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Bookends For Sale
Art Deco Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Horses Library Very Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Albaster natural white
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Victorian Bookends
Materials
Marble
1968 Curtis Jere Male and Female Bookends, a Pair
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Marietta, GA
Classic pair of gilt iron bookends, signed C Jere, 1968. One, the sign for female, and one, the sign for male. Heavy enough to actually hold books, or just use, decoratively.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Fleur De Lis Style Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of fleur de lis style marble bookends, circa 1940s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2"D x 6.5"H and would make a great addition to any offi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Pair of Woodpecker 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Art Deco Birds Book ends, Wood, Brown, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of bookends representing birds. The objects are in wood. These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typical objects from the Art Deco period. It is signed.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Iron like Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures, minimalist in design and creation. Some remna...
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Pair of Chromed Figurative Bookends, French, circa 1930
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware Bookends in Copper Finish
By Ben Seibel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern design in this pair of bookends by the well known Modern designer Ben Seibel.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Book-Ends with Deers Signed TEDD, Spelter and Marble
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of bookends. The base is made of marble, with deer statues on top. These are made of spelter, patinated in a bronze color. The figurines are marked 'TEDD'.
The set is ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Abstract Bronzed Copper Sculpture, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A signed copper abstract sculpture on wood base, circa 1960s. Sculpture is copper, with a beautiful rich dark brown patina, adhered to rectangular wood base. Signature (illegible) on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Copper
French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book Signed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book.Signed" To Patricia, Betty Lou Phillips"Great designer book. Style French Country. In great condition.
The enduring appeal of French-country style spans the centuries, a gracious mingling of elegance and ease. After years of largely echoing the furniture, fabrics, and accessories linked with the region of Provence, these days French country is often far removed from the primitive images that hearken back to the early seventeenth century. Room by room, FRENCH BY DESIGN reveals the secrets to creating a contemporary French-country look, including textiles, furniture, floor coverings, window treatments, cor palettes, wall treatments and lighting, thus allowing anyone to bring the look home.
Award-winning designer and best-selling author, Betty Lou Phillips is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. With projects from New York to California, her work has been featured in countless magazines, as well as in her numerous home design books on French and Italian style. Interiors by Design--her 13th design book-is the timate guide to home decor. Additionally, she has appeared on the Christopher Lowell Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show. She lives in Dallas, Texas.
Betty Lou Phillips is the author of Emily Goes Wild!, an illustrated children's book, and co-author of The Night Before Christmas...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Bookends
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Tiger Bookends - France 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Tiger Bookends - France 1930´s
Tigers are mounted over Belgium Black Marble.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Talon Bookend with Leather Body by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Talon bookend with leather body by Madheke
Dimensions: W 6.2 D 15.2 H 21 cm
Materials: Leather, Carbon Fibre, Wood
The TALON bookend offers both functionality and style and is a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Nickel-Plated Bird Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco nickel-plated bird bookends. Streamlined yet rectilinear, these abstract pair of Deco birds are the perfect compliment to any bookcase or desk.
...
Category
1910s European Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Figural Bookends, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco Galalith bookend set was hand-crafted in the 1930s. The set features two eagles with spread wings. The base of the bookends is in black Galalith, and th...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Plastic
Pair Hand Carved Onyx Horse Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-804 Hand carved onyx horse bookends.
Category
1970s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Pair of C2C Designs, a Resin Based Sculptural Ear and Nose Bookend Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of iconic C2 Design bookends. The pair combine a combination pop Nose and Ear. The resin has a stone look and are very popular. The pai...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Acrylic, Resin
Italian Hand Carved Onyx Deco Style Horse Head Bookends
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century era pair of handcrafted art deco style horse sculpture onyx bookends.
Geometric design, Art Deco shaped reminding of the chess pieces, this pair of bookends are cut from...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Austrian Pair Girl Head Bookends Attributed to Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Austrian Art Deco pair terracotta glazed bookends modelled as the head of a young girl attributed to the Wiener Werkstätte and dating from around 1920. The bookends are hea...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Jacks Iron Bookends Attributed to Bill Curry for Design Line
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this handsome mid-century pair of Jacks bookends composed of rough cast iron with partially polished detailing. Each bookend is solid metal and weighs over ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage Regency Brass Gladiator Helmet Bookends - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency bookends. Chic brass gladiator helmets in a high polish finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Bookends Featuring Native American Brave
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Pair of Native American Indian Scout bookends in cast brass by Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. The scouts are resting on a rock, a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. Th...
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique lion bookends. An English, cast iron decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Bountiful cha...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookends
Materials
Iron
Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and very rare pair Royal Doulton novelty figural bookends modeled as musicians dating from around 1920. The ceramic bookends portray two novelty figures of men dressed in oversized clothing...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Abstract Marble and Ceramic Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pair of abstract marble and ceramic bookends.
This interesting design is attributed to Fratelli Mannelli and was manufactured by Raymor.
