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French Victorian Era Bronze Cast on Hand Carved Marble Bases
Located in Louisville, KY
These two elegant French Victorian bookends are unique and having a classic sophistication in their design and size. Resembling what appears to be a Fleur de lis (stylized lily) crea...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Used Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Rare Pair 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Greco Male Figurine Bookends
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning and Unusual Pair of Matching Grand Tour Bronze Spelter Greek Male Figurines on Alabaster Bases.
The Grand Tour was the principally 17th- to early 19th-century custom of a...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Used Bookends
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Spelter
$2,263 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Pair of Marble Post-Modern Sphere Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of marble post-modern sphere bookends, circa 1980s. They are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and nice veining throughout; the pair measures 5.5"W...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Marble
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 accent in any room. The bookend vases were designed by Swedish American master glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Groovy Mushroom Bookends
Located in Seattle, WA
Patina + character. Vintage condition as pictured, Listing is for described item only. Box H5
Dimensions. 4” W ; 1.50” D ; 5.50” H
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Wood
Italian Pair of Corinthian Burl Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic pair of Mid-Century Italian Bronze and Burlwood Bookends. These handcrafted bookends would certainly accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Used Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Clarabell and Emmet Kelly Bronze Bookends, PM Craftsman 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set features two bookends shaped like clowns, with the character Clarabell and Emmet Kelly. The bookends have beautiful, age-appropriate patina; they are marked with manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used 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. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period, this pair will add to that vibe class...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Crystal Bookends, Harp Shaped
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative and good quality pair of bookends made from beautiful crystal.
Splendid and elegant pair of crystal bookends attributed to Waterford, circa 1980s.
Perfect for disp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Used Bookends
Materials
Crystal
$635 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Large Polished Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Heavy Petrified Wood Polished Stone Bookends. Sliced with beautiful grain, felt has been added to bottom to not scratch surfaces. Natural outer shell still presents as wood. ...
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1990s American Organic Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Stone
$495 / set
Pair of MCM "L" Shaped Lucite Bookends
By Herb Ritts
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM "L" shaped lucite bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are in excellent condition and would make a great addition to any mid-century study or library! The measure a hef...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Lucite
$300 / set
Pair of Brass Verdigris Patina "Sea Horse" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass verdigris patina "Sea Horse" bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1990s. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a nice patina; they measure 6.25...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Black Leather "L" Shaped Bookends by Cross
By Cross Pen Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of black leather "L" shaped bookends with white stitching by Cross, circa 1990s. The bookends are in like new condition and measure 9.75"W x 4.75"D x 6.25"H. Very nice ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Used Bookends
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Brass Teddy Bear Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of vintage brass "Teddy Bear" bookends, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a fine patina and measures 4.5"W x 4"D x 5.5"H. #3933
Category
Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
1960’s Faux Bois Ceramic and Shell Encrusted Bookends or Wall Brackets, Signed
Located in Charleston, SC
1960’s Faux Bois ceramic and Shell Encrusted Bookends or Wall Brackets, Signed “Mmd 12/25/69”
Category
1960s American Folk Art Used Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Shell
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, while holding larger and more substantial books. Very Modern, and a compliment to an...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
1950
s Stitched leather bookends by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950's Stitched leather and metal chest bookends
By Jacques Adnet
1950's
Category
1950s European Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
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 have been crafted into a striking scroll design with multiple uses for the modern bo...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Serre livres Art Déco en bois massif
Located in Meyrin, Switzerland
Serre livres art déco dans deux essences de bois massif, France, circa 1930. Traces minimes d'usage conformément à l'âge. Dimensions pour chaque serre livre : longueur 19 cm, hauteur...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Wood
$688 / set
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.
Dimensions: 6 w x 5.5 d x 6.75 h
Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Design Line Metal Jack Jax Bookend California
By Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
George Nelson Style Design Line Single Jack Bookend California Bill Curry
Unmarked
6.25 h x 7.5 w x 7.5 d
Unrestored vintage original preowned condition
Review our ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Copper Plated Elephant Bookends c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of Art Deco copper plated elephant bookends. Both pieces have retained their original copper finish.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-19...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Copper
Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of two brass bronze finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge....
Category
1950s Austrian Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
Italian Equestrian Brass Sculptural Bookend in the shape of a Horse Head, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a sculptural bookend made in Italy between the 70s and 80s, probably a gift made by, or coming from, an office of the Rome Airports, as is engraved in the arti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
1950s Ben Seibel Brass Clam Shell Bookend Set
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Ben Seibel Brass Clam Shell Bookend Set
Brass bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware
5.5 h x 4 d x 5.5 w
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to listed images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
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 beautiful marble and alabaster.
The fabulous marble features a very nice pattern of ...
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Pair of Post-Modern Carrara Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of post-modern white carrara marble horse head bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends are heavy, solid and well crafted. They measure 9.5"W x 3"D x 7"H and would make a gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Carrara Marble
Marble Sphere
Located in New York, NY
A substantial marble round ball sphere in dark grey, dark green, taupe and white hues, in the Art Deco Modern design style, circa late-20th century, 1970s. A great decorative object ...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Marble
$475 / item
Piero Fornasetti - Libri Proibiti Bookends, Italy 1950
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Chicago, IL
Fornasetti - Libri Proibiti Bookends, Italy 1950's. Pair of hand silkscreened metal bookends is embellished with the Libri Proibiti (Forbidden Books). Original
Measure 8" tall
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique maritime bookends. A Continental, copper plated oak book rest in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Invokes the age of ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Used Bookends
Materials
Copper
Pair of Trompe L
oeil Faux Leather Bound Book Panels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two panels of faux leather bound books.
With aged leather book spines, cast epoxy backs, and velcro L-brackets to the reverse to allow them to stand on their own.
