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Bookends For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Two Painted Cast Iron Antique Car Door Stops or Book Ends
By Sexton
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This fabulous pair of painted cast iron antique cars can be used as door stops, book ends, or shelf décor. One is a red, early Model T Ford with gold and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal, Iron
Salviati Murano Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. Documented to the Salviati Company. Each has a generic "Mura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Uranium Glass, Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Large Sculptural Iron Jack by Bill Curry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large handmade iron Jack by Bill Curry.
Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.
This jack is made of cast iron and is in original condition.
Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Bookends #3651
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Bookends #3651. Patinated and polished brass bookends. Classic 1950's design still handcrafted using traditional me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage 1950s Bronze Carl Auböck Austria Bronze Square Bookends #4575
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of vintage circa 1950s "Square" handmade bookends #4575 designed by Carl Auböck Austria. Square bookends with round hole in the center and cross hatch lines with nice warm patin...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Mcm Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bookends with vertical white inset tiles by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios on brass bases. Very nice original condition.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles. This pair are each one quarter of a circle, so when put tog...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of mid century trench art bookends in copper circa 1950's. Features a rustic hammered texture and bullet casing in patinated brass. The perfect accessory to organize your books or library and pairs well with industrial modern and Scandinavian decor.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
Ben Seibel Bookends for Jenfred-Ware
By Ben Seibel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ben Seibel design copper plated bookends for Jenfred-Ware, U.S.A.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Copper
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 Reclining Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of reclining lion bookends, a stunning pair with the look of limestone, but a composition material. The pair are of good weight for those larger bo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Composition
Wooden Art Deco Bookends Spherical Round
Located in Sacile, PN
Art Deco bookends in wood.
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Abstract Biomorphic Bookends
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Light tan biomorphic forms with brown deeply incised abstract drawing throughout. Unknown Artist, no makers markings. These table sculptures embodies many artistic characteristics of...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Alfred James Perry, Mid-Century Turtle Bookends, Signed & Dated, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
ALFRED JAMES PERRY - mid-century - folk art - turtle form bookends - articulated shell and features - each hand carved from a solid block of pine - weighted - original finish - each ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Softwood
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4575 Patinated Brass Bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass.
Produced ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Brass Doberman Bookends with Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of patinated guard dogs for your books. Marble base steadies the books, so dogs appear to be jumping, rather than pressing against the books. A compliment to any bookshelf.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved bookends in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Retains original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico. This design was included in the 2017 Don S. Shoemaker ...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Rare Bookends by Pierro Fornasetti, circa's 1958
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and original bookends by Pierro Fornasetti circa 1958. original condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Nautical Captain Ship Wheel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully forged in solid brass, these nautical ship wheels have a classic aesthetic that is ideal for coastal and nautical décor but can easily translate to industrial and eclecti...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Wood Plank Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and simply exceptional pair of vintage bookends. Deriving on the uniqueness of the wood grain, these bookends are elegant and modernist. Simple lines contrast with organic pat...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Italian Travertine Sculpture Elephant by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli for Travertino di Rapolano. Elephant shape travertine sculpture from the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Clear Glass Half Moon Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous clear glass half moon bookends designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. They are in very good vintage condition with no chips or scra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
Pair of Beech and Copper Barrel Bookends, France, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French bookends
Beech and copper, made in France
Shipping:
L 20 P D 15 H 12 1 kg.
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Hand carved bookends made in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Include original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage Handcrafted Brass Elephant Head Bookends, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern pair of elephant head bookends made out of solid brass.
The set has the original condition, and it is not polished, it shows patina.
Great animal sculptures bookends.
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Musicians Mid Century Modern Bookends Sculptures in Cast Iron
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of cast iron musicians, men, and woman the pair had a label that read made in Italy but it got lost.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Charles Dudouyt's Style Bookends, 1950, France
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of Wooden Bookends sometimes attributed to Charles Dudouyt.
Do not hesitate to contact me for a shipping quote.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
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
Carl Auböck Model #4630 Large Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #4630 large brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished brass.
Price is for the pair....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
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
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.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Amethyst
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Bookends Sturgeons, Germany, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming pair of ash wood bookends with carved figurines of sturgeons with beautiful yellow and black eyes. Germany, circa the 1970s.
These adorable bookends will make a wonderful...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Ram Bookends C.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A pair of bronze finish stylized mid-century ram bookends. Both bookends retain their original felt on the bottom.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Midcentury Brass and Wicker Bookends by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare brass and wicker book ends have been designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in the 1950s in Vienna Austria, Mod. no. 3530.
the polished brass remains in beautiful condit...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Solid Italian Glass Blocks Wrapped Leather Bookends in the Style of Gucci
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of Italian solid green glass bookends wrapped on leather, with decorative brass emblem, circa 1950s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
1950s Ben Seibel Modern ORB Bookends in Copper for Jenfred-Ware Raymor
By Ben Seibel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bookends
1950s Ben Seibel Modern ORB Bookends in copper plate for Jenfred-Ware Raymor.
