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Pair of Art Deco bookends of Sea Lions by Maurice Frecourt. From the 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A charming Pair of Art Deco bookends of Sea Lions signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in marble and silver plate. Made in France during the 1920s. Wear consistent with age...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Silver Plate

Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier France 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier. Patinated Art Metal on a Portor marble base. Original, France ca. 1930. With COA. These bookends are illustrated in: M...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Blenko Ice Glass Elephant Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of tinted ice blue glass stylized elephant bookends. Blenko Glass Co.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Art Glass

Art Deco Woman Sculpture Bookends, France, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco female figure - Sculpture bookends, France, 1920s. Pair of female bookends in silver plated finish, great pose in the Art Deco style, made in France.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

2 original ART DECO bookends with polar bears marble base, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco polar bears bookends - 1930s These beautiful polar bears supports are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Pair Of Vintage Springer Spaniel Bookends, English, Marble, Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of Springer Spaniel bookends. An English, onyx marble and cast metal ornamental dog book rest, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 19...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookends

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Marble

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bookends

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Spelter

Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bookends Featuring Dogs With A Fine Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as it includes detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This elegant and original pai...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Siena Marble, Metal

Legras Editeur Rare Art Deco Pair Silver Plated Cubist Hare Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual pair of French Art Deco cubist hare bookends mounted on stepped marble bases attributed to Verrerie Legras and marked and dating from around 1920. The silver-plate...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Silver Plate

Mid Century Modernist Rectangular Chrome Bookends by Smith Metal Arts
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of modernist chrome bookends by Smith Metal Arts. These sizeable pieces of chrome are captivating as they are commanding. Their styling is simple timeless. Aged chrom...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Chrome

Pair of Hammered Arts & Crafts Blacked Metal Owl Bookends by Goberg, Hugo Berger
Located in Lisse, NL
Artistic pair of bookends by famous German metal worker. These rare and double sided 'Goberg' owl bookends are in good condition. They have a marvelous black finish which makes thei...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Bookends

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Metal

Vintage Brass Bookends Elephants, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage brass bookends from circa the 1970s. Beautiful bookends, each with an elephant sculpture, mounted on brass bases. France, circa the 1970s. Dimensions: height: 15 cm / 5.9 in;...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco Bookends Monkey with Lantern by Max Le Verrier 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends monkey with lantern by Max Le Verrier. Green patinated metal on a Portor marble base. France 1925. This model is called Boubou and illustrated in Mascottes automobiles...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Sculpture Bookends, circa 1930
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...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Resin

Pair of Orientalist Cold Painted Bronze Bookends, Signed "Chotka", ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
These highly detailed bronze bookends are a fine example of cold painted Vienna bronze workmanship. Brightly colored and crisp casting is often the work by the artist "Chotka", who o...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Bookends

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Bronze

Handmade Glass Bookends by Blenko - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of handmade glass bookends with smooth top and textured sides by Blenko Glass, USA circa 1980s. Measurement for each block: w3.5" d4" h3.75"
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Late 20th Century American Modern Bookends

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Glass

Pair of Large Carl Auböck Model #4101 'Melies' Patinated Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of large Carl Aubock Model #4101 'Melies' patinated brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Pair Noguchi-Style Mid Century Brutalist Japanese Iron Owl Figures Bookends
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Sculptures, bookends, paperweights--you name it, these charming yet handsome iron owls have multiple uses. Made in Japan, these mid-century era figures are brutalist in style--they h...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Bookends

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Iron

Cast Brass Tall Duck Head Waterfowl Bookends, Korea 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
10" tall Cast Brass Waterfowl Bookends From Korea. Nice patina to the brass from age.
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1970s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Brass

Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Thin felt and "Made In Korea" stickers on bottoms Ready to use.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Medium & Large, Bookends Cuyo, Onix Stone & Silver Alpaca
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
4" x 4" x 7.8" 4.8 "x 4.8" x 9.5" Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Art Deco Wood Elephants Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s. Couple of elephants. Wood, bakelite and marble. Each, Height: 4.7"(12cm), Width: 5"(12.6cm), Depth: 2.6"(6.7cm). An old scratch on the back o...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble

Early 20th Century Art Deco Era Bookends with Hand Carved Bear Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small, but coolest pair of bear bookends. Thanks to the wonderful bears, these hand-carved bookends from the 1930s are an absolute joy to own and look. These sculptural bookends have a warm and...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

