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Pair of Bronze Clad American Eagle
John Kennedy JFK
Bookends
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking pair of bronze clad American eagle bookends by Marion Bronze, circa 1960s. The eagles
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Onyx Bookends – Horse Heads – Italy - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant pair of sculpted onyx bookends, featuring finely crafted horse heads. Dating from the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Heavy
Rare Bronze Train Locomotive Bookends France 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Milo Baughman Checkerboard Coffee Table in Sand
Ivory Lacquer c. 1969
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
for an unobstructed view of the beach or lake. A stylish breeze of mid century modern Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown amber colored owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
$300 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Folding Bookends by Franco Tacchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful air of Italian gold gilt folding bookends by Franco Tacchi circa 1960s. The bookends are
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Of Whimsical Clear Bookends With Seashells And Seahorse
Located in Norwood, NJ
Whimsical pair of Lucite bookends with underwater ocean scene. Includes genuine seahorses
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends
Materials
Lucite, Shell, Acrylic
Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960
Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Large Scale Brass Rams Head Bookends, 1970
s
By Alain Chervet
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Large Scale Brass Rams Head Bookends, 1970's
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
$318 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1939 Rookwood William McDonald 2275 Rook Raven Bird Bookends 5.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1939, Rookwood ceramic bookends 2275 by William McDonald. Matte white ceramic bookends in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Bookends
Materials
Pottery
$315 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble
By Pierre Fortin
Located in NANTES, FR
Elephant bookends in gilt patina bronze. Base in sea green marble.
In the style of Bugatti
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Birds Bookends
Located in Catania, Sicilia
bookends reflect the timeless style of the early 20th century. They are in very good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4100 Patinated Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4100 patinated brass bookends.
Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
1930s Art Deco Marble and Green Metal French Swan Bookends
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a pair of 1930s Art Deco French bookends. Each bookend features a sculptural swan design
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
"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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Steel and Wood Bookends Inspired by Don S. Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Round Top, TX
A sculptural and weighty pair of hand-forged steel and wood bookends, crafted in the 1970s and
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
$415 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Pair of Glass Bookends in the Style of Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of frosted Horse Head sculpture bookends. The pair could be used as decorative
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood, Cocobolo
Pair of Marble Dice Bookends with Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Marble Dice on Marble bases. The pair are a nice compliment to any shelf and great for the game aficionado or child's room. The roll of the dice and good luck!
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #1928
Hands
Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #1928 'Hands' brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pair of Figural Spelter Bookends, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and rare matching pair of Art Deco bookends. These are a great find and in exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Italian Marble and Alabaster Set of Bookends, 1920
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian set of bookends, fabricated in the early 1900's.
It is handcrafted out of very
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous solid clear glass half moon bookend doorstop designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
1968 Curtis Jere Male and Female Bookends, a Pair
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Marietta, GA
Classic pair of gilt iron bookends, signed C Jere, 1968. One, the sign for female, and one, the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Bookends Sturgeons, Germany, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming pair of ash wood bookends with carved figurines of sturgeons with beautiful yellow and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Carl Aubock III Pair Triangular Golden Iron Bookends 5443, Vienna/Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of minimal yet beautiful triangular metal bookends from the 1970s, model #5443, designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Scroll Leaf Brass Bookends by Philadelphia Manufacturing Company (PMC)
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of heavy scroll leaf brass bookends by P.M.C. (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.), circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Joel Myers for Blenko Pair of Crystal Cube Bookends, 1967
By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage solid glass cube bookends feature textured side surfaces with abstract designs of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass
Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfredware Brass "Flame" Bookends
By Jenfredware, Ben Seibel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of tear-drop form brass bookends Designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware as part of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
1962 Black Marble Paperweight Golf Bookend Hole in 1 Trophy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1962 Gold Hole in One Trophy on Black Marble Base Bookend
3.5 x 3.5 x 7 tall
Preowned original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
Midcentury American Modern Live Edge Trapezoidal Douglas Fir Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking sculptural douglas fir live edge bookends (circa 1970s USA). Solid 'blocks' of stained
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Lucite Bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
By Herb Ritts, Astrolite
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous air of midcentury Lucite bookends by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Pair of Japanese Hand-Carved Stone Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends. A nice pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stone
Midcentury Design Line Inc. Bill Curry Stainless Modernist Cube Bookends
By Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very heavy and seemingly rare cube on cube stainless clad bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of French Art Deco Metal and Wood Sculptural Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very substantial and versatile pair of art deco bookend sculptures. These sturdy vintage bookends
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Gazelle on Lucite Mount Antelope Bookends a Pair 1950s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Deco design, these vintage bookends evoke the glamour and sophistication of the early to mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Set of Four 1930s Art Deco Wood and Iron French Bookends
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking set of four bookends that captures the essence of the Art Deco era. They blend
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage Bronze George Washington
Mount Vernon Bookends by F.R. Woodward
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of bronze bookends.
By F.R. Woodward.
In bronze.
One bookend with George Washington
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #5535
Rainbow
Patinated Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #5535 'Rainbow' patinated brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s
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 Neoclassical Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sculptural German Art Nouveau Brass Bronze Bookends 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative pair of Art Nouveau brass/bronze bookends.
Germany, 1900s.
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Blenko Glass Twisted Hearts Clear Block Bookends Wayne Husted, 1969
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Blenko glass twisted hearts clear block bookends, Wayne Husted 1969
Offered for sale is a pair
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
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
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Decorative Bookends, Italian, Marble, Book Rest, Classical, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative bookends. An Italian, marble book rest in classical taste
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
2 carved owl motive Lime wood bookends vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 carved owl motive Lime wood bookends vienna around 1960s
Original condition
The books are not for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Pair Carl Auböck Flat Iron Brass
Cane Bookends #3530, Vienna, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of lovely sculptural bookends, affectionately referred to by the Auböck family as “Flat Iron
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage BLENKO USA Glass Duck Bookends a Pair from the 1980s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Striking pair of duck glass bookends by Blenko, circa 1980s.
Pair of Blenko Ducks bookends featured
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Large Carl Auböck Model #4219
Hands
Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Large Carl Auböck Model #4219 'Hands' Brass Bookends.
Designed in the 1950s, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century
Located in Austin, TX
on faux painted bases, mid 19th century or earlier, Italy.
The fantastic beasts are well carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookends
Materials
Gesso, Softwood, Giltwood
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
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #4575 Patinated Square Brass Bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style mixed metals owl bookends by Jarnuszkiewicz et Michel
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Bookends
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960s Rustic Gold Jack Bookend George Nelson Design Line Calif
By Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Rustic Jack Bookend Decor George Nelson Design Line Calif
4.5 tall x 5.75w x 4.75d
Original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mod Carved Travertine Bookends by Up
Up, Italy, 1970s
By Up
Up
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mod Carved Travertine Bookends by Up
Up, Italy, 1970s
Dimensions: Each 7" H x 4" W x
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Vintage Brushed Nickel Whale Bookends by P.M. Craftsman
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage brushed nickel whale bookends by P.M. Craftsman (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Nickel
Bookends in wood, France , Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Century to the mid-20th Century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Wood
$4,200 / set
Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design
Category
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Chrome
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
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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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