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Pair of Swiss 1960's hand carved Brutalist book ends

$290per item
£224.86per item
€255.02per item
CA$415.70per item
A$452.09per item
CHF 238.17per item
MX$5,490.67per item
NOK 2,994.27per item
SEK 2,806.88per item
DKK 1,914.62per item
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Fabulous pair of hand carved Swiss Brutalist book ends dating from the 1960's. Believed to originate from the renowned Swiss lakeside wood carving town of Brienz. Solid carved wooden stylized owl / bird of prey carvings on a typical brutalist style base. A beautiful addition to any home library or bookshelf. Height: 19cm / Width: 13cm / Depth: 16.5cm With only light signs of use consistent with age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960 - 1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition with light signs of use consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Bern, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9435247125102

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