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Vintage Astronaut Rocket Bookends in Lacquered Wood, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of Scandinavian Bookends in lacquered wood. The space theme is perfect for any little aspiring pilots room. The rocket and astronaut are placed in front of the backgrounds givi...
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20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Bookends

Materials

Pine

Green Eyes Set of 2 Bookends
Located in Paris, FR
Bookends Green Eyes Set of 2 all in hand- painted fine porcelain. Each item dimension: L15xD11xH20cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scottish Terrier Dog Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Hand-carved Book Ends representing a pair of Scottish Terrier dogs. We see this set added to a current collection or resting on a bookshelf in a home lib...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Oak

Pair of Art Deco wooden bookends, 1940 s, France
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco wooden bookends. Perfect condition. Height : 17,5 cm and 18 cm.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Marble Post-Modern Black/White/Gray Triangular Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Marble Post-Modern Black/White/Gray Triangular Bookends. Fabulous pair of marble post-modern triangular bookends, circa 1980s. They are in very good vintage condition with no...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

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Marble

Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech Studio KO
Located in New York, NY
A fascinating account of the story of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech – and a gorgeous homage to creativity Conceived as a candid diary, this remarkable book documents th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bookends

Materials

Paper

Pair of Art Deco Bookends Signed P Kiss
By Paul Kiss
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of bookends circa 1930. Wrought iron squirrels stamped P. Kiss for Paul Kiss. In perfect condition. Total height: 17.5 cm Width: 14.2 cm Depth: 7.5 cm Total weight: 5.8 kg A F...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

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Wrought Iron

Spheres Brass Set of 2 Bookends
Located in Paris, FR
Bookends Spheres Brass Set of 2 with all structure in solid brass in vintage brass finish. Each item dimension: L14xD14xH14cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Early 20Thc Hubley Scottie Iron Bookends -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pair of original Scottie dogs iron bookends on a fence are in fine undisturbed surface.This pair of fun bookends are quite heavy and in fine condition.
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20th Century American Adirondack Bookends

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Satyr Nude by A. Gilbert M. Guillemard 1925 France
By Andre Gilbert, Marcel Guillemard
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and elegant pair of Art Deco bronze bookends, created in 1925 by the French artist Andre Gilbert. These striking sculptures depict a dynamic satyr and a graceful nude female f...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Bookstand / Bookends - Black Forest - Walnut Carved Bears
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming Swiss Black Forest book rack, dating from the late 19th century, featuring finely hand-carved bears. The piece is both practical and decorative, a beautiful example of the t...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Bookends

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Walnut

Vintage Boho Metal Lady Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of romantic, old-world charm to your library with this enchanting pair of vintage bookends. Each piece features a gracefully seated lady, her full, ruffled gown and bonne...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends

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Metal

Signed Steuben Crystal Gazelle Bookends in Art Deco Style
By Sidney Waugh, Steuben Glass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This signed pair of Steuben crystal gazelle bookends showcases the brand’s signature clarity and craftsmanship. Each hand-blown glass figure depicts a stylized gazelle leaping over c...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

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Crystal

Pair of Vintage Deco Style Skyscraper Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of cut out metal sculptures of the Chrysler and Empire State Building used as bookends. A very unique and wonderful pair.
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20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Brass and Wood Golf Club Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass and wood bookends in the form of golf clubs and golf balls. Circa 1990s Measures: 3.75"W x 3.25"D x 5.75"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Black and White Marble Bookends, Sculptural Design, 1980s
Located in Round Top, TX
Iconic pair of Postmodern angle-cut cylindrical black and white veined marble bookends. Nice hefty weighted pair in great condition with a few small edge chips. Leave them displayed...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Bookends

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Marble

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional pair of antique bookends is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and rich symbolism. Crafted from highly prized, solid Brazilian rosewood, the bookends possess a...
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20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
$550 Sale Price / set
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Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of sculptural bookends, circa the 1980s. Crafted from solid travertine, each piece is cut into a clean half-circle form, creating a bold yet mini...
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Vintage 1980s Modern Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Polished Brass / Flat Iron Bookends #3530-2 / Werkstätte Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
Description A pair of newly cast Flat Iron bookends by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. Originally designed by Carl Auböck II in 1943 the bookends are today made by his grandson and great-gr...
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2010s Austrian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Cast Clear Glass Seahorse Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage cast clear glass seahorse bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 7"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H. ...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Glass

Mid 20th Century Italian Alabaster Column Bookends - A Pair
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of Mid 20th Century Bookends were hand carved in the Grand Tour style from alabaster in Italy in the mid 1900's. Each bookend features ribbed columns resting on raised step...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

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Alabaster

Green Slanted Stone Bookends
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage slanted green stone cylindrical bookends, set of two.
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20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stone

Sculptural Organic Modern Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of stunning organic modern bookends crafted out of pink natural marble featuring a beautiful design making them a perfect addition to a home or office space. Ettore Sottsass a...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends

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Marble

Curved Granite Bookends
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage curved bookends in green granite, set of two.
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20th Century Bookends

Materials

Granite

Cast Iron Spanish Galleon Ship Bookends, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of painted cast iron Spanish galleon ship bookends. Cream sails are decorated with the cross, above red boats and stormy dark waters. Dimensions per bookend.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Bookends

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Iron

Pair of Reclining Gilt Wood Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Reclining Gold leafed lions. The pair sit on a prominent black base and are quite large with a very good weight at 3.5 lbs. each. A complement to any shelf or console table...
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20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Industrial Metal Mold Sculpture Bookends, a pair, circa 1950
By Industrial Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental Pair of Polished Stainless Steel Glove Molds, Industrial Sculptures, circa 1950 A striking fusion of industrial heritage and sculptural elegance, this rare pair of stainle...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Steel

