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Bookends For Sale
Color:  Gold
Vintage Pair of Dolphins Bronze Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of bronze dolphins bookends. The dolphin figurines are displayed hovering a wave Size: each 10" height x 3" x 5". Weight: heavy: 5lbs. 8.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Elephant with Bird R. Patrouilleau, 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice paire of bronze Art Deco bookends, elephant with bird. Signed R. Patrouilleau. The bronzes have a multi-color patina and are mounted on Belgian Red marble bases. Ca. 192...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lioness Figures Bookends by Roger Godchaux
By Godchaux
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Roger Godchaux (1878 - 1958): two lioness figures / sculptures Silvered bronze mounted as bookends on marble plinths; both with plaque to base inscribed "Godchaux Sclp./ Susse Fres...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze dore Andirons ~ bookends depict two charming cherubs playing music! Originally the decorative portion of a pair of andirons, they're perfect for decorative accents or bookends. Each figure is holding a musical instrument, with one also having sheet music in his lap. Each is seated on lavishly designed Baroque lion...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bookends

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Gold, Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of bronze bookends with women tennis players. These are not signed. They are tall making them good for larger books. There is a little oxidation in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Pair of Bookends by André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of silver plated bronze bookends depicting two horses seating on a marble by André Vincent Becquerel Made in France Circa:1930 Signatur...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Pair Bronze Pelican on Marble Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and quality pair French Art Deco bronze and marble pelican bookends dating from around 1925. The bookends are made from green veined marble ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Silvered Bronze Bookends Sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze bookends sculptures of a Mermaid and Merman, France, 1900. This enchanting bronze sculpture is the object of many sailors dreams. Silvered bronze sculptures of a mer...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookends

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Bronze

Aubör Austrian Art Deco Geisha Girl and Fan Bronze Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning pair Art Deco Austrian gold cold painted stylized geisha girls and fan bookends signed Aubör and dating from around 1925. The bookends are mounted on a shaped green onyx b...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

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Onyx, Bronze

19th Century, Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures Sphinxe
Located in IT
19th century, Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures Sphinxes This pair of decorative elements was made in F...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bookends

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Bronze

Bronze Dancers Couple 1970s Belgium Artist V D Brande
By V. D. Brande
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of two expressive dancers from the seventies, handcrafted in bronze, inspired by sculpted clay sculptures a technique that is characteristic of the seventies and gives ...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Bronze

David Marshall, 1980s 2-Tone Gilt Bronze Designer Pair of Book Holders
Located in Marbella, ES
David Marshall, 1980s 2-tone gilt bronze designer pair of book holders.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dog Bookends, Ravas
By Ravas
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bookends. A stylish silvered bronze figures of dogs by Ravas. The Breed of the dog looks like a Airedale Terrier, but not 100 percent sure. Each dog is signed and numbered,...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookend by Jamar
Located in Weiningen, CH
Beautiful pair of bronze bookends on marble by the famous French sculptor mostly made animals.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture by Michael Shacham, 1977
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial signed and numbered female figurative gilt bronze sculpture on a dark green with white veining marble base, by sculptor Michael Shacham...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Art Deco Bronze Figural Male & Female Character Sculptural Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco bronze figural bookends are signed, but the artist could not be identified. It is presumed this pair of bookends was made in Austria in approximately 1920 in th...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Art Deco Hare or Rabbit bookends designed by Becquerel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco hare or rabbit bookends designed by A. Becquerel and signed by foundry Etling Paris. 1920s. Very nice animal sculptures.  
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of early 20th Century Polychrome Bookends of Parrots by Bradley and Hubbard
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of early 20th century polychrome bookends of parrots by Bradley and Hubbard.
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Victorian Bronze Book Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Victorian bronze open book design bookends (various marks: "NEEDHAM", "B. ZOPPO FOUNDRIES N.Y.", & "10.B") (priced as pair).
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bookends

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Bronze

Bronze Acrylic Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960’s bronze acrylic “Box Line” magazine holder designed by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. Book not included. Measurements: 17” w...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Bookends

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Bronze

Anton Chotka Gilt Bronze Ballet Dancer Bookends, Austria c.1900´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Anton Chotka (Austrian, 1875-1925) Pair of dancig women gilt bronze bookends. The base is a bronze carpet with high details. Signed Chotka and stamped Aus...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Austrian Pair Art Deco Mounted Bronze Maiden Head Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning pair Austrian attributed Art Deco bronze bookends modeled as maidens heads dating from the 1920/30's. The heads are mounted by two screws on a s...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful Art Deco chromed bronze bookends, depicting swift birds on an arched branch. Engraved BRONZE and signed HERZIG. Originating from France.   
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze, Chrome

M Carr American Art Nouveau Pair Bronze Egyptian Revival Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional pair Art Nouveau American Egyptian revival bronze bookends by M Carr dating from around 1910. The heavily cast bookends have a...
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1910s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Bookends

