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Bookends For Sale
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Feast your eyes on this glorious oxblood red pair of acrylic dice by Charles Hollis. These are spectacular when the light hits them, as they glow in burgu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Neoclassical Sphynx Bookends in Ceramic
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid yeso ceramic bookends , stamped with MMA logo circa 1980's nice condition.
Category
20th Century American Egyptian Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Wrought Iron Walking Man and Shadow Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wrought iron walking man and shadow bookends, each one with fine hand forged detail. The books in the listing are for display only and are not included.
Category
20th Century European Modern Bookends
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Jumping Fish Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of bookends with jumping fish. The pair would be a nice compliment to any office or den and especially those who are fishing enthusiasts ...
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Brass and Wood Stag Bookends
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage brass and wood stag bookends.
Great tall pair of Hollywood Regency brass and wood stag or deer bookends. These handsome mid-century booke...
Category
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Ben Seibel Architectural Bookends 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural bookends by Ben Seibel. Solid metal. Very architectural. 1960s
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bronze on Marble Female Figure Bookends
Located in Antwerp, BE
What is better than a pair of figural female in bronze on marble bases supporting your books.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of "Fleur De Lis" Cast Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of "Fleur de Lis" cast bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are made of cast plaster and has a great gold patina; they measure 8.5"W x 6.75"D x 6.25"H and are in very...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Plaster
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed Black Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed Black Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4100 Patinated Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4100 patinated brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass.
Price is f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of Art Deco silvered panther leopard bookends signed by the French artist Maurice Frecourt, circa 1930. The sculptures are mounted on fin...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Set of Art Deco bookends in copper with marble base, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / 2 bookends / copper, marble / Art Deco / Mid-century
A beautiful detailed set of bookends, featuring two copper terrier dogs each on a marble base. Crafted in France...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Copper
Polished Solid Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends 1950's a Pair
Located in Portsmouth, VA
Measurements:
5.5 " tall x 3" deep x 3" wide
Elevate your home decor with this luxurious pair of vintage brass bookends, exquisitely crafted in the 1950s and featuring beautifully d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Egyptian Hollywood Regency Ceramic Bookends by Bellini, Italy 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very elegant pair of Italian Egyptian Hollywood Regency ceramic bookends by Bellini, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Hand Carved Knotty Pine Wood Eagle Head Bookends by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking pair of hand carved knotty pine eagle head bookends by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The bookends, which were made in Spain, are in very good condition and have a white wash overl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany and Bronze German Shepherd Bookends c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of bronze plate German Shepherd bookends mounted on Mahogany bases with original felt and label.
CREATOR Littco Products.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.194...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Art Deco Bookends Angelfish 1930 Black Marble Spelter Moonfish
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & Timeless! These French Art Deco Angelfish bookends from the 1930s.
Marvelous Art Deco design with the right patina and feel to them.
The Angel fish are styled perfectly...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Cuyo Medium Alpaca Silver & Black 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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Lion Bookends
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of majestic lion bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux black marble base in the style of Borghese of Italy, circa 1970s. The pair is in great vintage condition and o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Plaster
'Fleur-de-Lis' Bookends in Patinated Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
'Fleur-de-Lis' Bookends in Patinated Brass 1960s
This is a beautiful and high quality pair of ‘Fleur-de-Lis’ bookends in sand-cast brass, made in the middle of the 20th century.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
1929 Cowan Metallic Push-Pull Elephant Bookends Designed by Margaret Postgate
By Margaret Postgate
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a wonderful pair of push-pull elephant bookends designed by Margaret Postgate in 1929 for Cowan Pottery. Hard to believe these modernist bookends are nearly 100 years old. Wh...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century PMC Brass Horse Bookends. C.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of brass plated brass horse bookends.
Original felt and lables.
Made by Philadelphia Manufacturing Co. (PMC)
Good condition: no chips.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marble Pedestal and Brass Crane Sculptures
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Art Deco inspired solid brass crane sculptures surmounted on dark grey Carrara marble pedestals with brass sabots. One sculpture stands 2...
Category
1970s American Vintage Bookends
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with b...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Pair of Marble Post-Modern Sphere Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of marble post-modern sphere bookends, circa 1980s. They are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and nice veining throughout; the pair measures 5.5"W...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico
Located in Toronto, CA
Striking and sculptural, this pair of large Mid-Century marble horse head bookends exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Made in Mexico circa 1970s, each piece is expertly carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Solid Carved Oak Column Bookends 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of carved oak wood column support bookends circa 1970's .
