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Period: 20th Century
Art Deco Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Horses Library Very Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Albaster natural white Art Deco bookends, curiosity, they are two figures sculptures in the shape of a horse, in white/grey veined marble They are very decorative functional pieces...
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Italian Victorian 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Ornate Bookends, Anglo-Indian Beech, Book Rests, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique ornate bookends. An Anglo-Indian, carved beech book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Displaying exceptional decorative appeal and fine...
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Indian Anglo-Indian 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Beech

Pair of Modernist Iron Gilded Chain Link Bookends with Smooth Gold Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Interesting pair of modernist iron gilded chain link bookends with a smooth gold finish, circa 1970s. The pair is heavy, slip resistant and in good vintage condition. They measure 5....
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Dog Statues, Oriental, Dog of Fo, Bookends, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage dog statues. An Oriental, ceramic decorative 'Dog of Fo' ornament dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Capt...
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Unknown 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Cast Iron Original Paint Hubley Doorstops C1935 Flowers in a Bouquet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of Hubley Doorstops hand painted cast iron appears to be original surface. One has a little more loss of paint than the other, see pics. Otherwise all there in excelle...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

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Iron

"Comedy and Tragedy", Pair of Gilded Bronze Bookends Celebrating Theatre, 1922
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare, perhaps unique, this stunning pair of gilded bronze bookends depict the ancient figures of Comedy and Tragedy in a modern way, each head poised on a closed book to in...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookends/Pipe Rests c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco bronze and copper plated Trojan horse bookends with pipe rests. Original labels on each. CREATOR Metal Corp. of America, Hollywood, CA. ...
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Art Deco 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Pair of early 20th Century Polychrome Bookends of Parrots by Bradley and Hubbard
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of early 20th century polychrome bookends of parrots by Bradley and Hubbard.
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American 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Copper Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of Art Deco copper plated elephant bookends. Both pieces have retained their original copper finish. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-19...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Copper

Vintage Hand Carved Warrior Bookends, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of heavy wooden bookends hand-carved with primitive tools. Both carved from one piece of wood. Slight differences in appearances/design. Precise origin unknown. Brought home by...
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Primitive Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Art Deco bronze bookends children Paul Silvestre and Susse Frères France 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends seated children signed by Paul Silvestre with Susse Freres founders' signature. Bronze with brown patina. France ca. 1920. Literature: Bronzes, sculptors ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Tiger or Lion Cat Paw Decorative Object or Bookend the Empire Style
Located in New York, NY
A substantial tiger or lion cat animal paw decorative object sculpture or bookend, in the Empire design style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object for a shelf, mantel,...
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Empire 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Composition

1970s Italian Wooden Door Stop
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish wooden doorstop  
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Heavy Bookend in the shape of a wild boar.
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Heavy bookend in the shape of a wild boar. Green glass/plastic eyes. MATERIAL Unknown, plaster or maybe alabaster? DIMENSIONS Height: 21,5 cm Width: 7 cm Depth: 16 cm
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Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Unique Leaning Tower of Pisa Pair of Bookends, Modernist Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of two brass finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge. Found ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Buddha Bookends
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of bronze bookends featuring Buddha By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 5.5"D x 6"H. Good original vintage condition, ...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Scroll Bookends by Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of majestic scroll bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux black marble base by Borghese of Italy, circa 1950s. They are in very good vintage condition and are made of...
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Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of three brass finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge. Foun...
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
These ceramic tile and walnut bookends were designed and made by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The rectangular forms are softened by the loose brush strokes in the glaz...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Walnut, Ceramic

Pair of Modernist Chrome and Cork Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find pair of modernist chrome and cork bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 4.75"W x 4.5"D x 6"H. Great addi...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Vintage S Monogram Cast Glass Ice Cube Bookends by Blenko, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome pair of heavy mid-century cast glass ice-cube shaped bookends by Blenko with scripted capital S monogram. Front and back are polished smooth and all four sides are textured....
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

Goberg , Hugo Berger Wrought Iron Bookends, Germany, circa 1910
Located in Delft, NL
Goberg , Hugo Berger wrought iron bookends, Germany, circa 1910. The Goberg brand is derived from the name of the maker Hugo Berger and had a workshop i...
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German 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Bookends. Expressive faces with glass eyes gives these bookends a striking presence.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Seated Nude Male Bookends with Fine Bas Relief Detail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and very fine, this set of bronze-toned bookends feature a nude male figure in repose, his arms resting on one knee, in a Renaissance setting topped with an arched cornice and p...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Large Scale Brass Rams Head Bookends, 1970's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Large Scale Brass Rams Head Bookends, 1970's
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Bookends Two Reading Men
Located in Barntrup, DE
These beautifully hand carved wooden bookends feature sculptures of two sitting and reading man, an older and younger man that could be a teacher a...
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German Black Forest Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Antique Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron Bookends of Authors Dickens & Oliver Holmes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique bookends were made by the well known B radley and Hubbard Company of the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The ...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Glass Cast Elephant Bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of art glass cast elephant bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs, circa 1980s. The pair are the back and front end of an elephant and are in ve...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Bronze Clad Lion/Tiger Bookends, Attributed to Pompeian by Paul Herzel
By Paul Herzel
Located in Toledo, OH
These bronze clad tiger/lion bookends are attributed to Paul Herzel for Pompeian Bronze. These bookends have a beautiful patina and are circa 1920's. These pieces are unmarked, 6" lo...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Brushed Nickel Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage brushed nickel whale bookends by P.M. Craftsman (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.), circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.25"W x 3.75"D...
Category

American 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Italian Grey Marble Geometric Bookends Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful vintage Italian gray marble stone bookends book holders.
Category

