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Bookends For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1950s
Vintage Brass Big Horn Ram Bookends, a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A gorgeous set of heavy brass big horn ram bookends. This heavy pair has no maker's mark and some tarnish but otherwise they are in excellent cosmetic condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Brass

Cesare Lacca Magazine Trolly from the 50s
Located in Catania, IT
Magazine trolly Cesare Lacquer from the 50s in wood with three glass surfaces and very nice golden metal wheels to store magazines efficiently and also easily transportable.
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1950s Italian Vintage Bookends

Materials

Metal

Fine and Collectable 1930s Pair of Robert Mouseman Thompson Bookends Must See!
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable pair of 1930's Robert Mouseman Thompson mice bookends A truly mouth-wateringly beautiful pair, mouseman furniture...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Wood

Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware Bookends in Brass Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern design in this pair of bookends by Ben Seibel.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bronze on Marble Female Figure Bookends
Located in Antwerp, BE
What is better than a pair of figural female in bronze on marble bases supporting your books.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Brass and Tin Book Ends, First Generation, 1935-1945
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage, made in the very first pre-war period of the existance of the werkstatte Aubock in Vienna. Model number: 3531 - Illustrated in the exhibition catalogue of the Vienna Historical Museum. For sale are a pair of super rare bookends...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Sarreid attributed Vintage pair of patinated cast brass duck or Mallard Head bookends, Paperweight Home Decor, circa 1950. Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weig...
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1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Brass

Cobbler and the Nobleman Vintage Art Deco Bookends by Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
The Cobbler working on Boots and the Nobleman protecting his Money. Bookends by “Max Le Verrier”, signed Original French Art Deco, 1930s Bookends made in “Régule” (spelter) S...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair Italian Marble Burgundy and White 'Book' Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1116 A substantial pair of Italian MCM burgundy and white marble 'book' bookends.
Category

1960s Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Bookends Pierrot and the Lady with a Fan Spelter on Marble
Located in Ulm, DE
Bookends Pierrot and lady with fan White bronze with original patina on a base of Portor marble Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 22 cm Height: 19 cm Dept...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Bill Curry Sculptural Jax Bookends Design Line
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of fun / sculptural bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line. Great patina and original creamy white paint.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Iron

Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Hand Carved Alabaster Bookends w. Science like Geometrical Element
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and undoubtedly meaningful midcentury bookends of practical size and design. We are not educated in the fields of physics, chemistry or biology, but somehow we have a feel...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Mid 20th Century Large Brass Standing Antelope Sculptures - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th century brass sculptures, unbranded. Solid casted brass depicting standing antelopes. Likely made in the USA. Measures: Left: 5.5w 14d 22h, Weighs: 10lbs; Right: ...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Bookends

Materials

Brass

1940s Original Gone with the Wind Sculpture Rhett + Scarlett Cinematic Novelty
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hard to find original production movie promotional item for the release of Gone with the Wind! Sculptures of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler as bookend...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bookends Cat and Bulldog Signed by Irenée Rochard, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends cat and bulldog signed by Irenée Rochard. Art Metal with silver patina on a marble and onyx base. France 1930. Animals in bronze by Christopher Payne. Antique c...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of solid brass sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 5"D x 4.25...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Art Deco Horse Head Bookends a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of hand carved wooden Art Deco style horse head bookends. Large heavy wood vintage hand carved Art Deco style Folk Art horse bust book ends on a pedestal-type base. Ea...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Deco ''Heron'' Bookends by Maurice Frecourt 1930 France Art Nouveau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Very beautiful and rare pair of spelter bookends featuring herons made by the artist Maurice Frécourt (1890-1961). Executed in the middle of the art deco period around 1930. These tw...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends. Our large pair of Hollywood Regency brass ibex bookends are substantial and can hold large scale or heavy books. Beaut...
Category

1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookends

Materials

Brass

Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning pair of original antique Art Deco ''Reading Ladies" bookends by Max Le Verrier 1920. Patinated spelter with ''Portor Marble'' base. Superbly styled Art Deco design fitting for Max Le Verrier famous sculptures...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Solid Cast Brass Anchor Bookends
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of cast solid brass anchor bookends. Perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home! USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Polished Solid Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Style 1950's A Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished Brass Duck Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1950's A Pair. Vintage pair of polished cast solid brass duck head bookends. Pair of Mid-Centur...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Solid Brass Antelope Bookends - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th century bookends, unbranded. Solid brass depicting antelope heads on a solid base. Likely made in the USA. Measures: 5.25 W 5.25 D 10.5 H (Each), Weighs Approxima...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco ''Squirrel'' Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 France Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous pair of Original antique Art Deco bookends model: "Squirrel'' by Max le Verrier 1930. Superbly stylized Art Deco sculptures that a...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

1960s English Traditional Bronze & Copper Baby Shoes Bookends Nursery Décor Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of British colonial baby shoes bookends in cast bronze and handcrafted solid copper Shoes made in England in the 1960s. Note the attention to details at the shoes and each is...
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Organic Modern Alabaster Marble Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial organic modern alabaster marble sculpture, circa mid-20th century. This organic modern alabaster marble sculpture is all neutral tones with a brown wood base. Great as ...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Signed by the Sculptor Max Le Verrier France, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the sculptor Max Le Verrier. The bookends are in green and black patinated art metal, France 1930. Literature: Art Deco sculpture by Vic...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Metal

