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Bookends For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 2010s
Coral Bookend
Located in Irving, TX
As unique and varied as the brilliant red corals found in the Mediterranean sea, this CoralBookend is a fascinating piece of modern design. Each piece is sculpted by hand by a master...
Category
2010s Bookends
Materials
Gold, Enamel
A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s. Made in France by Jamar in patinated metal with a marble base. Period and beautiful birds.
Wear consist...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage Petrified Wood Square Red Bookends, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a unique pair of heavy-weight, petrified wood bookends, circa the 1960s. Petrified wood is the name given to wood that has been turned into stone (fossil...
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Mid 20th Century Bill Curry Jax Bookends - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid Century Bill Curry for Design Line Red and green Iron Jack Jax Bookends. All paint is original. Two of twelve colors manufactured by Curry's company, Design Line. I love thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Wall Self or Corbel
Located in Seattle, WA
This could be used for a variety of purposes such as Book Ends, Corbels or wall shelving. Painted intricate wood design with beautiful Patina. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
French, Art Deco Bears Bookends, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1930's. Two bears. Noble woods and bakelite. Brass eyes. Measures: each - height: 4.7"(12cm), width: 5.5"(14cm), depth: 3.4"(8.7cm).
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes. Made in France in patinated metal with a marble base.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Cat & Dog Bookends, Ca. 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, ca.1930. Cat and dog. The Art Deco spirit at its best. A discreet cubism underlines the perfect lines of our two friends. Spelter and marble. Each -...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. partial labels. In fine condition, no issues. Model 4034
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Glass
Italian World Globe Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
An Italian pair of world globe bookends with brass accents, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great pair for an office, library, living room, etc. Marked 'Made in Italy' on back as sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Natural Hippopatomus Teeth Mounted Bookends, Turn-of-the-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of natural hippo teeth bookends.
Perfect to display your favorite books on a nightstand, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation.
The antique set of...
Category
Early 20th Century South African Bookends
Materials
Bone, Wood
Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two federal Eagle drum bookends. This lovely mid-century set will be fabulous in a child's room or on a bookshelf for the perfect addition of Ameri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookends
Materials
Plastic, Paint
Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko, textured edge.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Glass
Pair of Hard Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Hand Carved
Located in Bochum, NRW
This is a pair of vintage elephant bookends. They are made of beautiful hardwood, hand-carved, and have bone-made eyes and tusks.
They are ...
Category
1970s European Anglo-Indian Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
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 feat...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Wood and glass photo frame - possible Art Deco
Located in Lugo, IT
Photo frame possible Art Deco
Glass and other material
Good Condition
Thank you
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Steven B. Levine Handcrafted Wood Bookends
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Steven B. Levine Handcrafted Wood Bookends. Each bookends has one hidden stash box. Each is signed with the woodworkers mark. One bookends retains a inventory label from Selo/She...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Bookends German Art Deco Bauhaus Era Turned Walnut Wood Signed
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Highly decorative set of two German Art Deco Bauhaus Era bookends made by "Werkkunst Herford" in the late 1920s to early 1930s.
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
Memphis Style Figural Bookends in Bend Steel, 1980s, set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of figural bookends in the shape of these bend steel figurines. Both of them signed/marked by an unknown. Postmodern in style - Memphis. Measurements: H: 8 cm (sitting), Dept:...
Category
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century hand carved mahogany horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy, solid and well crafted. They measure 11"W x 3.5"D x 10"H and would make...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Style Bronze Cat & Dog Bookends
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco style bookends in bronze and marble. The dog tries to catch the cat who has taken refuge on a pile of books. Measures: Each bookend - Height: 5.9"(15cm), width: 3.9"(...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Bookends by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s, Set of 8
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-century bookends by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s, set of 8.
Very decorative Danish modern bookends in rosewood and metal designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Feldball...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Sculptural Organic Modern Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of stunning organic modern bookends crafted out of pink natural marble featuring a beautiful design making them a perfect addition to a home or office space. Ettore Sottsass a...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
1970s Vintage Triangular Green and Black Marble Bookends - a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage, sleek, pair of polished stone bookends, circa the 1970s. This set is constructed of solid, heavy-weight marble and skillfully hand-cut and ha...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Bust Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a pair of vintage Abraham Lincoln bust bookends. The pair feature the likeness of Abraham Lincoln with detailed facial features and formal attire.
The Lincoln bust is mo...
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal Bookend Janus Two-Faced 1950s (First edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal bookend from the 1950s (First edition)
In the extraordinary creative imagination of Pietro Fornasetti every household object is transformed and embelli...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Antique English Art Deco Red Metal Bookends 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely pair of antique Art Deco bookends were made in England circa 1940. The book ends feature thin, red metal that is rolled at the edges to form a simple, elegant design. Thi...
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pre-War Carved Wood Playing Dice Craps Bookends
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your bookshelf with a touch of modern charm using our Cream Wood Dice Bookends. These stylish accents blend contemporary design with shabby chic aesthetics, featuring a cream...
