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Bookends For Sale
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage extending book slide. A Venetian, gilt finished tulipwood bookrest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Delightfully presented book slide, with appealing f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Bookends Glass and Wood in the Style of Fontana Arte Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bookends in acquamarine glass structure and wood in the style of Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Vintage Horse Bust Bookends, English, Cast Brass, Decorative, Novel Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage horse bust bookends. An English, cast brass decorative novel rest, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Wonderful equin...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Onyx Figural Bookends, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Fantastic pair of Onyx figural bookends. Measure 5" W x 5.25" H
W6051522.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Carrara Pingu Bookend by Matteo Ragni
Located in Milan, IT
In timeless Carrara marble, the Pingu Bookend by Matteo Ragni is characterized by its fresh minimalist design. Blending an original shape with a classic material, the piece is an all...
Category
2010s Italian Bookends
Materials
Carrara Marble
American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s.
Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights.
Vintage American...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Geometric Bookends in Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia for Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and beautiful pair of geometric bookends in polished Lucite designed by Amparo Calderon Tapia for Cain modern, the pieces have wonderful sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
Signed 1980s Arts and Crafts Handcrafted Pressed Plywood Sitting People Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern handcrafted pressed plywood sitting people bookends, table sculptures, decor, room accents and accessories.
Signed by Artist.
O-542-335
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Plywood
Monkeys Readers Bookends Set of Two in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Bookends set of 2 Monkeys readers
in casted solid brass. On noble blackened wooden base.
Each piece is: L 12.7 x 10 x H 12.5cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Antique Marly Horse Bookends, French, Grand Tour, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Marly Horse bookends. A French, bronze and slate Grand Tour book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Subs...
Category
1860s French Victorian Antique Bookends
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Fornasetti Bookends Strumenti Musicali Gold on Red Metal
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
There can be wit and unpredictability in the order: this was Fornasetti idea when he designed his first bookends. The mix of images with their functional design make these accessorie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Bookends Roman Soldiers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful pair of neoclassical bookends. Roman soldiers with raised swords atop rearing horses. Gilt metal figures mounted on black marble base. Horseshoe stops.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Salta Large Square Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Antique Book Slide, English, Walnut, Extending, Novel Stand, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book slide. An English, walnut extending novel stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fantastic Victorian bo...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Bookends
Materials
Walnut
Salta Round Black Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved book slide. A Balinese, hardwood library stand, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Fantastic mid-century exotic book slide with striking carved figures
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Hardwood rich in russet hues throughout
Enthusiastically carved with foliate and scrolled patterns
Prominent carved figures adorn each folding slide
They depict Rama's wife Sita, from the Ramayana story in Hinduism
Each slide folds upon a pair of small brass stabilisers
The reverse carved with a delicate flower head over pierced fretwork
Manually operated slide glides smoothly to its maximum width
Accommodates books within a 34.5cm to 60cm range (13.5" and 23.5")
Tiered plinth base dressed with quality green baize below
This is a delightful vintage carved book slide, with distinctive deity figures...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Bronze Egyptian Revival Bookends by Gorham Foundry
By Gorham CO.
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of heavy bronze bookends in the Egyptian Revival style by Gorham Foundry, circa 1920's. Bookends feature two sarcophagi supporting a panel decorated with a potted plant design. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Fallon Marble Bookends
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our Fallon Marble Bookend...
Category
2010s American Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of 1940s Painted Bronzed Plaster Dante Bookends
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s Painted Bronzed Plaster (dipped in bronze) Dante Bookends
Category
1940s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Wonderful decorative bookends with a charming a...
Category
Late 19th Century Botswanan Tribal Antique Bookends
Materials
Ebony
Richard Rohac, a Pair of Bookends, Austria, Mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare abstract bookends in solid bronze, designed by Richard Rohac, Austria, mid 1900s. Marked RR Made in Austria 7
In good condition, few small signs of wear / age rela...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Dreamy Geode End Cut Resembling Murano Glass Crystal Mineral Slice
Located in London, GB
This beautiful end cut of a geode resembles a piece of Murano glass. Greenish colours, punctuated by cut stalactite "eyes" blur into orange areas and create a wonderful aesthetic. A ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Bookends
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
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
Midcentury Sculptural Bookends Brass and Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents: Vintage modern pair of bookends brass and wood
No maker information
6 w x 5.5 d x 6.75 h
Original vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Mannelli Italian Travertine Bookends for Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of half moon bookends by Fratelli Mannelli for Raymor. Original tag is missing,
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM ceramic tile and walnut bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1950s. The bookends are in very good vintage condtion and measure 8.5"W x 5"D x...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Pottery, Walnut
Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
A very unique pair of monumental bookends in triangular chunks of pink marble, late 20th century. Each has the initial “B” in Gothic lettering carved into the back and painted black....