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Bronze

American Aestheticism, Griffoul Foundry Sculptural Bronze Bookends, Early XX C.
By M. Peinlich
Located in New York, NY
A charming set of bronze bookends. One of the bookends depicts a figure of a young girl with a questioning face expression, holding a bouquet; and the other a cupid, who peeks around...
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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Bookends

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Bronze

White Bronze Golfer Set of 2 Bookends
Located in Paris, FR
Bookends white bronze golfer set of 2 in solid bronze in mirror finish. With half golf ball on each book end set with cristals. Measures: L 9 x D 9 x H ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Turkey Bronze Bookends Signed Irenee Rochard
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Turkey bronze bookends signed Irenee Rochard. Very nice with original patina, mounted over marble bases. Irénée René Rochard (French, 1906 ~ ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Oscar Bach Art Deco Bronze Girl and Goose Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Oscar Bach Art Deco bronze bookends with bas-relief girl and goose motifs with floral openwork backplates, each signed to reverse. 7.75" H x 6.5...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Horse Bookends
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A pair of patinated bronze bookends depicting rearing horses figurines resting on a gilt bronze Rococo base.
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20th Century French Rococo Revival Bookends

Materials

Bronze

1970s Agate and Gold-Plated Bookends
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s agate and gold-plated bookends in the manner of Buccellati. Italy, circa 1970 Great vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Agate, Gold Plate

"Elizabethan Couple, " Male and Female Bronze Bookends by Jackson Co., Brooklyn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by the Wm. H. Jackson Company, which -- astonishingly -- has made high-quality objects from iron, bronze and brass since 1827 in Brooklyn -- this rare...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Bronze

Pair Cold Painted Austrian Polychrome Bookends of Arabian Merchants and Pyramids
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of late 19th-early 20th century cold painted Austrian polychrome bookends of Arabian merchants, palm trees and pyramids in the background.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Grisby Bear Sculpture Bronze Bookends, France, circa 1925
By Ch. Soudant
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Grisby bear bronze bookends, France, circa 1925. Mounted over brown marble base. signed Ch. Soudant, and foundry marks Susse freress ed. Paris. Very Nice sculpture of a pla...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Italian Red Leather and Gold Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of red leather and gold embossed bookends, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great set for an office, library, bookshelf, etc. Dimension: 5.75" H   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

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Gold

Gilt Bronze Native North American Indians Bookends, France, 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic bronze bookends. Gilt bronze sculptures of North American native tribal chief. Mounted over green marble. Signed A. Bofill and numbered 35 an...
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Bronze Louis XVI style andirons were cast in the Classic manner revived during the reign of King Louis XVI to return the court to a manner consistent with th...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Bookends

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Bronze

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 details sculpture. Great to use as bookends, pa...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Art Nouveau Dancers Bookends by F.F. Ziegler for Gorham Founders
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavy pair of bronze Art Nouveau "dancers" bookends by F.F. Ziegler for Gorham Founders, circa 1920s. Very good vintage condition with a nice patina.   
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Austrian Polychrome Bookends with Egyptian Scene
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful early 20th century Austrian cold painted polychrome bookends depicting Egyptian pyramids, palm trees and camelback trader. Fantastic quality and patina.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Bookends, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Japanese bronze bookends, circa 1880.
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1880s Japanese Antique Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Horse and Rider Solid Cast Bronze Bookends
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Let 'Er Buck - matched pair of Let 'Er buck bookends. Solid cast bronze with patina finish. Made by PM craftsmen. Cowboys riding bucking horses. Great for any office, bookshelf or western setting. Origin: United States Period: First quarter of the 20th century Dimensions: 3" x 4 1/2" x 7" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Horses, Bronze Bookends, Rodeo, Western Decor...
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Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Green Patinated Spinxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire style (19/20th Cent) green patinated bronze winged sphinx figures (bookends) raised on a black marble pedestal base
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French, 1920s Bronze Bear Bookend
Located in Fairfax, VA
Bronze bear bookends mounted on lacquered stone. Measurement is only for 1 bookend.
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1920s French Vintage Bookends

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of Bronze and Enamel Bookends, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronze and enamel bookends. Signed E.F. Caldwell and Co.
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Early 1900s American Antique Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Greco Roman Fighters Gilt Bronze Bookends, France, 1920
By Frecourt
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Greco Roman fighters bookends. Statues made of gilt bronze. Bases signed Frecourt and France. The figures are different one from the other.  
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Early 20th Century French Greco Roman Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Marble Bookends Representing the Sport Golf
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of red Italian Breccia marble, gilt, silvered and brown patinated bronze bookends, representing the sport of golf. On top of each one a dark patinated and gilt bronze golf...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Girl and Goose, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach depict girls holding geese by the neck, like something out of a charming nursery rh...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Black Forest Bronze Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of cast Bronze stylized deer bookends with detailed antlers and coat.
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Marble-Bookends with Bronze-Elephants by MARIONNET, France, 1900s
Located in Ulm, DE
Bookends with elephants in two different poses By Albert Marionnet (1852-1910), signed France, circa 1900. Material: – Bronze, original patina – Portor-marble socle Dimensions: W...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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.

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