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Place of Origin: American
Pair of American Victorian Bronze Book Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Victorian bronze open book design bookends (various marks: "NEEDHAM", "B. ZOPPO FOUNDRIES N.Y.", & "10.B") (priced as pair).
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Art Deco Carved Alabaster Bookends of Figural Maiden Busts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1920. The bookends are composed of carved alabaster as miniature bus...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

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

Pair of early 20th Century Polychrome Bookends of Parrots by Bradley and Hubbard
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of early 20th century polychrome bookends of parrots by Bradley and Hubbard.
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Oscar Bach Art Deco Bronze Girl and Goose Bookends
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Oscar Bach Art Deco bronze bookends with bas-relief girl and goose motifs with floral openwork backplates, each signed to reverse. 7.75" H x 6.5...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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

M Carr American Art Nouveau Pair Bronze Egyptian Revival Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional pair Art Nouveau American Egyptian revival bronze bookends by M Carr dating from around 1910. The heavily cast bookends have a...
Category

1910s Egyptian Revival Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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

Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique circa 1970s, USA Brutalist-style horse bookends composed of cut and soldered sheet metal heads and legs with carved wooden bodies and wire tails. Very good, vintage condition,...
Category

1970s Brutalist Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Sheet Metal

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

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 ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Postmodern Pair of Solid Marble and Stone Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice step bookend in solid marble, with stone decorative accents, great condition, circa 1990s.
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Bookends

Materials

Marble

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

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

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

Fred Farr for Revere, Chromed Spring Steel Magazine Rack, Industrial Design
By Revere
Located in Nantucket, MA
Industrial era, chromed spring steel magazine rack designed by Fred Farr for Revere of Rome, NY. Two curved spring form metal sheets press against a central ...
Category

1940s Industrial Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Solid Pair of Polished Patinated Brass Cello Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare pair of solid brass cello bookends, nicely done piece, and rare, circa 1960s.
Category

20th Century American Classical American Bookends

Materials

Brass

"Elizabethan Couple, " Male and Female Bronze Bookends by Jackson Co., Brooklyn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by the Wm. H. Jackson Company, which -- astonishingly -- has made high-quality objects from iron, bronze and brass since 1827 in Brooklyn -- this rare...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Brutalist Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century brutalist-style bookends with a geometric design. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Walter von Nessen Art Deco Bookends
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural Art Deco bookends, designed by Walter Von Nessen for Chase, unsigned, American, circa 1930s. They are believed to be constructed of brass, but have taken on a warm...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Bookends for Chase, Toy Soldiers in Brass & Bakelite
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very rare pair of Walter Von Nessen toy soldier bookends in brass and bakelite. All original with beautiful patina and age. Hallmarked. Very slight separation at one corner, see photo.
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Steel

Signed Bob McKnight Art Deco Green Plaster Bookends
By Bob McKnight
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully style Art Deco bookends. Signed "A Bob McKnight design.
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Plaster

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

Pair of Art Deco Cast Bronzed Metal Western Cowboy Themed Sculptural Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of cast and bronze finished metal sculptural bookends were made in 1928, presumably in the United States, in the American Colonial style. Each bookend does have a manufactur...
Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial American Bookends

Materials

Metal

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

Pair of Faux Marble Pop Art "Nose" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of large faux marble surrealist pop art "nose" bookends, circa 1970s. They are in good vintage condition and each bookend measures: 4" W x 8.75" H x 6.5" D. Super fun edition to...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Resin

Modern Acrylic Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of clear acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Each measure: 6" Height.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

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...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Bronze Bookends " Mozart & Dickens, " Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American bronze bookends," Mozart & Dickens" Late 19th Century
Category

19th Century Antique American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of brass bookends in the shape of Victorian button-up shoes. No maker's mark. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books...
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian American Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Rosewood and Inlaid Nickel "High Roller" Bookends
Located in Englewood, NJ
Super cool and large 21st century design sculptural carved rosewood and inlaid nickel wood "High Roller" dice bookends atop a nickel bases.  
Category

Late 20th Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Nickel

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 Aluminum Eskimo / Igloo Bookends by Kentucky Tavern Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of aluminum bookends of an Eskimo outside an igloo by Kentucky Tavern Creation, circa 1940s. The bookends are in overall very good vintage condition with some small de...
Category

Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Op Art Engraved Clear Glass Arched Book Ends
By Veritas
Located in New York, NY
Pair of arched Op Art engraved clear solid glass book ends by Veritas, circa 2017.
Category

2010s Post-Modern American Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Bronze Art Nouveau Dancers Bookends by F.F. Ziegler for Gorham Founders
Located in San Diego, CA
Heavy pair of bronze Art Nouveau "dancers" bookends by F.F. Ziegler for Gorham Founders, circa 1920s. Very good vintage condition with a nice patina.   
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Set of Cast Iron Vibrantly Painted Decorative Doorstops, Circa 1900
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of cast iron vibrantly painted decorative doorstops, Early 20th century. Set consist of elephant, rabbit, lion, two cats, two young ladies and country cottage. Select doorstops a...
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman American Bookends

Group of American Painted Cast Iron and Polisherd Steel Doorstops. Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Group of American cast iron doorstops / bookends. Set consist of Scottie, Rabbit, Ram, Swan, Flower basket, Pirate on chest, Frigate Ship, Floral column, ...
Category

1880s Second Empire Antique American Bookends

Pair Frankart Parrot Bird Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Pair art deco Silver Finish Frankart co Parrot Book ends 1930's with gun metal bases
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Metal

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

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

Cast Glass Lalique Mascot Style Art Deco Horse Head Bookends
Located in Ferndale, MI
Period Art Deco era bookends in frosted glass cast as horse heads . .
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco American Bookends

Materials

Glass

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.
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Bronze and Enamel Bookends, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bronze and enamel bookends. Signed E.F. Caldwell and Co.
Category

Early 1900s Antique American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Newcomb College Pierced Brass Bookends
By Rosalie Roos Wiener
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Nouveau pair of Newcomb College Pierced Brass Bookends A pair of Newcomb College Pierced Brass Bookends, circa 1930, by Rosalie Roos Wiener, decor...
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Lucite Tortoise Celluloid Streamline Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Midcentury Lucite tortoise celluloid streamline handmade Book ends, high style construction.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Pair of Marble Pedestal and Brass Crane Sculptures
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Art Deco inspired solid brass crane sculptures surmounted on dark grey Carrara marble pedestals with brass sabots. One sculpture stands 2...
Category

1970s Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Bookends

Seated Nude Male Bookends with Fine Bas Relief Detail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and very fine, this set of bronze-toned bookends feature a nude male figure in repose, his arms resting on one knee, in a Renaissance setting topped with an arched cornice and p...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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

American Cast Iron Napoleon Doorstop Standing on a Step Back Plinth, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron Napoleon doorstop standing on a three-tiered step back squared plinth, Late 19th century.
Category

1870s American Empire Antique American Bookends

Materials

Iron

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

Rare Bookmatched Black Petrified Wood Polished Monolithic Bookends
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Good weight, bookmatched, felted on two edges. Measured while set together, which is 10 inch wide.
Category

1960s Post-Modern Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Petrified Wood

"Girl and Goose, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bookends by Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach depict girls holding geese by the neck, like something out of a charming nursery rh...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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