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
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
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
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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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco faceted ball bookends in oak with metal decorations, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A French Art Deco style vintage pair of bookends made of solid oak wood. Each piece features two faceted balls, one smaller than the other, enhanced with metal decorative studs.
Th...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
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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1930s Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bronze Cat Bookends by Alexandre Kéléty. France 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bronze Cat Sculpture Bookends, by Alexandre Kelety. France 1925. Fantastic details.
Biography
He was active as an artist, sculptor, paint...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Solid Bronze Hagenauer Style Sculptural Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco solid bronze Hagenauer Style Bookends.
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1930s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Midcentury wooden Schnauzer bookends, France circa 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Midcentury bookends
wooden carved Schnauzer dogs with glass eyes
France circa 1940s
H 19 cm - 6.5 x 13.5 cm
Numbered on the base
Conditions: very good consistent with age and use
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
1930s Art Deco Bookends Beige Marble Hand Carved 3 Colors Sphere Rectangle Base
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1930s Art Deco French Marble bookends with different types of marble in black and light pink.
No markings.
A great addition to Your Bo...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture Terrier Dog Bust Bookends M. Louis Fiot, 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco West Highland Terrier Bookends by Maximilian Fiot, c. 1920.
A superb pair of bronze bookends depicting West Highland terriers in different p...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco ceramic Squirrels bookends, 1940's, France, animals
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco bookends, black ceramic Squirells on wood base. Perfect condition.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Brass "Scroll" Bookends by Chase & Co. Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of art deco brass "scroll" bookends by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. These are very early Chase bookends that had a limited production run and appeared for the only time in Ch...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
By James Earle Fraser
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated cast iron bookends "End of Trail" by Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s. The bookends are exact replicas of the famous "End of the Trail" statue sculpted by James Earle Fraser...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Art Deco Cast Brass & Cold Painted Bookends with Perched Owls
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco cast brass and cold-painted bookends are signed by an unknown maker, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1925. The front faces ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Ship's Wheel Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Art Deco ship's wheel bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The bookends are made of walnut, brass and bakelite...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Bookends Depicting an Indigenous Warrior
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the peri...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
This is a wonderful set of very nicely made book rests with high quality design and craftsmanship.
They are distinguished by a very natural material structure and a simple, even asc...
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Art Deco silvered bronze pierrot bookends by Jean de la Fontinelle.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco silvered bronze pierrot bookends by Jean de la Fontinelle.
France 1925.
Bronze with silver patina.
Information on the artist:
Craquelés, Patrick Malaureille, Massin Edi...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco LV Aronson Elephant Head Cold Painted Bookends, 1922
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1922 Louis Vincent Aronson Art Deco Elephant Head Bookends – Sculptural Metal with Cold-Painted Details
This striking pair of Art Deco elephant head bookends by renowned design...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Antique Cast Metal Charles Lindbergh "The Aviator" Commemorative Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of cast and patinated bookends are signed by an unknown maker, but presumed to be early examples made by COPR of the United States during the 1920's in the period Art Deco style. The bookends show a relief depicting Charles Lindbergh with an American Eagle on one bottom corner and the Spirit of St. Louis on the adjacent corner. The base has the title "The Aviator...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Attractive pair of cast metal Art Deco bookends, circa 1940s. They are in original condition with a nice patina and measure 4" W x 8" D x 6" H. #2376.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Art Deco Carved Alabaster Bookends of Figural Maiden Busts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1920. The bookends are composed of carved alabaster as miniature bus...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Art Deco marble and bronze bookcase
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Art Deco Marble and Bronze Dove Bookends
Pair of French Art Deco bookends, crafted in polished black marble and silver-plated bronze. Each piece features a rectangular marble ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
Wooden book rests are an elegant and functional decorative element that plays both a practical and aesthetic role in any interior.
Made of smooth, solid wood, the set of supports co...
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1950s Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Deer Sculpture with Wooden Base, circa 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bookends slim deer sculpture with wooden base.
They have the Hagenauer style.
Art Deco dark green patinated bronze leaping deer bookends
Unsigned.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco silver metal bookends by Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco silver plated bookends by Pierre Le Faguays
Beautiful and striking French bookends depicting two half-naked women raising their hands as if to join them together, giving the...
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Art Deco Cast Metal & Cold-Painted Dante Alighieri Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of metal bookends are unsigned and show no foundry marks, but are presumed to have been made in England in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The bookends are...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Marble and Silver Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Art Deco solid red and brown marble rectangular bookends with a decorative silver metal plate on the front and a recessed compartment in the top. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Wood and glass photo frame - possible Art Deco
Located in Lugo, IT
Photo frame possible Art Deco
Glass and other material
Good Condition
Thank you
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Art Deco Bronze Fancy Goldfish Bookends By Georges Raoul Garreau French 1920's
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of Art Deco patinated bronze long-tailed fancy goldfish bookends by Georges-Raoul Garreau, on marble bases. Each signed 'G. GARREAU'. French - Ci...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends Signed by C. Omin, Marcel Guillemard Foundry
By C. Omin, Marcel Guillemard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bird bookends signed by C. Omin, Marcel Guillemard foundry.
