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Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s
Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s

Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Thuya Burl and Chrome Bookends, 1930s An exceptional pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, masterfully combining richly figured Thuya ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Chrome

Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend
Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend

Mid Century Sommerso Art Glass Elephant Bookend

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century art glass bookend in the shape of an elephant. Beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass with a dominant amber color layered over a greenish color...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Art Glass

Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s
Pair of Chinese Green Marble Foo Dog Guardian Lion Bookends Sculptures, 1970s

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. Rendered from richly veined green marble with natural variations rang...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century
Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century

Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century

Located in Herentals, BE

A refined pair of early 20th-century bookends crafted from Belgian marble. The contrast between warm natural stone and black marble gives these pieces a strong yet understated archit...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends, Pair, Italy
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends, Pair, Italy

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends, Pair, Italy

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations
Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations

Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations

Located in New York, NY

This charming pair of bookends by Nuart Creations serves as an artistic expression of the Art Deco era's love for stylized forms and refined craftsmanship. Made circa 1935, these boo...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Enamel

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends. This wonderfully hand-carved pair of wooden bookends depicts two of literature’s most iconic figures: the noble and ide...

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Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Wood

Figurative Bookends in Resin and Stone – Il Corpo II by Marcela Cure
Figurative Bookends in Resin and Stone – Il Corpo II by Marcela Cure

Figurative Bookends in Resin and Stone – Il Corpo II by Marcela Cure

Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico

Our Il Corpo sculpture is a set of two individual sculptures portraying the upper and lower body parts. It was designed to be used as a bookend but possibilities are endless with thi...

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2010s Colombian Other Bookends

Materials

Stone

Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950
Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950

Vintage Brass Duck Head Bookends Hollywood Regency circa 1950

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Large Mid-Century Brass Duck Head Bookends, Sarried Style, circa 1950 A striking pair of vintage Hollywood Regency mid-century solid brass bookends, modeled as stylized malla...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920
French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920

French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bookends with Cat and Dog, France, 1920s. Charming pair of French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s, depicting a cat and a dog rendered in a refined and highly styliz...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

2 Bookends polished wood with inlays around 1960s
2 Bookends polished wood with inlays around 1960s

2 Bookends polished wood with inlays around 1960s

Located in Wien, Au

2 Bookends polished wood with inlays around 1960s Polished

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Wood

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue  Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...

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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Italian Modernist Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Marble Art
Italian Modernist Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Marble Art

Italian Modernist Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Marble Art

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manufacturer: Marble Art Materials: Italian Travertine Stone ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beatiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, moustly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One ...

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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends
Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends

Pair of Copper Arts & Crafts Style Bookends

By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique pair of copper Arts & Crafts style bookends, circa 1930s. Each piece is in good vintage condition measuring approximately 2"D x 3.25W x 4"H; they feature a mix of coppe...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

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Brass, Copper

A pair or vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960
A pair or vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960

A pair or vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of hand-carved alabaster marble bookends, made in Italy circa 1960. These sculptural bookends boast tones of auburn, ochre, and pewter. Original sticker on verso of one mushro...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Alabaster

1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Birds Bookends
1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Birds Bookends

1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Birds Bookends

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This is a pair of 1930s Art Deco French bookends. Each bookend features a sculptural bird design made of metal, which exudes an elegant and streamlined aesthetic typical of the Art D...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

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, France By: Hermès Paris Material: wood, leather Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Modernist Tubular Chrome Bookends
Pair of Modernist Tubular Chrome Bookends

Pair of Modernist Tubular Chrome Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of modernist tubular chrome bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 15.25"W x 7.5"D x 7.5"H. Great for larger books and a ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. They are documented to the Salviati Company. I have opened s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Alabaster Bookends Sculptures
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Alabaster Bookends Sculptures

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Alabaster Bookends Sculptures

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

These substantial alabaster Mushroom sculptures were hand carved in Italy. This classic pair most certainly would accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk. This pair is a f...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Alabaster

Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Lioness Bookends on Portoro Marble Bases
Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Lioness Bookends on Portoro Marble Bases

Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Lioness Bookends on Portoro Marble Bases

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

Pair of French Art Deco Bronze Lionesses Bookends on Portoro Marble Bases, In the Manner of Vincent Becquerel A striking pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring sculptural liones...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman

Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends by PM American Craftsman

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends. These bookends are made of brass and were produced by PM Craftsman in the United States. The bookends depict President Abraha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Marble Sphere
Marble Sphere

Marble Sphere

Located in New York, NY

A substantial marble round ball sphere in dark grey, dark green, taupe and white hues, in the Art Deco Modern design style, circa late-20th century, 1970s. A great decorative object ...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends
Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends

Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco style bronze charging elephant bookends., circa 1940s. The bookends are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s
Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s

Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s

By Sheldon Rose

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of Mid Century Modern typographic cube sculptures or bookends designed by Sheldon Rose circa 1960s Titled "Alpha Sculpt" formed of cast metal with raised letters and symbols ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Metal

Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends
Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends

Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice vintage pair of carved Mexican onyx stone bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends depict a sleeping man with poncho and sombrero sitting by a cactus; they have wonderful veining an...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Bohemian Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected
Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected

Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected

By E15 Furniture

Located in Tilburg, NL

Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' bookends in Onyx 'Fantastico' for E15 Selected. One 10cm version and one 17cm version. New, current production. With its cubic form, the book end STOP ONYX is a valuable accessory. Carved from finest onyx, in warm spice tones of Fantastico, the sculptural shape emphasizes pure material, making it a refined and striking desk or shelf accessory...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Bookends

