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Bookends For Sale
Pair of Silver Bronze Bookends
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of bookends circa 1920 in silvered bronze on a portor marble base. Signed Bofill (Antoine Bofill- 1875- 1925).
In perfect condition.
Measures: Length: 17cm
Width: 10cm
Heigh...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Bronze Bookends by Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of patinated bronze bookends with black marble base representing two elephants by french artist Ary Bitter, founder Susse frères, stamped on the side.
Incredible and massive...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
1950s Mid-Century Abstract Biomorphic Bookends
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Light tan biomorphic forms with brown deeply incised abstract drawing throughout. Unknown Artist, no makers markings. These table sculptures embodies many artistic characteristics of...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Carl Auböck #3846 Bookends "Rocket" in Brass, Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pair of #3846Bookends "Rocket", Austria 2022
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Category
2010s Austrian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Fuchsia Rabbit Door Stopper / Bookends, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fuchsia rabbit as a door stopper / bookends.
Made in Italy:
Made in Italy furniture means design, quality, style and sophistication.
The typical eleg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends
Materials
Plastic
Rare Bookends by Pierro Fornasetti, circa's 1958
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original bookends by Pierro Fornasetti circa 1958. original condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved bookends in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Retains original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico. This design was included in the 2017 Don S. Shoemaker ...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Pecul...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Siena Marble, Metal
Art Deco Pair of French Spelter Bookends in Fish Shape and Marquinia Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Original and rare pair of bookends in Art Deco style; the design is essential with bold, marked lines, overall pleasingly elegant and proportionate; the fish, made of spelter a schematic representation of two angel fish (Pterophyllum Scalare); the rectangular base with two shaped corners is made of black Marquinia marble; the pair was produced by sophisticated spelter casting in an artisanal workshop in Saint-Ouen, a quaint suburb of Paris, France, between 1930 and 1935; master craftsmen then finished the objects by hand to give them a delicate and graceful shape, then subjected them to a delicate and complex treatment with special and secret acids to make them take on elegant bronze hues, then they were placed on a precious base of elegant black Marquinia marble; the craftsmen were able to submit metal to their artistic sensibilities, creating two unique and fantastic objects. The Pterophyllium or angel fish (see photo), is a tropical freshwater fish...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Pair of Reclining Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of reclining lion bookends, a stunning pair with the look of limestone, but a composition material. The pair are of good weight for those larger bo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Composition
Pair Japanese Brass Duck Garden Sculptures/Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1203 Japan pair hand cast iron duck garden ornaments/bookends set on a base.
Category
1980s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Iron
Brass Hollywood Regency Sheaf of Wheat Bookends or Door Stops - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Hollywood Regency-style pair of brass sheaf of wheat bookends or door stops. Created from brass, this set will be fabulous on a bookshelf holding up your favorite books. ...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair Hand Carved Onyx Horse Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-804 Hand carved onyx horse bookends.
Category
1970s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Carl Auböck Pair of #4102 Bookends "Spectator", Austria, 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pair of #4102 bookends "Spectator", Austria, 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #3786 "Alert" Vase or Bookend, Austria 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3786 "Alert" Vase or Bookend, Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Bookends
Materials
Brass
1980 Italy Post-Modern Abstract Sculpture Alessandro Guerriero Portabuono Qua
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Alessandro Guierriero, it is a multiple of a serie of specimens made in limited edition not numbered.
The set is forged in aluminum and...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
1980 Italy Post-Modern Alessandro Guerriero Abstract Sculpture Portabuono Quo
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Alessandro Guierriero, it is a multiple of a serie of specimens made in limited edition not numbered.
The set is forged in aluminum and...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Granite Bookends
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand chisiled pair of gray green granite bookends in a Brutalist style. Very supportive and elegant. In excellent vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Bookends
Materials
Granite
Scott Medlock Capturing the Moment Hardcover Book 2010 Signed
By Scott Medlock
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Scott Medlock Capturing the Moment Hardcover Book 2010. Book is signed and autographed by SCOTT MEDLOCK.
As one of the worlds foremost artists, Scott Medlock has teamed with and pai...
Category
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Bookends
Materials
Paper
Brown Ceramic Horse Head Bookend in Brown and Black
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large ceramic hand-painted horse head. This piece would be great in a nursery or for equestrians. Created from ceramic, this piece depicts the bust of a horse hand painted in brown...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Hand carved bookends made in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Include original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Carl Auböck Pair of #4630 Bookends "Hook", Austria, 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of #4630 bookends "Hook", Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Bookends # 3652
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic pair of Carl Auböck bookends in polished brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Silvered Sculpture of a Group of Monkey's Bookends, France, circa 1925
By E. Bourcart
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco bookends, pair of monkey’s figures. Mounted over green marble bases. Perfect to use for heavy books. Signed Bourcart, France, circa ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bull & Bear Brass Bookends on Wood Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1970's Classic Bear & Bull brass bookends on wood bases. The bull is in a charging position, while the bear is standing upright.
