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Bill Curry Jax Bookends

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.5 in
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage atomic era, mid-century modern large iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Orange Jax Bookend or Door Stop
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jax bookend or doorstop by Bill Curry for Design Line. This Jack bookend is made
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Bronze Jax Bookend or Door Stop
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jax bookend or doorstop by Bill Curry for Design Line. This Jack bookend is made
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Pair Chrome Bill Curry Handmade Oversize Jacks - Jax Bookends Doorstops 1960s
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Bill Curry, these oversize jacks were made by Design Line in California. Many variants
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Chrome, Iron

Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of cast iron sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of solid brass sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 4.25 in W 11 in D 5 in
Original Set of Design Line Chrome Jax Jacks Sculpture Bookends by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful original pair of matching jax/jacks bookends made by Design Line and designed by Bill
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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

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Chrome, Iron

Bill Curry Design Line Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of Bill Curry Jacks (Jax) bookends. These are truly mid century modern icons and vintage must
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends
By Bill Curry, George Nelson
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Aluminum

Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends
Mid Century Aluminum Jacks / Jax Bookends
$350
H 4 in W 5.38 in D 4.13 in
1960s Design Line Metal Jack Jax Bookend California
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents George Nelson Style Design Line Single Jack Bookend California Bill Curry
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Metal

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper
By Design Line, Bill Curry Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Leaf finish on this solid iron jack, which can be used as a bookend or door stopper, is circa
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

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Bill Curry Jax Bookend or Door Stop
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jax bookend/doorstop by Bill Curry for Design Line. Made of heavy cast iron in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Cast Stone

Bill Curry Jax Bookend or Door Stop
Bill Curry Jax Bookend or Door Stop
H 4.5 in W 8 in L 4.5 in
Mid 20th Century Bill Curry Jax Bookends - a Pair
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid Century Bill Curry for Design Line Red and green Iron Jack Jax Bookends. All paint is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Pair of Massive Atomic Jacks / Jax Bookends / Doorstop Attributed to Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of massive (9.5") atomic jacks, circa 1960s attributed to Bill Curry. The pieces can be used
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Set of Three Vintage Atomic Jacks/Jax Bookends/Doorstop Attributed to Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three 1950s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax. The pieces can be used as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

Oversized Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
By Bill Curry Design Line, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original classics designed by Bill Curry and produced by Design Line in the 1960's. They feature
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice vintage pair of bookends door stoppers, by Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1950s in nice
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern decorative jack bookends by Bill Curry. Made of heavy cast iron. Great bookend
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Bill Curry Oversized Pop Art Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in New Windsor, NY
A pair of Bill Curry oversized Jax (Jacks) bookends in black. Iron and black enamel. Circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Jack-Jax Bookends in Red
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Great color on these pair of solid iron jacks, circa the 1950s with enameled red finish nicely worn.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Jack-Jax Bookends in Orange
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Great color on these pair of solid iron jacks, circa 1950s with enameled orange finish nicely worn.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper
By Design Line, Bill Curry Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Great color on this solid iron jack, that can be used as a bookend or door stopper, circa 1950s
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Bill Curry Jax Bookends
By Bill Curry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Bill Curry Jax bookends. Black Finish, very heavy and good quality.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Bill Curry Jax Bookends
Bill Curry Jax Bookends
H 4.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Pair of Atomic Jacks / Jax Bookends, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage pair of atomic era MCM iron jacks / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Large Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Vintage Atomic Jacks/Jax Bookends/Doorstop Attributed to Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three 1950s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax. The pieces can be used as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bill Curry for Design Line Jax or Jacks bookends
By Design Line, Bill Curry, Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Bill Curry Jacks (Jax) bookends. These are truly mid century modern icons and vintage must
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bill Curry for Design Line Jax or Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Bill Curry Jacks or Jax bookends. These are truly mid century modern icons and vintage must
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice vintage pair of bookends door stoppers, by Bill Curry for design line, circa 1950s in nice
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern decorative jack bookends by Bill Curry. Made of heavy cast iron. Great
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Vintage 1950s Bookends

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Pair Bronze Bill Curry Handmade Oversize Jacks - Jax Bookends or Doorstop 1960s
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Bill Curry, these oversize jacks were made by Design Line in California. Many variants
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of cast iron sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bill Curry White Jax Bookends or Door Stops, Mid Century Modern
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This heavy set of Mid-Century Modern Jacks bookends or doorstops are made by Bill Curry for Design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Bill Curry Sculptural Jax Bookends Design Line
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of fun / sculptural bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line. Great patina and original creamy
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Iron

Set of Three Large Wood Brass Atomic Jacks / Jax
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of three large wood & brass capped atomic jacks / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper
By Design Line, Bill Curry Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Patinated Chome finish on this solid iron jack, which can be used as a bookend or door stopper, is
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Bill Curry Jax Bookends
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic "Pop Art'' jax bookends designed by Bill Curry. Executed in black iron. Also can be
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Bill Curry Jax Polished Nickel Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry Polished nickel over solid metal bookends Ca. 1960's for design line.Heavy weight and
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20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Nickel

Bill Curry Jax Polished Nickel Bookends
Bill Curry Jax Polished Nickel Bookends
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Bill Curry Jax Polished Nickel Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry Polished nickel over solid metal bookends Ca. 1960's for design line.Heavy weight and
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Vintage 1960s American Bookends

Materials

Nickel

Bill Curry Jax Polished Nickel Bookends
Bill Curry Jax Polished Nickel Bookends
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Jax Jack Bookends by Bill Curry in Yellow
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Maastricht, NL
These book ends are made of yellow lacquered cast iron and are in original condition!!
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Jax Jack Bookends by Bill Curry in Yellow
Jax Jack Bookends by Bill Curry in Yellow
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in

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Bill Curry Jax Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bill curry jax bookends available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and brass, all bill curry jax bookends available were constructed with great care. Bill curry jax bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern bill curry jax bookends are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made bill curry jax bookends over the years, but those made by Bill Curry Design Line, Design Line and Bill Curry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bill Curry Jax Bookends?

Prices for bill curry jax bookends can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bill curry jax bookends begin at $175 and can go as high as $695, while the average can fetch as much as $375.

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.