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Period: Mid-20th Century
Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of industrial stainless steel hand-shaped molds was used to manufacture gloves circa 1950. Those forms are the female and male parts of a complete mold. They will look supe...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Frosted Crystal Hirondelle / Swallow Bookends by Lalique of France
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of gorgeous frosted crystal Hirondelle / Swallow bookends by Lalique of France, circa 1980s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure ...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Crystal

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice p...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Carl Aubock Iron & Brass Coin Medal Midcentury Bookend, Austria, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a rare modernist book end, designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck III in the 1970s. The bookend consists of a large brass medal, which displays the coat of arms of the hous...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Brass, Iron

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Chrome

Book Holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Book holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac Brass blackened Original marble Original condition.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Onyx Figural Bookends, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Fantastic pair of Onyx figural bookends. Measure 5" W x 5.25" H W6051522.  
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Onyx

Pair of French Faience Bookends Desvres, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Bookends signed Desvres, circa 1930. Represent 2 bretons.
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French French Provincial Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Faience

2 bookends vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 bookends vienna around 1950s Brass Original patina The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of solid brass sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1980s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 5"D x 4.25...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of African Bronze Bookends Warrior in the Style of Hagenauer, circa 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of African bronze bookends warrior in the style of Hagenauer, circa 1930s Wooden base. Original condition.   
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

1950s Ben Seibel Copper Clam Shell Bookend Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Ben Seibel Copper Clam Shell Bookend Set Copper bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware 5.75 h x 5 w x 4 d Preowned original vintage condition Refer to listed images
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Folkart Pair Oak Hand Carved Figural Bookends
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual Art Deco folkart pair of hand carved oak bookends with figures dating from around 1930. The bookends have been carved from a single block of wood with a flat polished book...
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English Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Oak

Modern Acrylic Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of clear acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Each measure: 6" Height.
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Chinese Carved Floral Bookends Hardstone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Splendid pair of antique Chinese bookends with handcarved chrysanthemum flowers. Gray hardstone or marble. From a Florida private collection.
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Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage extending book slide. A Venetian, gilt finished tulipwood bookrest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Delightfully presented book slide, with appealing f...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Giltwood

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 Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Unmatching Pair of Quartz & Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large amethyst and quartz geode mineral decorative bookends or paperweights, Spain, 1950s. The amethyst Quartz crystal stone has a soft purple color and the shine of the minerals cry...
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Spanish Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Quartz

Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of tribal figural carved wood head bookends. They are in awesome vintage condition. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century. If you are looking for unique bookends...
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Tribal Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Musical Violin and Horn Sculpture Cast Metal Bookends Vintage Circa 1950's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage cast metal bookends in musical instruments orchestra violin horn sculpture theme. Mid-Century Modern Pair of bronze cast metal bookends in the shape of musical instruments. M...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of MCM Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Geese Brass Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Brass Bookends Featuring Geese. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period, this pair will add to that vibe class...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hand Carved Marble Stone Pyramid Aztec Mayan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of vintage green and white marble Aztec Mayan stone bookends. Vintage handcrafted large heavy natural marble bookends with Aztec Mayan green head on a pyramidal form. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are hand carved white with white natural color of the marble and the green marble carved Mayan head...
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Mexican Folk Art Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble

Vintage Triangular Cast Glass Bookends by Blenko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An awesome pair of heavy mid-century modern cast glass triangle shaped bookends by Blenko. Two sides are polished smooth and the other three sides are textured. In very good vintag...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved book slide. A Balinese, hardwood library stand, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fantastic mid-century exotic book slide with striking carved figures Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Hardwood rich in russet hues throughout Enthusiastically carved with foliate and scrolled patterns Prominent carved figures adorn each folding slide They depict Rama's wife Sita, from the Ramayana story in Hinduism Each slide folds upon a pair of small brass stabilisers The reverse carved with a delicate flower head over pierced fretwork Manually operated slide glides smoothly to its maximum width Accommodates books within a 34.5cm to 60cm range (13.5" and 23.5") Tiered plinth base dressed with quality green baize below This is a delightful vintage carved book slide, with distinctive deity figures...
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Asian Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Ben Seibel Brass "Keys" Bookends, USA 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical pair of "Keys" bookends by Ben Seibel in Brass with green enameled accents.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mcm Jane & Gordon Martz Walnut & White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bookends with vertical white inset tiles by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios on brass bases. Very nice original condition.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bookends Glass and Wood in the Style of Fontana Arte Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bookends in acquamarine glass structure and wood in the style of Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of 1940s Painted Bronzed Plaster Dante Bookends
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s Painted Bronzed Plaster (dipped in bronze) Dante Bookends
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Vintage Brass Teddy Bear Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of vintage brass "Teddy Bear" bookends, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a fine patina and measures 4.5"W x 4"D x 5.5"H. #3933    
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American Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Striking pair of duck glass bookends by Blenko, circa 1980s. Pair of Blenko Ducks bookends featured in a clear textured glass. Pair of handmade heavy and sturdy glass bookends with t...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Single Art Deco Elephant Metal Bookend Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This charming metal bookend featuring an elephant displays stunningly from all angles. Certainly makes a gorgeous statement in an open bookcase with antique books. Great to use on a ...
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sailboat Bookends, Powder-Coated White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Powder-Coated Creamy White Set of Mid-Century Sailboat Bookends Substantial in size and weight, these solid vintage brass newly powder-coated boats are both form and function. Fabu...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Sculptural Bookends Brass and Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents: Vintage modern pair of bookends brass and wood No maker information 6 w x 5.5 d x 6.75 h Original vintage condition Refer to images
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage heavy train railroad tie track bookends in the style of Ward Bennett. Green felt to bases, smooth metal finish to tops, front and back with textured steel on the sides. Great additions to your Modernist and Mid Century décor...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Steel

