Rare & Handcrafted Arts and Crafts Maraboo Bookends by Hugo Berger Marked GOBERG

Artistic pair of bookends by famous German metal worker. These rare and double sided 'Goberg' owl bookends are in good condition. They have a marvelous black finish which makes thei...

Unique on 1stdibs and possibly worldwide. It was in the early 20th century that meditation became known in Western society. Like many artists, the one who handcrafted the sculptures that were used to create these bookends probably traveled through Indonesia or India. These creative minds came back full of inspiration of all they had witnessed, because certainly back then, they entered a whole new world. The meditating males on these marble based bookends are made of silvered brass and the artist perfectly captured their serene faces, their turban head wear and their relaxed bodies. Sitting with their minds at rest and with their consciousness in the entire body or possibly focussed on breathing only, they would certainly arouse interest with western travelers...

Rare and unique collectors item by Hugo Berger. Arts and Crafts period antique Goberg rooster table cigar cutter. This stylish piece works when you move the roosters head up and do...

An intricately designed, and well-made, Arts & Crafts iron screen, attributed to and almost certainly designed by Richard Riemerschmid (1868-1957) in Germany. Circa 1910. The iron screen has a one large rectangular panel with two smaller stabilising flaps on either side. An arched insert...