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Art Deco Bookends

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
CHARLES ARTUS (1897-1978), pair of Marabou Stork Bookends circa 1930
CHARLES ARTUS (1897-1978), pair of Marabou Stork Bookends circa 1930

CHARLES ARTUS (1897-1978), pair of Marabou Stork Bookends circa 1930

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of French Art Deco period patinated metal and marble bookends after Charles Artus (1897-1978) featuring standing marabou storks, circa 1930. Both marabou storks figures signed...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone
Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone

Art Deco Marble Bookends with Geometric Brass Appliques, Pink-Veined Stone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare matched pair of Art Deco bookends combine natural marble beauty with geometric brass appliques. Each bookend features beautifully grained marble with distinctive pinkish hue and...

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1920s Dutch Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal, Brass

French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920
French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920

French Art Deco Cat and Dog Bookends, Spelter and Marble, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bookends with Cat and Dog, France, 1920s. Charming pair of French Art Deco bookends, France, 1920s, depicting a cat and a dog rendered in a refined and highly styliz...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Georges Limousin Art Deco Griffin Bookends, Spelter & Marble, 1920s
Georges Limousin Art Deco Griffin Bookends, Spelter & Marble, 1920s

Georges Limousin Art Deco Griffin Bookends, Spelter & Marble, 1920s

By Limousin

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Jumping Antelopes
Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Jumping Antelopes

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends, Jumping Antelopes

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Bochum, NRW

A pair of animal bookends from the Art Deco period, featuring stylized antelopes in bronze patina spelter on a red marble base with white veins. In excellent overall condition. Dimen...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

French Art Deco Piranha Bookends in Spelter and Marble, 1930s
French Art Deco Piranha Bookends in Spelter and Marble, 1930s

French Art Deco Piranha Bookends in Spelter and Marble, 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Art Deco Piranha Bookends in Spelter and Marble, 1930s A striking and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco bookends depicting stylized piranhas, executed in silvered spe...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s
Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s

Pair of Art Deco Swallows Birds Bookends 1930s

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful vintage bookends, a pair of Art Deco bird or swallow bookends with a beige and red veined marble base; the birds are crafted from spelter metal, authentic Art Deco objects ...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.
Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.

Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier.

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco style bookends reading nudes Delassement signed M. Le Verrier. With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1928. Posthumous, contemporary cast. This pair is illustrated...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends
Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends

Pair of Vintage Bronze Charging Elephant Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco style bronze charging elephant bookends., circa 1940s. The bookends are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation ...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin
Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin

Art Deco Bookends Antelopes Signed Limousin

By Limousin

Located in NANTES, FR

Large pair of spelter bookends around 1930 by Jacques Limousin. Antelope on a portor marble base and onyx application. Signed Limousin on the base. ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Onyx, Marble, Spelter

1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze

1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of intriguing Art Deco period bronze clad bookends titled "Graphic Arts" by Pompeian Bronze. Executed in relief, they depict an artist or scribe and a potter at work dressed in...

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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930s

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Bochum, NRW

A refined and authentic pair of Art Deco squirrel bookends by celebrated French sculptor Max Le Verrier, produced in the 1930s in his Paris atelier. Cast in art metal with a deep gre...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Trophy Inc., 1930s.
Pair of Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Trophy Inc., 1930s.

Pair of Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Trophy Inc., 1930s.

By Dodge Inc. 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Art Deco Trojan Horse Bookends by Dodge Trophy Inc., 1930s. 4" Wide x 3.25" Deep x 7" Tall each. "Art Deco style cast gray or "pot" metal Trojan horse bookends manufacture...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor
French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor

French Art Deco Bear Bookends, 1920s Antique Decor

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bookends with Bears, France, 1920s A charming and highly collectible pair of French Art Deco bookends, dating from the 1920s and beautifully crafted with sculptural ...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations
Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations

Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations

Located in New York, NY

This charming pair of bookends by Nuart Creations serves as an artistic expression of the Art Deco era's love for stylized forms and refined craftsmanship. Made circa 1935, these boo...