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960's, Nice original patina to the brass.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage "Marble" Resin Nose Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nose-shaped bookends. Made from resin that appears like white marble. 8.75 inches tall, 6.25 inches wide, 3.75 inches deep.
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Resin
Pair of Cast Iron Bookends, American Indian Theme, by Judd Co, ca. 1910
By Judd Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
These exceptionally high quality cast iron bookends were made by the Judd Company, which has a rich history dating back to 1833. The detail, the authentic paint, and even the back of...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4637 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #4637 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
Art Deco Marble Bookends, 1920s, French
Located in Den Haag, NL
2 Very nice art deco bookends. Marble base comes with silver plated pewter birds.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Carl Auböck #3793 "Gourd" Vase or Bookend, Austria, 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #3793 "Gourd" vase or bookend, Austria, 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4630 Large Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #4630 large brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass.
Price is for the pair....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pausa Book Divider, Brass
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The best way to enter the universe of writing is through books and its reading in stimulating pauses. The collection of dividers and paperweights owe their names to these moments: Pa...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Nymph and Faun by Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends nymph and faun by Pierre Le Faguays. Patinated bronze on a Portor marble base with glass inlay. France 1925. These bookends are illustrated on page 328 of Ar...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Verde Dark Green Marble Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian dark green verde marble bookends in a classic design style, circa mid to late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Beautifully carved details from one piece of marble. Dimen...
Category
1970s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome 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 p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Horse Head Horseshoe Hand Carved Wood Bookend
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage hand carved Art Deco wood horse and horseshoe single bookend. Name Jerry carved into front backing, smooth matte finish. Some scuffing to finish.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
"Grand Dad" Bronze Bookends, Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A detailed pair of "Grand Dad" bronze book ends designed in the 1920's by American bronze sculptor Gregory Seymour Allen (1884-1934). Both pieces are ...
Category
1920s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4575 Patinated Brass Bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass.
Produced ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Italian Travertine Sculpture Elephant by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli for Travertino di Rapolano. Elephant shape travertine sculpture from the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Lee Rosen Ceramic/Pottery, Pair Bookends for Design Technics, Fused Glass Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice pair of bookends designed by Lee Rosen, with an amazing fused glass glaze like broken glass surface very popular and used for many designers of the period, in America and Europe...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Pair of #4637 Bookends "Cello", Austria 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of #4637 bookends "Cello", Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Pair of #4636 Bookends "Drop", Austria, 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of #4636 bookends, Austria, 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Solid Italian Glass Blocks Wrapped Leather Bookends in the Style of Gucci
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of Italian solid green glass bookends wrapped on leather, with decorative brass emblem, circa 1950s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck #3530-2 Bookends in Polished Brass and Coiled with Cane
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Carl Auböck #3530-2 Bookends in Polished Brass and Coiled with Cane, Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pair of polished cast brass duck bookends, circa 1950. Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style. Very sturdy and heavy. Great for holding up books on ...
Category
1950s German American Craftsman Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Walnut Lectern, 19th Century Rome 'Italy'
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique walnut lectern, 19th century Rome (Italy), built with exhibition bell and internal container, 3 hand-turned support legs, from Rome, ideal as a display for books, sheet music...
Category
19th Century Antique Bookends
Materials
Walnut
Salviati Murano 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. Documented to the Salviati Company. Each has a generic "Mura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Uranium Glass, Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Brass Doberman Bookends with Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of patinated guard dogs for your books. Marble base steadies the books, so dogs appear to be jumping, rather than pressing against the books. A compliment to any bookshelf.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Apollineo Candle Stand in Leccese Stone and Hand-Painted Ceramic
By TIPSTUDIO
Located in Florence, IT
The Apollineo collection mergs classical and contemporary elements to define a unique aesthetic inspired by Mediterranean architecture and v...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Nude Art Deco Flapper Girl Spelter Metal Bookends by Nuart, Pair
By Nuart
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original nude Art Deco flapper girl spelter metal bookends by Nuart featuring nude women sitting on a pedestal.
Category
1930s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Wooden Art Deco Bookends Spherical Round
Located in Sacile, PN
Art Deco bookends in wood.
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage MCM Mouse / Cheese Wedge Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A whimsical pair of vintage MCM brass mouse on walnut cheese wedge bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition and measure 8.25"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
French Green Marble Bookends with 18th Century Bronze Dore Bolts
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 1840 French imperial green marble bookends with mounted 18th century Cremona bolts. With handled knobs. High quality bronze doré. Circa...
Category
1840s French Antique Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Boh Cast Metal McClelland Barclay Great Danes Bookends- a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Boho great fane bookends. Cast metal with a patinated finish. Made by the iconic McClelland Barclay and signed on the back. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of Italian old world style globe bookends on wood "L" shaped bases wrapped in brass, circa 1970s. The bookends are in very good vintage ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
Brass
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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