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Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures in Style Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Lisse, NL
Original bronzed spelter and open wings eagle bookends on marble base, circa 1920.
If eagles hold a special meaning for you or for someone you love, then this unique pair of bookend...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry
By Griffoul
Located in San Diego, CA
Powerful Pair of Cast Iron Sitting Bull Bookends, Attributed to Griffoul Foundry, circa 1917. This striking pair of vintage cast iron bookends pays homage to the iconic Lakota leader...
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass "Flame" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware
By Ben Seibel, Jenfredware
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass "Flame" Bookends by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware, circa 1950s. This striking pair of bookends showcases the sculptural elegance and expressive geometry...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends, circa 1950s. Elevate your shelves with this striking pair of mid-century brass bookends, each depict...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco See Book ends, Marble, Black and Red France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Art Deco See Book ends, Marble, Black and Red France, 1940
Category
1940s French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Marble
A Pair of Onyx Bookends – Horse Heads – Italy - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant pair of sculpted onyx bookends, featuring finely crafted horse heads. Dating from the 1970s, these unique pieces stand out for their exquisite craftsmanship and the natura...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Pair of 1970s Red Airplane Bookends by Randall Schwartz for Moxie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A captivating 1970s aviation-inspired set of bookend that brings playful nostalgic charm and mid-century modern flair to any interior. Designed by Randall Schwartz for Moxie Brand In...
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1970s Post-Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Italian marble bookends, circa 1970s. In the style of Sergio Asti. Stone is beautifully veined and in great condition. The almost identical bookends are scu...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Marble
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage mid century lucite bookends with embedded shell. These 1960s gems are glamorous, lustrous and enigmatic. Two perfectly proportioned seashell specimens float in luci...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Lucite
$384 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of 1970s Palm Tree Bookends by Randall Schwartz for Moxie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming 1970s tropical-inspired pair of palm tree bookends designed by Randall Schwartz for Moxie. This pair features detailed palm tree silhouettes crafted from metal with a gr...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pair of Library Bookends with Books and Candle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming set of bookends featuring books and a candle, circa 1960's. We see these sturdy sculptures displayed in any family room or home office seeking a classic vibe. Great gif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Philadelphia Manufacturing Co. Brass Horse Bookends c.1950
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage pair of brass plated horse bookends with original felt and original PMC stickers.
CREATOR Philadelphia Manufacturing Company.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-19...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Horses Bookends - Pair of Animal Sculptures by Anette Edmark - 1990s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Ceramic Horses Bookends- Pair of Horses Animal Sculptures - Sweden 1990s
Set of 2 Horses Bookends by Anette Edmark for IKEA in the 1990s.
Elegant design and soft surface in white m...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Minimalist Used Bookends
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass Ram Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of vintage brass ram bookends with beautiful patina. The details on the figures evoke elegance and nostalgia. Perfect for your mid-century or Hollywood Regency and a va...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cast Brass Celestial Armillary Sundial Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two neoclassical celestial armillary sundials with roman numerals
Circa 1980s
Measures: 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 6.5"H.
Good original...
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1980s Indian Neoclassical Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cast Brass Golf Club Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of golf clubs and golf balls.
Circa 1980s
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.63"D x 5.75"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
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1980s Taiwanese Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Cast Terrier Dog Bookend Doorstop Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming Terrier sculpture, bookend or small doorstop. circa 1960's. We see this sturdy guy or girl displayed in a foyer, family room or home office seeking a classic vibe. Grea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Iron
Art Deco PAIR of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood.
Each stylised pelican has been well hand carved in a dark hardwood and stands on a base f...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Art Deco Modern Alabaster Marble Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian alabaster marble bookends, Art Deco Modern design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Pair are off-white with dark gray veining.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Vintage Borghese Eagle Bookends with Black Base
By Borghese
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a pair of vintage plaster cast American Eagle bookends. Designed in a Federal style by Borghese of Italy, the bookends feature a stoic gold eagle on top of a black base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Federal Used Bookends
Materials
Plaster
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare emerald green solid cast glass with textured design in the front and smooth on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Glass
$650 / set
Native American and Horse Bronze Clad Bookends by Armor Bronze Corporation
By Armor Bronze
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of bookends featuring a Native American chief and his horse. These were made by the Armor Bronze Corporation and designed in 1928. These are in nice vintage condition. One has s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Used Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Brass Gazelle Bookends - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of vintage brass bookends in the shape of gazelles. Beautiful gold coloring to the brass. Nice larger size with dramatic horns. Made in Korea.
Category
Mid-20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
$150 / set
Pair of Rare Solid Brass Libertas
Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996. The b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Vintage Alabaster Mushroom Bookends, Italy, c. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Alabaster Mushroom Bookends
Italy, circa 1960
Hand Carved / Partial Label on Bottom
"in good vintage as found condition, fading and wear to the top of one of the bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Vintage Cast Iron Eagle Head Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage American black painted cast iron eagle head bookends. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Gilt Owl Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage gilded metal owl bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
$300 / set
Vintage Boho Cast Horse Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of nostalgic Americana and rustic charm to your library with this pair of vintage cast metal horse bookends. Depicting a serene scene of saddled horses grazing, these hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of Natural Burl Wood Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of natural burl wood bookends. (PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century American Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Burl
Pair of Egyptian Art Deco Iron Sphinx Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (Art Deco) iron small bookends with reclining sphinx figure. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century African Moorish Used Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Concentric Circle Waterfall Form Curved Marble Bookends
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in St. Louis, MO
Elegance and simplicity at its best, classic pair of 1930s Rare French Moderne - Art Deco period marble bookends. They are cut from one solid piece marble, design features a curved, ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Figural Bookends, French Spelter Busts, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique figural bookends. A French, spelter bronze female bust in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderfully expressive pieces ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Used Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Stylish pair of Art Deco bookends with vulture birds by Max Le Verrier. Art Deco metal with lovely Silver plated patina on Belgian Black marble base, France, circa 1930
This model is...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Pecky Cypress Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a striking element of organic modernism to your library with this rare pair of vintage pecky cypress bookends. These sculptural pieces celebrate the raw beauty of the natur...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Wood
Grey Calonial Style Cast Iron Enamel Grey Finial Bookend, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Cast iron grey bookends showcase a traditional aesthetic with intentional antiquing, and paint chips that exude vintage charm. The weathered finish adds character and warmth, making ...
