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Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends

$475per set
£358.15per set
€412.72per set
CA$658.95per set
A$738.35per set
CHF 384.34per set
MX$9,032.62per set
NOK 4,878.50per set
SEK 4,607.69per set
DKK 3,081.04per set
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About the Item

This lovely pair of Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends originate from the United States, Circa 1935. Rendered in molded glass with a serene and beautifully achieved frosted finish, these bookends consist of five curved skyscraper style tiers leading upwards. When placed together and viewed from above they create a bullet form silhouette, unifying these pieces when used apart as bookends, unifying with their placement and substantial for frequent use or display. These lovely pieces are excellently scaled and exemplify the design and material characteristics of Art Deco Design, styling well in a wide array of spaces and settings, from Art Deco to Mid-Century Modernist and Contemporary Interiors. In Excellent Vintage Condition. American, circa 1935 Dimensions: Height: 5" x Width: 4.5" x Depth: 4.25"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1935
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU793438733712

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