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Place of Origin: European
Pair of Space Age Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of space gge bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, circa 1970's.
The set is in very good vintage condition with no cracks and measures 16"W x 8"D x 8"H. Cool and functio...
Category
Late 20th Century Space Age European Bookends
Materials
Plastic
Achille Castiglioni Set of Three Lungangolo Shelves For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, Set of Three Lungangolo Shelves For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautif...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Oak
Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. A French, burr walnut and brass book rack, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.
Superb Victorian ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Black Libreria Pensile For Karakter
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Black Libreria Pensile For Karakter
Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pare down...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Pair of Art Deco Birds Book ends, Wood, Brown, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of bookends representing birds. The objects are in wood. These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typical objects from the Art Deco period. It is signed.
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Bronze and Marble Goat-Shaped Bookends, France, circa 1930
By Paul Silvestre
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of Art Deco bronze and marble goat-shaped bookends
Continental
Bronze, marble
Early 20th Century / c. 1930
Dimensions: H x W x D: 14cm x 16cm x 9cm
This superb pair of booke...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Marquina Pingu Bookend by Matteo Ragni
By Pietre di Monitillo
Located in Milan, IT
A chic design for contemporary spaces with a minimalist vibe, the Pingu Bookend is designed by Matteo Ragni. Crafted in Black Marquina marble, the deepest black stone with stark whit...
Category
2010s European Bookends
Materials
Marble
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed Black Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed Black Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Oak
Pair of Travertine Bookends-Mid 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of mid-20th century Italian travertine bookends carved in creams and beige coloration. They are a classic and elegant addition to any bookshelf of decor.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Antique Carved Lion Bookends, English Pine, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a distinctive pair of antique carved lion bookends. An English pine book rest presented in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A charming and ...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Bookends
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Folkart Pair Oak Hand Carved Figural Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual Art Deco folkart pair of hand carved oak bookends with figures dating from around 1930. The bookends have been carved from a single block of wood with a flat polished book...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Oak
Pair of Golf Ball Bookends Lucite and Chrome Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool and nice design sculptural golf ball bookends. Nice golfball atop a nickel base. Nice addition to every room. Chrome with patina and one of the lucite stands with scratche...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rustic Forest Giselle Stag Buck Animal Wood Bookends from Sweden, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair Giselle or stag deer buck animal carved wood bookends in the Rustic style, circa mid to late-20th century, Sweden. Animal is carved against a 'book'. A great set for a library...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic European Bookends
Materials
Wood
Italian Pair of Corinthian Burl Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic pair of Mid-Century Italian Bronze and Burlwood Bookends. These handcrafted bookends would certainly accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk.
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman European Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1930 Pair of English Elephant Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930 pair of elephant bookends, English. Bronzed cast iron. Art Deco flowing design. Charming walking elephants, trunks in the air. 4.5" x 3.25" x 5.5" h.
We are a family busi...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Lady Liberty Bookends in Carved Mahogany, 19th Century, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of exceptionally well-made mahogany bookends depicting bare-breasted Venus or Libertas in Eugene Delacroix’s masterpiece: 'France Sees Liberty'. It does not take much to see th...
Category
19th Century Romantic Antique European Bookends
Materials
Mahogany
Memphis Style Figural Bookends in Bend Steel, 1980s, set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of figural bookends in the shape of these bend steel figurines. Both of them signed/marked by an unknown. Postmodern in style - Memphis. Measurements: H: 8 cm (sitting), Dept:...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Steel
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4843 Patinated Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4843 patinated brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated brass.
Price is f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco See Lions Book ends, Bronze and Marble, Black, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of book ends representing sea lions. The objects are in marble and in bronze, it is signed "bronze" on the animals. These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typ...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cupioli White Marble Bookends gold leaf Inlaid Zodiac Handmade in Italy
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Bookends manufactured in White Carrara Italian marble with inlaid zodiac signs, with gold leaf decoration .You can choose the combination of the two signs, see on the diagram.
weight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts European Bookends
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
One Pair of 18th Century Bronze Mounts on Rouge Marble Bases
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very handsome pair of Asian or very possibly other country, mounts on rouge marble bases. Lovely as table decorations or bookends.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique European Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Monkeys Readers Bookends Set of Two in Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Bookends set of 2 Monkeys readers
in casted solid brass. On noble blackened wooden base.
Each piece is: L 12.7 x 10 x H 12.5cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950
By Industrial Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of industrial stainless steel hand-shaped molds was used to manufacture gloves circa 1950. Those forms are the female and male parts of a complete mold. They will look supe...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Polished Aluminum Deer Bookends, circa 1980s
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pair of polished aluminum deer bookends, circa 1980s. Pair of polished decorative bookends in realistic style. Very sturdy and heavy. Great for h...
