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Pair of Italian Red and Green Leather Equestrian Bookends, circa 1950s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Extra Large Set of Vintage Leather Bookends with Patinated Bronze Horses in Full Sprint, Italy circa 1950s. One bookend is in red leather and the other in green leather. The patina ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lady Liberty Bookends in Carved Mahogany, 19th Century, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of exceptionally well-made mahogany bookends depicting bare-breasted Venus or Libertas in Eugene Delacroix’s masterpiece: 'France Sees Liberty'. It does not take much to see th...
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19th Century European Romantic Used Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Period Marble Bookends with Sculpted Dice
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Art Deco period bookends with dice, made of Port Nero Marble, the dice are made of white Carrara marble. It is a decorative piece for on a desk or in the bookcase. Made in ...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Suite of Three Italian Paperweights in Veined Black Marble, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SUITE OF THREE ITALIAN PAPERWEIGHTS In veined Black Marble 20th century In veined black marble, one square, another conical and the last pyramidal. Cone dimensions: h. 15cm Good c...
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20th Century Italian Modern Used Bookends

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Marble

Art Deco Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Gazelle Deer and Palmtree
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of Art Deco bookends, with images of gazelle / deer under a palm tree. The plinth is made of Breccia marble. The figurines are made of zinc alloy, gold and green patina...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Breccia Marble, Spelter

Antique Book Slide, English, Walnut, Extending, Novel Stand, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book slide. An English, walnut extending novel stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Fantastic Victorian book slide with quality fretwork dec...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Used Bookends

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Walnut

Pair of “Dilàdiquà” Bookcases from “Trasformatio” Collection, Italy 1940/2022
By Michele Iodice
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of “DilàDiquà” bookcases from the “Trasformatio” collection, design Michele Iodice exclusively for the Esprit Nouveau gallery. Limited Edition 2/2 Movable structures in b...
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2010s Italian Modern Used Bookends

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Iron

Antique Pair of American Made, Native Indian Ambush Bookends by N. Partridge
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of original, American made, Marked, Native American / Indian bookends. In the earliest years of the 1900s a lady artisan working out of New York created these now very r...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Used Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Marble Dice Bookends with Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Marble Dice on Marble bases. The pair are a nice compliment to any shelf and great for the game aficionado or child's room. The roll of the dice and good luck!
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Marble

"End of the Trail" Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Bookends by Pompeian Bronze
By James Earle Fraser
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze patinated cast iron bookends "End of Trail" by Pompeian Bronze Co., circa 1920s. The bookends are exact replicas of the famous "End of the Trail" statue sculpted by Ja...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Bronze, Iron

1940s Original Gone with the Wind Sculpture Rhett + Scarlett Cinematic Novelty
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hard to find original production movie promotional item for the release of Gone with the Wind! Sculptures of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler as bookends. A first run brass, sharp an...
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1940s American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Brass

Substantial Pair of Etched Crystal Globe Bookends by Nicole Miller
By Nicole Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Substantial pair of etched crystal globe bookends by Nicole Miller, circa 2000s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 9.5"W x 4.75"D x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Bookends

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Crystal

1920s American Art Deco Ronson Cherub Butterfly Patinated Bronze Bookend Pair
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous pair of high-quality patinated bronze American Art Deco period bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa mid-1920s, #7072, tilted "Cherub And Butterfly". Created in the ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice pair of vintage marble horse head bookends, circa 1940s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 11.75"W x 3"D x 6.25"H and would make a great addit...
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Early 20th Century American Used Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Vintage Marble Horse Head Bookends
Pair of Vintage Marble Horse Head Bookends
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chat et Dogue Art Deco Bookends of a Cat and a Dog from Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Chat et Dogue” (French: cat and dog) Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Art Deco style, France Sculpture made in “Régule” (spelter) Green patina - Handwork, patina could be dif...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Vintage Horse Bust Bookends, English, Cast Brass, Decorative, Novel Rest
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage horse bust bookends. An English, cast brass decorative novel rest, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Wonderful equine interest with great colo...
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Late 20th Century British Modern Used Bookends

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Brass

Art Deco Pair of Chromed Figurative Bookends, French, circa 1930
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

Antique W.V. Egbert Co. Seated Abraham Abe Lincoln Metal Bronze Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.V. Egbert Co. seated Abraham Abe Lincoln metal bronze bookends. Item features a nice small size, metal construction, bronze finish, original stamp, very nice antique pair, ...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Used Bookends

