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Edwardian Brass Unicorn
Lion Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Edwardian period pair of brass bookends, English. Featuring the lion & unicorn, the supporters of
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
$225 / set
Pair Antique Shell Form Brass Bookends.
Located in Bellport, NY
Handsome pair if miniture solid brass shell for bookends.
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jennings Bros. Native American Bookends in Yellow Metal
By Jennings Bros.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of yellow metal (probably brass) bookends in the form of crouching native Americans made and
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Swan Bookends
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of engraved brass swan mantle ornaments, ca. 1850. Featuring a colorful stone in each swan's
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
$780 / set
Brass Plated Dog Bookends, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A pair of original brass plated bookends with original felt on the bottom. Both bookends
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Spelter Brass and Marble Bookends
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a lovely pair of French Art Deco Spelter Brass and Marble Bookends. These bookends feature
Category
1920s French Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass, Spelter
Pair of Early 20th Century Brass Boot Bookends
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of early 20th century brass boot bookends
Made in Korea. Measure: 7.5" H, 4" W, 2" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ring Bookends in the Style of Walter von Nessen for Chase USA
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and copper art deco bookends in the style of Walter von Nessen for Chase USA. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Copper, Brass
Pair Antique English "Victorian Era" Brass Boot Bookends, Circa 1890
s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English "Victorian Era" Brass Boot Bookends, Circa 1890's
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Antique Fox Bookends, English, Brass, Decorative, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique fox bookends. An English, brass decorative book rest, dating to the late
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Brass Horse Sculpture and Brown Leather French Bookends
By Maison Baguès
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of midcentury French solid gilt bronze or brass and brown fine leather horse bookends style
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair Arts
Crafts Roycroft Brass Over Hammered Copper Bookends, c1910
By Roycroft
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Arts & Crafts bookends by Roycroft offer brass over hammered copper construction
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
Elegant adjustable bookend in mahogany with brass inlays from late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant adjustable bookend in mahogany (Swietenia mahogoni) with brass inlays from late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Walter Von Nessen Chase Brass Bakelite Bookends Table Sculptures Toy
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic pair of brass and Bakelite bookends, toys for chase, by
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
English Bookend with Wedgewood Decorations
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful and rare bookend in walnut, gilted brass and Wedgewood decorations,
made by Miller in
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Bookend, 1905, Belgium
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Gustave Serrurier-Bovy solo bookend, Serrurier et Cie, 1905, Belgium.
Brass, copper
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Copper, Brass
Pair of Nude Women Art Deco Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of brass nude women on metal base Art Deco bookends, circa 1930s. They are in
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass, Metal
$1,250 / set
Vintage "Spirit of
76" Bookends by Verona, circa 1925
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a set of vintage brass Revolutionary War soldiers bookends. Each bookend depicts a fife
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
A pair of English Bookends resembling antique leather bound books, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A most pleasing pair of desk bookends, hand made in wood and leather and beautifully crafted. Each
Category
Early 20th Century Early Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
English Brass Trotting Horse Chimney Ornament
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 20th century pair of trotting horse chimney ornaments, brass on iron stepped bases
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Circa 1880, Brass Empire Style Doorstop
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 brass weighted Empire style doorstop. Very well cast with acanthus & a pair of gryphons
Category
1880s English Empire Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Book Slide, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian brass-mounted mahogany book slide, circa 1880, which can
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Circa 1870 Pair of Cast Brass
Iron Dog Doorstops or Chimney Ornaments
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 pair of cast brass & iron dog doorstops or chimney ornaments, English. Ideal as bookends
Category
1870s English Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique English Oak and Brass Lectern / Book Rest, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
polished brass decorative plate to the centre,
The back reveals a folding easel stand with a chain to
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century English Brass Stag Doorstops or Chimney Ornaments, Pair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair brass stag doorstops or chimney ornaments. English. Well cast & detailed
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Wood and Malachite Telescoping Book Rack Slide Holder, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Victorian brass-mounted Coromandel wood sliding book rack with inset malachite plaques
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Early 20th Century Brass
Stained Glass Folding / Expanding Book Holder C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century brass & stained glass folding / expanding book holder C.1910
Beautiful Art
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Regency Gilt Brass and Rosewood Book Tray, Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency gilt brass and rosewood book tray, attributed to Gillows, the trellis-cast three quarter
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Brass Copper
Ivory Bakelite Trinket Box by Chase
Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
is marked "Chase" on the underside. #1613
The Chase Brass and Copper Company produced consumer and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Copper
Pair of French Finials
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of large and impressive brass finials from France. Heavy and interesting, the perfect
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Metal, Brass
$550 / set
Antique Victorian Betjemann
s Pietra Dura Coromandel Book Slide 19th C
By Betjemanns
Sons
Located in London, GB
oval gilt brass mounts enclosing Pietra Dura reserves of flowers, and it is wonderfully decorated with
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Betjemann
s Coromandel Book Slide, 19th Century
By Betjemanns
Sons
Located in London, GB
stupendous gilt brass filigree mounts.
