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Vintage Sculptural Fish Form Metal Bookends
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of unique metal fish bookends with hand painted and clear acrylic details.
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Metal
Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
marble base is sturdy and solid, and has a natural pattern that makes each bookend unique.
The bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends
Located in New York, NY
organizing books or displaying as decorative objects, these bookends bring a unique, organic charm to your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bookends
Materials
Agate
Vintage Italian ABF Marble Alabaster Bookends, 1960s
By ABF
Located in View Park, CA
; otherwise fabulous condition with petit signs of age. A rare and unique set of mushroom bookends.
When
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Mixed Wood Art Deco Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming pair of mixed wood Art Deco bookends. Unique mix of black stained wood, natural teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
$395 / set
Vintage Lucite Bull
Bear Wall Street Bookends
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique pair of heavy lucite bookends with a silver bear and bull in the center of each. Both
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Silver
Pair of Black and White Marble Sphere Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent pair of Unique and rare bookends, spheres are independent from base.
Category
20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Marble
Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
make a wonderfully unique gift.
The bookends are in excellent condition, although there is some slight
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of the two precious materials makes these bookends unique and exclusive. Handcrafted in France
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble
Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of polished cast metal brass Art Deco decorative duck bookends.
Set of unique rare heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass, Metal
Modernist Pair of Solid Polished Brass Ram
s Head Bookends
By Alain Chervet
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and unique pair of solid brass bookends, ram’s head, circa 1970s modernist look great pair
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
1960s Snowflake Obsidian Gemstone Black and Grey Bookends – a Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a unique pair of bookends, circa the 1960s. This set is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Bookends
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
workmanship and the preciousness of the materials makes these bookends unique and exclusive.
The two items are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Siena Marble, Spelter
Vintage Italian Blue Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (A) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish, very unique vintage bookends. Circa 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 7.25" W x 7" D. Book
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Bookends
Materials
Silver Plate
Gucci Italy Hand-Stitched Red Leather Bookends with Gilt Metal Partridges, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
make a wonderfully unique gift.
The bookends are in excellent condition, although there is some slight
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
. The combination of fine workmanship and the preciousness of the materials made these bookends unique
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Siena Marble, Metal
Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
pair of Art Deco style panthers bookends with L-shaped marble base; they were produced in a craft
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Siena Marble, Metal
Signed Curtis Jere woven metal book ends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven brass 5" square bookends. Uniquely designed and very handsome on any book shelf
Category
20th Century Bookends
Marble
Slo
Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt by Collection Particulière
By Collection Particulière
Located in Utrecht, NL
accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally.
SLO bookends are a unique addition to any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Christophe Delcourt White Antico Marble
Slo
Book Ends, Collection Particulière
By Collection Particulière
Located in Utrecht, NL
accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally.
SLO bookends are a unique addition to any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Marble
SLO
Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt for Collection Particulière
By Collection Particulière
Located in Utrecht, NL
accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally.
SLO bookends are a unique addition to any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Travertine
Slo
Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt, Collection Particulière
By Collection Particulière
Located in Utrecht, NL
used both vertically and horizontally.
SLO bookends are a unique addition to any bookshelf or library
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Italian 1950
s Bookends Marble and Bronze Bulls
By MCM Unique
Located in London, GB
Pair of beautiful Italian 1950's bookends featuring brass bulls set on green marble blocks.
Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends
By Graziela Dias
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of unique gorgeous Agate stones bookends and polished and varnished brass.
The natural stone
Category
2010s Brazilian Other Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Brass
$747 / set
Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of unique gorgeous agate stones bookends and polished and varnished brass.
The natural stone
Category
2010s Brazilian Other Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Brass
$747 / set
Great
Unique Rose Brass Plated Solid Cast Iron Pair of Lincoln Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing pair of solid cast iron freshly rose brass plated finish, these are unique circa 1940s a
Category
20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Crystal Bookends
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Unique pair of crystal bookends from the 1970's.
Category
Vintage 1970s Bookcases
Materials
Crystal
La Linea Osvaldo Cavandoli Design Bookend Metal
Located in Poperinge, BE
unique interior accessories.
The bookend is in excellent vintage condition; check the photos for more
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Carrara Marble Architectural Sculpture or Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
also see them together under bookends.
Very unique, modern and clean.