Category
1980s American Craftsman Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of antique putti bookends. An Italian, fruitwood cherub figure as book rests, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinating figural bookends, wi...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Bookends
Materials
Fruitwood
Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes. Made in France in patinated metal with a marble base.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair of Brass and Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
These custom, very substantial monogrammed bookends are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Black Marble, Brass & Bronze Bird of Paradise Bookends
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A stunning pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, masterfully crafted from luxurious black marble, gleaming brass, and finely detailed bronze. These elegant sculptures depi...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Victorian Betjemann's Porcelain Coromandel Book Slide, 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality antique Victorian coromandel porcelain inset adjustable book slide, by Betjemann's, 19th century and circa 1870 in date.
It is made of stunnning coromandel and features a pair of oval gilt brass mounts enclosing porcelain reserves of seated cherubs, and it is wonderfully decorated with stupendous ormolu mounts decorated with rope detail.
This amazing book slide bears the engraved brass plaque.
FIELD late STOCKEN
53 Regent Street
It was made by the renowned maker of patented mechanisms, Betjemann's of Pentonville Road, London, and bears their engraved plaque name and patent number 5329.
It is a delightful object which will display your favourite books beautifully.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As an antique items, the pieces shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the slide displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 5.5 x Width 41 x Depth 18 - Closed
Height 20 x Width 67 x Depth 18 - Open
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 7 inches - Closed
Height 8 inches x Width 2 foot, 2 inches x Depth 7 inches - Open
Betjemann & Sons
From 1859, based at 36-40 Pentonville Road, London, George Betjemann amd his two sons took the art of cabinet, box and book slide making to new heights. They specialised in designs for operating the way that different compartments in vanity boxes opened and also the sprung system for book slides.
Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art.
Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade.
The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian.
But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)"
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...."
Giovanni...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Early Italian Art Glass pair of Apples Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian Art Glass apples. Wonderful deep red transparent color with intentional bubbles on the surface of the apples. The green stem is a seperatly added piece completing eac...
Category
1930s Modern Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Of Antique Weighted Bookends, English, Book Rest, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of antique weighted bookends. An English, mahogany carved book rest with Art Nouveau taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Of wonderful form and we...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Bookends
Materials
Wood
Carl Aubock Iron & Brass Coin Medal Midcentury Bookend, Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a rare modernist book end, designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck III in the 1970s. The bookend consists of a large brass medal, which displays the coat of arms of the hous...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Brass, Iron
2 bookends vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 bookends vienna around 1950s
Brass
Original patina
The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900
By Pineider
Located in Delft, NL
Pineider, Italian miniature sliding bookend, ca 1900
A sliding bookend made by Cartolerie F. Pineider, Italy. A small size of 7.5 cm high, 13-20 cm w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Bookends
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Faience Bookends Desvres, circa 1930
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Bookends signed Desvres, circa 1930.
Represent 2 bretons.
Category
1930s French Provincial Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Faience
Goberg , Hugo Berger Wrought Iron Bookends, Germany, circa 1910
By Goberg
Located in Delft, NL
Goberg , Hugo Berger wrought iron bookends, Germany, circa 1910.
The Goberg brand is derived from the name of the maker Hugo Berger and had a workshop i...
Category
Early 20th Century European Bookends
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Bookends, Humanized Ravens Carved in Wood Glass Eyes Enigmatic & Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Antique enigmatic Bookends, Humanized Ravens, Carved in Wood with Glass Eyes
It has a cylinder-shaped iron counterweight inside the books, to guarantee its stability.
Very special, they could be unique pieces or very difficult to find. They are old.19th century or earlier
Bookends. Humanized ravens, carved in wood with glass eyes
An iron cylinder is embedded inside the book as a counterweight.
They are exceptional pieces, they could be unique
They have the magnetism, of the mystery, of the enigmatic. They are very special
Anthropomorphic figures in the shape of a Raven, leaning on a stack of old books also carved in wood and polychrome
Enigmatic and overwhelming figures. They retain the smell of old books and wood.
I can imagine them in any old library...
Category
19th Century Other Antique European Bookends
Materials
Wood
Midcentury wooden Schnauzer bookends, France circa 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Midcentury bookends
wooden carved Schnauzer dogs with glass eyes
France circa 1940s
H 19 cm - 6.5 x 13.5 cm
Numbered on the base
Conditions: very good consistent with age and use
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable bookshelf hand carved from Switzerland.
Lovely carved bears by a master carver & Black Forest floral styled base.