Category
1930s American Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Italian Marble Ram Head Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Regency Italian Marble Ram Head Bookends
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Brass Equestrian Stirrup Bookends
By Hermès
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Pair of Brass Hermes Style Horse Saddle Stirrup Bookends. Engraved. C. 1980’s
Category
1980s Indian Regency Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Birdseye Maple Wood Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Birdseye maple wood bookends, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. Dimensions: 3.75" Depth x 6" Width x 5" Height.
Pools book shown available separately, search 1stD...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood, Burl
Abstract Ceramic Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Abstract pair of Ceramic Bookends. They have the feel of some that Ben Seibel designed and made of metal. In good shape and heavy enough to hold books in place!
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian purple marble bookends, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A very unique and incredibly rare pair of vintage Italian marble bookends in hand-carved geometric form, circa mid 1960s. Glorious tones of amethyst, lilac, and aubergine with cream ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Seated Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage bookends, featuring Abraham Lincoln seated on a bench. The scene is captured in raised relief on the front of the bookends, with the text “Abraham Linc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Vintage George Washington Standing Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a vintage set of George Washington bookends. The bookends depict George Washington standing, with his hand resting on a classical column. Washington wears a suit with long...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood.
Each stylised pelican has been well hand carved in a dark hardwood and stands on a base f...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Post Modern White Metal Bookends
Located in Vienna, AT
White metal bookends made in Sweden in the 1990s.
Category
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
1960s Snowflake Obsidian Gemstone Black and Grey Bookends – a Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a unique pair of bookends, circa the 1960s. This set is made of snowflake obsidian, a type of volcanic glass that features grayish splotches resembling ...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Solid Brass Bookends Bust Of Henry W. Longfellow by "B & H" Bradley and Hubbard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was a renowned American poet, educator, and translator. His works, including "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha," resonate with the...
Category
Early 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
Z Bookend by Curtis Jere Signed & Dated 1971 in Gold Leaf Finish
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid iron midcentury Z Curtis Jere bookend with gold leaf finish. Signed and dated "1971".
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Marble Bookends
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage marble bookends in a sculptural stacked shape, set of two.
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair Solid Brass Baseball Players Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair Of Large Solid Brass Baseball Players Bookends. Nice detail in casting of a pitcher and a batter, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a shelves worth of books. Good condit...
Category
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period and powerful rams.
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of powerful Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period designed rams. Made in patinated metal with marble bases.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Ring Bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of nickel and copper art deco machine age bookends by Walter von Nessen for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The pair of bookends feature two circles, one larger in a black satin enameled c...
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Nickel, Enamel, Copper
Pair of Art Deco Bookends, Signed by L. Brunswick
Located in Praha, CZ
Beatiful art deco bookends with figurines. Signed by Leon Brunswick.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Stone, Metal
Inlaid Chinese Bookends
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of 1920s Chinese carved teakwood bookends that have been inlaid with soapstone which has also been carved with designs. There's a tag on the back, possibly for import.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Bookends
Materials
Soapstone
Early Italian Art Glass pair of Apples Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Art Glass apples. Wonderful deep red transparent color with intentional bubbles on the surface of the apples. The green stem is a seperatly added piece completing eac...
Category
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Pair of Wooden Arts & Crafts Dice Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of 1950s-1960s vintage rounded hand-carved oak library bookends with large ebonized 6-sided dice. Each die rotates on it's axis and has pips made from iron nails. Fits ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Teak
Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique pair of sculptural elephant brass bookends. This beautiful pair comes from the 1940s. The solid sculpted pair weights 5.1 pounds each, making this pair not onl...
Category
1940s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Features a brass tennis racket and ball on each. Has thin foam on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high. Grea...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Chrome
A Pair of White Agate Horse Figurehead Bookends
Located in Middletown, MD
A stunning pair of exquisitely hand-carved figurehead bookends sculpted from a singular piece of authentic Mexican white agate, beautifully grained and wonderfully preserved.
Prize...
Category
1920s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Agate
2 Vintage Bronze Lucky Elephant Raised Trunk Bookends Paperweights 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of cast bronze bookends in the shape of Asian / Indian elephants saddled with fringed rug and cushion, trunks raised in the air for luck, s...
Category
Late 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends
Located in New York, NY
This lovely pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends originate from the United States, Circa 1935. Rendered in molded glass with a serene and beautifully a...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Glass
Pair Brass Sailboat Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass Sailboat bookends. Nice detail in casting, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a shelves worth of books. Good condition, some slight patina. Thin pad on bottom to protect...
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Hand Book Squeeze in two colors with marble base 20th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hand Book Squeeze in two colors with marble base 20th Century
Beautiful Art Deco book press, made of silver metal and gold metal on the nails giving that decorative touch, on a trans...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
1920s Beautiful Pair Galleon Ship Bookends Early Synthetic Plastics Shelf Decor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Wonderful!
1920s PAIR
GALLEON SHIP
BOOKENDS
This is a marvelous early 20th century pair of Galleon sculptured bookends! This pair were clearly designed to capture the romance of ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Metal
1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Leaf finish on this solid iron jack, which can be used as a bookend or door stopper, is circa 1950s original finish is nicely worn.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
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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