Mid-Century Modern Bookends
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Joel Myers for Blenko Pair of Crystal Cube Bookends, 1967
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage solid glass cube bookends feature textured side surfaces with abstract designs of sand dollar or starbursts on two opposing sides; the top side has contracting gloss...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass
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
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Pair Of Vintage Greyhound Figures, Italian, Dog Statue, Bookends, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Greyhound figures. An Italian, ceramic seated dog statue or decorative bookends, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Loveable figures with appealin...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Space Age Model 4909 Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Model 4909 Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
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Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Plastic
Blenko Ice Glass Elephant Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of tinted ice blue glass stylized elephant bookends. Blenko Glass Co.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "Quotation Mark" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere, circa 1968. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with a great patina a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cut Steel, Gold Leaf
Pair of Modernist Chrome Bookends by McDonald Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of modernist chrome bookends by McDonald Products, circa 1970s. The pair are heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 8.5"W x 5.5"D x 8"H. Great addition t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Early 20th Century English Golfer Bronze & Marble Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century pair of golfer bronze & marble bookends, signed, English. Patinated bronze on marble bookends, signed & dated "G. Reece, 09". These are attributed variously as 190...
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Copper and Pewter Bookends Signed Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These whimsical bookends depict two human figures running on human hamster wheels. The figures themselves are pewter, and the bookends are copper. Artist signed on both bookends.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Copper, Pewter
Vintage Italian Alabaster Bookends Mid-20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A pair of vintage Italian alabaster bookends, mid-20th century. In rare colorful layers of stone, these unique bookends will add bold style and sophistication to any interior. Hand-c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Bronze Jax Bookend or Door Stop
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jax bookend or doorstop by Bill Curry for Design Line. This Jack bookend is made of heavy cast bronze with a charming age appropriate patina that gives character.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Metal and Wood Sculptural Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very substantial and versatile pair of art deco bookend sculptures. These sturdy vintage bookends have been crafted into a striking scroll design with multiple uses for the modern bo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Art Ankh Bookends by C Jere, 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of mid-century bookends designed by Curtis Jere, (both of them are signed). They are very solid. Considered good vintage condition with natural age and minimal wear on...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Vintage Blenko handmade Art glass Bookend
Located in Seattle, WA
A single Blenko glass bookend. Heavy. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.
Dimensions. 4”W ; 4”D ; 4”H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Bookends, Italy, 1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Bookends, Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Sculptural German Art Nouveau Brass Bronze Bookends 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative pair of Art Nouveau brass/bronze bookends.
Germany, 1900s.
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Mid Century Modern Art Deco Adjustable Book Lectern by Tiffany Stand Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Art Deco Adjustable Book Lectern by Tiffany Stand Co. Item features a very unique spring/hydraulic like mechanism that balances the weight of the book on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair Carl Auböck Mid-Century Earlobes Brass Bookends #3848, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of minimalist sculptural bookends in an organic form, lovingly referred to by Auböck as “earlobes.” Model number 3848. Handcrafted from solid brass with a patinated and polish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of Italian old world style globe bookends on wood "L" shaped bases in walnut, circa 1970s. The bookends are in vintage condition . Each ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair Chrome Bill Curry Handmade Oversize Jacks - Jax Bookends Doorstops 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Bill Curry, these oversize jacks were made by Design Line in California. Many variants of these exist, but all were made the same way. First, the general shape is cast, a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Chrome, Iron
2 carved owl motive Lime wood bookends vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 carved owl motive Lime wood bookends vienna around 1960s
Original condition
The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Sculptural Jacks Jax Bookends by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of jacks bookends designed by Bill Curry for his company Design Line. These are painted cast iron. The jacks are in great original condition. There are a few minor paint losses ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Set of Polished Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome tennis racket bookends. Has thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching furniture. 5.5" high. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, ready to use. Any ...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Reclining Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of reclining lion bookends, a stunning pair with the look of limestone, but a composition material. The pair are of good weight for those larger bo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Composition
Pair of Modernist Solid Marble Cube Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice pair of modernist solid black and white marble cube bookends, circa the 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 3"W x 3"D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood & Inlay Curved Modernist Bookends - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Wood & Inlay Curved Modernist Bookends - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nice inlay, clean modernist lines, qual...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Brass "Praying Hands" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage brass "Praying Hands" bookends circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a fine patina and measures 7.5"W x 3.75"D x 9"H. Very nice set! #4047
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Stag Head Brass Bookends
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Elegant brass bookends in the form of two stag heads. They are heavy and will hold heavy books in space on your bookshelf.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Wood, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Bookends in Wood, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Wood
Color: Brown
Styles: Mid-C...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Set of 16 Mid-Century German Minimalist Colorful Metal Bookends, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Colorful Metal Bookends from Soennecken, 1960s, Set of 16, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed. Medium scale bookends finished in "Cognac Brown" leather and decorated with brass and wood equestrian horsebits. Signed wi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Ben Seibel Bookends for Jenfred-Ware
By Ben Seibel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ben Seibel design copper plated bookends for Jenfred-Ware, U.S.A.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Vintage Boho Sculptural Travertine Bookends - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your shelves and tabletops with organic elegance and a touch of bohemian flair with this captivating set of two Vintage Boho Sculptural Travertine Bookends. Crafted from natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Cast Brass Tall Duck Head Waterfowl Bookends, Korea 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
10" tall Cast Brass Waterfowl Bookends From Korea. Nice patina to the brass from age.
