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Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends

$300per set
$375per set20% Off
£228.14per set
£285.17per set20% Off
€263.14per set
€328.93per set20% Off
CA$420.25per set
CA$525.31per set20% Off
A$470.34per set
A$587.92per set20% Off
CHF 245.59per set
CHF 306.99per set20% Off
MX$5,738.14per set
MX$7,172.68per set20% Off
NOK 3,117.44per set
NOK 3,896.80per set20% Off
SEK 2,958.26per set
SEK 3,697.82per set20% Off
DKK 1,965.04per set
DKK 2,456.30per set20% Off
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About the Item

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.
  • Similar to:
    Walter Von Nessen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. polished steel in some areas shows light rust and pitting due to age.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU936624732642

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