Items Similar to Pair Foldable Chinse Antique Jade Bookends
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Pair Foldable Chinse Antique Jade Bookends
About the Item
This exceptional pair of antique Chinese bookends showcases the beauty of light green jade and the craftsmanship of intricate brasswork. Large, octagonal insets of translucent green serpentine, each hand-carved with a detailed scene of peasants amidst abundant florals and foliage, form the focal point. The solid brass frames surrounding these jade plaques are meticulously engraved with continuous patterns of sunflowers while supported by butterflies, all symbols of joy. The solid brass bases are designed to fold, adding to their convenience for storage and travel. These unique bookends combine the luxury of jade with fine craftsmanship, making them a fantastic addition to your library.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Somis, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 57181stDibs: LU2957343065462
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1999
1stDibs seller since 2017
809 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Somis, CA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllPair Chinse Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white jade with clarity almost to transparency, hand-carved dep...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Jade, Brass
$900 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful solid brass bookends with finely carved porcelain florals. Large porcelain insets in oval form, finely carved in relief with flowers representing four seasons, sp...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Jade, Brass
Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a spectacular pair of solid brass enameled bookends. Each features a gilded dragon emerging from ocean waves that meet the clouds, all five talons extended...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$900 Sale Price / set
25% Off
XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved
Located in Somis, CA
The extra large, extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush captivates with its fusion of history, symbolism, and artistic finesse. Comprising a collection of seven jade Archer's ri...
Category
2010s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble Beads 15"
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful hand made large calligraphy brush with stunning green marble beads, bone ferrule and horse hair. This is a substantial 15" piece that weighs a whopping 1.2 lb with beads me...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
$199 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Monumental Calligraphy Brush 37" Marble Rings
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary, oversize Chinese calligraphy brush with a collection of 14 jumbo marble rings divided by white satin ribbons. This massive brush weighs a whopping 4.5 lb with a gia...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble
$660 Sale Price
40% Off
You May Also Like
Pair of Jade Snow Wong Turquoise Enamel Bookends
By Jade Snow Wong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Copper and brass enameled bookends by California artist, Jade Snow Wong c.1950s. The bookends feature a brass bottom and frame, with a copper enameled side in a striped turquoise pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
$1,400 / set
Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental bookends. A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully tactile dogs wit...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Bookends
Materials
Marble
1891-1911 Chinese Pair of Brass & Carved Jade Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1891-1911 Chinese pair of brass & carved jade bookends. The panels are engraved flowers & butterflies. Carved jade bird medallions. Marked "China". Qing d...
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Bookends
Materials
Jade, Brass
Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H. Great look! #3588
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Folding Bookends by Franco Tacchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful air of Italian gold gilt folding bookends by Franco Tacchi circa 1960s. The bookends are in good vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H. Great look! #4114
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Gold Leaf
Brass Fold Bookend by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Fold Bookend by Stem Design
Dimensions: D 11 x W 11 x H 18 cm.
Materials: Brass.
Finish: Tumbled and burnished.
Weight: 2,5 kg.
Finished and assembled by hand in India. Please contact us.
Fold bookend captures the recurring act of turning a page as a sculptural object. The simplified form reveals a bold character by allowing the material to take over the conversation. Designed to be used as a bookend, the interior surface reveals itself mysteriously as you move around it. Fold layers on as a metaphor in space beautifying its timeless nature. Sand cast in solid brass, each piece is finished working closely with master artisans.
The objects layers on as a metaphor and showcases the beauty of being who you are. It strips off all the layers of ornamentation and artificial finishes to build an immediate and intuitive connection with the product that lasts a lifetime.
Stem is a contemporary Indian...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
$640 / item
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Fine Jade
Translucent Jade
Jade Plaque
Carved Jade Plaque
Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Lotus
Black Bamboo Chairs
Black Forest Decanter
Black Lacquer Mache Tray Table
Blue Agate Side Table
Blue Banquette
Bob Mitchell Gold
Bob Williams Mitchell Gold
Bombe End Table
Bonwit Teller Boxes
Borge Mogensen Asserbo
Borge Mogensen Oresund
Bowman Manning
Boxy Sofa