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Wonderfully Expressive Pair Bookends, Decorative Practical and Full of Character
Located in Lisse, NL
collecting and trading antiques, we have never come across bookends quite like these. Entirely hand-carved
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century carved hand-crafted wooden elephant bookends by french sculptor Ary
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Arts
Crafts Live Edge Natural CA Redwood Bookends Interior Decor
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
deserving book shelf! Books are the source of all knowledge and a gorgeous set of bookends is essential in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Cubistic Art Déco Bison Bookends in Ebony-Horn, signed 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of French Art Deco BISON bookends made of ebony and horn from the 1920s by Dan (Daniel Karner
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Horn, Wood, Ebony
Hand Carved Ebony Wood King Tut Tutankhamen Pharaoh Bust Book Ends Signed 1974
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Dated 1974 hand-carved King Tutankhamun bust bookends (set of 2), carved from a solid block of teak
Category
Vintage 1970s Egyptian Egyptian Bookends
Materials
Ebony
Pair of Swiss 1960
s hand carved Brutalist book ends
Located in Bern, CH
originate from the renowned Swiss lakeside wood carving town of Brienz.
Solid carved wooden stylized owl
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Brutalist Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Birds Book ends, Wood, Brown, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of bookends representing birds. The objects are in wood. These bookends were made in France in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Birds Book ends, Wood, Brown France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Book Ends, Sculpture representing a kneeling woman. The objects are in wood. These bookends were
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable bookshelf hand carved from Switzerland
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Wall Self or Corbel
Located in Seattle, WA
intricate wood design with beautiful Patina. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and dramatic pair of Italian neoclassical carved and gilt wood mythical animal figures
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends
Materials
Gesso, Softwood, Giltwood
19th century wooden hand-made
hand-painted book support
Located in Oostende, BE
19th century wooden hand-made & hand-painted book support
sold as a pair
Category
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bronze Cannons with Mahogany Stands, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of stunning bronze cannons with mahogany stands. A superb addition to the home and offered in good condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hand carved Gold wood horse bookends
Located in Southall, GB
Hand-carved wood and gilded gold paint horse bookends are not only functional but also works of art
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hagenaurer Art Deco Carved Wood Charging Ram Bookends
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
bookends are made of carved wood and chrome-plated bronze. They have some light wear to the metal which
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Noah
s Ark Folk Art Carved Wood Sculpture /Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1878 Noah's Ark carved wood sculpture/bookends'
Eack animal is individually carved and painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
$675 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice pair of hand carved wooden Asian elephant bookends.
large Hand carved elephant bookends with
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$295 / set
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
$195 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Pair Carved Bird Corbels or Bookends
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This image features a pair of carved wooden bookends designed in the shape of parrots or pigeons
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$650 / set
HIGH-RISE Shoes Mid Century Modernist 1960 Bookends In Carved Precious Wood
Located in Miami, FL
shoes, masterfully carved in brown wood. These pieces are very decorative and display wonderful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Wooden Comedy and Tragedy Bookends
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pair of comedy and tragedy bookends. They are carved from wood with nice detail.
Great
Category
20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large
Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Pair of Fighting Ram Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good quality carved ram bookends.
Anyone who has ever witnessed two rams taking each
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
2 Pairs of Neo-Classical Style Carved Chimera Form Candle Holders / Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
2 pairs of neo-classical style mythological carved wooden candle holders / bookends in the shape of
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Era Bookends with Hand Carved Bear Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small, but coolest pair of bear bookends.
Thanks to the wonderful bears, these hand-carved
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Neo-Classical Style Carved Chimera Form Candle Holders / Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of neoclassical style mythological carved wooden candle holders / bookends in the shape of
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Lovely Pair of Hand Carved Art Deco Turtle Sculptures Out of Oakwood Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend.
If you like animal sculptures in
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
PAW I Modern Book Holder I Walnut Wood Book Holder Lion Paw
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
Hand-Carved Solid Wood Paw Bookend with Persian Khatam Inlay – Contemporary Decorative Object
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Walnut
1950
s Wood Carved Polynesian Couple Bookends
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Beautiful pair of mid century bookends. Done in a traditional folk style. From the island-nations
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Wooden Bookends with Carved Sitting Dogs
Located in Raalte, NL
Set beautiful wooden bookends with two carved wooden sculptures in the shape of sitting dogs, made
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand Carved Sitting Dogs Bookends
Located in Raalte, NL
A pair of vintage hand carved wooden bookends in the shape of sitting dogs, both in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bookends
Materials
Wood
Rounded Wooden Bookends
Located in Richmond, VA
Sculptural wooden deco bookends in a rounded form with blue felt base, set of two.
