deco bookends with rabbits. The figures are made of green patinated spelter (zinc alloy). On a marble plinth of breccia marble, "Breche D'Alep". Signed at the bo...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Breccia Marble, Spelter

Spectacular bookends, floral laurel leaves, solid brass, Art Deco 1930s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Spectacular bookends, made entirely of brass, from the Art Deco period, around the 1930s, probably made in Austria or Germany. The bookends of the same size have a wide stand and su...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Brass

A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s. Made in France by Jamar in patinated metal with a marble base. Period and beautiful birds. Wear consist...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

French, Art Deco Bears Bookends, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1930's. Two bears. Noble woods and bakelite. Brass eyes. Measures: each - height: 4.7"(12cm), width: 5.5"(14cm), depth: 3.4"(8.7cm).
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Brass

French Art Deco Cat & Dog Bookends, Ca. 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, ca.1930. Cat and dog. The Art Deco spirit at its best. A discreet cubism underlines the perfect lines of our two friends. Spelter and marble. Each -...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Pair of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood. Each stylised pelican has been well hand carved in a dark hardwood and stands on a base f...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends

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Hardwood

Wood and glass photo frame - possible Art Deco
Located in Lugo, IT
Photo frame possible Art Deco Glass and other material Good Condition Thank you
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Onnaing France Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
These stylish Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends were created and manufactured by Onnaing, France, in the 1920s. The off-white colored crackle glaze ceramic or faience sculpture feat...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Ceramic, Faience

Bookends German Art Deco Bauhaus Era Turned Walnut Wood Signed
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Highly decorative set of two German Art Deco Bauhaus Era bookends made by "Werkkunst Herford" in the late 1920s to early 1930s.
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1920s German Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

French Art Deco Style Bronze Cat & Dog Bookends
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco style bookends in bronze and marble. The dog tries to catch the cat who has taken refuge on a pile of books. Measures: Each bookend - Height: 5.9"(15cm), width: 3.9"(...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Antique English Art Deco Red Metal Bookends 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely pair of antique Art Deco bookends were made in England circa 1940. The book ends feature thin, red metal that is rolled at the edges to form a simple, elegant design. Thi...
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1940s British Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Art Deco Birdseye Maple Wood Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Birdseye maple wood bookends, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. Dimensions: 3.75" Depth x 6" Width x 5" Height. Pools book shown available separately, search 1stD...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Wood, Burl

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Seated Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage bookends, featuring Abraham Lincoln seated on a bench. The scene is captured in raised relief on the front of the bookends, with the text “Abraham Linc...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period and powerful rams.
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of powerful Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period designed rams. Made in patinated metal with marble bases. Wear consistent with age and use
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends originate from the United States, Circa 1935. Rendered in molded glass with a serene and beautifully a...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Glass

Hand Book Squeeze in two colors with marble base 20th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hand Book Squeeze in two colors with marble base 20th Century Beautiful Art Deco book press, made of silver metal and gold metal on the nails giving that decorative touch, on a trans...
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Silver Plate

Pair of Art Deco Brass "Scroll" Bookends by Chase & Co. Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of art deco brass "scroll" bookends by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. These are very early Chase bookends that had a limited production run and appeared for the only time in Ch...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco Pair of Figural Spelter 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 Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Bookends, Signed by L. Brunswick
Located in Praha, CZ
Beatiful art deco bookends with figurines. Signed by Leon Brunswick.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Stone, Metal

Pair of Art Deco See Book ends, Marble, Black and Red France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Art Deco See Book ends, Marble, Black and Red France, 1940
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble

Art Deco Ram's Head Bookends by Cornell Foundry, circa 1930-FREE SHIPPING
By Cornell
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Art Deco bookends of stylized ram's heads manufactured by the Cornell Foundry in New York in the 1930s. Marked with a copyright symbol "C" for Cornell. CREATOR Cornell Fo...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Copper

Art Deco period Spelter Bookend with Pinguins
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An adorable pair of Art Deco bookends with penguins. The penguins are made of dark gray with gold patinated spelter. Standing on an alabaster base. The sculptures are not signed. Mad...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Alabaster, Spelter

Pair Of Art Deco Bookends Signed L. Carvin
By L. Carvin
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends circa 1930. Green patinated regula representing Napoleon on a chair. Sea green marble base, signed on the terrace L. Carvin and founder's stamp on the back ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Set of bookends hand-carved in oak, early 20th century.
Located in Herentals, BE
Beautiful set of bookends hand-carved in France in the early 20th century. The oak bookends are finished with copper nails that feature the same facet pattern as the pattern of the w...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Oak

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of machine age art deco "Cathedral" bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s. These are solid copper and brass bookends with three perpendicular round...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Brass, Copper

