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Bookends For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 20th Century
French Art Deco Panther Leopard Panther Bookends by Maurice Frecourt, Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco leopard panther bookends by the French artist Frecourt on a marble base. Fine animal detailing work and signed on the metal with artist name, France and initial C.R. Unusual...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Metal & Wood Bookends, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful pair of mid-century bookends, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. These were designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Fm Moebler. Made from finely grained rosewood wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
2 original ART DECO bookends with polar bears marble base, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, 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.
Each cleaned item weights 0,8 kg / ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Wild Boar by Louis Riche, France 1930
By Louis Riché
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends wild boar by Louis Riche.
Bronze with green patina on Belgian Black marble base.
Ca. 1930.
Literature:
Les bronzes de XIXe siècle, Pierre Kjellberg, Le...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Peoria, AZ
SLEEK!
MODERN SCULPTURAL
MID CENTURY
BRASS BOOK ENDS
GREAT LOOK!
DIMENSIONS: EACH APPROX. 7" BY 5-1/2"
In the manner of Ben Seibel
These book ends are a clean addition to any d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hard Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Hand Carved
Located in Bochum, NRW
This is a pair of vintage elephant bookends. They are made of beautiful hardwood, hand-carved, and have bone-made eyes and tusks.
They are ...
Category
1970s European Anglo-Indian Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
2 original ART DECO bookends with squirrel marble base, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco squirrel bookends - 1930s
These beautiful squirrelsupports are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period.
Each cleaned item weights 0,9 kg / 2 lbs.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Set out of 2 Art Deco Bookends with Elephants, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco elephant bookends - 1930s
These beautiful elephant bookends are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period.
Each of the cleaned items wheights 1.25 kg...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage Cast Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic pair of heavy Mid-Century Modern cast glass semi-circular column bookends by Blenko.
In very good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use.
5" x 5" x 2.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
Pair of Esa Fedrigolli Bronze Bookend for Esart Italy
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Sculptural pair of bronze bookend designed by Esa Fedrigolli for Esart Italy.
Heavy cast bronze with felt bottoms.
Signed by the artist and original Manufacturer's label to underside...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Curved Green Onyx Bookends
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning, curved green onyx bookends with brass knob detail. Set of two, ca. 1930s.
Category
1930s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Brass
Pair of Cast Brass Mallard Duck Bookends Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Mallard duck bookends is made of polished cast brass with detailed eyes, cheeks and beaks. The wide bases curve gently down, providing extra stability to the heavy, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Jennings Brothers Pair of Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of bronze elephant bookends was manufactured by Jennings Brothers in 1920s-1930s. Both pieces have retained their beautiful patina and the original felt bottoms. Each piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bookends attributed to Jacques Adnet circa 1930
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Owning these Art Deco bookends attributed to Jacques Adnet circa 1930 is like possessing a slice of design history infused with timeless elegance. Jacques Adnet, a luminary of the Ar...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Astrolite Lucite Rainbow 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 have a combination of polished and textured sides, along curves cut into the f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
Pair of 1970s Black & Clear Lucite Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid-century modern bookends in black and clear lucite. Sophisticated and clean with a light-catching quality that adds a polished element to any bookshelf.
In good vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century A to Z Brushed Steel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of midcentury, solid brushed steel, "A to Z" bookends circa 1970s. Incredibly solid with an impactful presence, these sculptural pieces render style to any decor. C...
Category
1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Stainless Steel
2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco heron bird bookends - 1930s
These beautiful heron supports are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period.
Each cleaned item weights 1 kg / 2.2 lbs.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Oggetti Italian Marble Bookends
By Oggetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oggetti Italian marble bookends. Brilliant veining throughout. Signed. Small chip on bottom of one (please refer to photos). Please note they are slightly different in height. One st...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
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
Vintage American Bald Eagle Brass Bookends a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage American Bald Eagle Brass Bookends a Pair
Beautiful detail on this 1950s pair of American Bald eagle head bookends.
Nice set of large brass American Bald Eagle bookends.
This...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Soapstone Chinese Scholar Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous vintage pair of soapstone Chinese scholar bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends depict two Chinese scholars and are beautifully sculpted;. the set is in very good vintage co...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends
Materials
Soapstone
Marble Sphere Bookends
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning, large marble sphere bookends connected to a black marble base. C. 1930s.
Category
1930s Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Bookends, Wooden Golf Balls, Mid-Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, FR
Art Deco Bookends made of wood and figuring golf balls.
In perfect condition with a beautiful patina.
Would be perfect placed on a desk or shelves, to add a touch of sculptural des...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Stainless Steel Industrial Hand Glove Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair
By Industrial Production
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of industrial stainless steel hand or glove molds has their use turned into bookends. Those forms are the female and male parts of a complete mold. They look spect...
Category
Late 20th Century French Industrial Bookends
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
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
Pair of Mid-Century Teak Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-century teak bookends, circa 1960s. Two sets available. #3559
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Architectural Bird Bookends Art Brass Co NY Geometric Pair Owl Falcon
By Art Brass Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of brass American Art Deco Bird bookends designed in sharply geometric patterns, like metropolis architectural elements of the 1920-1940. Each bird is stamped "Art Brass Co NY...
