Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Pair Noguchi-Style Mid Century Brutalist Japanese Iron Owl Figures Bookends

About the Item

Sculptures, bookends, paperweights--you name it, these charming yet handsome iron owls have multiple uses. Made in Japan, these mid-century era figures are brutalist in style--they have a hand-wrought feel. The finish is a multi-step process which is mostly blackened with touches of rust, verde green and gold gilt.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)Width: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Minneapolis, MN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10007245178972

More From This Seller

View All
1930s Pair of French Ceramic Pink Elephant Bookends
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a pair of wonderful pink elephant bookends. Although not marked, we are quite certain they are French and from the 1930s. The dark pink glaze has a crackle effect and there ...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

1929 Cowan Metallic Push-Pull Elephant Bookends Designed by Margaret Postgate
By Margaret Postgate
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a wonderful pair of push-pull elephant bookends designed by Margaret Postgate in 1929 for Cowan Pottery. Hard to believe these modernist bookends are nearly 100 years old. Wh...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Cement

Clean PAIR of Mid Century Hans Wegner Ash Peacock Chairs for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very nice pair of Peacock chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen of Denmark. These chairs were purchased from a designer's estate where everything was immaculat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Ash

Jazzy 1930s Art Deco Cubist Japanese Teapot
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Ok, what can you say about this teapot? It's a sexy, sassy little thing and is a rare find. We cannot find another example of this teapot anywhere--nor have we ever seen another in o...
Category

Vintage 1930s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Signed and Dated Woodblock Print by Japanese Artist Umetaro Azechi
By Umetaro Azechi
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a woodcut by Japanese artist Umetaro Azechi (1902-1999). This striking image is pencil signed lower right and dated 64 lower left. Although unexamined out of the frame, the p...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Karl Springer Style Lacquer Parchment Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very handsome desk or writing table in the style of Karl Springer. The desk is not marked, so we're unsure of its maker and designer. However, we've seen similar examples o...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Lacquer

You May Also Like

Mid-Century Japanese Iron Owl Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very special pair of mid-century owl bookends. A substantial weight with a wonderful applied patina. Japan. 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style forged iron owl bookends in the style of Isamu Noguchi, circa 1950s. The bookends are heavy and solid with with a great patina and original ...
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Owl Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage cast iron owl bookends circa 1970s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 3"W x 4.25"D x 6.75"H. #4391
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style mixed metals owl bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel, circa 1960s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 12.5"W x 5"...
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 2 Mid-Century Brutalist Bookends, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Copper Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Century...
Category

20th Century Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Owl Bookends Sculptures in Silver
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair Metal Silver Painted Bookends. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period, these sturdy owls sitting on a branch will add to that vibe classic modern vibe displa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Recently Viewed

View All