Pair of Fleur De Lis Style Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of fleur de lis style marble bookends, circa 1940s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2"D x 6.5"H and would make a great addition to any offi...
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American Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble

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...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

1960’s Faux Bois Ceramic and Shell Encrusted Bookends or Wall Brackets, Signed
Located in Charleston, SC
1960’s Faux Bois ceramic and Shell Encrusted Bookends or Wall Brackets, Signed “Mmd 12/25/69”
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Shell

Just Andersen, Denmark. Pair of Art Deco bookends. Saint George and the Dragon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen, Denmark. A pair of Art Deco bookends in "disko" metal featuring Saint George and the Dragon. Model number 1626. From the 1940s. In excellent condition with a nice pat...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Design Line Inc. Bill Curry Stainless Modernist Cube Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very heavy and seemingly rare cube on cube stainless clad bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

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 Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Art Deco Shell-Shaped Bookends, Italy, 1930s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Italian Art Deco bookends from the glamorous 1930s. Meticulously hand-carved from rich beech wood, each piece is sculpted into...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Beech

1950's Patinated Iron Jax Sculpture Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1950's pair of patinated cast iron Jax bookend / sculptures.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Art Deco Brass Siam Couple Kissing Sculpture Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of antique cast iron bookends depicting an Asian kissing couple. These Art Deco pieces are dense in weight and beauty. The sc...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Richard Rohac, a Pair of Bookends, Austria, Mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare abstract bookends in solid bronze, designed by Richard Rohac, Austria, mid 1900s. Marked RR Made in Austria 7 In good condition, few small signs of wear / age rela...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Rectangular Bookends by DAPCO
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and incredibly minalist set of walnut bookends by DAPCO. This pair is simple lined and graphic squared. A beautiful leather plaque is contained by walnut edges along with a...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Rookwood Pottery Art Nouveau Glazed Ceramic Pink Lotus Flower Bookends, 1930
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period glazed art pottery bookends with lotus flower design By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1930 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light pink ...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Art Deco craquelé bookends
Located in Malibu, CA
Pair of Art Deco craquelé bookends in the form of sitting ladies. Designer unknown. France, circa 1930's.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Solid Bronze Hagenauer Style Sculptural Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco solid bronze Hagenauer Style Bookends.
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Unknown Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Handsome Pair of Ben Seibel Stirrup bookends
Located in Evanston, IL
Own a piece of decorative arts history with Ben Siebel's stirrup bookends, designed for Jenfred-Ware. Crafted from brass, these bookends showcase Seibel's signature blend of sculptu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Italian Equestrian Brass Sculptural Bookend in the shape of a Horse Head, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a sculptural bookend made in Italy between the 70s and 80s, probably a gift made by, or coming from, an office of the Rome Airports, as is engraved in the arti...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

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 Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Granite Bookends
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand chisiled pair of gray green granite bookends in a Brutalist style. Very supportive and elegant. In excellent vintage condition.
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American Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Granite

Late 20th Century American Mid Century Modern A - Z Bookends by, Curtis Jere
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Pair of Mid Century Modern cast iron "A-Z" Iron Bookends finished in original gilt finish. They are each signed "@ C Jere 1970" They are In great vintage condition with some loss o...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sunshine Yellow Boat Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Powder-Coated Sunshine Yellow Set of Mid-Century Sailboat Bookends These solid vintage newly powder-coated boats are both form and function. Fabulous pair displayed on a bookshelf ...
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English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Wooden Dice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid burl wood decorative dice with contrasting maple wood inlay showcasing the numerical numbers on each side of the die. These playful pieces would be great in a game ro...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood, Burl

1960s English Traditional Bronze & Copper Baby Shoes Bookends Nursery Décor Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of British colonial baby shoes bookends in cast bronze and handcrafted solid copper Shoes made in England in the 1960s. Note the attention to details at the shoes and each is ...
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English British Colonial Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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