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line 1967
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jacks bookends by Bill Curry in chocolate brown enamel. Bill Curry Oversized Pop Art Jacks Bookends. Bill Curry Jacks Scul...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Max Le Verrier “Mouflon” Art Deco Bookends Original 1930 Black Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Original Max Le Verrier bookends model: “Mouflon” superb art deco stylized sculpture. Original "Max Le Verrier" (1891-1973), signed. Original Art Deco, France, 1930s not modern rep...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

Great Centuries of Painting 19th Century Goya To Gauguin by M. Raynal
By Paul Gauguin, Francisco De Goya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Great Centuries of Painting 19th century Goya To Gauguin by Maurice Raynal. New Sources of Emotion from Goya to Gaugin. Published by Genève: Editions d'Art Albert Skira S.A., 1...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Expressionist Bookends

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Walnut and Ceramic Tile and Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century bookends. Solid walnut with inlaid copper colored ceramic tile. Unsigned.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

1968 Curtis Jere Male and Female Bookends, a Pair
Located in Marietta, GA
Classic pair of gilt iron bookends, signed C Jere, 1968. One, the sign for female, and one, the sign for male. Heavy enough to actually hold books, or just use, decoratively.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Fleur De Lis Style Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of fleur de lis style marble bookends, circa 1940s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2"D x 6.5"H and would make a great addition to any offi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Pair of Woodpecker Bookends, French, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both stand on marble ba...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Birds Book ends, Wood, Brown, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of bookends representing birds. The objects are in wood. These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typical objects from the Art Deco period. It is signed.
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Wood

1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Iron like Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded metal abstract bird sculptures, minimalist in design and creation. Some remna...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Pair of Chromed Figurative Bookends, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both stand on marble ba...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware Bookends in Copper Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern design in this pair of bookends by the well known Modern designer Ben Seibel.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Art Deco Book-Ends with Deers Signed TEDD, Spelter and Marble
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of bookends. The base is made of marble, with deer statues on top. These are made of spelter, patinated in a bronze color. The figurines are marked 'TEDD'. The set is ...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Abstract Bronzed Copper Sculpture, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A signed copper abstract sculpture on wood base, circa 1960s. Sculpture is copper, with a beautiful rich dark brown patina, adhered to rectangular wood base. Signature (illegible) on...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Tiger Bookends - France 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Tiger Bookends - France 1930´s Tigers are mounted over Belgium Black Marble.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Figural Bookends, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco Galalith bookend set was hand-crafted in the 1930s. The set features two eagles with spread wings. The base of the bookends is in black Galalith, and th...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Plastic

Italian Hand Carved Onyx Deco Style Horse Head Bookends
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century era pair of handcrafted art deco style horse sculpture onyx bookends. Geometric design, Art Deco shaped reminding of the chess pieces, this pair of bookends are cut from...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Mid-Century Jacks Iron Bookends Attributed to Bill Curry for Design Line
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this handsome mid-century pair of Jacks bookends composed of rough cast iron with partially polished detailing. Each bookend is solid metal and weighs over ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Regency Brass Gladiator Helmet Bookends - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency bookends. Chic brass gladiator helmets in a high polish finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Carl Auböck Bronze and Leather Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nice vintage pair of solid bronze biomorphic bookends with hand-stitched leather sleeves. Stamped "Aubock Bronze" to each example.
Category

1950s Austrian Vintage Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Abstract Marble and Ceramic Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pair of abstract marble and ceramic bookends. This interesting design is attributed to Fratelli Mannelli and was manufactured by Raymor. These stylish pair of abstract mar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Sea Birds on Ocean Pylon Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of sea birds on ocean pylon bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1977. The pair are signed and dated and are in very good vintage condition with a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Quartz, Copper

Pair of Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of heavy brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condi...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 bookends in teak with metall rest's probably manufactured by either FM Møbler or ESA in Denmark during the 1960s. Measurements: Heights: 12 cm, Dept: 11 cm. The price is f...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century PMC Brass Horse Bookends. C.1970 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of brass plated brass horse bookends. Original felt and lables. Made by Philadelphia Manufacturing Co. (PMC) Good condition: no chips.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Brass

Owl Bookends by Blenko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers. In overall excellent condition, with no chips or repairs. We have 4 pairs in stock and on display in our Los Angeles Arts Distr...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Glass

Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware Bookends in Brass and Walnut "Diamond"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware brass bookends with an inlaid walnut diamond motif. Wear throughout, as shown (patina, tarnish, scuffs). Newly polished condition. Original green ...
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of vintage brass and leather horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a beautiful patina and measure 8.25"W x 4"D x 8.25"H. Perfect for your mid-century or Hollywood Regency decor...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Industrial Stainless Steel Hand Mold Sculpture Bookends, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning pair of Industrial stainless steel hand or glove molds. Those forms are the female and male parts of a complete mold. They will look superb as sculptures or booken...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Bookends

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Italian Art Deco Style Bull and Bear Bookends/Paperweights
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1167 Italian art deco style bull and bear bookends/paperweights solid brass on marble bases bull 2.5x5.5x8" bear 2.5x5x6.5".
Category

1960s Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Art Deco See Lions Book ends, Bronze and Marble, Black, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of book ends representing sea lions. The objects are in marble and in bronze, it is signed "bronze" on the animals. These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typ...
Category

1950s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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