Perfect for shelf...
Category
Late 20th Century Used Bookends
Materials
Leather
Pair Brass Sailboat Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass Sailboat bookends. Books sit on top of brass bottoms to hold a shelves worth of books. Good overall condition, some slight patina. Thin pad on bottom to protect surfaces. Any d...
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
$145 / set
Pair of Black Leather Bookends by Stuart Kern
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of black leather bookends by Stuart Kern, circa 1990s. The bookends are in like new condition and measure 10.75"W x 5.5"D x 6"H. Very nice high quality pair! Two sets ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Used Bookends
Materials
Leather
Homes
Gardens Book of Design Resource of Interior Style by Matthew Line
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Homes & Gardens Book of Design: A Complete Resource of Interior Style Hardcover – January 1, 2001 by Matthew Line (Author).
Innovative yet pragmatic, and focusing on lasting results ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Paper
Pair of Art Deco ceramic Squirrels bookends, 1940
s, France, animals
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco bookends, black ceramic Squirells on wood base. Perfect condition.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid Century Sculptural Solid Walnut Bookends, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Sculptural Solid Walnut Bookends, c.1960.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Walnut
$440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s Ben Seibel Teardrop Brass Flame Bookend Pair
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Ben Seibel Brass Flame Bookend Set
Tear-drop form brass bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware as part of the Flame series.
listed item is a pair of bookends
7 h x 2....
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
1950s Ben Seibel Teardrop Copper Flame Bookend Pair
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Ben Seibel Copper Teardrop Flame Bookend Set
Copper bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware
6.5 h x 4.5 w x 2.25 d
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to listed i...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Copper
Pair of Mid-Century Owl Bookends Sculptures in Silver
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair Metal Silver Painted Bookends. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period, these sturdy owls sitting on a branch will add to that vibe classic modern vibe displa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
1950s Ben Seibel Copper Clam Shell Bookend Set
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Ben Seibel Copper Clam Shell Bookend Set
Copper bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware
5.75 h x 5 w x 4 d
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to listed images
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Copper
Art deco marble bookends, set of 2, France, 30
s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Magnificent pair of french bookends art deco period.
Stylized shape and composed of 2 different marbles.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Marble
Antique Mission Oak
Brass Arts
Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak & Brass Arts & Crafts Folding Bookends Book Holder Stand. Item features solid brass accents, folding ends, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nic...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Jean Cocteau and The Testament of Orpheus Hardcover by Lucien Clergue 1st Ed.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Jean Cocteau and The Testament of Orpheus by David LeHardy Sweet, Lucien Clergue.A legendary French photographer presents a dramatic visual journal of the creation of Jean Cocteau's ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Expressionist Used Bookends
Materials
Paper
Pair of Mid Century Murano Art Glass Aqua and Gold Vetro Sommerso Book Ends
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Tustin, CA
Very striking pair of hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass sommerso twist motif bookends in a vibrant shade of aqua blue color with rich golden center. The word "som...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Bookends made in Copper, Italy 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Mid-Century Bookends made in Copper, Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Used Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Bronzed Copper Metal Wood Sculpture, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A signed copper abstract sculpture on wood base, circa 1960s. Sculpture is copper, with a beautiful rich dark brown patina, adhered to rectangular wood base. Signature (illegible) on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Copper
Vintage Pair of Carved Mexican Onyx Stone Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice vintage pair of carved Mexican onyx stone bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends depict a sleeping man with poncho and sombrero sitting by a cactus; they have wonderful veining an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Bohemian Used Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Antique H.L. Judd Co Cast Iron Bookends Native American Indian Chief
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Greer, SC
These high quality cast iron bookends were created by the H.L. Judd Company and made in the early 1900's. These heavy cast iron bookends are in wonderful condition considering their ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Used Bookends
Materials
Iron
VERY RARE MOZART AND BEETHOVEN LEATHER BOOKENDS WITH LOVELY PATiNA
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale These exquisite leather bookends, celebrating the legendary composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven, are a magnificent testamen...
Category
20th Century British Used Bookends
Materials
Leather
Pair of Elegant Geometric Mid-Century Bookends, Italy 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Elegant Geometric Mid-Century Bookends, Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Used Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Carved Carrara White Marble Books Stacked Bookends Italy 1970
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair vintage Post Modern white hand carved marble bookends, handmade in Italy, 1970s.
Pair of hand carved Italian Carrara marble in the shaped of stalked books bookends.
They are han...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze
Turkey
Bookends by G. Rischmann France, 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze 'Turkey' Bookends by G. Rischmann France, 1930s
Each one signed in script 'G. Rischmann France'
By Gaston Rischmann (1907-1979)
A unique pair of Art De...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Art Deco bookends of Sea Lions by Maurice Frecourt. From the 1920s
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Knivsta, SE
A charming Pair of Art Deco bookends of Sea Lions signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in marble and silver plate. Made in France during the 1920s.
Wear consistent with age...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Brass Dolphin Bookends - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of brass bookends made by Andrea by Sadek. Each is cast in the shape of a dolphin with calf breaching a scrolling wave. Felted on the bottom, with the gold maker's label that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal Bookend Janus Two-Faced 1950s (First edition)
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Argelato, BO
Pietro Fornasetti, Rare metal bookend from the 1950s (First edition)
In the extraordinary creative imagination of Pietro Fornasetti every household object is transformed and embelli...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Thin felt and "Made In Korea" stickers on bottoms Ready to use.
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
$225 / set
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 sale they are only for the photoshooting.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Wood
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Used Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of used bookends available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used bookends — often made from metal, stone and brass — can elevate any home. Used bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used bookends made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used bookends are appealing in their simplicity, but Ben Seibel, Max Le Verrier and Carl Auböck produced popular used 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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