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Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s

$695per set
£530.63per set
€613.14per set
CA$975.65per set
A$1,087.46per set
CHF 570.55per set
MX$13,279.68per set
NOK 7,224.45per set
SEK 6,828.21per set
DKK 4,576.11per set

About the Item

Large vintage Asian hand-carved wood elephant bookends. Vintage 1940s wooden bookends with carved elephant sculptures carvings. A wonderful quality pair of French Art Deco style hand-carved wooden elephant bookends. These handcrafted set of two elephant bookends will look wonderful to display your favorite books on a mantel, table, dresser or shelf. Fabulous Mid-Century Modern meets Art Deco style sure to add some vintage charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what style you're going for. These would also sit well within any Scandinavian or Mid-Century Modern inspired home or office design. Also makes a wonderful gift for oneself or others. These are hand carved and therefore not completely identical. Size for each piece is 7 in H x 7 in W x 3.25 in D. Elephant animal sculptures book ends handcrafted in Rajasthan, India. Hand-made circa 1940s for the European market. Beautifully shaped and hand-carved from rosewood. Elephant and Feng Shui: Fine luxury detailed hand carved elephant bookends with trunk down, for Asian this represent good health in Feng Shui.A feng shui elephant is a powerful symbol that can invite auspicious energy into your home. An elephant is a venerated animal in Asian cultures because of their intelligence, physical prowess, and memory. They symbolize wisdom, strength, and good luck. An elephant's trunk is where luck and energy are kept. It is a symbol of wisdom and understanding that can assist you in quickly overcoming a range of difficulties. The downward trunk elephant can be for you if you want to maintain your balance at work or keep your energy levels up at home
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    good.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WB11231stDibs: LU906837415852

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