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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: American
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

Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends, Pair
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
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 Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Ben Seibel Copper Bookends for Jenfred-Ware, a Pair
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of vintage sculptural copper bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred-Ware.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Copper

Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfredware Brass "Flame" Bookends
By Jenfredware, Ben Seibel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
 Pair of tear-drop form brass bookends Designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware as part of the "Flame" series. Unique design incorporating various shapes and textures in a distinctly ...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American 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...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Copper

Aluminum Owl Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aluminum Owl bookends, weighted cast aluminum. Nice Image and useful!
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Midcentury 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 with original signature seal sticker. Incredible craftsmanship and detail in this pair of glass bookends that...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware Copper Finish "Stirrup" Bookends
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of bookends was designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and exported by Raymor. Sculptural "stirrup" form with a nicely aged, patinated copper finis...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice
By Charles Hollis Jones
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Acrylic

Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage atomic era, mid-century modern large iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The piece is functional as either a bookend, door stop or decorative accent and ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. This bookend is made of cast iron and is in original condition. Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bookends Walnut Wood Live Edge Design Organic Form 1970s
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bookends Pair of walnut wood organic form bookends live edge natural design. Artist signed Wetter Original vintage unrestored preowned. Measures: 5.75 W x 6.5 H x 6.25 D inches. Preo...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Ben Seibel Atomic Brass Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Set of atomic sculptural brass finished bookends by Ben Seibel, c60s.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
By Astrolite, Herb Ritts
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous pair of mid-century lucite bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any midcentury study o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Modern Studio Mixed Wood Bookends
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage handmade studio solid planked mixed wood bookends, circa 1970s. This unique set is handcrafted in zebrawood, walnut, maple, oak, rosewood and plywood. Perfect to display with...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Cork, Plywood, Zebra Wood, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Rosewood

Modern Blenko Glass Owl Bookends
By Joel Myers
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1960s Modern Blenko glass owl bookends Joel Myers, USA.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Pineapple Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Hollywood Regency brass pineapple bookends. Beautiful pieces original to the period and style. These sculptural pair adds whimsy a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware Copper Finish Bookends
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of bookends was designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and exported by Raymor. This exquisite example is nicely aged with a rich, patinated copper ...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal, Copper

Mid Century Rectangular Bookends by DAPCO
By Harpswell House
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and incredibly minalist set of walnut bookends by DAPCO. This pair is simple lined and graphic squared. A beautiful leather plaque is contained by walnut edges along with a...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Walnut

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Pair of Carved Oak Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century carved oak bookends with leaf designs (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Oak

Ben Seibel Aged Bronze Srirrup Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Custom finished aged bronze stirrup bookends, c.60s.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage mid century lucite bookends with embedded shell. These 1960s gems are glamorous, lustrous and enigmatic. Two perfectly proportioned seashell specimens float in luci...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers. In overall excellent condition, with no chips or repairs. We have 4 pairs in stock and on display in our Los Angeles Arts Distr...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Solid Marble Bookends with Brass Anchor
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of green solid marble bookends with brass anchor accent, circa 1970s. The set are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 5"W x 4.75"D x 7"H. #1493.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers. In overall excellent condition, with no chips or repairs. We have 4 pairs in stock and on display in our Los Angeles Arts Distr...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Ice Block Emerald Glass Bookends by Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of of free flow ice block emerald glass bookends by Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The bookends look like a large chunk of ice with a very cool three dimensional effect and mea...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Wire Mesh Black Table Top Book Shelf
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly clean and modernist lines define this unique table top book shelf. This simple piece carries strong lines that manifest its era and car...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Solid Cast Brass Mid Century Era Horse Related Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of solid cast brass bookends was made by the Hohn manufacturing company of New Hampshire in approximately 1970. The bookends depict a silhouette of a horse's head with a pi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Astrolite" Sculptural Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern ”Astrolite" bookends were realized the Ritts Co. of Los Angeles, circa 1970. They offer faceted, sculptural forms in ...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of MCM Leather Wrapped World Map Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of large leather wrapped bookends with a midcentury brass world map plaque embedded in the front, circa 1970s. The bookends measure 9" W x 6" D x 6.5" H and would make a...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Massive Vintage Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of geode bookends, circa 1960s. Bookends can be set in two positions (see pictures), exposing different options and textures. Truly a unique gift!
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique American Bookends

