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Pair of Art Deco Horse Head Bookends, Silver-Plated Metal, ca. 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Art Deco Horse Head Bookends, Silver-Plated Metal, ca. 1930s An imposing pair of silver-plated metal bookends, made around the 1930s, with a distinct Art Deco design. Each p...
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20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

1980 s Solid Marble Postmodern Pair of Italian Bookends
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and unique pair of solid marble bookends , gorgeous Italian black Carrara marble, one of the bookends shows a light chip as shown sold in AS?IS condition can be easy grind and ...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Ben Seibel Orb Bookends, Brass
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel Orb bookends, brass. Pair of rounded sculptural, brass over white metal, bookends with cutout handles - the form resembling Turkish kettlebells. In good original condition...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage solid brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice size to hold a stack of books. Great for your beach house! Any dark areas are reflection only.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Male Figure Bookends, Silver Plated Bronze, Marble Base, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of male figure bookends. Silver plated bronze with golden details and marble base. France, CIRCA 1930.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Green Enameled Double Greyhound Bookends signed Nuart Creations
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of bookends by Nuart Creations serves as an artistic expression of the Art Deco era's love for stylized forms and refined craftsmanship. Made circa 1935, these boo...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Large Abstract Sommerso Bookends by Luciano Gaspari for Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Luciano Gaspari
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of large abstract sommerso bookends by Luciano Gaspari for Murano Glass, circa 1960's. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends, circa 1919. These antique, cast metal Art Nouveau bookends feature a woman at a lion's head fountain. The design depict...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Art Deco Patinated Copper Pegasus Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Art Deco turquoise patinated metal bookends in the form of Pegasus resting on a black marble base. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Rare Cast Iron Foldable, Expandable Bookslide Attributed to Bradley Hubbard Co
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Cast Iron Foldable, Expandable Book Slide Attributed to Bradley Hubbard Co, circa 1920s. A rare and highly distinctive vintage book slide dating to the 1920s, this foldabl...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage brass ibex / Deer bookends. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bronze Bookends Woman Playing Harp Israel
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This vintage pair of Egyptian-Style Bronze Bookends is a stunning display of fine craftsmanship and artistic detail. Featuring two beautifully detailed women playing the harp, these ...
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20th Century Israeli Egyptian Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Cast Iron "Indian with Earrings" Bookends, Attributed to Littlestown Foundry, circa 1923. This striking pair of vintage figural bookends features sculpted busts of an Indigen...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rustic Adirondack Gilt Metal Deer Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Rustic Adirondack-style gilt metal bookends with baskets and 2 deer drinking (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of African Tanzanian Carved Ebony Wood Bust Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of African Tanzanian carved ebony wood bookends with decorative carved busts wearing head pieces decorated with intricate carved geometric lines. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century African Tribal Bookends

Materials

Ebony

English Gothic Style Carved Oak Expanding Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic-style carved oak bookend / book holder with interlocking slats that expand to accommodate a selection of books, ending in two folding uprights with a carved gothic sta...
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20th Century British Gothic Bookends

Materials

Oak

American Mission Bronze and Wood Expanding Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission bronze expanding bookends with silver deposit geometric design (Heintz Art Metal)
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Antique Late 19th Century American Mission Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Bookends
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved bookends in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Amazing grain. Retains original label from his workshop in Señal Mexico. This design was included in the 2017 Don...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cocobolo

Pair of Arts Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Arts Crafts Vintage Native American Indian Chief Bookends, circa 1915. This pair of hammered copper bookends features a Native American Indian Chief motif, are in good ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Copper, Metal, Iron

Blue Alabaster Italian Stone Marble Bookends Decor
Located in Toronto, ON
These exquisite bookends, crafted in Italy from rare blue alabaster marble, form a triangular shape with gracefully rounded bottom edges when positioned together. This stunning pair,...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Stone, Alabaster, Marble

Pair of Art Deco See Book ends, Marble, Black and Red France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Art Deco See Book ends, Marble, Black and Red France, 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Huge Pair of Vintage Polished Brass Duck Bookends by Sarreid Ltd.
By Sarreid Ltd., Sarried Ltd.
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of Hollywood Regency polished brass bookends by Sarreid Ltd. This handsome pair of brass bookends is the largest size we have seen. Dimensions: 10" H, 7.25" D and 5.5" W. ...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Machine Age Flapper Bookends in Copper Antique Brass signed Frankarts
By Frankart
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Art Deco bookends captures the sleek sophistication of the Machine Age, designed by the iconic Frankart in the 1930s. Each bookend features a graceful female fla...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures in Style Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Lisse, NL
Original bronzed spelter and open wings eagle bookends on marble base, circa 1920. If eagles hold a special meaning for you or for someone you love, then this unique pair of bookend...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry
By Griffoul
Located in San Diego, CA
Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry, circa 1917. This striking pair of vintage cast iron bookends pays homage to the iconic Lakota leader...
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Post Modern Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Italian marble bookends, circa 1970s. In the style of Sergio Asti. Stone is beautifully veined and in great condition. The almost identical bookends are scu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Post Modern Marble Bookends
Post Modern Marble Bookends
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Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Soquel, CA
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends, circa 1950s. Elevate your shelves with this striking pair of mid-century brass bookends, each depict...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass "Flame" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware
By Ben Seibel, Jenfredware
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass "Flame" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware, circa 1950s. This striking pair of bookends showcases the sculptural elegance and expressive geometry...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s Red Airplane Bookends by Randall Schwartz for Moxie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A captivating 1970s aviation-inspired set of bookend that brings playful nostalgic charm and mid-century modern flair to any interior. Designed by Randall Schwartz for Moxie Brand In...
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Pair of Library Bookends with Books and Candle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming set of bookends featuring books and a candle, circa 1960's. We see these sturdy sculptures displayed in any family room or home office seeking a classic vibe. Great gif...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1970s Palm Tree Bookends by Randall Schwartz for Moxie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming 1970s tropical-inspired pair of palm tree bookends designed by Randall Schwartz for Moxie. This pair features detailed palm tree silhouettes crafted from metal with a gr...
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Philadelphia Manufacturing Co. Brass Horse Bookends c.1950
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage pair of brass plated horse bookends with original felt and original PMC stickers. CREATOR Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-19...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Horses Bookends - Pair of Animal Sculptures by Anette Edmark - 1990s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Ceramic Horses Bookends- Pair of Horses Animal Sculptures - Sweden 1990s Set of 2 Horses Bookends by Anette Edmark for IKEA in the 1990s. Elegant design and soft surface in white m...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Minimalist Bookends