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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Enamel

Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930
Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930

Art Deco Gilt Metal Bookends by Ronson Oriental Sculptures Circa 1930

By Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare Gilt Art Deco Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works – Chinese Children, circa 1920s–1930s An exceptional and rare pair of Art Deco bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, New York City...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble

By Pierre Fortin

Located in NANTES, FR

Elephant bookends in gilt patina bronze. Base in sea green marble. In the style of Bugatti. Signed Fortin on marble. We did not find indications on the...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Silver Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Silver Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Silver Bronze

By Gauthier

Located in NANTES, FR

Bookends circa 1930 in silvered bronze representing a gazelle on a black marble base signed Gauthier. Length: 14,5 cm Width: 11 cm Height: 16 cm Weight: 3.2 kg Joseph Gaut...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s Striking and highly characteristic Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, crafted in a sophisticated combination of marble...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Alabaster, Marble

A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD
A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD

A Pair Art Deco Bookends - Birds - Signed TEDD

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A lovely pair of Art Deco period bookends with birds figurines on a black marble plinth. These are made of spelter, patinated in gold and bronze color. The figurines are marked 'TEDD...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco bookends PEGASUS by G.H. Laurent France 1930, winged horses.
Art Deco bookends PEGASUS by G.H. Laurent France 1930, winged horses.

Art Deco bookends PEGASUS by G.H. Laurent France 1930, winged horses.

By Georges H. Laurent

Located in Antwerp, BE

Discover these original Art Deco sculptures, a pair of exquisite Pegasus winged horse bookends by G.H. Laurent for Max Le Verrier (ca. 1930). Crafted in art metal with a green patina...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Metal

Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE
Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE

Art Deco Bookends Reading Medieval Ladies Max Le Verrier France 1930 MOYEN AGE

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco Bookends “Moyen Age” – Max Le Verrier, 1930 Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends titled “Moyen Age”, created by the renowned French artist Max Le Verrier, circa 1930. These ref...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century
Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century

Belgian Marble Bookends, Early 20th Century

Located in Herentals, BE

A refined pair of early 20th-century bookends crafted from Belgian marble. The contrast between warm natural stone and black marble gives these pieces a strong yet understated archit...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Bookends

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Marble

Rare pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring ‘Alfred the Penguin’, circa 1935
Rare pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring ‘Alfred the Penguin’, circa 1935

Rare pair of French Art Deco bookends featuring ‘Alfred the Penguin’, circa 1935

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A pair of rare French Art deco period nickel-plated brass and green marble bookends / vides-poches featuring the very popular “Alfred the Penguin”, circa 1930. Alfred the Penguin i...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Brass, Nickel

Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930
Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930

Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage Aztec bookends. A South American, hand-carved banded agate stone figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Distinctive figural carving and superb n...

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1930s Mexican Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Agate

Louis Fontinelle French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Pierrot Bookends 1920
Louis Fontinelle French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Pierrot Bookends 1920

Louis Fontinelle French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Pierrot Bookends 1920

By Louis Fontinelle

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Crackle-Glaze Pierrot Bookends by Louis Fontinelle, France, ca. 1920. Charming pair of French Art Deco polychrome crackle-glaze ceramic bookends by Louis Fontinelle,...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Ceramic

Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends
Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends

Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends

By Frankart

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and original set of bookends from Frankart. This set is genuine from the early days of this Brooklyn manufacturer. This art deco representation Russian greyhounds brings t...

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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Aluminum

Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s
Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s

Art Deco Figural Bronze Bookends, Signed Herzig, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful Art Deco chromed bronze bookends, depicting swift birds on an arched branch. Engraved BRONZE and signed HERZIG. Originating from France.   

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze, Chrome

Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends

Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend. If you like animal sculptures in general and turtles and turtle sculptures in particular then you will love this pair ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends

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Wood, Oak

Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s
Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s

Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s

By Adam Feron

Located in Ulm, DE

A graceful echo of the exotic elegance that defined French Art Deco, these bookends by sculptor A. Féron are a refined marriage of sculpture and function. Designed and cast in France...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style
Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style

Art Deco Pair of French Ceramic Bookends in Saint-Clément Style

By Saint-Clément

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This unique and...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Art Deco Bookends - Franjou - Spelter - Woodpeckers on Marble Base
Set of 2 Art Deco Bookends - Franjou - Spelter - Woodpeckers on Marble Base

Set of 2 Art Deco Bookends - Franjou - Spelter - Woodpeckers on Marble Base

By Franjou

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A striking pair of French Art Deco bookends, signed Franjou. These sculptural pieces depict stylized woodpeckers perched on curved forms, executed in a zinc alloy (spelter) with a wa...

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1910s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco style bookends reading ladies Moyen Age signed Max Le Verrier.
Art Deco style bookends reading ladies Moyen Age signed Max Le Verrier.

Art Deco style bookends reading ladies Moyen Age signed Max Le Verrier.

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco style bookends reading ladies Moyen Age signed Max Le Verrier. With the Max Le Verrier foundry seal. Design 1930. Posthumous, contemporary cast. Reading medieval ladies. ...

