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Kai Kristiansen Set Teak Bookends, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oirlo, LI
Kai Kristiansen set teak bookends Denmark
Mid-century small teak bookends attributed to Kai
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of mid century trench art bookends in copper circa 1950's. Features a rustic hammered texture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Copper
$225 Sale Price / set
35% Off
1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brass electroplated Bridge Bolts as bookends or office decor. Each about 5 lbs. and 3.5 wide by 4
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal
$388 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Modernist Steel Railroad Tie Bookends
By Ward Bennett
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist and Mid Century décor. Each is 4.5” tall 4.5” long.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Steel
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hooded Madonna + Jesus Bust Sculpture Bookends Gino Ruggeri Bianchi Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Gino Ruggeri Bianchi
Rare hard to find versions of the Hooded Madonna and Jesus with translucent resin cloaks, opaque resin figures, on black resin bases. Sold as a pair.
Each Sculpt...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Resin
Pair of Musicians Mid Century Modern Bookends Sculptures in Cast Iron
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of cast iron musicians, men, and woman the pair had a label that read made in Italy but it got lost.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Brass Teddy Bear Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage mid-century brass teddy bear bookends.
These pair of teddy bear would make a luxurious
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of MCM "L" Shaped Lucite Bookends
By Herb Ritts
Located in San Diego, CA
would make a great addition to any mid-century study or library! The measure a hefty 9.75"W x 4"D x 5.5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
$300 / set
Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends
By Frankart
Located in San Diego, CA
their era and solidifying your style whether art deco, eclectic or Mid Century.
Antique, Art Nouveau
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rookwood William McDonald 1948 XLVIII Rook Bird Raven Library Bookends 5"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Rookwood raven / rook bird bookends by William P McDonald. Circa 1948. Shape 2278
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Pottery
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
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The rare, unusual Mid Century Modern bookends can be used as a shelf or fireplace mantle decor, or as
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Porcelain
Polished Solid Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Style 1950
s A Pair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
brass duck head bookends.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern polished decorative brass Duck Mallard Head
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Musical Violin and Horn Sculpture Cast Metal Bookends Vintage Circa 1950
s
By Arman
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage cast metal bookends in musical instruments orchestra violin horn sculpture theme.
Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Brass and Wood Stag Bookends
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Houston, TX
stag or deer bookends. These handsome mid-century bookends are a nice height to hold larger books
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of MCM Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Geese Brass Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Brass Bookends Featuring Geese
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "Quotation Mark" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cut Steel, Gold Leaf
Polished Brass Teddy Bear Vintage Bookends Paperweights
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Polished brass teddy bear vintage bookends or paperweight.
Vintage mid-century brass teddy bear
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marble Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Marble Stone Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric. These custom, substantial
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone
Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage atomic era, mid-century modern large iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style.
Set of midcentury vintage cast
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of MCM "A to Z" Gold Leaf Finish Iron Bookends by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "A to Z" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Cut Steel, Gold Leaf
Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Boxer Sculpture or Bookend in Solid Carved Wood Mid 20th Century
Boxer Bookend in Solid Carved
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Turquoise Alabaster Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hue and artisanal craftsmanship reflect mid-century Italian design at its finest. Perfect for adding a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
. Chic and stylish and inspiring.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This Mid-Century set of Tennis and Louis Vuitton themed bookends are absolutely one of a kind and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
$236 Sale Price
40% Off
1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles that
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Ceramic Bookends in Deep Navy/GoldColor
Located in Beirut, LB
The striking mid-century Egyptian Revival bookends in glazed ceramic with a dramatic two-tone
Category
Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Brass Bookends The Thinker Rodin Regina 18cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Mid-century Italian brass bookends, after 'The Thinker' by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, by Regina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
Brass
1960s Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Wood Bookends a Pair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Wood Bookends – Pair Mid Century Modern Mexican Design
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood, Cocobolo
Art Deco Stylized Wood Sculptures of Horse Bust Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Measures each: 4"5 W x 3"5 D x 7" 25 H.
Fabulous Mid Century Modern meets Art Deco style - sure to add some
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage Curved Astrolite Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
1950s Hollywood Regency Solid Polished Brass Bookends Asian Fan Shaped
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
highly decorative set of fan form bookends.
Circa 1950s. A Fine Pair of Brass Fan Bookends.
These Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Art Noeveau bookends by Verona. This set in beautifully aged cast iron
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Iron
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculptural Organic Modern Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Decor / Interior Design including Post Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Organic, 70s, Brutalist, Bohemian
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Alabaster Hand carved bookends in Art Deco style, France 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / Bookends / Alabaster / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage
Two French Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Mid-Century Solid Brass Toned Roadrunner Sculptures with Textured Detail
Located in Seattle, WA
This pair of vintage solid brass toned roadrunner sculptures likely date to the mid-20th century
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Set of Vintage Alabaster Marble Hellenistic Bust Bookends From Italy
By Lladro
Located in San Diego, CA
classic. Each bookend is 6" in height and 4.25" in lenght.
Mid-Century, Classic Sculpture, Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Revival Bookends
Materials
Marble
Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two federal Eagle drum bookends. This lovely mid-century set will be fabulous in a child's
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookends
Materials
Plastic, Paint
Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass
By Jonathan Adler, Paul Williams, Dorothy Draper
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
duck bookends in Sarried style.
Very sturdy and heavy.
Pair of midcentury vintage cast metal brass duck
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Bookends
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Art Deco bookends in copper with marble base, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / 2 bookends / copper, marble / Art Deco / Mid-century
A beautiful detailed set of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Copper
Striking Vintage Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
substantial, they bring an elegant mid-century presence to any shelf, desk, or curated display. Perfect for
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Tassel Bookend or Doorstop - 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. What a great way to add Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency to a space! For other brass pieces
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mid century piece that can easily stand or lay on its side with a flattened side. While the piece can
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Polished Brass Rectilinear Bookends by Skultana
Located in New York, NY
everything from Mid Century Modern to contemporary. They are in excellent vintage condition and are marked
Category
20th Century Swedish Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. You will be able to showcase it as decorative pieces in any room. Mid-century era. One of the tails is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
on a mantel, table, dresser or shelf.
Fabulous
Mid-Century Modern meets Art Deco style sure to add
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Rare find! Pair of Bronze Bookends / Sculptures by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
By Heinz Goll
Located in Cork, IE
beautiful textured shine to them.
They would make an ideal gift for Mid-Century enthusiasts and avid
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Brutalist Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Molded and Frosted Glass Bookends
Located in New York, NY
wide array of spaces and settings, from Art Deco to Mid-Century Modernist and Contemporary Interiors
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Glass
Signed Steuben Crystal Gazelle Bookends in Art Deco Style
By Steuben Glass, Sidney Waugh
Located in Palm Desert, CA
the glass works for mid-20th century during Steuben’s celebrated postwar era, these bookends are not
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Boho Stone Column Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bohemian, mid-century modern, or classic decor styles, effortlessly complementing a variety of interiors
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone
Pair of Modernist Iron Gilded Chain Link Bookends with Smooth Gold Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
features a bold, geometric chain link motif that aligns with Mid-Century Modern aesthetics. They possess a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
for interiors ranging from Mid-Century Modern to contemporary and eclectic spaces, they add a touch of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Agate, Quartz
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bird Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming pair of vintage art glass sculptures captures the refined elegance of mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Unfilled Travertine Obelisk Bookends
Located in Wainscott, NY
Mid-Century Italian Unfilled Travertine Geometric Bookends. Stylish shape, rich earthen texture and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Travertine
$360 Sale Price / set
45% Off
1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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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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