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Alfred James Perry, Mid-Century Turtle Bookends, Signed Dated, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
ALFRED JAMES PERRY - mid-century - folk art - turtle form bookends - articulated shell and features
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Softwood

Mid-Century Modern Ben Seibel Modern Brass Bookends Sculptural Tear Drop Flame
By Ben Seibel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
drop flame in brass plated finish. USA circa the 1960s. Mid-century modern era. Dimensions: 7.5" H x
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dog Book Ends on Onyx Bases
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Dog Book Ends on Onyx Bases. We see this set added to a current
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Mid-Century Modern "Astrolite" Sculptural Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern ”Astrolite" bookends were realized the Ritts Co. of Los
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Lucite

Mid Century Arts Crafts Live Edge Natural CA Redwood Bookends Interior Decor
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning & Rare! DELIGHTFUL MID CENTURY LACQUERED REDWOOD BOOK ENDS GREAT NATURAL LOOK
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Wood

2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
2x Mid-Century Modern massive brass bull bookends, 1960s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Egyptian Revival More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Elegant Geometric Mid-Century Bookends, Italy 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Elegant Geometric Mid-Century Bookends, Italy 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Egyptian Revival More Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Whimsical Pair of Walnut Signed Deborah Bump Owl Bookends Mid-Century Modern
By Deborah Bump
Located in Pemberton, NJ
well-known Minimalist Mid-Century style. This is the 1st pair of bookends I have ever seen from this
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Vintage 1970s American Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Mid Century Solid Brass Ben Seibel Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid Brass Mid Century Modern bookends. The light and architectural look is very chic
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Glass Bookend Vases By Carl Erikson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderfully unique pair of mid-century modern glass vases double as bookends for a fantastic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
sale in Vienna, Austria this pair will make a nice addition also to your mid-century modern collection.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair of Brass and Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric These custom
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rare Pair Vintage 50s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Bookends
By Yaacov Agam
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Pair of 1950s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern, Brutalist, Bronze, Abstract, Raised Relief
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Bookends made in Copper, Italy 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Mid-Century Bookends made in Copper, Italy 1970s 
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Vintage 1970s Italian Egyptian Revival More Desk Accessories

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Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Enamel Bookends by Ernest John
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and enamel bookends. Signed by Ernest John. The perfect accessory
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Copper, Enamel

Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Peoria, AZ
SLEEK! MODERN SCULPTURAL MID CENTURY BRASS BOOK ENDS GREAT LOOK! DIMENSIONS: EACH APPROX. 7" BY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Wall Street Bear and Bull Bronze Bookends, Pair
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern stock market bookends brass bull & bear on marble base. These iconic symbols of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid Century Glass Crystal Shovel Bookends by Blenko
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury glass sculptural pair of bookends designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Made of dense
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Cast Brass Bookends of Male Foundry Worker
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
America, likely the United States, and date to approximately 1940 and done in the period Mid-Century
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Early 20th Century American Brutalist Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-century vintage Ritts Astrolight lucite cube bookends / a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid-century vintage lucite cube bookends. These lucite bookings have a modern
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Vintage 1980s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Modern Alfredo Barbini Murano Italy Blue Art Glass Flame Bookends
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Alfredo Barbini for Murano Italy Blue Art Glass Flame Bookends. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid Century Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970
Located in London, GB
Pair of Mid Century Brazilian Blue Agate Precious Mineral Bookends, C.1970 A stunning pair of
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Agate

Pair of Mid-Century French Bear Sculptures Bookends on Carved Log Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
-century French bookends. Crafted in France around 1950, each sculptural support features a boldly carved
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Mid-20th Century French Black Forest Bookends

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Resin

Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Ceramic, Pottery

Chic Set of Tessellated Stone Mid-Century Modern Bookends and Candlestick
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic mid-century set of bookends and matching chunky candlestick beautifully made of tessellated
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone

Mid Century Modern Geometric Lucite Bookend
Located in Seattle, WA
Single MCM Bookend of geometric style and lucite material. Chips and minor flaws consistent with a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Mid Century Rectangular Bookends by DAPCO
By Harpswell House
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and incredibly minalist set of walnut bookends by DAPCO. This pair is simple lined and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Walnut