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2010s French Art Deco Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s
A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s

A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s. Made in France by Jamar in patinated metal with a marble base. Period and beautiful birds. Wear consist...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Art Deco See Lions Book ends, Bronze and Marble, Black, France, 1940
Pair of Art Deco See Lions Book ends, Bronze and Marble, Black, France, 1940

Pair of Art Deco See Lions Book ends, Bronze and Marble, Black, France, 1940

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Pair of book ends representing sea lions. The objects are in marble and in bronze, it is signed "bronze" on the animals. These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typ...

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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

A Pair of  ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL Book Ends, France 1930
A Pair of  ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL Book Ends, France 1930

A Pair of ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL Book Ends, France 1930

Located in PARIS, FR

A beautiful and elegant pair of sculptural animalist bookends, France 1930. Each piece represents a stylisezed jumping dear bronze sculpture on a massive grey marble base. The thin d...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figures of Cat and Mice Bookends, Cartier, France 1930s
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figures of Cat and Mice Bookends, Cartier, France 1930s

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figures of Cat and Mice Bookends, Cartier, France 1930s

By Thomas Cartier

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A lovely Pair of Silvered Bronze Bookends by Thomas François Cartier A fantastic pair of bookends, a cat and a mice. The bookends where made by one of France’s best ‘Animalier’ scul...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Marble and Silver Plate Fish Bookends, 1920s–1930s
French Art Deco Marble and Silver Plate Fish Bookends, 1920s–1930s

French Art Deco Marble and Silver Plate Fish Bookends, 1920s–1930s

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Art Deco Marble and Silver Plate Fish Bookends, 1920s–1930s A striking and highly decorative pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1920s–1930s, executed in richly veined ...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Silver Plate

1930s Pair of French Ceramic Pink Elephant Bookends
1930s Pair of French Ceramic Pink Elephant Bookends

1930s Pair of French Ceramic Pink Elephant Bookends

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a pair of wonderful pink elephant bookends. Although not marked, we are quite certain they are French and from the 1930s. The dark pink glaze has a crackle effect and there ...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Ceramic

Pair Gilt Plaster Bookends Attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876 -1943 ) Germany
Pair Gilt Plaster Bookends Attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876 -1943 ) Germany

Pair Gilt Plaster Bookends Attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876 -1943 ) Germany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of gilt plaster bookends attributed to Eduard Antheunis (1876–1943). Depicting two working men posed in opposition, these sculptural bookends are both functional a...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

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Gold

Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair 1920
Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair 1920

Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Ceramic Squirrel Bookends by Octave Larrieu, France, 1920s These charming French Art Deco ceramic squirrel bookends were created in the 1920s by acclaimed sculptor a...

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1920s Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Ceramic

Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s
Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s

Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s

By Maurice Frecourt

Located in Knivsta, SE

A elegant and large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in marble and bronzed spelter. Made in France during the 1920s. Wear consistent with age...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Onnaing Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends, France 1920s
Onnaing Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends, France 1920s

Onnaing Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture Bookends, France 1920s

By Onnaing, Frie Onnaing

Located in Atlanta, GA

These stylish Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends were created and manufactured by Onnaing, France, in the 1920s. The off-white, crackle-glaze ceramic or faience sculpture features a ...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Ceramic, Faience

1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Birds Bookends
1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Birds Bookends

1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Birds Bookends

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This is a pair of 1930s Art Deco French bookends. Each bookend features a sculptural bird design made of metal, which exudes an elegant and streamlined aesthetic typical of the Art D...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Zadounaisky Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends
Zadounaisky Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends

Zadounaisky Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends

By Michel Zadounaïsky

Located in NANTES, FR

Pair of wrought iron bookends representing antelopes. Stamped Zadounaisky. In very good condition. Height: 19cm Length: 19cm Thickness: 4cm Total weight: 1.3 Kg Michel Zadounaïsky,...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends with Floral Motif, 1920s
Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends with Floral Motif, 1920s

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends with Floral Motif, 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends with Floral Motif, 1920s An elegant and sculptural pair of French bookends crafted in wrought iron during the early Art Deco period, ci...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Wrought Iron

Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes
Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes

Beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes

Located in Knivsta, SE

A beautiful pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period fishes. Made in France in patinated metal with a marble base. Wear consistent with age and use

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Art Deco Gilt Iron WPA Style Foundry Men Bookends Signed NMF 1936
Pair of Art Deco Gilt Iron WPA Style Foundry Men Bookends Signed NMF 1936