Materials

Stone

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
By Herb Ritts, Astrolite
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous air of midcentury Lucite bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any midcentury study or ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Design Line Inc. Bill Curry Stainless Modernist Cube Bookends
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very heavy and seemingly rare cube on cube stainless clad bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Stainless Steel

1930s Nickel-Plated 'Libbiloo' Circus Horse Bookends by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early pair of nickel-plated, fanciful 'Libbiloo' circus horse bookends by Russel Wright, designed in 1928. Each marked RW.
Category

1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Lucite / Acrylic Law Enameled Scales of Justice Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Lucite / acrylic black enameled scales of justice book ends, stainless steel return to fit books together as shown, nice for book display on shelving or ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Midcentury Ben Seibel Sculptural Brass Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural brass Ben Seibel for Jenfred bookends, circa 1950s. A freeform, organic design in brass finish with applied patina that has deepened over time giving them an even more ric...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Marked Blenko Thick Clear Glass Owl Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern handcrafted Blenko thick glass owl bookends. Original label on back of each.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Oversized Dice Sculpture with Red Dots by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage oversized Lucite sculpture designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s. The sculpture is 4" square and the Lucite is clear and free of clouding, craze or hazing. The pain...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic

Pair of Figural Custom Bookends
By Samuel Joseph Brown
Located in New York, NY
Interesting pair of midcentury figural custom aluminum bookends created by Philadelphia artist Samuel Joseph brown (1907-1994).
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Blenko Stylized Bamboo Glass Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast clear glass bookends with a stylized bamboo motif by Blenko.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Hawaiian Male and Female Bookends, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of Hawaiian Mid-Century Modern bookends feature skillfully carved male and female busts that have been coated in a sand/plaster finish further enhancing their antiqued look...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Chromed Steel Railway Tie Bookends, 1985
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fun present! Midcentury chromed steel railway tie bookends, 1985 The pair of chrome-plated polished steel ties come with a foil label on the reverse reading, authentic rail fro...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Steel

Midcentury American Modern Live Edge Trapezoidal Douglas Fir Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking sculptural douglas fir live edge bookends (circa 1970s USA). Solid 'blocks' of stained douglas fir have been sculpted into trapezoidal forms and finished to reveal soft, pol...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Wood

Iconic Midcentury Gender Symbol / Sex Bookends by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Original pair of midcentury sculptures / bookends featuring the universal symbols for male and female (Sexes) signed by C. Jere, circa 1960s The pieces are made of heavy metal with a gold leaf-like finish and have a wonderful, worn vintage patina. Each symbol is approx. 7" tall and sits upon a 4" x 4" base. These iconic 1960s Curtis Jere gender symbol bookends...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Lucite Tortoise Celluloid Streamline Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Midcentury Lucite tortoise celluloid streamline handmade Book ends, high style construction.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Signed 1980s Arts and Crafts Handcrafted Pressed Plywood Sitting People Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern handcrafted pressed plywood sitting people bookends, table sculptures, decor, room accents and accessories. Signed by Artist.
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Modern Astrolite Products Lucite Arched Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great set of modern Lucite bookends by Astrolite. In excellent condition.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Whimsical Pair of Curtis Jere Brass Onyx Tennis Player Bookends, Mid-Century
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical pair of girl and boy signed Curtis Jere brass tennis player bookends on onyx bases. Great gift for the tennis player who has everything!
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Fish Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass fish bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a smooth finish and front side a textural finish.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Glass

1950's Patinated Iron Jax Sculpture Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1950's pair of patinated cast iron Jax bookend / sculptures.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Large Jacks Polished Steel Book End or Decorative Objects
Located in Westport, CT
Large handmade polished steel Jacks book ends decorative arts, circa 1940s.
Category

1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Iron, Steel

Pair of Ritts Astrolite Modern Abstract Lucite Bookends
By Shirley Ritts, Astrolite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good pair of Ritts Astrolite Lucite bookends,  of an abstract, modernist design with pierced central openings. Height: circa 6 3/4 in. Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Ship Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century era, pair of Blenko, thick glass ship bookends. Solid, handblown, with back side a smooth finish and front side a textural finish.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Copper and Pewter Bookends Signed Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These whimsical bookends depict two human figures running on human hamster wheels. The figures themselves are pewter, and the bookends are copper. Artist signed on both bookends.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Copper, Pewter

Midcentury Blenko Glass Fish Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A pair of midcentury Blenko fish bookends.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Acrylic Lucite Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Lucite / Acrylic bookends by Ritts and Co. - super sleek and perfect for any space. Especially good for the modern or minimalist space. The pair a...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

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