This amazing book slide was retailed by Howell James & Co, Regent
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Seahorse Bookends
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of cast brass seahorse bookends or objects of art with their enigmatic charm, hand polished
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
$795 / set
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut
Brass Mounted Sliding Bookends
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut & brass mounted sliding bookends, having quality sliding walnut
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass North American Dog Doorstops or Bookends
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of brass North American dog doorstops or bookends sitting on squared decorative plinths. Each
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Humidor Bookends with open lid for storage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully styled half round 'humidors' or storage containers for just about anything... great for dressing up a table or used as book ends
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Washington at Valley Forge Bookends by G. S. Allen, Circa 1925
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a vintage set of Washington at Valley Forge bookends. The bookends were made by the
Category
1920s American Federal Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Rare Graduated Tier Leather Bookend Divided George III Revolving Bookcase c 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastically rare item indeed! This is a George III style solid mahogany revolving bookcase with some of the greatest books ever written from Chaucer and others as divider...
Category
1910s English George III Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Jade and Brass Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of carved white jade and brass bookends, the pair have accents in Orange Jade and
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Jade, Brass
Pair of English gothic cast brass bookends - circa 1835
Located in London, GB
Pair of English gothic cast brass bookends, circa 1835.
Lead weighted to the base, having a
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass Bookends with Bronze Cocker Spaniels
Located in valatie, NY
Art Deco brass bookends with patinated bronze sitting Cocker Spaniels. They have a matching
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Brass Bookends
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass "Sealyham Terrier" bookends.
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
$275
Art Deco Period Nickel Plated Brass Bookends with Birds
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of decorative Art Deco marble bookends with stylized bird figures. Made of casted brass
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Art Deco Cast
Patinated Brass Bookends Depicting Three Perched Owls
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Art Deco Brass Bookends after Auguste Rodin The Thinker
By Auguste Rodin
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality pair of French sculptural bookends of muscular male nudes.
Additional photos
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Brass Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co.
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find pair of Art Deco brass elephant bookends by Walter Von Nessen for
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
. These are solid brass bookends with three perpendicular rounded beams along a square back and have a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
., circa 1930s. These are solid copper and brass bookends with three perpendicular rounded beams along a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase
Co. No
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
. These are solid brass bookends with three perpendicular rounded beams along a square back and have a
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Early Silvercrest Bronze Bookends/ Brass Horses
By Silver Crest Bronze
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Deco Silver Crest bronze bookends embellished with prancing horses by the light of the moon. A
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Art Deco Brass "Dachshund" Bookends, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Art Deco brass "Dachshund" bookends, circa 1930
Fantastic vintage bookends with the head and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Brass Statues, Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century brass statues, bookends were cast in the Classic Greek Revival style with
Category
1880s Belgian Greek Revival Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Library Bookends, Brass Baroque Whale
Located in Praha, CZ
New castings according to the original from the second half of the 19th century. Patinated brass
Category
17th Century Czech Baroque Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Gazelle Bookends on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage pair of sculptural brass gazelle bookends on green marble bases, circa 1940s. #1179.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
Handsome Pair of Antique English Cast Brass and Copper Bookends
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning chunky pair of antique heavy cast brass English bookends having a cylindrical shape and
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Pair of Brass Venetian Sailing Ship Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century pair of brass Venetian sailing ship bookends. Sails with a Leopard passant and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pewter and Brass Plated Big Horn Bookends, circa 1930s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of pewter big horn sheep bookends with brass plated horns and hoofs.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Bookends
Materials
Brass, Pewter
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Antique Brass Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique brass bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique brass bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Antique brass bookends have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Hollywood Regency and Arts and Crafts antique brass bookends are consistently popular styles. Antique brass bookends have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Betjemanns
Sons are consistently popular.
Finding the Right Bookends for You
A good pair of antique, new or vintage bookends will look wonderful in your reading nook. And the need for these trusty home accents has stood the test of time, which means there are many different kinds to suit any design taste or furniture style.
Bookends weren’t created until the 1870s. Serving faithfully in the background, they went unobserved for a while. The authors of the Oxford English Dictionary report that the term “book end” didn’t appear in printed material until 1907. The primary function of bookends is to ensure that your books remain upright in your bookcase, but style and form have taken the lead over the years. Furniture makers have ensured that bookends demand as much attention as the books themselves. Indeed, while competing with carefully curated first editions or rows of colorful spines is no small task, plenty of bookends steal the stage.
If you’re looking to add a dose of intrigue or decorative flourish to your reading room that will be difficult to ignore, stone bookends and metal bookends can take on the appearance of small, provocative sculptures rather than functional accessories to keep your books orderly on your shelves. Depending on what kind of textures you’re thinking of introducing to your home office or study, a pair of brass bookends or a bronze set will pop against your dusty hardcovers and any decorative objects you’ve accumulated while working to style your bookcase. A pair of mid-century modern bookends carved from dark, exotic woods such as teak can also introduce warmth to a home office or study. While teak was a favorite of designers who worked with furniture in the mid-20th century, all manner of wood bookends have emerged over the years, with some woodworkers carving ornate patterns or figures into their pieces.
Bookworms, take note: You can find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage bookends for your dazzling book displays and bookshelves today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Brass Bookends
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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