These stylish pair of abstract mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Sea Birds on Ocean Pylon Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of sea birds on ocean pylon bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1977. The pair are signed and dated and are in very good vintage condition with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Quartz, Copper
Pair of Antique Animalier Bookends, French, Spelter, Onyx, Lecourtier, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique animalier bookends. A French, spelter bronze dog bust mounted upon red onyx by Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), dating to t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bookends
Materials
Spelter
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 patinated brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of heavy brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Bookends Pair of Bakelite and Marble in Form of Medieval Library Very Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Alabaster and marble bookends in the shape of monks sitting on a throne reading a book. Figure of a monk is made of Bakelite or similar that rests on the albaster bench in Italian ma...
Category
20th Century Italian Medieval Bookends
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 bookends in teak with metall rest's probably manufactured by either FM Møbler or ESA in Denmark during the 1960s. Measurements: Heights: 12 cm, Dept: 11 cm. The price is f...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Organic Modern Amethyst Stone Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modern decorative bookends beautiful crafted out of amethyst stone. These bookends are eye-catching and a perfect addition to any office or ho...
Category
1910s French Organic Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Stone, Amethyst
Materials Matter Set by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials matter set by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique set
Materials: Granite
Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 18 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
The...
Category
2010s English Modern Bookends
Materials
Granite, Marble
Pair of Antique Figurative Bookends, Dutch, Book Rest, Desktop, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique figurative bookends. A Dutch, plaster seated man and woman book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealin...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Bookends
Materials
Plaster
Italian Modern Postmodern Green Verde Marble Box or Bookend, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian Modern Postmodern square green Verde marble box, circa 1970s, Italy. Marble is predominantly medium and dark green hues with white veining. Top ha...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Arts Decoratifs Et Industriels Modernes Encyclopedie, 12 Books, 1925 Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
‘Encyclopedie des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes’ (Encyclopedia of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in the twentieth century) complete set of 12 original books...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century PMC Brass Horse Bookends. C.1970 (FREE SHIPPING)
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
Rainbow Nesting Sculpture, Contemporary Colored Concrete Piece by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rainbow nesting sculpture made in colored concrete in 4 separate pieces. Each piece is casted in high quality pastina cement by skilled craftsmen from Italy. The sculpture could be u...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookends
Materials
Concrete
Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware Bookends in Brass and Walnut "Diamond"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware brass bookends with an inlaid walnut diamond motif. Wear throughout, as shown (patina, tarnish, scuffs). Newly polished condition. Original green ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mould for Bookend by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Mould for bookend by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique piece
Materials: MDF
Dimensions: 19 x 22 x 10 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
Theodor...
Category
2010s English Modern Bookends
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers. In overall excellent condition, with no chips or repairs.
We have 4 pairs in stock and on display in our Los Angeles Arts Distr...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of vintage brass and leather horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a beautiful patina and measure 8.25"W x 4"D x 8.25"H. Perfect for your mid-century or Hollywood Regency decor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 13 cm D 11.5 cm H 18 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furnitur...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Industrial Stainless Steel Hand Mold Sculpture Bookends, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning pair of Industrial stainless steel hand or glove molds. Those forms are the female and male parts of a complete mold. They will look superb as sculptures or booken...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Bookends
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Italian Art Deco Style Bull and Bear Bookends/Paperweights
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1167 Italian art deco style bull and bear bookends/paperweights solid brass on marble bases
bull 2.5x5.5x8"
bear 2.5x5x6.5".
Category
1960s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Art Deco See Lions Book ends, Bronze and Marble, Black, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of book ends representing sea lions. The objects are in marble and in bronze, it is signed "bronze" on the animals. These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typ...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin
By Limousin
Located in NANTES, FR
Large pair of spelter bookends around 1930 by Jacques Limousin.
Antelope on a portor marble base and onyx application.
Signed Limousin on the base.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4102 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #4102 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Produced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble
Located in NANTES, FR
Elephant bookends in gilt patina bronze. Base in sea green marble.
In the style of Bugatti.
Signed Fortin on marble.
We did not find indications on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Seal Brig, Paris
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde with Foundry seal Brig, Paris.
The birds are in patinated Art metal and stand on green marble bases...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Bookends Owls, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming pair of linden wood bookends with carved figurines of Owls with beautiful orange eyes, Germany, circa the 1930s.
These adorable bookends will make a wonderful accent on a...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
John Lee 2 Bookend with Onyx base by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 13 cm D 11.5 cm H 18 cm, base D 14cm.
Materials: polished bronze, onyx base.
JOHNLEE BOOKEND / DOOR HOLDER...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Vintage Stacked Solid Wood Bookends
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage solid wood bookends made of ash, walnut, mahogany and maple. Glued together in a stacked design then shaped in a curved pattern. They make nice decorative sculptures.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Marble Dice Bookends with Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Marble Dice on Marble bases. The pair are a nice compliment to any shelf and great for the game aficionado or child's room. The roll of the dice an...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Elephant Bookends, African, Milk Onyx, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An African, milk onyx decorative novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa ...
Category
Late 19th Century African Late Victorian Antique Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Mcm Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bookends with vertical white inset tiles by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios on brass bases. Very nice original condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends. Stags in Patinated Metal on a Marble Base
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of French Art Deco bookends. Stags in patinated metal on a marble base.
Approx. 1940s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: height 18.0 x depth 12.0 x width 8.0 cm.
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.
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