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Mid Century Elephant Bookends, Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century solid cast glass stylized elephant bookends. Backs are polished smooth, while fronts are textured.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Art Glass

Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Elephant Bookends by Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century carved hand-crafted wooden elephant bookends by french sculptor Ary Bitter By: Ary Bitter Material: wood, metal Technique: hand-crafted, hand-carved, carv...
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20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Metal

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Venetian, Gilt, Tulipwood, Bookrest, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage extending book slide. A Venetian, gilt finished tulipwood bookrest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Delightfully presented book slide, with appealing f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Giltwood

Carl Auböck Bookends #3848
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Classis pair of Carl Auböck bookend in a patina and polish brass mix.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Cast Iron Bookends w/Camels, by Judd Co. ca. 1920
By Judd Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
These highly detailed and colorful bookends were made by the Judd Co., one of the most respected makers of bookends in the U.S. They produced many beautiful pairs of bookends in the...
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1920s American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Iron

Lignum Vitae Bowling Ball on Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an example of an early 20th century Lignum Vitae bowling ball on stand. This ball was not drilled for finger grips, perhaps because of the split shown in the photos. The ball...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Used Bookends

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Wood

VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Cast Iron Fox Head Bookends - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Late 20th Century bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters. Black color cast iron depicting fox heads. Could alternatively be used as doorstops. Made in Virginia, USA. Measures:...
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Late 20th Century American Other Used Bookends

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Iron

Pair Japanese Brass Duck Garden Sculptures/Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1203 Japan pair hand cast iron duck garden ornaments/bookends set on a base.
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1960s Used Bookends

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Iron

Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Clam Shell Bookends, a Pair India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two solid brass clam shell bookends. This set would be wonderful on a desk, bookshelf or dressing table. Dimensions: 6.5" Tall 5" Wide 2.5" Deep
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20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco Pair of Woodpecker 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 condition. Originating from France and dating to the 1930s both stand on marble ba...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Brass "The Stallion" Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "The Stallion" horse head bookends manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1954. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a few small...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ASPREY LONDON CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER BOOKENDs
By Asprey Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of original Asprey London Alligator / Crocodile brown leather bookends circa 1880 A tru...
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1880s English Victorian Used Bookends

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Leather

Zadounaisky Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Bookends
By Michel Zadounaïsky
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of wrought iron bookends representing antelopes. Stamped Zadounaisky. In very good condition. Height: 19cm Length: 19cm Thickness: 4cm Total weight: 1.3 Kg Michel Zadounaïsky,...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of bronze tennis players on quartz court bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1976. The pair are signed and dated and are in very good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Quartz, Bronze

1950s Mid-Century Abstract Biomorphic Bookends
By Frederic Weinberg, Guido Gambone
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Light tan biomorphic forms with brown deeply incised abstract drawing throughout. Unknown Artist, no makers markings. These table sculptures embodies many artistic characteristics of...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Feast your eyes on this glorious oxblood red pair of acrylic dice by Charles Hollis. These are spectacular when the light hits them, as they glow in burgundy tones. Perfect for accen...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Acrylic

Pair of Solid Brass Marble Bookends Postmodern Memphis Era
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
fabulous pair of solid patinated brass with beautiful solid black marble ball, circa 1980s great for Memphis decor.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Used Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Cobbler and the Nobleman Vintage Art Deco Bookends by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
The Cobbler working on Boots and the Nobleman protecting his Money. Bookends by “Max Le Verrier”, signed Original French Art Deco, 1930s Bookends made in “Régule” (spelter) S...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Solid Brass Duck Bookends by Valenti Spain, 1970s
By Valenti
Located in Munich, DE
Huge and heavy brass bookends made by Valenti in the 1970s They look a sculpture and will bring glamour to your home.
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1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco terrier dog bookends by Hippolyte Moreau, France 1930.
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco terrier dog bookends by Hippolyte Moreau. Art Metal with silver grey patina on black marble base. France 1930. Literature: Dictionnaire des peintres,sculpteurs,dessinat...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Solid Brass Newport Pineapple Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
A very good looking pair of solid polished brass pineapple bookends, by Virginia Metalcrafters circa 1970s.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair Bronze Patinated Polychrome Pirate Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated polychrome pirate bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920s. The bookends are in fair antique condition and measure 6" W, 4.25" D x 9.5" H. Good looking hard ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Bronze