Stamped number.
Silvered bronze, France 1925.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bird Bookends in Silver Metal and Marble, France, 1930s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Art Deco Bird Bookends in Silver Metal and Marble, France, 1930s
Elegant pair of French Art Deco bookends.
They feature stylized birds in flight, cast in patinated silver metal (sp...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal, Spelter
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Bookends, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare two dimensional bookends depicting two rearing stallions. Both are totally authentic and originate from the 1930s. These fabulous Art Deco bookends rest on a ma...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920
By Paul Herzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and stamped Paul Herzel. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their fin...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century carved hand-crafted wooden elephant bookends by french sculptor Ary Bitter
By: Ary Bitter
Material: wood, metal
Technique: hand-crafted, hand-carved, carv...
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Bookends, Signed by L. Brunswick
Located in Praha, CZ
Beatiful art deco bookends with figurines. Signed by Leon Brunswick.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Stone, Metal
Antique Art Deco Cast & Patinated Bookends Depicting a Figural Brick Fireplace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and heavy pair of antique bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco styl...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Steel
2 Iron Hammered Art Deco Bookends Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 iron hammered Art Deco bookends vienna around 1920s
Original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Iron
20th century Art deco Period Pair of Alabaster Dog Bookends
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful pair of alabaster bookends representing Fox Terriers dating from the art deco period.
Good quality and good condition.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
"Seated Male Nudes, " Pair of Bookends with Figures in Michelangelo-Esque Poses
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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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
1940s Original Gone with the Wind Sculpture Rhett + Scarlett Cinematic Novelty
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hard to find original production movie promotional item for the release of Gone with the Wind! Sculptures of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler as bookend...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Brass
"Elizabethan Couple, " Male and Female Bronze Bookends by Jackson Co., Brooklyn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by the Wm. H. Jackson Company, which -- astonishingly -- has made high-quality objects from iron, bronze and brass since 1827 in Brooklyn -- this rare...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Just Andersen, Denmark, Two Rare Book Stands in Disko Metal with Seamen, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen, Denmark. Two rare book stands in disko metal with seamen, 1940s.
Measures: 12 x 11.5 cm.
One with crack, the other with a missing piece.
Stamped.
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
"Child Knights, " Very Rare Set of Art Deco Bookends by Henry Richards Tile Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Enrobed in a delicious, rich caramel glaze, this set of whimsical yet dignified bookends depict a child knight, complete with helmet and shield, astride a donkey. The donkey is show...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Figural Ceramic Turkey Bookends in Taupe and Charcoal Grey Luster Glaze
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco ceramic bookends are signed, but the maker could not be identified, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1935 in the period Art Deco style....
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Patinated Monkey Bookends - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your literary space with character and intellect with this charming pair of vintage bohemian patinated monkey bookends. Each unique piece features a meticulously detailed monk...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Cast Glass Lalique Mascot Style Art Deco Horse Head Bookends
Located in Ferndale, MI
Period Art Deco equestrian horse head bookends in frosted finish cast glass .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Bronze Bookends of Chinese Children Playing by M. White, England, 1920
By Mabel White
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco bronze bookends of Chinese children playing by M. White, England, 1920.
A pair of bronze bookends with Chinese children playing, one ...
Category
1920s English Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Midcentury Marble and Brass Fish Bookends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of fish bookends with marble pinkish base and brass angel fish. Measures approx - 3.25deep x 5 wide x 6.25 high.
Category
1960s American Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Polychromed Art Deco Bookends with Drinking Panthers on Red Marble, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Bookends of Panthers in drinking pose
Chomed Bronze sculptures on red marble base.
Original Art Deco, France, 1930's.
Dimensions:
Width 12 cm
Height 10 cm
Depth 7.5 cm.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Bookends by André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of silver plated bronze bookends depicting two horses seating on a marble by André Vincent Becquerel
Made in France
Circa:1930
Signatur...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Squirrel Bookends in Silvered Bronze, by Marcel Guillemard
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant pair of silvered bronze squirrel bookends on a black marble top.
By Marcel Guillemard (1886-1932), emblematic decorator and designer of the Primavera workshop of the Printem...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Baby Bust Bookends. 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Baby Bust Bookends. 1920´s
Pair Silvered Bronze Baby Sculptures Busts, Laughing.
Bronze bust of a child Bookends, mounted over bl...
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Granite Bookends, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
Sturdy and extremely durable book rests made of pink granite, inspired by Art Déco style - elegant, geometric and timeless form.
This is not only a practical addition to the library,...
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1970s Vintage Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Granite
Set of French Art Déco Zamac Winged Cherub/Fairy Child Bookends with Marble Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of early 20th century french Art Déco zamac winged cherub/fairy child bookends with marble base
By: unknown
Material: aluminum, bronze, marble, metal, zinc, copper
Technique: ca...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze, Zinc, Copper
Pair of Antique Tiffany Studio New York Bronze Buddha Bookends No. 1025
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique signed bronze bookends.
By Tiffany Studios of New York, NY.
In bronze.
Pattern no. 1025.
Each with a Buddha design.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany design!
Da...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Bronze
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.