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends. Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved elephant sculptures carvings. A wonderful quality pair of French Art Deco style hand...
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends

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Rosewood

Art Deco Style Demi-Lune Polished Banded Calcite Bookends Circa 1970
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
ART DECO STYLE DEMI-LUNE POLISHED BANDED CALCITE BOOKENDS Circa 1970 Pattern composed of natural celadon green and cream tones, complete with distinct rust stiration bands. Large a...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bookends

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Other

Pair Of Antique Bookends, Marble With Goose Sculptures, France, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique bookends with sculptures of two goose on a marble base.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Zinc

Art Deco Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Horses Library Very Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Art Deco bookends, curiosity, they are two figures sculptures in the shape of a horse, in white/grey veined marble They are very decorative functional pieces and at the same time th...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

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Marble

A pair of Cool Art Deco bookends from the 1920s by Hippolyte Moreau
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of Cool Art Deco bookends from the 1920s by the French designer Hippolyte Moreau (1832-1926). Very period Art Deco design in silver-plated metal and marble. Wear consistent ...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Silver Plate

Pair of Frosted Crystal Hirondelle / Swallow Bookends by Lalique of France
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of gorgeous frosted crystal Hirondelle / Swallow bookends by Lalique of France, circa 1980s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Crystal

Art Deco Bookends with Elephants in Bronze by Louis-Albert Carvin, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Pair of bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin Elephants Bronze with original patina Portormarble base "L. Carvin" signed on the marble Original Art Déco, France 1930s Dimensions (per ob...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s. Beautiful pair of art deco bookends with a sculptural shape, made somewhere in the early part of the 20th century. Art Deco / Amsterdamse...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Art Deco silvered frog bookends by Maurice Frecourt.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco silvered frog bookends by Maurice Frecourt. Silvered Art Metal on a marble base. France 1930. Literature: Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs,...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, France 1930s
By Le Moine
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Art Deco pair of crackled ceramic bookends was designed and crafted by Le Moine, France, in the 1930s. The off-white colored crackle glaze ceramic or faience sculpture fe...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Ceramic, Faience

Oversized Art Deco Bronze & Copper Trojan Horse Bookends c.1930 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An oversize pair of Art Deco bronze and copper plated Trojan horse bookends on thick, copper plated plinth. Original bottom and label on one bookend. Shown with life size han...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze, Copper

Art deco Hand crafted Solid Mahogany & Walnut Horse Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Mahogany & Walnut carved wood Pair of Horse Bookends circa 1940's with metal base, one of the ears has a chip as shown its been grinded overall its very nice condition.
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20th Century North American Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Art Deco wrought iron wing bookends by Edgar Brandt France 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco wrought iron wing bookends by Edgar Brandt. France 1930 These bookends are illustrated in: Art Deco sculpture, Alastair Duncan. Literature: Edgar Brandt master of Art Deco i...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Art Deco wrought iron pelican bookends by Edgar Brandt France 1924.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco wrought iron pelican bookends by Edgar Brandt, France 1924. Cast & wrought iron, original patina. There is an picture showing theses pelican boo...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Solid Bronze Hagenauer Style Sculptural Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco solid bronze Hagenauer Style Bookends.
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1930s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Bookends in Pewter with decoration of Adam and Eve by Just Andersen 1930
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful Pair of Bookends in Pewter with decoration of Adam and Eve. Designed in 1930 by the famous designer Just Andersen (1884-1943) from Denmark and manufactured by the Swedish...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Pewter

Bookends in wood, France , Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau)
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau) An attractive pair of matching Art Deco bookends signed Franjou, pseudonym of the famous French sculptor Hippolyte ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco gilt bronze rabbit, hare sculpture bookends - Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Mounted over Black Belgium marble Bases. Signed Ed. M. Sandoz and Foundry Susse Freres Edition Paris. E...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends featuring Scottish Terriers Dogs
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a set of Art Deco bookends featuring Scottish Terriers. The Scottie is very detailed and the silvered bronze patina is a great. The base is a dark green marble that just makes those dogs "pop". Wonderful cast silvered Bronze scottie dog bookends...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Cat Bookends by Alexandre Kéléty. France 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bronze Cat Sculpture Bookends, by Alexandre Kelety. France 1925. Fantastic details. Biography He was active as an artist, sculptor, paint...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

1930s Art Deco Bookends Beige Marble Hand Carved 3 Colors Sphere Rectangle Base
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1930s Art Deco French Marble bookends with different types of marble in black and light pink. No markings. A great addition to Your Bo...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble

Art Deco bookends for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookends created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco bookends made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookends, popular names associated with this style include Max Le Verrier, Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co., and Dodge Inc.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookends differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $156 and tops out at $14,500 while the average work can sell for $1,027.

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