These make mar...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique European Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3651 Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3651 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass.
Price i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Clear Libreria Pensile For Karakter
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Clear Libreria Pensile For Karakter
Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pare down...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Rare find! Pair of Bronze Bookends / Sculptures by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
By Heinz Goll
Located in Cork, IE
This pair of sculptural bookends truly is a rare find!
Designed by Hannes Heinz Goll, the Austrian enfant terrible of the 60's art scene and co-founder of the "Grüne Galerie" (green...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany adjustable bookrest, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Fascinatingly distinctive book rest with unus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Bookends
Materials
Wood
Charming Small Bookstand in Maple with Intarsia Decor, 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Charming Small Bookstand made of Maple Wood with Intarsia Decor, 19th Century.
This bookstand features intarsia details on the reddened ends of the piece in the form of floral orn...
Category
19th Century Antique European Bookends
Materials
Maple
Pair Of Antique Decorative Bookends, English, Leather, Book Rest, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative bookends. An English, leather dressed book rest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fascinating colour and tactility to this executive ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian European Bookends
Materials
Leather
2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal
By AIREDELSUR, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hand carved Italian Tan, Taupe, Beige Cube Onyx bookends in the Style of Lella & Massimo Vignelli. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are hand...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Solid Brass Embossed with Hunters Theme Italian Bookends by Horchow
By Horchow
Located in San Diego, CA
EWlegant solid patinated brass with embossed raindeers and hunting theme bookends made in Italy circa 1970's , by Horchow.
Category
20th Century Romantic European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Brass and Tin Book Ends, First Generation, 1935-1945
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage, made in the very first pre-war period of the existance of the werkstatte Aubock in Vienna.
Model number: 3531 - Illustrated in the exhibition catalogue of the Vienna Historical Museum.
For sale are a pair of super rare bookends...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Carl Aubock Patinated Brass Bookends #4636
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Carl Aubock patinated brass bookends #4636. Produced by Carl Auböck IV in the original Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria using the same standards, high-quality materials, original m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Folio Stand, Anglo Indian, Folding Book Rest, Desktop, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folio stand. An Anglo-Indian folding book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Compact and distinctive fold...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Bookends
Materials
Teak
1970s Italian Gilt Brass Setter Dog Door Stop or Bookend
By Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Romeo Rega
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish brass doorstop, with great design representing a seated setter, realistically cast and modeled to elegantly stopping your door. The dog is fixed on a ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Book Slide / Bookends Dog, After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous pristine Victorian papier mache book slide / expanding bookends with most exquisite hand painted Newfoundland dog after Landseer's "A Disti...
Category
Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Bookends
Unusual Pair Georgian Solid Yew Wood Bookends c.1800
Located in Bath, GB
A truly handsome pair of English Georgian bookends made and turned in solid Yew wood. Very slow growing for a conifer, yew is one of the hardest of the softwoods. Much prized in furn...
Category
Early 1800s George III Antique European Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of African Bronze Bookends Warrior in the Style of Hagenauer, circa 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of African bronze bookends warrior in the style of Hagenauer, circa 1930s
Wooden base.
Original condition.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ystad Metall 1928 Bookends
By Ystad-Metall
Located in New York, NY
Rare and early pair of bronze bookends by Ystad Metall, likely from 1928 and designed by Oscar Antonsson. Decorative design with keenling Puttis holding their hands on an antique urn...
Category
1920s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Book Holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Book holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac
Brass blackened
Original marble
Original condition.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx for E15 Selected
By E15 Furniture
Located in Tilburg, NL
Philipp Mainzer Set of 2 'Stop' Bookends in Onyx for E15 Selected. One 10cm version and one 17cm version. New, current production.
With its cubic form, the book end STOP ONYX is a valuable accessory. Carved from finest onyx, chosen in pale green Verde or warm spice tones of Fantastico the sculptural shape emphasizes pure material, making it a refined and striking desk or shelf accessory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern European Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Rare Art Deco Bookends, Indian Sculptures in Meditating Position on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique on 1stdibs and possibly worldwide.
It was in the early 20th century that meditation became known in Western society. Like many artists, the one who handcrafted the sculptures that were used to create these bookends probably traveled through Indonesia or India. These creative minds came back full of inspiration of all they had witnessed, because certainly back then, they entered a whole new world. The meditating males on these marble based bookends are made of silvered brass and the artist perfectly captured their serene faces, their turban head wear and their relaxed bodies. Sitting with their minds at rest and with their consciousness in the entire body or possibly focussed on breathing only, they would certainly arouse interest with western travelers...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco European Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