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Metal

Pair of C2C Designs, a Resin Based Sculptural Ear and Nose Bookend Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of iconic C2 Design bookends. The pair combine a combination pop Nose and Ear. The resin has a stone look and are very popular. The pair are large and very impressiv...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Resin, Acrylic

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare! This 19th century black forest books rack/ book shelf with ''Bears holding baby bears'' bookends hand carved Swiss. Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bo...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Bookends

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Fruitwood

Ben Seibel Bookends for Jenfred-Ware
By Ben Seibel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ben Seibel design copper plated bookends for Jenfred-Ware, U.S.A.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Duck / Goose Bookends G.H. Laurent France 1925
By Georges H. Laurent
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silvered bronze duck bookends G.H. Laurent France 1925. Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze bookends by the famous French artist G.H. Laurent. Signed and numbered, circa 1925. ...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Ben Seibel Aged Bronze Srirrup Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Custom finished aged bronze stirrup bookends, c.60s.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Art Deco Bookends. Stags in Patinated Metal on a Marble Base
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of French Art Deco bookends. Stags in patinated metal on a marble base. Approx. 1940s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: height 18.0 x depth 12.0 x width 8.0 cm.
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1940s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Antique Animalier Bookends, French, Spelter, Onyx, Lecourtier, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique animalier bookends. A French, spelter bronze dog bust mounted upon red onyx by Prosper Lecourtier (1851-1924), dating to the late Victorian period, circa 19...
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Late 19th Century French Used Bookends

Materials

Spelter

Seated Nude Male Bookends with Fine Bas Relief Detail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and very fine, this set of bronze-toned bookends feature a nude male figure in repose, his arms resting on one knee, in a Renaissance setting topped with an arched cornice and p...
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1920s American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Bronze

Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Located in Barntrup, DE
These masterfully hand-carved wooden bookends feature the main characters of the famous Spanish novel "The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha", or just "Don Quixote" by Migu...
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1930s European Art Deco Used Bookends

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Wood

Vintage Stacked Solid Wood Bookends
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage solid wood bookends made of ash, walnut, mahogany and maple. Glued together in a stacked design then shaped in a curved pattern. They make nice decorative sculptures.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Goberg , Hugo Berger Wrought Iron Bookends, Germany, circa 1910
By Goberg
Located in Delft, NL
Goberg , Hugo Berger wrought iron bookends, Germany, circa 1910. The Goberg brand is derived from the name of the maker Hugo Berger and had a workshop in Germany. He made many obj...
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Early 20th Century German Used Bookends

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Ibex or Ram Bookends Signed by the Sculptor Max Le Verrier France, 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Ibex or Ram bookends, signed by the sculptor Max Le Verrier. The bookends are in green and black patinated art metal, France 1930. Literature: Art Deco sculpture by Vic...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Metal

Royal Doulton Rare Pair Art Deco Figural Musician Bookends
By Royal Doulton
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and very rare pair Royal Doulton novelty figural bookends modeled as musicians dating from around 1920. The ceramic bookends portray two novelty figures of men dressed in ...
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1920s British Art Deco Used Bookends

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Ceramic

Great Centuries of Painting 19th Century Goya To Gauguin by M. Raynal
By Paul Gauguin, Francisco De Goya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Great Centuries of Painting 19th century Goya To Gauguin by Maurice Raynal. New Sources of Emotion from Goya to Gaugin. Published by Genève: Editions d'Art Albert Skira S.A., 1...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Expressionist Used Bookends

Materials

Paper

Pair of Art Deco Bookends in Bronze and Marble
By Pierre Fortin
Located in NANTES, FR
Elephant bookends in gilt patina bronze. Base in sea green marble. In the style of Bugatti. Signed Fortin on marble. We did not find indications on the artist. In very good sh...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Midcentury Marble and Brass Fish Bookends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of fish bookends with marble pinkish base and brass angel fish. Measures approx - 3.25deep x 5 wide x 6.25 high.
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1960s American Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

1960s English Traditional Bronze Copper Baby Shoes Bookends Nursery Décor Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of British colonial baby shoes bookends in cast bronze and handcrafted solid copper Shoes made in England in the 1960s. Note the attention to details at the shoes and each is ...
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Used Bookends