We have found the price
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Carrara Marble
Bottle and Two Bookends, Londi for Bitossi, 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
A bottle and two bookends are a unique decorative object realized by the Italian ceramist Aldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Bottles
Materials
Terracotta
Gucci Rare Green Marble Display Bookends c 1980s
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
utilized as
a stylish unique pair of bookends placed on a shelf
Each stone cube has a variance in
Category
1980s Unknown Curiosities
Pair of Antique French Iron Andirons w/Bronze Finials
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Great pair of antique French cast iron and bronze andirons. Perfect in the fireplace or as unique
Category
Early 20th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Pair of Small 17th Century Walnut Wood Angel Sculptures from France
Located in Dallas, TX
room of the house. They would also make a fantastic and unique pair of bookends for a bibliotheque (see
Category
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Architectural Carvings, from a Nepali Window, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, would make a wonderful and unique pair of bookends.
Condition: The carvings have been exposed to the
Category
Vintage 1930s Nepalese Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Alabaster Bookends Mid-20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
, these unique bookends will add bold style and sophistication to any interior. Hand-carved with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
A pair of vintage Italian alabaster bookends, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
coral and persimmon with aubergine veining, these unique bookends will add bold style and sophistication
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Hand Carved Marble Owl Sculptures with Alabaster Base Bookends 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends.
Given the fact that owls
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Midcentury Era, Hand Carved Purple
Terra Color Marble Sculpture Owl Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative midcentury bookends.
Given the fact that owls
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Beautiful wooden Unique Globe Bookends Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of globe book ends or decorative object. made in Germany about 1910s - 1920s. Nice addition to any room, but very nice to see in your library. Found at an estate sale in Nuremb...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage Design Studio Pottery Glazed Ceramic Bookends, Unique Pair
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful pair of beautifully shaped and glazed bookends.
These rare vintage glazed earthenware
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Terracotta
Natural Agate Geode Quartz Bookends - Unique Semi-Precious Gemstone Decor
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Discover the allure of nature with these stunning agate geode quartz bookends. Each piece is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Agate, Quartz
Bookends Design Roman Travertine Marble Natural Coastal Unique Piece Quarry Deco
By Joaquín Moll, Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Bookends Design Roman Travertine Marble Natural Coastal Unique Piece Quarry Deco
Highlight the
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Pair of Uniquely Designed Stained Glass and Brass Bookends, Un-matching
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of stained glass and brass bookends, good quality.
Stunning in design, optics and color
Category
20th Century American Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Unique Art Deco Pair of Bronze Eagle Bookend Sculptures in Style Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Lisse, NL
Original green painted, solid bronze and open wings eagle bookends on onyx base, circa 1920.
If
Category
Early 20th Century French Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Cylinder Marble Bookends
By Sottsass Associati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marble cylinders cut on an angle! Nice and heavy bookends with a unique slant! Marble in great
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
Vintage Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends Americana
By Jonathan Adler, N.S. Gustin Co., Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted and incredibly nostalgic pair of wooden decoy duck bookends. These realistic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends Americana
By Jonathan Adler, N.S. Gustin Co., Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted and incredibly nostalgic pair of wooden decoy duck bookends. These realistic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Polished Brass Ram
s Head Bookend / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
, circa 1970s. Elegant and unique pair of solid brass bookends, ram’s head, circa 1970s modernist look
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Cast Iron Japanese Grizzly Bear Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of unique and bold bookends of iron in the shape of two large bears holding your small to
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Vintage Martz for Marshall Studios Bookends
By Jonathan Adler, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique set of bookends designed by the Martz for Marshall Studios. Solid walnut bodies inlaid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Massive Pair of Vintage Burl Wood Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique pair of burl wood Bookends, circa 1960s. Wonderful colors and texture on
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Burl
Vintage Mid-Century Zodiac Brass Bookend Pair
By Versace Home Collection, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
style and uniqueness to your space. Each bookend is 7.5"H, 4.5" W
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency
Category
Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Artisanal Black Marble Ellipse Bookend, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bookend a unique work of art. We are excited to carry this collection of marble home decor bookends, as
Category
2010s Minimalist Bookends
Materials
Marble
Vintage Midcentury Aluminum Sculptural Owl Bookend Pair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique pair of sculptural aluminum bookends. Each piece is 5 inches tall and 3.5" in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Bookends
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Round Rock, TX
A unique and wonderful set of bookends designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in Portsmouth, VA
unique décor, these brass clamshell bookends are a chic and practical addition to any room.
Category
Late 20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Gold Guild Bronze
Leather Italian Bookends
By Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and unique rare Italian bookends duck bird gold guild bronze figure, in leather base, made
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Bronze
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Unique Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of unique bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique unique bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and wood. We have 366 antique and vintage unique bookends in-stock, while there are 127 modern editions to choose from as well. Unique bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Unique bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Unique bookends have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Ben Seibel and Hava Studio are consistently popular.
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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