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair Postmodern Brass Sailboat Bookends or Sculptures, Nautical Desktop
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of heavy patinated brass sailboat bookends made in Taiwan, probably for export, likely in the 1980s. Also great as simple sculptures or display pieces in a coastal home.
Very ...
Category
1980s Taiwanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Post Modern Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Italian marble bookends, circa 1970s. In the style of Sergio Asti. Stone is beautifully veined and in great c...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Grand Tour Style Carved Alabaster Bookends Formed as Classical Ruins
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good pair of architectural inspired columnar bookends, both carved in the form of ancient ruins of reeded columns, raised on stepped bases. Dimensions noted are those shown fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Spectacular bookends, floral laurel leaves, solid brass, Art Deco 1930s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Spectacular bookends, made entirely of brass, from the Art Deco period, around the 1930s, probably made in Austria or Germany.
The bookends of the same size have a wide stand and su...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
2 bookends vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 bookends vienna around 1950s
Brass
Original patina
The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s. Made in France by Jamar in patinated metal with a marble base. Period and beautiful birds.
Wear consist...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Mid 20th Century Bill Curry Jax Bookends - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid Century Bill Curry for Design Line Red and green Iron Jack Jax Bookends. All paint is original. Two of twelve colors manufactured by Curry's company, Design Line. I love thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Wall Self or Corbel
Located in Seattle, WA
This could be used for a variety of purposes such as Book Ends, Corbels or wall shelving. Painted intricate wood design with beautiful Patina. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Jean Gillon Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookend Pair, Labelled, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Gillon Mid-Century Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookends, Brazil, 1960s. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), rare pair of horse head bookends by Jean Gillo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Jacaranda
French, Art Deco Bears Bookends, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, 1930's. Two bears. Noble woods and bakelite. Brass eyes. Measures: each - height: 4.7"(12cm), width: 5.5"(14cm), depth: 3.4"(8.7cm).
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solid Glass Block Bookends By Blenko, textured edge.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Glass
Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes. Made in France in patinated metal with a marble base.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Cat & Dog Bookends, Ca. 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bookends, France, ca.1930. Cat and dog. The Art Deco spirit at its best. A discreet cubism underlines the perfect lines of our two friends. Spelter and marble. Each -...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. partial labels. In fine condition, no issues. Model 4034
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Glass
Italian World Globe Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
An Italian pair of world globe bookends with brass accents, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great pair for an office, library, living room, etc. Marked 'Made in Italy' on back as sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two federal Eagle drum bookends. This lovely mid-century set will be fabulous in a child's room or on a bookshelf for the perfect addition of Ameri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookends
Materials
Plastic, Paint
Vintage Petrified Wood Square Red Bookends, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a unique pair of heavy-weight, petrified wood bookends, circa the 1960s. Petrified wood is the name given to wood that has been turned into stone (fossil...
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal Bookend Janus Two-Faced 1950s (First edition)
Located in Argelato, BO
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal bookend from the 1950s (First edition)
In the extraordinary creative imagination of Pietro Fornasetti every household object is transformed and embelli...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Memphis Style Figural Bookends in Bend Steel, 1980s, set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of figural bookends in the shape of these bend steel figurines. Both of them signed/marked by an unknown. Postmodern in style - Memphis. Measurements: H: 8 cm (sitting), Dept:...
Category
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century hand carved mahogany horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy, solid and well crafted. They measure 11"W x 3.5"D x 10"H and would make...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Vintage Triangular Green and Black Marble Bookends - a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage, sleek, pair of polished stone bookends, circa the 1970s. This set is constructed of solid, heavy-weight marble and skillfully hand-cut and ha...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Hollywood Regency Italian Marble Ram Head Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Regency Italian Marble Ram Head Bookends
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pre-War Carved Wood Playing Dice Craps Bookends
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your bookshelf with a touch of modern charm using our Cream Wood Dice Bookends. These stylish accents blend contemporary design with shabby chic aesthetics, featuring a cream...
Category
1930s American Vintage Bookends
Materials
Wood
Antique English Art Deco Red Metal Bookends 1940s
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely pair of antique Art Deco bookends were made in England circa 1940. The book ends feature thin, red metal that is rolled at the edges to form a simple, elegant design. Thi...
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Bookends
Materials
Metal
Brass Bookends Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware Orb, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of rounded sculptural brass bookends in organic form by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware, distributed by Raymor, USA, 1950's. Cast metal with shiny brass finish and partly a dark pat...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Bookends by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s, Set of 8
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-century bookends by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s, set of 8.
Very decorative Danish modern bookends in rosewood and metal designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Feldball...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Abstract Ceramic Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Abstract pair of Ceramic Bookends. They have the feel of some that Ben Seibel designed and made of metal. In good shape and heavy enough to hold books in place!
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Abraham Lincoln Seated Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage bookends, featuring Abraham Lincoln seated on a bench. The scene is captured in raised relief on the front of the bookends, with the text “Abraham Linc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Vintage George Washington Standing Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a vintage set of George Washington bookends. The bookends depict George Washington standing, with his hand resting on a classical column. Washington wears a suit with long...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Post Modern White Metal Bookends
Located in Vienna, AT
White metal bookends made in Sweden in the 1990s.
Category
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
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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