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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: American
Marshall Studios Gordan Jane Martz Tile Walnut Bookends Mid Century
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Iconic walnut and ceramic tile plinth bookends, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios. 1960s. One retains the original production sticker. The thickness of the walnut...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Solid Heavy Brass Vintage Mallard Bookends
Located in East Hampton, NY
These vintage heavy brass Mallard head bookends show a wonderful patina from age and use. One panel is slightly taller than the other ( see detail images). THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AN...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Bronze "X O" Bookends in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of bronze "X O" bookends in the style of Curtis Jere, circa 1990s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measure 4"W x 5.5"D x 6.5...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of cast iron sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 5.5"D x 4.5"...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Music Note Bookends, Powder-Coated Orange
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Powder-Coated Orange Set of Music Note Bookends Pair of vintage brass bookends in newly powder-coated orange. This pair are classic music notes on a square base. Absolutely one of a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Rare Freeform Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of white and gray colored geode bookends, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition. This particular set is a unique pair that parallels two sides. One s...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

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Rock Crystal

Pair of Rare Rookwood Raven Bookends, 1940s, USA
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and rare ceramic Rookwood Raven bookends, mid-1940s, USA. Turquoise crackle glaze.
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Elephant Bookends, Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century solid cast glass stylized elephant bookends. Backs are polished smooth, while fronts are textured.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Rude Osolnik Bookends
By Rude Osolnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rude Osolnik design and crafted bookends. High quality walnut executed in a sculptural bookend, signed on bottom.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Cast Solid Brass Owl Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cast solid Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s. Detailed Pair of solid brass book ends in the shape of owl sculptur...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Emerald Green Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid emerald green bookends by Blenko excellent condition.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Glass

American Midcentury Textured Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s. Incredible craftsmanship and detail in this pair of glass bookends that can adapt to your style as sculpture...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

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Blown Glass

Solid Cast Brass Nautical Anchor Bookends
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of cast solid brass nautical anchor bookends. Perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home! USA, Late-20th century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 6"H. Good ori...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Railroad Tie Bookends
By Ward Bennett
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Fun whimsical solid iron railroad tie bookends. Raw metal with clear coat and original felt bottoms. A wonderful addition to any designer interior space....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of bronze tennis players on quartz court bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1976. The pair are signed and da...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Pair of Patinated Brass Rams Head Bookends, Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of vintage brass rams head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in very good condition nice patina.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Bird Bookends in the Style of Georges Jouve, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic Bird Bookends in the style of Georges Jouve, 1960s.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Signed Curtis Jeré Gilded a to Z Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
Stately and heavy A-Z cast iron bookend with gilded gold finish by artist Curtis Jeré, c.1960s. These incredible bookends are made of cast iron coated with gold leaf, and weigh in at...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

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 patina and...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

American Eagle Ceramic Bookends Faux Wood Finish
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare sculpture ceramic eagle bookends Beautiful faux wood finish with a rustic cerused whitewash. Books are not included. Versatile design ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Brass American Eagle "1776" Bookends by Philadelpha Manufacturing Co.
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of brass American eagle "1776" bookends by Philadelpha Manufacturing Co., circa 1970s. The eagles are in very good vintage condition and measure 5.5"W x 6"D x 6.75"H. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
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 Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Blenko Glass Ship Bookends, a Pair
By Blenko Glass
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of round art glass bookends made by Blenko. Decorated with ships at full sail above a stretch of water in textured relief. Dimensions per bookend
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Glass

1950s Mid-Century Abstract Biomorphic Bookends
By Frederic Weinberg, Guido Gambone
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...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Blenko Glass Twisted Hearts Clear Block Bookends Wayne Husted, 1969
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Blenko glass twisted hearts clear block bookends, Wayne Husted 1969 Offered for sale is a pair of Blenko "Twisted Hearts" clear block bookends designed by Wayne Husted in 1969. Th...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Rare 1955 Cranbrook School Aim High Logo Design by Eero Saarinen Oak Bookends
By Eero Saarinen
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...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

1968 Curtis Jere Male and Female Bookends, a Pair
By Curtis Jeré
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.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
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 Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Brass Globe Bookend & Decorative Object, 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern polished brass ball orb sculptural bookend. The design features a round spherical globe beautifully enhanced by a square walnut wood Stand, adding an architectural...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sea Birds on Ocean Pylon Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Curtis Jeré, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Quartz, Copper

Vintage Stacked Solid Wood Bookends
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage solid wood bookends made of ash, walnut, mahogany and maple. Glued together in a stacked design then shaped in a curved pattern. They make nice decorative sculptures.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware Bookends in Brass and Walnut "Diamond"
By Ben Seibel, Jenfredware
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 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Jacks Iron Bookends Attributed to Bill Curry for Design Line
By Design Line, Bill Curry
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 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Bill Curry Sculptural Jax Bookends Design Line
By Bill Curry & 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.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Iron

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.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Copper

Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960's
By Alain Chervet
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960's, Nice original patina to the brass.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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 Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Clear Glass Half Moon Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line 1967
By Bill Curry & Design Line
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 Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

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Iron

Polished Brass Teddy Bear Vintage Bookends Paperweights
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished brass teddy bear vintage bookends or paperweight. Vintage mid-century brass teddy bear bookends. These pair of teddy bear would make a luxu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Large Sculptural Iron Jack by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry & Design Line
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

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"...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Clear Glass Half Moon Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Glass

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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mcm Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
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.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Wood Plank Bookends
By Harpswell House
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...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Chrome

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...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, 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...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Walnut, Ceramic

Aged Bronze Bull Bookends, B. Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century bronze stylized bull bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Silver Jack Bookend Modern Pop Art George Nelson 1960s Design Line CA
By George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bookend Vintage single silver Jack bookend accessory Modern Pop Art Style George Nelson 1960s No label, attributed to George Nelson Design Line California Measures: 4.5 tall x 5 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

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