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Onyx

Vintage Italian Marble Bookends, Mid- Century
Vintage Italian Marble Bookends, Mid- Century

Vintage Italian Marble Bookends, Mid- Century

Located in Ross, CA

Vintage marble made in Italy in the mid century, each has a half vessel attached also in marble.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Marble

Style of Hermès - Gucci Equestrian Theme Horse Stirrups Leather & Suede Bookends
Style of Hermès - Gucci Equestrian Theme Horse Stirrups Leather & Suede Bookends

Style of Hermès - Gucci Equestrian Theme Horse Stirrups Leather & Suede Bookends

By Gucci

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fabulous pair of 1960s luxury equestrian theme bookends in blood red leather & tan suede with chrome horse stirrups and saddle stitching. Very much in the style of Hermès or Gucci or...

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1960s Vintage Bookends

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Chrome

Set Of 2 Embrace Book Ends in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme
Set Of 2 Embrace Book Ends in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

Set Of 2 Embrace Book Ends in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Embrace Book Ends in Powder-Coated Aluminum by altreforme Dimensions: D 6 x W 15 x H 22 cm. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum. Witty hugs to hold up and wrap up the most pr...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Bookends

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Aluminum, Other

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century
Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Located in New York, NY

A pair of clear Lucite acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, in the Modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Top of bookend ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends
Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends

Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A very special pair of vintage stacked tortoiseshell and clear lucite bookends. The design has hints of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency and is an eye-catcher in any library, office, ...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Solid Teak Bookends by Brostrom, Denmark, circa 1970
Vintage Solid Teak Bookends by Brostrom, Denmark, circa 1970

Vintage Solid Teak Bookends by Brostrom, Denmark, circa 1970

By Brostrom, Denmark 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Solid Teak Bookends Brostrom, Denmark, circa 1970 "each individual bookend is 4 1/4" D x 4 1/4" W x 6 3/8" T" "oiled with food grade mineral oil"

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookends

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Teak

Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Ninth Century Pair of Bookends C.1912
Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Ninth Century Pair of Bookends C.1912

Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Ninth Century Pair of Bookends C.1912

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

Tiffany Studios New York Gilt Bronze Ninth Century Pair of Bookends C.1912. The bookends are in good condition, but slightly dusty. I have not cleaned them in any way. They have b...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Seated Nude Female on Pedestal Bookends by Nuart
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Seated Nude Female on Pedestal Bookends by Nuart

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Seated Nude Female on Pedestal Bookends by Nuart

By Nuart

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of vintage art deco seated nude female on pedestal bookends by Nuart of NY, circa 1920s. This exquisite pair features a seated female nude figures in a relaxed, elegant pose, mo...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Onyx Bookends, France, 20th Century
Pair of Onyx Bookends, France, 20th Century

Pair of Onyx Bookends, France, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of onyx bookends, France, 20th century. An elegant pair of bookends crafted from polished onyx, highlighting the stone's characteristic natural veining. Their clean, semi-circu...

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20th Century French Minimalist Bookends

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Onyx

Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany
Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany

Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico, Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

Striking and sculptural, this pair of large, mid-century, marble horse-head bookends exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in Mexico in the 1960s to1970s, , found in ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles that are strikingly etched and polished, which catches and refract lights beautifully. T...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Lucite

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful decorative bookends with a charming a...

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Late 19th Century Botswanan Tribal Antique Bookends

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Ebony

Pair of Teak Signed Balinese Sculptures Bookends
Pair of Teak Signed Balinese Sculptures Bookends

Pair of Teak Signed Balinese Sculptures Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Hand Carved Signed Balinese figure bookends or sculptures - two outstanding carved wood figures - both intricately carved. The pair are lovely island people and can work as ...

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20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Teak

Pair of dog sculptures in bronze and marble, France, 19th century
Pair of dog sculptures in bronze and marble, France, 19th century

Pair of dog sculptures in bronze and marble, France, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of patinated bronze dog sculptures on marble bases, dating from the 19th century. These elegant animal figures depict two dogs in different poses, with the fine and expressive ...

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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

CHARLES ARTUS (1897-1978), pair of Marabou Stork Bookends circa 1930
CHARLES ARTUS (1897-1978), pair of Marabou Stork Bookends circa 1930

CHARLES ARTUS (1897-1978), pair of Marabou Stork Bookends circa 1930

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of French Art Deco period patinated metal and marble bookends after Charles Artus (1897-1978) featuring standing marabou storks, circa 1930. Both marabou storks figures signed...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass. Each piec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930
Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930

Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare Gilt Art Deco Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works – Chinese Children, circa 1920s–1930s An exceptional and rare pair of Art Deco bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, New York City...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Bochum, NRW

A refined and authentic pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by celebrated French sculptor Max Le Verrier, produced in the 1930s in his Paris atelier. Cast in art metal with a deep gre...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair
Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Swan & Faux Burl Bookends Att. Borghese - Pair

By Borghese

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of 1980s Italian neoclassical style gilt swan bookends on faux burl bases attributed to Borghese. They are unmarked and have felt bottoms. The brass swans are in very ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends

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Brass

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Bookends

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Brass

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere
Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "Quotation Mark" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere, circa 1968. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with a great patina a...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cut Steel, Gold Leaf

Antique, New and Vintage Bookends

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.