Pair of Art Deco Gilt Iron WPA Style Foundry Men Bookends Signed NMF 1936

By WPA

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Art Deco Gilt Iron WPA Style Foundry Men Bookends Signed NMF 1936 USA, 1936 A rare and striking pair of Art Deco gilt iron bookends, crafted in 1936 during the WPA era and American Deco period. These sculptural bookends are a fine example of the era's unique blend of Greco-Roman classical art with modern industrial design. Each bookend stands 10.5 inches high, 6.5 inches wide, and 2.75 inches deep, featuring a subtly detailed silhouette of a muscular, shirtless foundryman pouring molten metal into a crucible. The design captures the strength and dignity of the working man, a theme prevalent during the WPA period, which sought to honor and celebrate American labor through art. The gilt iron finish adds a touch of elegance and durability, ensuring these pieces are both functional and visually captivating. Each bookend is stamped with "NMF" on the left side and the date "1936" on the right, confirming their authenticity and historical significance. This rare pair of bookends is not only a functional accessory but also a piece of American history, reflecting the spirit of the 1930s. Ready to be placed and enjoyed, they make a perfect addition to any collection of Art Deco or WPA-era memorabilia...

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20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

These wooden bookends have a distinctly sculptural, modernist character, combining practicality with decorative form. Each bookend consists of a solid base and a vertical element th...

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1960s Vintage Art Deco Bookends

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Wood

Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s
Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s

Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Stylish pair of Art Deco bookends with vulture birds by Max Le Verrier. Art Deco metal with lovely Silver plated patina on Belgian Black marble base, France, circa 1930 This model is...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Just Andersen Set of Art Deco Elephant Bookends Disko Metal Model 165, 1930s
Just Andersen Set of Art Deco Elephant Bookends Disko Metal Model 165, 1930s

Just Andersen Set of Art Deco Elephant Bookends Disko Metal Model 165, 1930s

By Just Andersen

Located in Odense, DK

Wonderful set of rare "elephant" bookends in patented Disko metal made in the 1930s by Just Andersen, Denmark. Both stamped underneath. Just Andersen (1884–1943) was a Danish decorat...

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1930s Danish Vintage Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Antelope Bookends on Marble Bases, France, 1930s, Set of 2
Art Deco Antelope Bookends on Marble Bases, France, 1930s, Set of 2

Art Deco Antelope Bookends on Marble Bases, France, 1930s, Set of 2

Located in KUTNO, PL

A beautiful pair of French Art Deco period bookends. The bookends have Springbok Antelopes, in jumping pose, set on Italian marble bases. Each antelope has been well modeled with go...

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1930s Vintage Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Crackled Faience Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, circa 1930
Art Deco Crackled Faience Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, circa 1930

Art Deco Crackled Faience Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, circa 1930

By Le Moine

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare and striking pair of Art Deco crackled ceramic bookends was exquisitely designed by renowned French animal artist Le Moine. Crafted in France circa 1930, these remarkable s...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience

Pair of American Art Deco Patinated Copper Pegasus Bookends
Pair of American Art Deco Patinated Copper Pegasus Bookends

Pair of American Art Deco Patinated Copper Pegasus Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Art Deco turquoise patinated metal bookends in the form of Pegasus resting on a black marble base. (PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

A Pair Early 20th Century Bookends - Dog and Cat Figurines - Art Deco
A Pair Early 20th Century Bookends - Dog and Cat Figurines - Art Deco

A Pair Early 20th Century Bookends - Dog and Cat Figurines - Art Deco

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A lovely pair of Art Deco bookends with spelter figurines of a cat and dog with glass eyes. On a Porte Nero marble plint. Made in France, 1920-1930. The set is in good condition. Di...

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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble
Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble

Original Max Le Verrier 1920s French Art Deco Bookends Reading Ladies Marble

By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Stunning pair of original antique Art Deco ''Reading Ladies" bookends by Max Le Verrier 1920. Patinated spelter with ''Portor Marble'' base. Superbly styled Art Deco design fitting for Max Le Verrier famous sculptures...

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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Chat et Dogue Art Deco Bookends of a Cat and a Dog from Max Le Verrier
Chat et Dogue Art Deco Bookends of a Cat and a Dog from Max Le Verrier

Chat et Dogue Art Deco Bookends of a Cat and a Dog from Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Ulm, DE

“Chat et Dogue” (French: cat and dog) Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Art Deco style, France Sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter) Green patina - Handwork, patina could be dif...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco bookends for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookends created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco bookends made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookends, popular names associated with this style include Max Le Verrier, Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co., and Dodge Inc.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookends differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $156 and tops out at $14,500 while the average work can sell for $1,027.