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Bronze, Copper

Pair of Bronze Clad Cherub Art Deco Bookends by Art Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of bronze clad cherub Art Deco bookends by Art Bronze, circa 1930s. They are in original condition with a fine patina, some light oxidation and some surface scratches; ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends

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Bronze

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
These ceramic tile and walnut bookends were designed and made by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The rectangular forms are softened by the loose brush strokes in the glaz...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

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Walnut, Ceramic

Metal Geometric Abstract Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of metal bookends with a geometric abstract design and a copper-rose gold hue, in the Post-Modern Deconstructivist design style. Pair could work well as individual...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Used Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Antique Lion Bookends, English, Cast Iron, Decor, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique lion bookends. An English, cast iron decorative book rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Bountiful character and of impressive weight in th...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Bookends

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze German Shepherd Dog and Black Marble Bookends
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Deco gilt bronze German shepherd dog and black marble bookends. This beautiful pair of bookends features gilt bronze German shepherd dog figures mounted on black marble ba...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Seal Brig, Paris
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde with Foundry seal Brig, Paris. The birds are in patinated Art metal and stand on green marble bases. Ca. 1930. Van de Voorde was...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco Folkart Pair Oak Hand Carved Figural Bookends
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual Art Deco folkart pair of hand carved oak bookends with figures dating from around 1930. The bookends have been carved from a single block of wood with a flat polished ...
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1930s English Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Marble Elephant Bookends
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Bookends. Elephant on Marble. Heavy Sturdy Weight.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Norman Bleckner Brass Bull Bookends Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These pair of vintage polished Norman Bleckner brass bull bookends have the original label on the bottom. New black felt feet were replaced with the old green felt. They are from the...
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1970s American Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Alabaster Marble Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial organic modern alabaster marble sculpture, circa mid-20th century. This organic modern alabaster marble sculpture is all neutral tones with a brown wood base. Great as ...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Used Bookends

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Alabaster

Wooden Antique Venetian Shelves with Caryatids, Wall Consoles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1584 - Unusual pair of wooden shelves with caryatids: perfect with a simple wooden shelf. They were in a Venetian house.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Used Bookends

Materials

Wood

Mcm Jane Gordon Martz Walnut White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Jane Martz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bookends with vertical white inset tiles by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios on brass bases. Very nice original condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Abstract Marble and Ceramic Bookends
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage pair of abstract marble and ceramic bookends. This interesting design is attributed to Fratelli Mannelli and was manufactured by Raymor. These stylish pair of abstract mar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

1970s Solid Cast Patinated Brass Pineapple Bookends Hollywood Regency
By Arthur Court
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabolous pair of solid cast patinated brass pineapple bookends, circa 1970s nice patina it can be polished more.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Glass Bookends in the Style of Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of frosted Horse Head sculpture bookends. The pair could be used as decorative pieces but also are perfect for bookends, especially in a Childs room. They are molded...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Sea Birds on Ocean Pylon Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of sea birds on ocean pylon bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1977. The pair are signed and dated and are in very good vintage condition with a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends

Materials

Quartz, Copper

Pair of Small Antique Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Ebony, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of small antique elephant bookends. An Anglo-Indian, ebony and bone carved animal novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Graced with c...
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Late 19th Century British Used Bookends

Materials

Ebony

Mid 20th Century Solid Brass Antelope Bookends - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th century bookends, unbranded. Solid brass depicting antelope heads on a solid base. Likely made in the USA. Measures: 5.25 W 5.25 D 10.5 H (Each), Weighs Approxima...
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Mid-20th Century American Other Used Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Polished Aluminum Deer Bookends, circa 1980s
By Arthur Court
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pair of polished aluminum deer bookends, circa 1980s. Pair of polished decorative bookends in realistic style. Very sturdy and heavy. Great for holding up books on a bookshel...
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1980s German American Craftsman Used Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Cast Iron Elephant Heads Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cast iron elephant heads bookends. Elephant heads in dark bronze patinated color, nice quality and details sculpture. Great to use as bookends, paperweights, or decorative elephant...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Bookends

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Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in Tystberga, SE
Pair of midcentury, circa 1970s, marble horse head bookends. well crafted with color honey cream and grey-green with amber and cream veined marble. Very stylish Etruscan horse profil...
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1970s Unknown Brutalist Used Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair Brass Seashell Nautilus Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass nautical bookends. Nice detail in casting, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a shelves worth of books. Felt on bottoms as shown. Good condition, some light patina. Grea...
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20th Century Korean 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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