Category
20th Century American Classical Greek Bookends
Materials
Oak
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4635 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #4635 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Price i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Scroll Bookends by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of majestic scroll bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux black marble base by Borghese of Italy, circa 1950s. They are in very good vintage condition and are made of...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1937 'Bamboo' Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1937 'Bamboo' bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed hand cut and polished bamboo and brass....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of red agate bookends, measuring 6” x 2.5” x 5”, combines natural beauty with functionality. Each piece reveals the mesmerizing layers of agate in rich shades of r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookends
Materials
Agate
Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel, France 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel.
Pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
Signed Laurel & stamped number.
Patinated bron...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Nude Male Archer Bookends", Rare Pair of Ceramic, Arts and Crafts Sculptures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable pair of ceramic bookends, featuring kneeling nude male figures with drawn bows who are ready to let fly their arrows, was designed by Mary Watts and produced...
Category
1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown amber colored owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are heavy and solid with a smooth back side a finish and a textural finish on the front. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
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.
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Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Large Midcentury Oversize Gold Brass Duck Bookends a Pair, Made in Spain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Two very large brass duck bookends. This pair is not the average size brass mallard bookend that you see often. This set is quite a bit larger than th...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Marble Horse Head Bookends
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Duck Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Mid-Century Duck Brass Bookends Sculptures
Substantial in size and weight, these solid vintage brass ducks are both form and function. Fabulous pair displayed on a bookshelf ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Onnaing France Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends
By Frie Onnaing, Onnaing
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 fea...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Fossiline Set of Black Bookends by Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
Mounted on chic slabs of slate in an L shape, these bookends feature authentic manticoceras fossil shells, guaranteeing that no two are exactly alike - ever - thanks to the pieces' o...
Category
2010s Italian Bookends
Materials
Marble
1950s Ben Seibel Teardrop Brass Flame Bookend Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Ben Seibel Brass Flame Bookend Set
Tear-drop form brass bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware as part of the Flame series.
listed item is a pair of bookends
7 h x 2....
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Italian Green Marble "Book" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Italian green marble "booK" bookends, circa 1970s.. The set are in very good vintage condition with no cips or cracks and measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
Marble
Silver Plate and Brass Seashell Bookends
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual antique sea inspired bookends crafted with silver plate on brass rods and seashells at either end with faux coral brass feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookends
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Pair of Modern Brushed Aluminum and Horn Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of modern brushed aluminum and horn bookends, circa 2000s. The set is beautifully crafted and are in very good vintage condition; they measure 11”W x 3.5”D x 7.25”H. #3932
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Iron Jack Bookend Design Line Bill Curry CA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Jack Bookend Style George Nelson Design Line Calif
Selling as vintage iron rustic condition
8 x 8 x 8
Original Unrestored Vintage Condition
Refer to images.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage Italian Grey Marble Geometric Bookends Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful vintage Italian gray marble stone bookends book holders.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Art Deco Ibex Bookends signed Franjou (Hippolyte Moreau)
By Franjou
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Pair of Decorative Bookends, English, Walnut, Gordon Russell, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of decorative bookends. An English, walnut book rest by Gordon Russell Limited, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
A dashing bookend set, with ov...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Bookends
Materials
Walnut
Unique Pair of French Art Deco Style Bookends, Hand-Carved Wooden Elephants
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful quality pair of French hand-carved wooden bookends. Made with rare palm wood.
These handcrafted bookends will look wonderful to display your favorite books on a nightsta...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Palmwood
Vintage Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends Americana
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted and incredibly nostalgic pair of wooden decoy duck bookends. These realistic looking, duck bookends have a timeless and classic look. Made in the 1950's, these r...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Brass Desk Set - Bookends - Letter Opener and Magnifier
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful desk set, made around 1960.
The set consists of two bookends, a magnifying glass and a letter opener.
Made of copper, covered with horn.
Typical design of the Hollywood r...
Category
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Velvet Dark Gold Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Velvet dark gold rabbit as a door stopper / bookends.
Made in Italy:
Made in Italy furniture means design, quality, style and sophistication.
The typical...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends
Materials
Velvet
1970s Blue Quartz Stone Bookends Ethereal Blue
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury pair of organic modern bookends polished floating blue quartz stone
4 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W x 4 1/4" D (each)
Original organic vintage unrestored condition.
Refer to images.
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Quartz
Pair of French Art Deco mice Bookends by H. Moreau
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco mice bookends signed H. Moreau, mounted on marble.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
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.