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Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s
By Paul Jouve
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco PAIR of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
weighs just over 200gram unpacked.
We date these pieces to the early mid-20th century, circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Art Deco Silvered Sculpture of a Group of Monkey
s Bookends, France, circa 1925
By E. Bourcart
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Bookends Young Satyrs by C. Charles on Marble Base, 1930
By C. Charles
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Spelter
$1,439 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
By Alain Chervet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
object or bookend, circa mid 20th century.
Beautiful elegant art Deco Hollywood Regency style cast brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sommerso Aventurine Art Glass Flame Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, and make a perfect addition to a wide range of interiors, from Traditional to Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Pair of Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury
Located in Wembley, GB
pair combines the elegance of mid-century Hollywood design with the craftsmanship of fine silverwork
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$215 Sale Price / item
43% Off
C. 1870 Pair of English Polished Steel Horse Doorstops
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Italian Solid Cast Brass Anchor Candle Holders
Located in Elkhart, IN
, or Hamptons home!
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 6"W x 4.25"D x 3.5"H.
Good original vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vibrant Yellow Italian Majolica Tang Dynasty Horses
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
exemplifies that movement—where ancient form meets mid-century flair—and reflects the era’s fascination with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
showcase it as a decorative piece in any room. The banana could be used as a paperweight. Mid-century era
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Bronze
Brass Panther Head Coffee Table, c. 1980
By Romeo Rega
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Lacquer and Gold Leaf styled with lots of lovely items from our shop including Mid-Century Modern Greek
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$6,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Onyx Obelisks - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bohemian, Eclectic, Mid-Century Modern, or Global-inspired decor, adding a touch of natural elegance and
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Organic Modern Obelisks
Materials
Stone, Onyx
$1,450 / set
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare emerald green solid cast glass with
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
$650 / set
Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Brass and Tin Book Ends, First Generation, 1935-1945
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
sale are a pair of super rare bookends. Auböck items from this early production period are quite rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Pair of curved wooden bookends and two celestial and terrestrial globes Germany 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of bentwood bookends mounting two globes, one celestial and one terrestrial, German manufacture of the 1930s, signed Columbus Schülerglobus.
Bookend size cm 14x10.5x16.5 - inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair bookends oak wood base with terrestrial and celestial globes Germany 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of bookends on oak board mounting two small terrestrial and celestial globes. Edited by Columbus Schulerglobus, cartographer prof Paul Oestergaard Berlin Stuttgart in the 1960s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookends
Materials
Wood
Piero Fornasetti Book End
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a charming one half of a rare Fornastti bookend. It is nonetheless a wonderful collectible
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Massive Solid Black Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid black massive marble , with brass polished accents Golf theme, circa 1980's , never used stored in a box for decades , great gift for the book readers and Gol...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Pair of Travertine Letter and Pen Holder by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bookends/pen and letter holders in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Golf Clubs Shoehorn Brass Vintage German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool and nice design sculptural golf clubs shoehorn, made by Gerstenberg, Kunstgewerbe in Germany. material is polished brass. Nice golf collectible or just do use it. Nice add...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
$900 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed Black Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed Black Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Folding Hand Carved Moroccan Wood Book Holder Display
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Folding hand carved wood Moroccan book display or stand.
Handcrafted sheesham wood book holder with foliage design.
Perfect to showcase a beautiful book, Holly book, Bible, Koran.
Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Bookends
Materials
Wood
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with b...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with ...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with b...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Pair of Art Deco Bookstands
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Art Deco Bookstands
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
$267 / set
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed Black Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Right Handed Black Oiled Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Achille Castiglioni Set of Three Lungangolo Shelves For Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, Set of Three Lungangolo Shelves For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with beautif...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Clear Libreria Pensile For Karakter
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Clear Libreria Pensile For Karakter
Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pare down...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Black Libreria Pensile For Karakter
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Black Libreria Pensile For Karakter
Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pare down...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Vintage Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Wall Self or Corbel
Located in Seattle, WA
This could be used for a variety of purposes such as Book Ends, Corbels or wall shelving. Painted intricate wood design with beautiful Patina. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Lucite Tortoise Celluloid Streamline Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Midcentury Lucite tortoise celluloid streamline handmade
Book ends, high style construction.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany adjustable bookrest, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Fascinatingly distinctive book rest with unus...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Lucite / Acrylic Law Enameled Scales of Justice Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Lucite / acrylic black enameled scales of justice book ends, stainless steel return to fit books together as shown, nice for book display on shelving or desk. Rubber grips to bottom....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stainless Steel
Great Centuries of Painting 19th Century Goya To Gauguin by M. Raynal
By Francisco De Goya, Paul Gauguin
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Great Centuries of Painting 19th century Goya To Gauguin by Maurice Raynal.
New Sources of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Expressionist Bookends
Materials
Paper
Polished Aluminum Rare Spanish Galleon Ship Sculptures by Hoselton Signed
By Helen Haselton
Located in San Diego, CA
Polished aluminum rare Spanish galleon ships sculpture by Hosleton signed, and numbered made in Canada circa 1970s.
Category
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
mid Victorian period, circa 1850.
Superb Victorian book slide with charming enamel medallions
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Bookends
Materials
Brass
Antique Book Slide, English, Walnut, Extending, Novel Stand, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book slide. An English, walnut extending novel stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Fantastic Victorian book slide with quality fretwork dec...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Bookends
Materials
Walnut
Italian Travertine Sculpture Elephant by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli for Travertino di Rapolano. Elephant shape travertine sculpture from the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Italian Sculpture Book Ends, Italy, 1970s, Pair
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful pair of sculpture book ends in the shape of two dogs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Book Holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Book holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac
Brass blackened
Original marble
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble, Brass
$806 / set
Large Jacks Polished Steel Book End or Decorative Objects
Located in Westport, CT
Large handmade polished steel Jacks book ends decorative arts, circa 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron, Steel
Hand Carved Marble Architectural Details from India, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Architectural details hand carved in solid white marble, from India, mid-20th century. Intricate
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Bookends
Materials
Marble
$400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug with Craftsman Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
floral lappet panels bookend the composition. Gorgeous shades of purple, blue, orange, and yellow set
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish American Craftsman Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with English Country Style, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
& Crafts, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Mission, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
& Crafts, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, English
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug for Kitchen, Foyer, Bathroom or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
: Traditional, transitional, eclectic, modern, Mid-Century Modern, contemporary, Industrial, Rustic, lodge
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs in Leopard Velvet
Black Leather Piping
By James Mont, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
polished brass by Feldman c. 1960
Faux bamboo Lucite and brass console by Charles Hollis Jones
Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Mom
Pop Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, c. 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural pair of Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Mom & Pop lounge chairs newly reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Tudor Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Mission, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, English Country, French Provincial, Belgian, Bohemian, Boho Chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Georges Vandevoorde Brutalist Abstract Welded Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Brutalist Abstractionism
Georges Vandevoorde
'La Vie Interieure De L'Homme'
('The
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
, Silver Bird Statues, Elegant Table Décor, Mid-Century Silverware, Home Decoration, Christmas Gift for
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
, Silver Bird Statues, Elegant Table Décor, Mid-Century Silverware, Home Decoration, Christmas Gift for
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$563 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Metal Sculptures or Bookends
Mid-Century Modern Greek Key 22K Gold Cocktail Mixer and Set of 6 Rocks
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Midcentury Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of midcentury bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and wood. Midcentury bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury bookends bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many midcentury bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Ben Seibel, Blenko and Astrolite produced popular midcentury bookends that are worth a look.
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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