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
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
Pair of French Art Deco craquelé bookends
Located in Malibu, CA
Pair of Art Deco craquelé bookends in the form of sitting ladies. Designer unknown. France, circa 1930's.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Funky Danish Bookends
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Funky Danish bookends-blond guy and dark guy caricatures! Well made and hand painted.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century White Marble "Chief" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of mid-century white marble "Chief" bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and well crafted. They measure 8.5"W x 2.75"D x 7.25"H and would make a great addition t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Mid-Century Owl Bookends Sculptures in Silver
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair Metal Silver Painted Bookends. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period, these sturdy owls sitting on a branch will add to that vibe classic modern vibe displa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Seated Nude Male Bookends with Fine Bas Relief Detail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and very fine, this set of bronze-toned bookends feature a nude male figure in repose, his arms resting on one knee, in a Renaissance setting topped with an arched cornice and p...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H. Great look! #3588
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Bookends
Located in Chicago, IL
Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Wood Bookends Made in , Mexico.
Include original labels underside from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
Dimensions:
6.50" wide
7.25" deep
8" high
4" a...
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Art Deco Bronze Monogram Bookends Letter L by L.E Mason Co. model PG1401
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art Deco bookends monogrammed with the letter L, circa 1940's excellent condition very light wear, produced by L.E Mason Company.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Terrier Dog Bust Bookends M. Louis Fiot, 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco West Highland Terrier Bookends by Maximilian Fiot, c. 1920.
A superb pair of bronze bookends depicting West Highland terriers in different p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Wash "Viking Ship" Bookends by Bradley & Hubbard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of "Viking Ship" bookends by Bradley & Hubbard (B&H), circa 1920's. Each bookend features a stunning Viking Ship with large sail. They are made of bronze wash on cast iro...
Category
Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Figural Squirrels Bronze Green Marble Bookends - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Figural Squirrels Bronze Green Marble Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 6" W x 3" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Stone Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stone Bookends, nice color weight and size! Ready to go!
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Stone
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
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Alexandrite Glass Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and vintage midcentury centrepiece glass sculpture by Ermanno Nason (1928-2014) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy. An absolutely stunning piece of Mid-Century Mura...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960
Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s bookends by noted Italian glass master Antonio da Ros.
This matching pair measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Op Art Engraved Clear Glass Arched Book Ends
By Veritas
Located in New York, NY
Pair of arched Op Art engraved clear solid glass book ends by Veritas, circa 2017.
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Triangular Cast Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An awesome pair of heavy mid-century modern cast glass triangle shaped bookends by Blenko. Two sides are polished smooth and the other three sides are textured.
In very good vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
Solid Pair of Polished Patinated Brass Cello Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare pair of solid brass cello bookends, nicely done piece, and rare, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Bookends
Materials
Brass
1950's Patinated Iron Jax Sculpture Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1950's pair of patinated cast iron Jax bookend / sculptures.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
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
Mid-Century Modern 1970s Geometric Trapezoid Lucite Bookends - Astrolite
By Astrolite, Herb Ritts
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM 1970s Herb Ritts for Astrolite designed clear & frosted lucite Trapezoid shaped bookends. In fine condition, no damage. no Label. In fine condition, no issues.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Lucite
1960’s Faux Bois Ceramic and Shell Encrusted Bookends or Wall Brackets, Signed
Located in Charleston, SC
1960’s Faux Bois ceramic and Shell Encrusted Bookends or Wall Brackets, Signed “Mmd 12/25/69”
Category
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Shell
Massive Pair of Brass on Walnut Base Rams Head Bookends by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive pair of brass rams head bookends on walnut bases by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The bookends, which were made in Spain, are in very good condition and have a great look. They mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Pine
Impressive Pair of Large Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of large petrified wood bookends, circa pre-history from Arizona. Brightly colored tan, cream, grey, black and red tones with n...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique Bookends
Materials
Petrified Wood
Pair of Art Deco Shell-Shaped Bookends, Italy, 1930s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Italian Art Deco bookends from the glamorous 1930s. Meticulously hand-carved from rich beech wood, each piece is sculpted into...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Beech
Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage mid century lucite bookends with embedded shell. These 1960s gems are glamorous, lustrous and enigmatic. Two perfectly proportioned seashell specimens float in luci...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Art Deco Brass & Marble Bull and Bear Bookends
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of art deco brass bull and bear bookends. These lovely bookends feature a green marbled stone construction with a felt bottom, and a brass animal sculpture top. Each sculpture...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
An exquisite pair of Art Deco style bookends, crafted from solid wood , showcases a bold geometric design with sculptural spherical accents. The rich grain of the wood accentuates th...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
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.