Maker label is present.
Measures: 5.5 H x 5.38 W x 4 D
Preowned original unrestored vintage...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Copper
Aluminum Owl Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aluminum Owl bookends, weighted cast aluminum. Nice Image and useful!
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Rare 1955 Cranbrook School Aim High Logo Design by Eero Saarinen Oak Bookends
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare pair of bookends with cast aluminum seal of Cranbrook School - Aim High logo and the year 1955 mounted to the oak boards. The Aim High logo was designed by Eero Saarinen, son of Eliel Saarinen who designed the schools campus and was president from 1932 - 1946.
"In 1927, 'Aim High' was adopted as the motto of Cranbrook School. Along with the motto, a seal was created. This seal, designed by Eero Saarinen, displays an archer, Acestes, aiming his arrow high up into the sky.
Famous Alums of Cranbrook, Charles & Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Jack Lenor Larsen, Fumihiko Maki, Gyo Obata, Ralph Rapson, Harry Weese, Toshiko Takaezu, Niels Diffrient, Harvey Littleton, Richard DeVore, Eero Saarinen and Olga de Amaral among others. Noted Faculty Carl Milles, Keith Haring, Daniel Libeskind, Marshall...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Curtis Jere Tic - Tac - Toe Onyx and Metal Sculptures or Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
One of a kind Curtis Jere onyx and metal Tic Tac Toe sculptures or bookends, sold individually or as a pair. All of Jere's Tic Tac Toe sculptures are unique ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Don Shoemaker Sculpted Rosewood Bookends for Señal Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don shoemaker sculpted rosewood bookends for Señal Furniture.
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo
Don Shoemaker for Señal Bookends in Solid Cocobolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends by Mexican-American designer Don Shoemaker for his company, Señal. Rendered in highly figured cocobolo wood, a species of local tropical wood similar to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Carl Auböck Pair of Bookends, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of bookends, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
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...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style.
Set of midcentury vintage cast metal brass duck sculpture bust bookends.
Aged wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4637 Brass Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #4637 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Price i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Feast your eyes on this glorious oxblood red pair of acrylic dice by Charles Hollis. These are spectacular when the light hits them, as they glow in burgu...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Acrylic
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
These ceramic tile and walnut bookends were designed and made by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The rectangular forms are softened by the loose brush strokes in the glaz...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Walnut, Ceramic
Carl Auböck Bookends # 3652
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic pair of Carl Auböck bookends in polished brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Brass Judaica Shalom Peace Tree of Life Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of Midcentury modern brass Shalom Judaica bookends. Brass with lovely patina with color enameled accents. Felt under the stands for use on multiple surfaces, signed “T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends, Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of vintage handmade half circle bookends in solid glass by Blenko. Both with original foil label.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Murano Floral Decorated Bookends
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian art glass bookends each decorated with Millefiori decoration of white flora and green leaf & vine cased in heavy clear glass in the form of booke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Modernist Chrome Chain Link Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of modernist chrome chain link bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are in very heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 11.5"W x 8"D x 7"H. Great addition to any MCM office...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Solid Onyx Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice elegant pair of solid onyx bookends with decorative motifs.
Category
20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx
American Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut & 38 Special Bullets Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of solid 1.5" thick walnut with 38 special brass cartridge cases, with a letter "s" very cool and unique item.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique, New and Vintage Bookends
A good pair of antique, new or vintage bookends will look wonderful in your reading nook. And the need for these trusty home accents has stood the test of time, which means there are many different kinds to suit any design taste or furniture style.
Bookends weren’t created until the 1870s. Serving faithfully in the background, they went unobserved for a while. The authors of the Oxford English Dictionary report that the term “book end” didn’t appear in printed material until 1907. The primary function of bookends is to ensure that your books remain upright in your bookcase, but style and form have taken the lead over the years. Furniture makers have ensured that bookends demand as much attention as the books themselves. Indeed, while competing with carefully curated first editions or rows of colorful spines is no small task, plenty of bookends steal the stage.
If you’re looking to add a dose of intrigue or decorative flourish to your reading room that will be difficult to ignore, stone bookends and metal bookends can take on the appearance of small, provocative sculptures rather than functional accessories to keep your books orderly on your shelves. Depending on what kind of textures you’re thinking of introducing to your home office or study, a pair of brass bookends or a bronze set will pop against your dusty hardcovers and any decorative objects you’ve accumulated while working to style your bookcase. A pair of mid-century modern bookends carved from dark, exotic woods such as teak can also introduce warmth to a home office or study. While teak was a favorite of designers who worked with furniture in the mid-20th century, all manner of wood bookends have emerged over the years, with some woodworkers carving ornate patterns or figures into their pieces.
Bookworms, take note: You can find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage bookends for your dazzling book displays and bookshelves today on 1stDibs.
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