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Glass, Wood

1980s Wall Street - Brass & Green Marble Bull vs Bear Stock Market Bookends
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Wall Street Bear & Bull stock market bookends . Each having a cast brass design on top of a solid block of angled green marble base. Perfect gift for that Wall Street broker, ...
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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Brass

Salta Round Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
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...
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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of three brass finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge. Foun...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bookends

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Surfboard Shape Tier Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Walnut

Post-Modern Green Marble Bookends, c.1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Post-Modern Green Marble Bookends, c.1980
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20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Bookends

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Marble

Pair Art Deco Bookends with Harer by Marti Font, 1920-1930
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice pair of Art Deco book ends with sculptures of two harer, France 1920-1930. Made of casted spelter, patinated in a green bronze-like color,...
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco bronze deer bookends by Georges Raoul Garreau, 1930.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze deer bookends signed by Georges Raoul Garreau. Marked Bronze. Green patinated bronze. Belgian Black marble base. France 1930. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beatiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, moustly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Salta Round Brown Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
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...
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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

German Black Forest Carved Boar Bookends
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of black forest carved boar bookends. The carving on these has excellent detail and craftsmanship. These were purchased by an army major that was stat...
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1940s German Black Forest Vintage Bookends

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Wood

Italian 1950s Architectural Brass Bookends
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Architectural Brass Bookends in the style of Ignazio Gardella.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Brass

Il Corpo II Sculptural Bookends Portraying Female Body Hand Crafted Resin Stone
Located in Barranquilla, CO
Our Il Corpo sculpture is a set of two individual sculptures portraying the upper and lower body parts. It was designed to be used as a bookend but possibilities are endless with thi...
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2010s Colombian Other Bookends

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Stone

Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Pair of Sculptural Bookends 1930s. Beautiful pair of art deco bookends with a sculptural shape, made somewhere in the early part of the 20th century. Art Deco / Amsterdamse...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Mid Century Solid Brass Ben Seibel Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid Brass Mid Century Modern bookends. The light and architectural look is very chic, while holding larger and more substantial books. Very Modern, and a compliment to an...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco Bookends By Godefridus Boonekamp Pottery Schoonhoven
Located in Den Haag, NL
1930s Large Art Deco Bookends of Nude Muscular Man. These were designed by Godefridus Boonekamp in the 1920s and made in the Netherlands by Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven circa 1930s. T...
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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Ceramic

Pair Of Vintage Greyhound Figures, Italian, Dog Statue, Bookends, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Greyhound figures. An Italian, ceramic seated dog statue or decorative bookends, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Loveable figures with appealin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Ceramic

Art Deco Bookend by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bookend with amazing patina. Designed by Sigurd Forchhammer in 1930s and produced by Just Andersen in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different meta...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Metal

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.
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Wood, Nutwood, Walnut

Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Located in Barntrup, DE
These masterfully hand-carved wooden bookends feature the main characters of the famous Spanish novel "The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha", or just "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes - Don Quixote and Sancho Panza...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Wood

Antique Bronze Roaring Tiger Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Neoclassical or Grand Tour style bronze bookends in the form of roaring tigers. USA, Late 19th century Measures: 7.75"W x 4.75"D x 9"H. Good original vin...
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Late 19th Century American Grand Tour Antique Bookends

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Bronze

Contemporary Book Ends in Stainless Steel, Minimal Design by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Heavy Book Ends in bras. Small and elegant design but still heavy to hold your books.
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2010s Bookends

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Brass

Amethyst Specimen Lucite Encased Bookends, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of Amethyst Specimen lucite encased bookends from the 1970s. A unique statement piece.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Amethyst

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
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 ...
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1950s German American Craftsman Vintage Bookends

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Brass

Silver industrial modernist aluminium and rubber bookends "The Colour of Air"
Located in London, GB
The bookends are a continuation of Tino Seubert's RCA graduation project The Colour of Air and were commissioned for Ma-tt-er's book launch at London Design Festival 2018. They are i...
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2010s British Bookends

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Aluminum

Oxid Slate Bookend Natural Stone Contemporary Design by Joaquín Moll In Stock
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Oxid Slate Bookend Natural Stone Contemporary Design by Joaquín Moll In Stock This exquisite oxidized slate bookend blends the beauty of natural stone with a modern, minimalist desig...
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2010s Spanish Modern Bookends

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Stone, Slate

Salta Medium Square Black Onyx Stone & Brass Pair of Bookends
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...
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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Art Deco style bookends seated nudes Insouciance Janle for Max Le Verrier.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style bookends seated nudes Insouciance Janle for Max Le Verrier. With the Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. Literature: Max le Verrie...
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2010s French Art Deco Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Three Italian Greek Key Brown Leather Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We are offering 3 Classic Mid-Century Leather Bookends. These handcrafted bookends with Greek Key gold embossing would certainly accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Leather