Category
1970s Korean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Impressive Pair of Tall Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive and unique pair of petrified wood bookends. This material forms under extraodinary circumstances, such as after a volcano eruption, and creates an extraordinary look. T...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Felt, Petrified Wood
Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Rookwood raven / rook bird bookends by William P McDonald. Circa 1948. Shape 2278.
William Purcell McDonald was born in Cincinnati on September 18, 1864. He joined Roo...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Pottery
Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Glass Murano Hand Blown Pear Bookend or paperweight with interior burst of orange.
A wonderful mid century piece that can easily stand or lay on its side with a flattened side. ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass
Collection of 7 White Powder Coated Cast Iron Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic set of 7 bookends, featuring a golfer, a horse, an elephant, a bull, a farmhouse, a sphinx and a monument. These handcrafted cast iron bookends would certainly accentuate you...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
1950s Ben Seibel Brass Clam Shell Bookend Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Ben Seibel Brass Clam Shell Bookend Set
Brass bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware
5.5 h x 4 d x 5.5 w
Preowned original vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Bookends, Italy, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fratelli Mannelli Travertine Bookends, Italy, c.1970.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Large Mid-Century Italian Travertine Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of large mid-century Italian travertine horse head bookends, circa 1970's. The bookends are heavy, solid and well crafted and measure 10"W x 3"D x 10.5"H. They are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Modernist Rectangular Black and Green Marble Bookends Vermont Marble Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of modernist marble bookends by Vermont Marble Company. These sizeable pieces of marble are captivating as they are commanding. The veining that develops on the black ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
1960s Design Line Single Jack Patinated Bookend California
Located in Chula Vista, CA
George Nelson Style of Design Line Single Jack Bookend California Bill Curry
Unmarked
4.75 h x 6 w x 5.25 d
Unrestored vintage original preowned condition
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Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Bookends Elephants, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage brass bookends from circa the 1970s.
Beautiful bookends, each with an elephant sculpture, mounted on brass bases. France, circa the 1970s.
Dimensions: height: 15 cm / 5.9 in;...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Ben Seibel Sculptural Flame Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Ben Seibel for Jenfred book ends, circa 1950s. In brass finish. Some wear, patina and scratches but overall nice condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Buffalo Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage brass buffalo bookends, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a fine patina and measures 3.5"W x 5.25"D x 4.25"H. Very nice set! #4083
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brass Bookends Inspired by 'the Thinker' from Auguste Rodin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of brass bookends, depicting The Thinker by Auguste Rodin. Presumably made in Italy, around 1960-1970. Good condition, beautiful colour and patina.
Dimensions: 18 (h) x 8,5 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Modernist Pair of Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of modernist solid marble bookends in emerald green and white tones, circa the 1980s. The pair has a sharp "Memphis Era" design by its bold profile. The organic beauty of the marble in this set, with its multi color/tone adaptability against the striking sharp design profile allow this pieces to add design and style to your decor. An incrediblie addition to your decor.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist, Scandinavian, Milano Memphis
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Polished Stainless Steel Bookends, Former Hand or Glove Molds, circa 1960
By Industrial Production
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of industrial stainless steel hand or glove molds has its use turned into bookends. The rare pieces were crafted in France circa 1960. Those rare forms are the fem...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Alabaster Bookends Sculptures
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These substantial alabaster Mushroom sculptures were hand carved in Italy. This classic pair most certainly would accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk. This pair is a f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare emerald green solid cast glass with textured design in the front and smooth on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Duck Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Mid-Century Duck Brass Bookends Sculptures
Substantial in size and weight, these solid vintage brass ducks are both form and function. Fabulous pair displayed on a bookshelf ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s. Incredible craftsmanship and detail in this pair of glass bookends that can adapt to your style as sculpture...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
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
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Owl Figure Bookends, English, Carved Oak Book Rest, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming pair of vintage bookends, featuring beautifully carved barn owls, crafted in appealing English oak, circa 1970. This decorative book rest combines warm caramel ton...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Mid-century Modern bookends for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern bookends made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookends, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Blenko, Ben Seibel, and Curtis Jeré. 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 $50 and tops out at $7,500 while the average work can sell for $525.