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass Ram Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of vintage brass ram bookends with beautiful patina. The details on the figures evoke elegance and nostalgia. Perfect for your mid-century or Hollywood Regency and a va...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two neoclassical celestial armillary sundials with roman numerals Circa 1980s Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 6.5"H. Good original...
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Vintage 1980s Indian Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco PAIR of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood. Each stylised pelican has been well hand carved in a dark hardwood and stands on a base f...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Cast Brass Golf Club Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of golf clubs and golf balls. Circa 1980s Measures: 5.5"W x 2.63"D x 5.75"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Cast Terrier Dog Bookend Doorstop Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming Terrier sculpture, bookend or small doorstop. circa 1960's. We see this sturdy guy or girl displayed in a foyer, family room or home office seeking a classic vibe. Grea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage mid century lucite bookends with embedded shell. These 1960s gems are glamorous, lustrous and enigmatic. Two perfectly proportioned seashell specimens float in luci...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996. The b...
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Modern Alabaster Marble Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian alabaster marble bookends, Art Deco Modern design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Pair are off-white with dark gray veining.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Native American and Horse Bronze Clad Bookends by Armor Bronze Corporation
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of bookends featuring a Native American chief and his horse. These were made by the Armor Bronze Corporation and designed in 1928. These are in nice vintage condition. One has s...
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Brass Gazelle Bookends - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of vintage brass bookends in the shape of gazelles. Beautiful gold coloring to the brass. Nice larger size with dramatic horns. Made in Korea.
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Borghese Eagle Bookends with Black Base
By Borghese
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage plaster cast American Eagle bookends. Designed in a Federal style by Borghese of Italy, the bookends feature a stoic gold eagle on top of a black base ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Federal Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Eagle Head Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage American black painted cast iron eagle head bookends. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Vintage Alabaster Mushroom Bookends, Italy, c. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Alabaster Mushroom Bookends Italy, circa 1960 Hand Carved / Partial Label on Bottom "in good vintage as found condition, fading and wear to the top of one of the bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Egyptian Art Deco Iron Sphinx Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (Art Deco) iron small bookends with reclining sphinx figure. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

20th Century African Moorish Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Gilt Owl Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage gilded metal owl bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Cast Horse Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of nostalgic Americana and rustic charm to your library with this pair of vintage cast metal horse bookends. Depicting a serene scene of saddled horses grazing, these hea...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Natural Burl Wood Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of natural burl wood bookends. (PRICED AS SET)
Category

20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Burl

Pair of French Art Deco Concentric Circle Waterfall Form Curved Marble Bookends
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegance and simplicity at its best, classic pair of 1930s Rare French Moderne - Art Deco period marble bookends. They are cut from one solid piece marble, design features a curved, ...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Figural Bookends, French Spelter Busts, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique figural bookends. A French, spelter bronze female bust in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderfully expressive pieces ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Stylish pair of Art Deco bookends with vulture birds by Max Le Verrier. Art Deco metal with lovely Silver plated patina on Belgian Black marble base, France, circa 1930 This model is...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Pecky Cypress Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a striking element of organic modernism to your library with this rare pair of vintage pecky cypress bookends. These sculptural pieces celebrate the raw beauty of the natur...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Curtis Jere Mars Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends depicting the male and female gender symbols on square bases made of gold leafed cast ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron, Gold

Grey Calonial Style Cast Iron Enamel Grey Finial Bookend, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Cast iron grey bookends showcase a traditional aesthetic with intentional antiquing, and paint chips that exude vintage charm. The weathered finish adds character and warmth, making ...
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Vintage 1930s American Bookends

Materials

Iron

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Bookend Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of bookend sets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct bookend sets — often made from metal, stone and brass — can elevate any home. We have 2833 antique and vintage bookend sets in-stock, while there are 140 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookend sets have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern bookend sets are consistently popular styles. Ben Seibel, Max Le Verrier and Carl Auböck each produced beautiful bookend sets that are worth considering.

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.

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