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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.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Art Deco Gilt Iron WPA Style Foundry Men Bookends Signed NMF 1936
By WPA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Art Deco Gilt Iron WPA Style Foundry Men Bookends Signed NMF 1936 USA, 1936 A rare and striking pair of Art Deco gilt iron bookends, crafted in 1936 during the WPA era and A...
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20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Iron

Pair Postmodern Brass Sailboat Bookends or Sculptures, Nautical Desktop
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of heavy patinated brass sailboat bookends made in Taiwan, probably for export, likely in the 1980s. Also great as simple sculptures or display pieces in a coastal home. Very ...
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1980s Taiwanese Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of French Cubistic Art Déco Bison Bookends in Ebony-Horn, signed 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of French Art Deco BISON bookends made of ebony and horn from the 1920s by Dan (Daniel Karner) The objects have a very cubist design, with the wedge-shaped base made of dark wa...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Horn, Wood, Ebony

Nickel- plated art deco bookends vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Nickel- plated art deco bookends vienna around 1920s Ball black lacquered. The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Used Bookends

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Nickel

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt "Book" Bookends by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of "book" bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux green leather covers by Borghese of Italy, circa 1970s. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of cas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Plaster

Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of antique putti bookends. An Italian, fruitwood cherub figure as book rests, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating figural bookends, wi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Used Bookends

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Fruitwood

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Bookends Owls, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming pair of linden wood bookends with carved figurines of Owls with beautiful orange eyes, Germany, circa the 1930s. These adorable bookends will make a wonderful accent on a...
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1930s German Art Deco Used Bookends

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Wood

Heavy Rare Bronze Train Locomotive Bookends France 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Nice & Rare Silvered Bronze Train Locomotive Bookends 1940´s. Heavy Bookends. Hight quality. Train entering a tunel. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau an...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Bronze

Art Deco Bookends attributed to Jacques Adnet circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Owning these Art Deco bookends attributed to Jacques Adnet circa 1930 is like possessing a slice of design history infused with timeless elegance. Jacques Adnet, a luminary of the Ar...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Chrome

Pair of Art Decò Crystal Swallows Bookends by Lalique "Hirondelles" France 1980s
By Lalique
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Splendid and elegant pair of hirondelles/swallows bookends, in frosted crystal, signed Lalique, France, circa 1980s. The bookends are in perfect vintage condition, with no chips or c...
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1980s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Crystal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Scroll Bookends by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of majestic scroll bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux black marble base by Borghese of Italy, circa 1950s. They are in very good vintage condition and are made of...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Metal

Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends
By Frankart
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and original set of bookends from Frankart. This set is genuine from the early days of this Brooklyn manufacturer. This art deco representation Russian greyhounds brings t...
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1920s American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Aluminum

Early 20th Century Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Danish Dogs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Art Deco bookends, with sculptures of dogs, probable Dansih dogs. The figurines are made of patinated spelter (zinc alloy). The plinths are made of Black marble with white ...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair Of Vintage Acorn Bookends, English, Decorative Book Rest, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage acorn bookends. An English, mahogany decorative book rest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating turned form, a treat for the study desk...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Wood

1930s French Art Deco Black Marble, Brass Bronze Bird of Paradise Bookends
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A stunning pair of French Art Deco bookends from the 1930s, masterfully crafted from luxurious black marble, gleaming brass, and finely detailed bronze. These elegant sculptures depi...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfredware Sculptural Two Tone Brass Bookends
By Jenfredware, Ben Seibel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of sculptural brass bookends Designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware. Unique, scarcely seen examples incorporating a two-tone, textured design (there are blackened areas which ar...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair Of Vintage Parakeet Bookends, Continental, Ornamental Book Rests, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage parakeet bookends. A Continental, carved and painted pine bird as ornamental book rests, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Nest your favourite ti...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Used Bookends

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Pine

R Y Augousti Coconut Shell Inlay Rare Bookend Pair
By R Y Augousti
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage circa 1980s R&Y Augousti coconut shell inlay bookends. Pair of matching bookends with zig zag integrated design. A rare example of artisanal techniques that were revived by h...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Used Bookends

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Felt, Coconut

STUNNING PAIR OF ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE ONYX DOG HOUNDS BOOKENDs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable pair of 1920's cold painted bronze dog bookends on Onyx stands Please note the d...
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1920s Art Deco Used Bookends

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Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Organic Modern Salt Glaze Mocha Brown Bookends, Art Studio Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Organic Modern bookends were hand-formed in coil technique and hand-glazed in traditional salt glaze in earthy beige-brown palette. Minimally shaped pieces have cut openings...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Used Bookends

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Ceramic, Pottery

Antique Panama Railroad Iron Track Bookends - a Pair
Located in Seguin, TX
Pair of antique Panama Railroad iron tracks bookends. This track was in use from 1853 - 1869, info is stamped onto iron, nice dark slab wood bases, Pair of antique Panama Railroad i...
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Late 19th Century American Rustic Used Bookends

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Iron

Early 20th Century Bradley Hubbard Lion Tiger Cast Iron Bookends
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1915 cast iron Bradley and Hubbard lion and tiger bookends. Very striking and quite heavy, over 7 pounds each, marked BH on backs. Dimensions are for one bookend, ove...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

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Iron

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 in a clear textured glass. Pair of handmade heavy and sturdy glass bookends with t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Art Glass

Art Deco Style Lady Bookends Meditation by Pierre Le Faguays for Max Le Verrier
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Meditation” Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Fayral”, which is one of the pseudonyms from “Pierre Le Faguays” (1892-1962), signed. Original “Max Le Verrier” Art De...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Early Twentieth Century Lignum Vitae Lawn Bowl on Custom Bookend Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Edwardian Lignum Vitae lawn bowls set on custom mahogany bookend bases. Each ball stamped with refurbishment dates and certification. Inset with ivory disks etcher with numbe...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Used Bookends