Italian 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble

1980's Pair of Brass Tennis Players Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of solid brass tennis players bookends circa 1980's light patina great gift for a tennis lover.
Category

American Post-Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of onyx bookends. These beautiful pieces are carved in the profiles of native american characters.. The onyx veining and translucent beauty comes thru while the carvin...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Onyx

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Leaf finish on this solid iron jack, which can be used as a bookend or door stopper, is circa 1950s original finish is nicely worn.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Scandinavian Bookends in Oak, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 Bookends in Teak with metall rest's probably manufactured by either FM Møbler or ESA in Denmark during the 1960s. Measurements: Heights: 12 cm, Dept: 11 cm.
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Street Bookends Green Marble with Brass Bulls
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1980s Wall Street Bookends. Solid Brass Bulls supported by Solid Green Marble Base. Heavy Substantial weight. Excellent Condition.
Category

20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Wrought Iron Art & Crafts Bookends with Metal Books and Engraved Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and artistic bookends by a Master Craftsman. This rare and possibly unique pair of stunning bookends is in very good condition. The design is symbolic and meaningful and the ...
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Dutch Arts and Crafts 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

Polished Stainless Steel Bookends, Former Hand or Glove Molds, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of industrial stainless steel hand or glove molds has been repurposed as bookends. The rare pieces were crafted in France circa 1960. Those rare forms are the fema...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel, Cut Steel

Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome golf bookends featuring brass club and ball with nice detail. Thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching. Great for the golfer or man cave or she shed. Very go...
Category

Hollywood Regency 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Bronze Monogram Bookends Letter L by L.E Mason Co. model PG1401
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art Deco bookends monogrammed with the letter L, circa 1940's excellent condition very light wear, produced by L.E Mason Company.
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American Art Deco 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair Mid-Century Modern Beveled Rectangle Lucite Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage pair of tall, heavy monogramed thick lucite bookends with beautiful beveled edges on aluminum bases. These bookends almost glow when the light hits them. Polished and substan...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

1980 Italy Post-Modern Alessandro Guerriero Abstract Sculpture Portabuono Quo
Located in Brescia, IT
This artwork was created by the Italian artist Alessandro Guierriero, it is a multiple of a serie of specimens made in limited edition not numbered. The set is forged in aluminum and...
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Italian Post-Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. partial labels. In fine condition, no issues. Model 4034
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Onyx Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your literary collection with this stunning set of Vintage Boho Onyx Bookends, a true celebration of natural beauty and artistic craftsmanship. Each bookend is meticulously c...
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Indian Organic Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Art Deco Brass Copper & Ivory Bakelite Trinket Box by Chase & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool ivory colored bakelite and copper Art Deco trinket box with a dolphin handle by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 4" W x 3.25" H x 3.25" D; it is marked "Chase" on the underside. #3248 The Chase Brass and Copper Company produced consumer and industrial products including buttons, novelties, copper pipe and plumbing supplies. During the 1930s, when demand for these types of goods declined due to the Great Depression...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Copper

1970s Italian Gilt Brass Setter Dog Door Stop or Bookend
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish brass doorstop, with great design representing a seated setter, realistically cast and modeled to elegantly stopping your door. The dog is fixed on a ca...
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Terracotta Frog Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet pair of bookends depicting frogs reclining on a pillow. These are hand painted glazed terracotta &made in Italy.
Category

Italian 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Brass "The Stallion" Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "The Stallion" horse head bookends manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1954. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a few small...
Category

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco period Walnut Flower inlayed Bookrest / Bookend
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful original Art Deco bookshelf. Beautifully decorated with marquetry inlay with fine wood types, such as walnut and light fruitwood types. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

2 Italian White Carrara Marble Horse Head Shaped Animal Bookends Objects of Art
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hand carved Italian white Carrara Marble bookends in the shape of a Horse Head. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are handmade white with gra...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
An exquisite pair of Art Deco style bookends, crafted from solid wood , showcases a bold geometric design with sculptural spherical accents. The rich grain of the wood accentuates th...
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Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Italian Travertine Sculpture Elephant by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli for Travertino di Rapolano. Elephant shape travertine sculpture from the 1970s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Pairs of Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
2 PAIRS of vintage brass armillary sphere bookends (PRICED PER PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category

Unknown Neoclassical 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Leather "L" Shaped Bookends by Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of black leather "L" shaped bookends with white stitching by Cross, circa 1990s. The bookends are in like new condition and measure 9.75"W x 4.75"D x 6.25"H. Very nice ...
Category

American 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Leather

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage mid century lucite bookends with embedded shell. These 1960s gems are glamorous, lustrous and enigmatic. Two perfectly proportioned seashell specimens float in luci...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Silver Bronze Bookends
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of bookends circa 1920 in silvered bronze on a portor marble base. Signed Bofill (Antoine Bofill- 1875- 1925). In perfect condition. Measures: Length: 17cm Width: 10cm Heigh...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Striped Carrera Marble Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of Carrera Marble Bookends - the "pyramid' shape in addition to the divisional use of stripes is very creative and decorative. Turn a subtle shelf and book area i...
Category

Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Vintage Verdi and Wagner Composer Bookends in Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool pair of vintage Verdi and Wagner composer bookends in bronze and wood, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 6"W x 4.25"D x 6.5"H. Great look...
Category

American 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Solid Onyx Aztecs Mexican Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid onyx bookends, circa 1970's Aztec style some light chips due to age Sold AS/IS.
Category

Mexican Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Vintage George Washington Cast Iron Bookends by Judd & Co., circa 1920
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a pair of vintage George Washington bust bookends. The pair feature the likeness of Washington with detailed facial features and form...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

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