Midcentury Wooden Bookends World Globe
Located in Vienna, AT
Made of painted wood in Italy in the early 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

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Beech

STUNNING PAIR OF ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE ONYX DOG HOUNDS BOOKENDs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable pair of 1920's cold painted bronze dog boo...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Onyx, Bronze

Contemporary Handcrafted Bookend "Hybris" in Oxidized Brass by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted bookend model "Hybris" in oxidized brass with a curved contour. This bookend is part of the "Proetus Series", a collection of six bookends in brass. Variati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Bookends

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Brass

A large and elegant pair of thuja root bookends. Art deco, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large and elegant pair of thuja root bookends. Very period Art deco from the 1930s, Beautiful color and pattern, designed in a modern way. Wear consistent with age and use
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Wood

Pair of 20th-Century French Stag Bookends in Gilded Metal and Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French bookends features striking stag busts crafted from gilded metal, set atop substantial veined marble bases. The finely sculpted deer heads showcase impressive antlers and beautifully textured fur, capturing the regal essence of these noble creatures. The combination of warm gold tones and richly veined pink and white marble creates a sophisticated contrast, making these bookends both functional and decorative. The sturdy marble bases provide excellent stability, ensuring they can support a collection of books while adding a refined touch to any library, office, or study. The craftsmanship reflects the Art Deco or Neoclassical influences of early 20th-century French design, making this pair a timeless addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors. With their classic elegance and luxurious materials, these stag bookends...
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20th Century French Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Jean Cocteau and The Testament of Orpheus Hardcover by Lucien Clergue 1st Ed.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jean Cocteau and The Testament of Orpheus by David LeHardy Sweet, Lucien Clergue.A legendary French photographer presents a dramatic visual journal of the creation of Jean Cocteau's ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Expressionist Bookends

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Paper

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.
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1960s Vintage Bookends

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Modern Book Ends in Solid Brass, Minimal Design by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elevate your bookshelf with our stunning casted brass book ends. These polished book ends combine minimalistic design with a touch of sophistication, providing both functionality and...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt "Book" Bookends by Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of "book" bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux green leather covers by Borghese of Italy, circa 1970s. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of cas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Plaster

Art Deco Bookends Swans Bronzed Metal on Beige Marble Bases, French, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful PAIR of good quality French Bookends of two metal bronzed swans on marble bases, dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1930. Each swan has been well modelled w...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Bookends Design Roman Travertine Marble Natural Coastal Unique Piece Quarry Deco
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Bookends Design Roman Travertine Marble Natural Coastal Unique Piece Quarry Deco Highlight the natural elegance of your bookcase with our Coastal Finish Travertine Marble Bookends! E...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bookends

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Travertine, Marble

Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Black Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beatiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, moustly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Salta Large Square Bordeaux Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
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 that led us to design our largest collection. It has pure and contemporary lines, a classic vision but with modern design. The chosen materials are alpaca and onyx...
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2010s Argentine Modern Bookends

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Alabaster Bookends Sculptures
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These substantial alabaster Mushroom sculptures were hand carved in Italy. This classic pair most certainly would accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk. This pair is a f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Alabaster

Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The piece in well worn vintage condition with a great lime green...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental bookends. A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully tactile dogs wit...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Bookends

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Marble

Serre livres Art Déco en bois massif
Located in THONON-LES-BAINS, FR
Serre livres art déco dans deux essences de bois massif, France, circa 1930. Traces minimes d'usage conformément à l'âge. Dimensions pour chaque serre livre : longueur 19 cm, hauteur...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

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Wood

Zadounaisky Pair of Art Deco Bookends
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends circa 1930. Antelope model in wrought iron, copper and wood. Stamped Zadouniasky. In perfect condition. Total height: 16 cm Width: 8 cm Length: 17.5 cm Wei...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating bookends with fine anatom...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bookends

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Wood

Flow Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood and cast bronze bookend. Available in: Ebonized Walnut Bleached Maple Natural Walnut
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2010s American Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair Brass Sailboat Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass Sailboat bookends. Books sit on top of brass bottoms to hold a shelves worth of books. Good overall condition, some slight patina. Thin pad on bottom to protect surfaces. Any d...
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pairs of Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
2 PAIRS of vintage brass armillary sphere bookends (PRICED PER PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bookends

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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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