Vintage 1920s Hammered Metal Owl Bookend by Goberg, Hugo Berger, Germany

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...

Goberg , Hugo Berger wrought iron bookends, Germany, circa 1910. The Goberg brand is derived from the name of the maker Hugo Berger and had a workshop i...

2 iron hammered Art Deco bookends vienna around 1920s Original condition.