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Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends

$300per set
$375per set20% Off
£227.44per set
£284.30per set20% Off
€262.18per set
€327.72per set20% Off
CA$422.50per set
CA$528.13per set20% Off
A$468.52per set
A$585.65per set20% Off
CHF 246.17per set
CHF 307.72per set20% Off
MX$5,724.56per set
MX$7,155.70per set20% Off
NOK 3,079.98per set
NOK 3,849.97per set20% Off
SEK 2,891.08per set
SEK 3,613.85per set20% Off
DKK 1,957.22per set
DKK 2,446.53per set20% Off

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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