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood
Modernist Pair of Wood and Brass Mouse and Cheese Bookends
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Adorable and well-made brass mouse and carved walnut cheese wedge bookends. Each with a stylized
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Handmade Wooden Bookends
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lovely antique wood bookends, cleverly constructed as a single unit. Handmade and stained in walnut
Category
Vintage 1940s American Classical Bookends
Materials
Wood
20th Century Pair of Native American Nutwood Bookends
Located in Copenhagen, Copenhagen
20th century pair of Native American bookends. Two American Chiefs with feather ornaments carved in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Campaing style pair of carved wood elephant bookends.
Category
Vintage 1930s Campaign Bookends
Materials
Wood
$1,054 / set
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Bookends
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique hand carved bookends.
Category
Vintage 1930s Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$495 / set
Pair of Art Deco Book Stands, Bookends with Chamois Motif, Carved Wood, 1930s
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A pair of hand carved bookends with animal decorations, a pair of goats. Cubist, in a folk style
Category
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Carved Wood Bookends By Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautifully carved wood bookends by Don S. Shoemaker.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Bookends
Vintage Tramp Art Dice Bookends
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A set of hand carved wood bookends featuring dice. Brass tacks adoen the outer edges.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Bookends
Hand-Carved Wooden Mid-Century Antelope Sculptures Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice pair of hand-carved Mid-Century Deer Antelope bookends
Pair of carved wood bookends of
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Elephant Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Vintage Hand-Carved wood elephant bookends.
Nice pair of hand-carved wooden elephant
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Architectural Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian carved wood architectural bookends. Halved coliseum 11" H.
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wood Donkey Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends hand carved into the shape of donkey heads. Each donkey has ears that
Category
Early 20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
$250 / set
Pair of Wood Horse Head Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of solid wood bookends hand carved into the shape of horse heads. One bookend features a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
$400 / set
Pair of Hand-Carved Wooden Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Friendly pair of vintage hand-carved bookends made of wood and having three different wood finishes
Category
Mid-20th Century Kenyan Baroque Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand-Carved Bear Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine pair of hand-carved and original painted wood bear bookends are in great condition. One
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Bookends
Materials
Wood
German Black Forest Carved Boar Bookends
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of black forest carved boar bookends. The carving on these has excellent detail and
Category
Vintage 1940s German Black Forest Bookends
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of African Buffalo Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved wooden tribal sculptures of African buffalo bookends.
These are hand-carved and
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Folk Art Hand Carved Bird Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved wood.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Bookends
Materials
Wood
$450 / item
Pair of Hand Carved Modern Mexican Cocobolo Wood Bookends by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hand carved modern Mexican cocobolo wood bookends by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960s. Retains
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Pair of Art Deco Bookends, Cypress Burl Wood Spheres, French Mid-Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Art Deco Bookends, Cypress Burl Wood Spheres, French Mid-Century Modern
Circa 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Cypress
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Book Rack with Folding Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Black Forest bookends.
This decorative bookstand with sliding bear bookends is in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Bookends
Materials
Wood
Solid Wood Carved Rams Heads
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique pair of solid wood carved rams heads with intricate detail. Solid wood with felt base. Great
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage American Wood Shoe Molds Bookends by Western
Co Saint Louis 1930
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
making mold from the 1930s.
A pair of shoe form bookends, these well carved solid wood shoe mould would
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Burmese Wooden Bookends or Busts
Located in New York, NY
Wooden bookends/busts in the likeness of Myanma (Burmese) women, wearing traditional head covering
Category
20th Century Burmese Tribal Bookends
Materials
Wood
$600 / set
Hand Carved Vintage Mickey Mouse Book Holder in Solid Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Handcrafted Vintage Mickey Mouse book holder hand carved solid wood.
Measures: 8.5 tall x 18.88
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Rare Pair of 1916 Ship Sail Boat Bookends from HMS Iron Duke Admiral Jellicoe
s
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of hand carved from the Teak of HMS Iron Duke
Category
20th Century English British Colonial Bookends
Materials
Wood
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Carved Wood Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of carved wood bookends is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Carved wood bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood bookends bearing Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Don S. Shoemaker, P. Belys and Rajhastani each produced beautiful carved wood bookends 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.
Questions About Carved Wood Bookends
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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