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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...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Copper

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.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Amethyst

Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug Dog Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of American Folk Art Tin Clad Pug dog bookends USA, circa 1940s A great pair of hand-crafted, possibly one of kind American Folk Art Tin Clad pug d...
Category

20th Century Folk Art American Bookends

Materials

Tin

Portal Clear Glass Bookends, ANDREW HUGHES
By Andrew Hughes
Located in New York, NY
The Portal design is a simple exercise in optics and color. The clear color and reflective light are diffused by a surface etching on the top third of the interior of each bookend. A...
Category

2010s Modern American Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Art Deco Marble Bookends by Renoir
By Renoir Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of art deco marble bookends by Renoir. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding. The veining that develops on the beige marble with pink ...
Category

1950s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Hand Made Shell & Coral Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of hand made shell & coral bookends with Ostrich embossed leather backing.
Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Coral

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...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

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

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

Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Attractive pair of cast metal Art Deco bookends, circa 1940s. They are in original condition with a nice patina and measure 4" W x 8" D x 6" H. #2376.
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Marble

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

Aged Bronze Bucking Broncos
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century Bucking Bronco horse figures with articulating back leg.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jennings Brothers Bronze Bookends JB2462
By Jennings Bros.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1920s Jennings Brothers Bookends Art Deco Bronze Monkey Motif - the Pair - from a Palm Beach estate. Charming Rare Jennings Broth...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Pair of Dolphins Bronze Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of bronze dolphins bookends. The dolphin figurines are displayed hovering a wave Size: each 10" height x 3" x 5". Weight: heavy: 5lbs. 8.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of Machine Age or Art Deco bookends in the style of Walter Von Nessen, circa the 1940s. These are solid steel bookends. Great modernist look.  
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Steel

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

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

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.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Geometric Bookends in Lucite by Amparo Calderon Tapia for Cain Modern
By Amparo Calderon Tapia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and beautiful pair of geometric bookends in polished Lucite designed by Amparo Calderon Tapia for Cain modern, the pieces have wonderful sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

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 ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

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.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass Bookcase Bookends, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of American made brass bookends cast in the shape of a candle stick in front of bookshelves. Underneath is finished with red felt. Makers label reads “A product of the finest ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Egg Shaped Marble Bookends
By Henry Moore
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Egg shaped marble bookends. Each egg has a flat side to hold books tight! White marble with gray graining throughout. Nice size measuring 5.5 tall and 3.5 a...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage Leather Wrapped Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of green leather wrapped bookends, circa 1950s. The bookends measure 5.75" W x 4.25" D x 6" H and would make a statement in any office or den! #2096.
Category

Late 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Leather

Antique Cast Metal Charles Lindbergh "The Aviator" Commemorative Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of cast and patinated bookends are signed by an unknown maker, but presumed to be early examples made by COPR of the United States during the 1920's in the period Art Deco style. The bookends show a relief depicting Charles Lindbergh with an American Eagle on one bottom corner and the Spirit of St. Louis on the adjacent corner. The base has the title "The Aviator...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Metal

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 ...
Category

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

Pair of Cast Bronze Antique Egyptian Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare pair of patinated cast bronze Egyptian bookends, circa 1950s in original condition.
Category

20th Century Egyptian American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Colorful Egyptian Themed Bookends, Finely Painted, Judd Co. Ca. 1920's
By Judd Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
These highly detailed colorful bookends were done by the best creator of bookends, the Judd Co. With the Egyptian theme and done in bas relief you get a wonderful story told. Sphinx,...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Crescent Moon & Brass Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of bakelite crescent moon and brass Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The bookends have a black bakelite crescent moon siitting on a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Faux Coral Ceramic Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of faux coral ceramic bookends, circa 1990s. This elegant and unique pair are in good vintage condition and measure 16" W x 3" D x 10.75" ...
Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency American Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage American Wood Shoe Molds Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage American wood women shoe form molds mounted as bookends Vintage wooden shoe making mold from the 1930s. A pair of shoe form bookends, these well carved solid wood shoe mould would have been used to make handmade shoes. These molds were traditionally made for each customer and would be used each time they came into the cobbler for a new pair of shoes. It is in good original condition with the patina and metal that shows age. Cobbler molds size 6.5 B model 258 Made from solid wood, I love these moulds because of their individual nature but also they are almost a piece of sculpture. This elegant women wooden shoes bookends form mold make a great addition to your vintage decor. Vintage hand carved wood cobbler shoe molds...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art American Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Brass Siam Couple Kissing Sculpture Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of antique cast iron bookends depicting an Asian kissing couple. These Art Deco pieces are dense in weight and beauty. The sc...
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cast Brass Bookends of Male Foundry Worker
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of cast brass or bronze bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from North America, likely the United States, and date to approximately 1940 and done in the ...
Category

Early 20th Century Brutalist American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

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

American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Bookends in the form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley & Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut The 1920s A pair of bookends made by Bradley & Hubbard in the first quarter of...
Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman American Bookends

Materials

Metal

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

Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
By Herb Ritts, Astrolite
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

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Double Condiment Server with Spoons by Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco chrome & white glass double condiment server with spoons by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The piece is in very good to excellent vintage conditio...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Chrome

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 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

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...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pair of Antique Brass Plated Figural Bald Eagle Pocket Watch Stands or Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This matched pair of antique figural Bald Eagles are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1900 in an Edwardian style. The eagles are cast in a very realistic and detailed manner in a spelter or base metal, and patinated with a brass finish. The eagles stand...
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian American Bookends

Materials

Brass, Spelter

Pair of Bookends Happy Chic White Arrow
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Jonathan Adler bookends happy chic Katie white arrow in white plaster finish.
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency American Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Art Deco Ship's Wheel Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Art Deco ship's wheel bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The bookends are made of walnut, brass and bakelite...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Norman Bleckner Brass Bull Bookends Pair Of Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of vintage polished Norman Bleckner brass bull bookends have the original label on the bottom. New black felt feet were replaced with the ol...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Bronze Art Deco Tennis Player Bookends
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of bronze bookends with women tennis players. These are not signed. They are tall making them good for larger books. There is a little oxidation in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Black Bakelite & Nickel Bookend "Skyscraper" Table Lamp, 1920's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Deco Manufacturers Finishing Company, Lib-O-Lite library bookend desk lamp. Featuring skyscraper form, spring loaded cast aluminum rectangular black bakelite step base with nick...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Nickel

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

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Minimalist Clear Glass Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Minimalist clear glass bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends are in very good condition and measure 8.5"W x 5"D x 5.25"H. #1681
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist American Bookends

Materials

Glass

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

Pair of Faux Marble Pop Art "Ear" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of large faux marble surrealist pop art "ear" bookends, circa 1970s. They are in good vintage condition and each bookend measures: 3.125" W x 8.875" H x 6.5" D. Super fun editio...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Resin

Pair of "Fleur de Lis" Cast Iron Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of heavy "Fleur de Lis" cast rron Gazelle bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends are quite heavy and has a great patina; they measure 6.25"W x 3.5"D x 7.5"H and are in ...
Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Art Deco Knights of Columbus Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of antique metal clad Art Deco Knights of Columbus (KOC) bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa 1922. The pair have the KOC coat o...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Metal

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