Impressive Pair of Banded Agate Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
An impressive pair of banded agate bookends, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and black tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions of ye...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Used Bookends

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Agate

Impressive Pair of Banded Agate Bookends
Impressive Pair of Banded Agate Bookends
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel, France 1925
By Pierre Laurel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends faun and girl with grapes by Pierre Laurel. Pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. Signed Laurel & stamped number. Patinated bronze on a green marble base. Fran...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Blenko Glass Twisted Hearts Clear Block Bookends Wayne Husted, 1969
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Miami, FL
Blenko glass twisted hearts clear block bookends, Wayne Husted 1969 Offered for sale is a pair of Blenko "Twisted Hearts" clear block bookends designed by Wayne Husted in 1969. Th...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Glass

Pair of Art Glass Elephant Bookends
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Art Glass Elephant Bookends. Metal heads and smoky and clear glass bases. Not signed but in the style of Murano. Excellent Vintage condition, no chips or cracks, very heavy, ...
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20th Century Used Bookends

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Metal

Polished Solid 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

Pair of Striped Carrera Marble Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of Carrera Marble Bookends - the "pyramid' shape in addition to the divisional use of stripes is very creative and decorative. Turn a subtle shelf and book area i...
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20th Century Modern Used Bookends

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Carrara Marble

Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Unique pair of bookends, each of three dolphins holding a big globe They are made of brass. It is a beautiful set for any home or office decor and would look great on table top or bo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Chrome Bookends, 20th. Century
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of Vintage Chrome Bookends, 20th. Century Sleek and tubular in composition, these bookends are highly sculptural and present an elegant symmetry when in use.
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20th Century Modern Used Bookends

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Chrome

Pair of Antique Hand Carved Elephant Bookends, African, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of hand-carved elephant bookends. An African ebony decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful decorative bookends with a charming a...
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Late 19th Century Botswanan Tribal Used Bookends

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Ebony

Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Bookends/Bust - Jacques Marin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Matching pair of Art Nouveau period bookends or busts. The figurines are made of green patinated bronze, on a Belgian black marble base. The patina on the bronze is in good condition...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Used Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Frosted Glass Horse Head Bookends with Black Glass Base in the Style of Lalique
By Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid glass Horse head bookends with solid black glass base. The pair are wonderful and are very reminiscent of Lalique. Very sophisticated at over 2 pounds each - heavy and ...
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20th Century Modern Used Bookends

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Art Glass, Wood

Vintage Italian White Carrara Marble, Red, Black Dice Bookends Pair Of Polished
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage unusual Italian 1960s white carrara marble bookends have large dice propped as the focal point with red and black resin dots. They have been professionally polis...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Marble

Pair Of Antique Putto Bookends, Italian, Decor, Cherub, Grand Tour, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique putto bookends. An Italian, plaster decorative cherub book rest in Grand Tour taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Charming cherubic fi...
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1850s Italian Grand Tour Used Bookends

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Plaster

Pair of Max Le Verrier “Mouflon” Art Deco Bookends Original 1930 Black Marble
By Max Le Verrier, Max Le Verrier
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Original Max Le Verrier bookends model: “Mouflon” superb art deco stylized sculpture. Original "Max Le Verrier" (1891-1973), signed. Original Art Deco, France, 1930s not modern rep...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

Pair of French Faience Bookends Desvres, circa 1930
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Bookends signed Desvres, circa 1930. Represent 2 bretons.
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1930s French French Provincial Used Bookends

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Faience

Art Deco Bookends Cat and Bulldog Signed by Irenée Rochard, 1930
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bookends cat and bulldog signed by Irenée Rochard. Art Metal with silver patina on a marble and onyx base. France 1930. Animals in bronze by Christopher Payne. Antique c...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book Signed
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book.Signed" To Patricia, Betty Lou Phillips"Great designer book. Style French Country. In great condition. The enduring appeal of Fr...
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20th Century French French Provincial Used Bookends