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 globe rotates on its axis and hav...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

2 carved bookends ( basswood ) vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 carved bookends ( basswood ) vienna around 1960s Original condition The books are not for sell. ( They are only for the photoshooting )
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Solid Cocobolo Bookends 1960s
By Carl Andre
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist solid cocobolo bookends. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Cocobolo

Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome "Dante" Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated polychrome "Dante" bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1930s. The bookends are in good to fair antique condition with a great patina and measure 7"W x 6.25"D ...
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Cork Park Sherman Bookends
By Park Sherman
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of cork crafted column bookends by Park Sherman. These beautiful bookends express minimalist and brutalist notes. Column like, they define simplicity and organic sty...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Cork

Mid 20th Century Jack Housman Brass Stag Deer Bookends - A Pair
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of Mid 20th Century Stag Deer Bookends were created from brass by artist Jack Housman. The bookends feature a stag bust with intricate details, especially the majestic antl...
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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Grand Tour Style Carved Alabaster Bookends Formed as Classical Ruins
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good pair of architectural inspired 'Grand Tour' style columnar alabaster bookends, both carved in the form of fluted columns, raised on stepped bases. Dimensions noted are th...
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Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Bookends

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Alabaster

Art Deco Wood Bookend
Located in New York, NY
A single, rich brown wood bookend with geometric sphere design, Art Deco period, circa early to mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s Striking and highly characteristic Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, crafted in a sophisticated combination of marble...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

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Alabaster, Marble

Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends reading nudes Delassement by Max Le Verrier. Patinated Art Metal on a Portor marble base. Original, France ca. 1930. With COA. These bookends are illustrated in: M...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Brass Bookends Representing Columns
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and heavy pair of bookends are made of brass and are representing columns. This is a French work. Circa 1980
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Dante Beatrice Painted Figural Bronze Bust Bookends - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dante & Beatrice Painted Figural Bronze Bust Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 5.75" W x 3" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Bookends - Rambervilliers - Glazed Stoneware - Seals
By Rambervilliers
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A rare and sculptural pair of early 20th-century bookends from the celebrated French ceramics studio Grès de Rambervilliers, featuring stylized seal figures in an iridescent, high-gl...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Black and White Galalith Eagle Sculpture Bookends, circa 1930
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco Galalith bookend set was expertly crafted circa 1930. The set features two eagles with their wings spread. The base of the bookends is in black Galalith...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Resin

Antique Art Deco Squirrel Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 France Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous pair of Original antique Art Deco bookends model: "Squirrel'' by Max le Verrier 1930. Superbly stylized Art Deco sculptures that always draw your attention. They are in ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Bookends - Spelter with Green Patina - Marble Base - Rearing Horses
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant pair of Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, featuring rearing horses crafted from spelter with a beautiful green-bronze colored patina. The figures are mounted on solid marble ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

"Lincoln in the Chair" Bookends by Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of "Lincoln in the Chair" brass bookends, made by the Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. A polished brass Lincoln sits in a blackened brass chair. The gold manufacturer's lab...
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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

"Bust of Lincoln" Bookends by Philadelphia Manufacturing Co, a Pair
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of "Bust of Lincoln" polished brass bookends, sculpted by Alexander Geiges and produced by the Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. The busts are sculpted from photographs of L...
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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass "Tug Of War" Bookends by P.M. Craftsman
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
This whimsical pair of vintage brass bookends of kids (and dog) playing tug of war by P.M. Craftsman (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.), circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Patinated Bronze Putti Heads On Sea Green Marble Plinths, C. 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
These French, patinated bronze putti heads surrounded by spiral fluting are mounted on geometrically shaped marble plinths. Dating to circa 1700, the rising busts feature a cherub wi...
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Antique Early 1700s French Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends c. 1980s USA
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Vintage Brass and Chrome Tennis Racket and Ball Bookends, USA, circa 1980s Add a touch of sporty sophistication to your home or office with this striking pair of vintage tenn...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends

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Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Pair of Book ends, in Onyx, White Color, Horse Shape Pattern, France, Circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of book ends, in onyx, the motif pattern are horse heads. They are white in color, and were made in France in the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Modernist Iron Gilded Chain Link Bookends with Smooth Gold Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Interesting pair of modernist iron gilded chain link bookends with a smooth gold finish, circa 1970s. The pair is heavy, slip resistant and in good vintage condition. They measure 5....
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Marble Column Bookends – Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A substantial set of vintage bookends carved from solid marble in the form of classical architectural columns. The surface features rich natural veining and fossil-like inclusions, a...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Art Deco bronze bookends children Paul Silvestre and Susse Frères France 1920
By Susse Freres, Paul Silvestre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends seated children signed by Paul Silvestre with Susse Freres founders' signature. Bronze with brown patina. France ca. 1920. Literature: Bronzes, sculptors ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Geometric Chrome Bookends
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of vintage bookends with a geometric silhouette, featuring mirror-finish chrome columns with black enamel. Each rests on a square base. Made by Hilfinger Products Co. Original M...
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Vintage 1950s Bookends

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Italian Sphere Marble Bookends
Located in Richmond, VA
A pair of vintage bookends in polished black marble, each featuring a vivid blue stone sphere. Bold and architectural with a nod to Memphis-inspired geometry. Original sticker on the...
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20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 Patinated Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4099 patinated brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Bookends
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain elephant bookends designed by Maitland-Smith. Retains original labels as pictured. Measurements are for each piece.
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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

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 very good vintage condition and measure 12.75"W x 4.5"D x ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

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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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