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Wood

Set of Art Déco Bronze and Marble Lions Couple Bookends by Émile Carlier, France
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century Art Déco bronze and marble lions couple bookends by Émile Carlier, France By: Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier Material: stone, marble, metal, copper, bronze T...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper

Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood "Stacked Books" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of polychromed carved wood "stacked books" bookends, circa 1970s. The set are in good vintage condition with a small wood split in one of the books (see picture). They measure ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Used Bookends

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Wood

Neoclassical Bookends Roman Soldiers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful pair of neoclassical bookends. Roman soldiers with raised swords atop rearing horses. Gilt metal figures mounted on black marble base. Horseshoe stops.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Stylish 1950s Wood and Iron Ashtray Magazine Rack Combo - Mid-Century Utility
Located in Manzano, IT
Stylish 1950s Wood and Iron Ashtray & Magazine Rack Combo - Mid-Century Utility and Charm Elevate your living space with this unique 1950s ashtray and magazine rack combo, expertly ...
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1950s Used Bookends

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Iron

2 original ART DECO bookends with heron bird marble base, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco heron bird bookends - 1930s These beautiful heron supports are originals from the 1930s and are typical of the Art Deco period. Each cleaned item weights 1 kg / 2.2 lbs.
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Vintage Brass "The Thinker" Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage brass "The Thinker" bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Italian Scallop Seashell Bookend, circa 20th Century
By Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
One (1) Italian ceramic gold and silver scallop seashell bookend, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Bookend has both gold and silver gilt scallop seashells, two gold gilt acant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends on Marble Bases, Leaping Antelopes
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative and good quality pair of French bookends which appear to be leaping antelopes. Subjects regulates patinated bronze, although made of regule. Perfect for displayin...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

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 vintage piece. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. B...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Lucite

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967
By Bill Curry Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jacks bookends by Bill Curry. Bill Curry Oversized Pop Art Jacks Bookends. Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line 1967 A pair o...
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Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends

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Iron

20th Century Owls Bookends
Located in Greven, DE
Two carved owls as bookends, 1980s
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20th Century Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Brass Gazelle on Lucite Mount Antelope Bookends a Pair 1950s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This exquisite pair of Art Deco Revival brass gazelle bust bookends, mounted on amber Lucite bases, embodies the elegance of Hollywood Regency style. Crafted in the 1950s, these poli...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

Mid Century A to Z Brushed Steel Bookends
By Tiffany Co., Jonathan Adler, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of midcentury, solid brushed steel, "A to Z" bookends circa 1970s. Incredibly solid with an impactful presence, these sculptural pieces render style to any decor. C...
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1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Stainless Steel

Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed
By Bill Curry Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookends, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Strong heavy 8 sided nut form bookends with real threads in nickeled chrome over iron. The polished nickel ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Iron

Just Andersen, Denmark. Pair of Art Deco bookends in "disko" metal.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, Denmark. A pair of Art Deco bookends in "disko" metal featuring Saint George and the Dragon. Model number 1626. From the 1940s. In excellent condition with a nice pati...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Used Bookends

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Metal

Just Andersen, Denmark. Pair of Art Deco bookends. Saint George and the Dragon
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, Denmark. A pair of Art Deco bookends in "disko" metal featuring Saint George and the Dragon. Model number 1626. From the 1940s. In excellent condition with a nice pat...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Used Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Egyptian Green Marble and Bronze Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Egyptian-style (20th Century) green marble bookends with bronze figure (PRICED AS Pair) Imperfections on marble of one bookend
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Used Bookends

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Marble

Art Deco silver metal bookends by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco silver plated bookends by Pierre Le Faguays Beautiful and striking French bookends depicting two half-naked women raising their hands as if to join them together, giving the...
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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Lion Plaster Cast Bookends by Alva
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pair of museum quality plaster cast lion bookends by Alva.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Used Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Lion Plaster Cast Bookends by Alva
Pair of Lion Plaster Cast Bookends by Alva
$240 Sale Price / set
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Carl Auböck Bookends #3653
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic pair of Carl Auböck bookends in a patina and polish brass mix.  
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass "Flaming Torches" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage brass "Flaming Torches" bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a nice patina; they measure 5.5"W x 5"D x 9.5"H, and have a g...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of French Art Deco Marble Harlequin Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Art Deco white marble base bookends with gilt metal and bone trim harlequin figures. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Carved Stone Aztec Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Pre-Columbian-style carved Aztec grey marble bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century Unknown Tribal Used Bookends

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Tier Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Walnut

Pair of Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Marble Horse Head Bookends
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20th Century Unknown Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Italian 1950s Architectural Brass Bookends
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Architectural Brass Bookends in the style of Ignazio Gardella.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

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 are each signed "@ C Jere 1970" They are In great vintage condition with some loss o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Iron

Ben Seibel Brass "Keys" Bookends, USA 1950 s
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical pair of "Keys" bookends by Ben Seibel in Brass with green enameled accents.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass, Enamel

Vintage Pair of Chunky Post Modern "6" Shaped Curved Bracket Lucite Bookends
Located in Amityville, NY
A pair of vintage lucite bookends with a chunky, curving, bracket shape, similar to the number "6" or letter "G". Each folded from a single thick piece of lucite. Fitted with 4 stopp...
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1990s North American Post-Modern Used Bookends

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Lucite

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-Century Modern Pair of bronze cast metal bookends in the shape of musical instruments. M...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Style 1950 s A Pair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Polished Brass Duck Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1950's A Pair. Vintage pair of polished cast solid brass duck head bookends. Pair of Mid-Century Modern polished decorative brass Duck ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

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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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