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Paper

Art Deco PAIR of Bookends Swans Bronzed Metal Marble Bases, French circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful PAIR of good quality French Bookends of two metal bronzed swans on marble bases, dating to the Art Deco period, Circa 1930. Each swan has been well modelled w...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bronze Bookends Panther and Tiger by Oscar Waldmann, 1925
By Oscar Waldmann
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bookends panther and tiger by Oscar Waldmann Patinated bronze on wooden base. Signed on the base. circa 1925. Oscar Waldmann is a Swiss artist who worked in France. ...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Used Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Fleur De Lis Style Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of fleur de lis style marble bookends, circa 1940s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2"D x 6.5"H and would make a great addition to any offi...
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Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Fleur De Lis Style Marble Bookends
Pair of Fleur De Lis Style Marble Bookends
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Italian Grey Marble Geometric Bookends Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful vintage Italian gray marble stone bookends book holders.
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Late 20th Century Italian Used Bookends

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Marble

American Eagle Ceramic Bookends Faux Wood Finish
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare sculpture ceramic eagle bookends Beautiful faux wood finish with a rustic cerused whitewash. Books are not included. Versatile design that would work well with any...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Ceramic

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 sign for male. Heavy enough to actually hold books, or just use, decoratively.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Iron

Pair of Bookends in Lacquer Wood with Chinese Decor
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair Of Bookends In Lacquer And Polychrome wood from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 In good used condition and beautiful patina.
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Used Bookends

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Wood

Art Deco Musical Figural Bookends by Emile Carlier, France 1925
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Bookends by Emile Joseph Nestor Carlier, French, c 1925, cast in silvered metal as a man clad in a loin cloth playing the pans flute and a similarly clad woman playing the c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Metal

Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful solid brass bookends with finely carved porcelain florals. Large porcelain insets in oval form, finely carved in relief with flowers representing four seasons, sp...
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20th Century Chinese Used Bookends

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Jade, Brass

Art Deco Bronze Cat Bookends by Louis Riche, Patrouilleau Foundry, France 1920
By Louis Riché
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with stretching cats on a black marble base. The pair is signed by Louis Riche (1877-1949), a famous French animalier who specialized ...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and mea...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Chrome

Art Deco Bookends Pierrot and the Lady with a Fan Spelter on Marble
Located in Ulm, DE
Bookends Pierrot and lady with fan White bronze with original patina on a base of Portor marble Original Art Deco, France 1930s Dimensions: Width: 22 cm Height: 19 cm Dept...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair 1950s Patinated Cast Brass Duck Mallard Head Bookends Mid-Century Modern
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Sarreid attributed Vintage pair of patinated cast brass duck or Mallard Head bookends, Paperweight Home Decor, circa 1950. Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weigh...
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1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Polished Brass Rectilinear Bookends by Skultana
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Scandinavian modernist bookends were realized by the esteemed Swedish maker Skultana during the latter half of the 20th century. They offer dynamic rectilinear ...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
A very unique pair of monumental bookends in triangular chunks of pink marble, late 20th century. Each has the initial “B” in Gothic lettering carved into the back and painted black....
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Used Bookends

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Marble

Vintage Brass Bookends Featuring Native American Brave
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Pair of Native American Indian Scout bookends in cast brass by Philadelphia Manufacturing Company. The scouts are resting on a rock, a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. Th...
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20th Century American Used Bookends

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Ormolu

Early Art Deco Brass Bookends with Scottie Statues
Located in Malibu, CA
Art Deco bookends featuring full figural Scottish Terriers in bronze sitting on stepped up classic Deco background with the original mottled patina. The Scotties sit on a semicircula...
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1920s Art Deco Used Bookends

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Rare Carl Aubock Brass and Tin Book Ends, First Generation, 1935-1945
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage, made in the very first pre-war period of the existance of the werkstatte Aubock in Vienna. Model number: 3531 - Illustrated in the exhibition catalogue of the Vienna Histor...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Brass, Pewter

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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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