Mid Century Rectangular Bookends by DAPCO
Mid Century Rectangular Bookends by DAPCO
$284 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Carved Book Slide, Balinese, Hardwood, Library Stand, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
century, circa 1960. Fantastic mid-century exotic book slide with striking carved figures Displays a
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Mid-20th Century Asian Bookends

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Hardwood

Mid Century Carved Marble Onyx Stone Aztec Mayan Tribal Bookends
Located in West Hollywood, CA
captivating statement piece. Perfect for mid-century modern decor lovers or collectors of tribal art, these
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx

1950s Mid-Century Abstract Biomorphic Bookends
By Guido Gambone, Frederic Weinberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Light tan biomorphic forms with brown deeply incised abstract drawing throughout. Unknown Artist, no makers markings. These table sculptures embodies many artistic characteristics of...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Mid Century Quirky Bookends on a Cricket theme
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Mid Century Quirky Bookends on a Cricket theme A very attractive set, the ends are very
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Vintage 1960s Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Late 20th Century American Mid Century Modern A - Z Bookends by, Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Pair of Mid Century Modern cast iron "A-Z" Iron Bookends finished in original gilt finish. They
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends. Given the fact that owls are
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

HIGH-RISE Shoes Mid Century Modernist 1960 Bookends In Carved Precious Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of modernist bookends. This is a very decorative pair of bookends created during the mid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Mid Century Quirky Bookends on an Aeronautical Theme
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Mid Century Quirky Bookends on an Aeronautical Theme Quirky and Fun an attractive set
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Chrome

Mid-century Sculptural Bookends Brass and Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage modern pair of bookends brass and wood. No maker information
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Gear Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American (Mid-20th Century) chrome plated bookends with industrial gear design (engraved
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Duck Bookends
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Nicely patinated solid brass bookends, duck heads, circa the 1970s.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Shadowbox Mirror with Gilt Detailing Gold Marbled Borders
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern shadowbox mirror was realized in the United States circa 1950. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

A Pair of Mid Century Marble and Bronze Bookends A very attractive set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Mid Century Marble and Bronze Bookends A very attractive set, the ends are heavy and
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Vintage 1950s Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair Mid-Century Modern Beveled Rectangle Lucite Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage pair of tall, heavy monogramed thick lucite bookends with beautiful beveled edges on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
This is a unique set of beautifully crafted bookends that combine high-quality design with the
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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Granite Bookends
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand chisiled pair of gray green granite bookends in a Brutalist style. Very supportive
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Bookends

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Granite

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
An exquisite pair of Art Deco style bookends, crafted from solid wood , showcases a bold geometric
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
An exquisite pair of Art Deco style bookends, crafted from solid wood , showcases a bold geometric
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
An exquisite pair of Art Deco style bookends, crafted from solid wood , showcases a bold geometric
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid-century modern pair of Japanese hand painted porcelain sculptures designed by Goldscheider
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Porcelain

Whimsical Solid Polished Brass Anchor Bookend Nautical Mid Century
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
1970's solid polished brass single bookend , with an anchor nice decorative piece.
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20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Ritts Astrolite Modern Lucite Bookends, a Pair
By Herb Ritts
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous modernist lucite bookends by Ritts Astrolite.
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Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Lucite

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

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Geometric Trapezoid Lucite Bookends - Astrolite
By Astrolite, Herb Ritts
Located in St. Louis, MO
bookends. In fine condition, no damage. no Label. In fine condition, no issues.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Lucite

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Mushroom Alabaster Bookends Sculptures
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These substantial alabaster Mushroom sculptures were hand carved in Italy. This classic pair most certainly would accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk. This pair is a f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Alabaster

Mid-Century Modern Copper and Pewter Bookends Signed Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These whimsical bookends depict two human figures running on human hamster wheels. The figures
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Copper, Pewter

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
Wooden book rests are an elegant and functional decorative element that plays both a practical and aesthetic role in any interior. Made of smooth, solid wood, the set of supports co...
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
Wooden book rests are an elegant and functional decorative element that plays both a practical and aesthetic role in any interior. Made of smooth, solid wood, the set of supports co...
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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cast Brass Mallard Duck Bookends Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Mallard duck bookends is made of polished cast brass with detailed eyes, cheeks
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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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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