Category
1930s American Used Bookends
Materials
Iron
Curtis Jere Mars
Venus Gold Gilt Bookends Sculptures Signed Jeré, 1968
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A beautiful, and in lovely condition, pair of Mars and Venus Curtis Jere sculptures or bookends depicting the male and female gender symbols on square bases made of gold leafed cast ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Iron, Gold
RARE PAIR OF ANTiQUE ASPREY LONDON LEATHER BOOK ENDS
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A distinguished and hard-to-find pair of antique Asprey London leather bookends, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and understated luxury that have define...
Category
20th Century British Used Bookends
Materials
Gold Leaf
Striking Vintage Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Vintage Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko, circa 1980s. These beautiful vintage Blenko Glass bookends showcase the brand's signature craftsmanship with their bold geometric fac...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Glass
Louis Fontinelle French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Pierrot Bookends 1920
By Louis Fontinelle
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Crackle-Glaze Pierrot Bookends by Louis Fontinelle, France, ca. 1920.
Charming pair of French Art Deco polychrome crackle-glaze ceramic bookends by Louis Fontinelle,...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
This is a unique set of beautifully crafted bookends that combine high-quality design with the subtle elegance of handcrafted artistry.
The bookends stand out thanks to the natural ...
Category
1960s Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Wood
MCM 3 pcs Bakelite Bookends with Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Nice mid century modern set of pair of bookends and a matching tray , all in faux marble. Design, bakelite.
Category
1960s Used Bookends
Materials
Bakelite
Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze. Vintage pair of electroformed bronze bookends signed M Rotellini, circa 1915. The set is in good vintage...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Used Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy and sculpturally interesting pieces indeed are our pair of spiral wrought iron Brutalist bookends - if you are a fan of midcentury pieces, with the emphasis on the heavy and ro...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wonderfully Expressive Pair Bookends, Decorative Practical and Full of Character
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, beautiful, practical, decorative and wonderfully characterful bookends.
In all our years of collecting and trading antiques, we have never come across bookends quite like thes...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Wood
Custom Fabricated Steel Bookends, Signed by Artist
Located in New York City, NY
Custom Fabricated Steel Bookends, Signed by Artist
Category
2010s American Used Bookends
Materials
Steel
$2,400 / item
Pair of Mid-Century French Bear Sculptures Bookends on Carved Log Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a study, library, or mountain-style chalet interior with this striking pair of mid-20th-century French bookends. Crafted in France around 1950, each sculptural support features...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Black Forest Used Bookends
Materials
Resin
Carl Aubock III Pair Triangular Golden Iron Bookends 5443, Vienna/Austria, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of minimal yet beautiful triangular metal bookends from the 1970s, model #5443, designed and crafted by Carl Auböck III at the Carl Auböck Werkstätte workshop. They are made o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Pewter Stallion and Mare Bookends
Located in Pasadena, TX
This fine pair of horses is cast in pewter.
Depicted are a Stallion and a Mare.
Category
20th Century American Sporting Art Used Bookends
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Pair of Monk Reading / Scholar Polychrome Bookends by Marion Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of bronze clad monk reading / scholar bookends by Marion Bronze, circa 1930s. These stunning bookends are in very good vintage condition (small hairline crack in the ba...
Category
Early 20th Century American Used Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of vintage brutalist style owl bookends circa 1970s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 9"W x 4"D x 7.5"H. The are marked "Hampton, VA" on ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
Octave LARRIEU French Art Deco Squirrel Bookends Pair 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Ceramic Squirrel Bookends by Octave Larrieu, France, 1920s
These charming French Art Deco ceramic squirrel bookends were created in the 1920s by acclaimed sculptor a...
Category
1920s Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Early 20th Century Czech, Egyptian Revival Seated Pharaoh Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of early 20th century Czech Egyptian Revival composition bronze patina bookends with seated Pharaohs decorated with figures and motifs.
Additional pair available, PRICED PER ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Egyptian Revival Used Bookends
Materials
Composition
Vintage Large Sculptural Iron Jack by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry paperweight or bookend.
Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.
This jack is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Bookends
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Brass Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
A sophisticated set of two brass bookends from the 1960s. These sturdy yet decorative pieces are made of heavy, polished brass and adorned with a subtle acanthus leaf motif – a symbo...
Category
1960s Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Brass
$1,215 / set
French Art Deco Ceramic Bookends in Elephant Motif, 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / bookends / ceramics / Art Deco
A charming pair of French Art Deco ceramic bookends from the 1930s, these sculptural pieces capture the period’s signature blend of st...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Art Deco Seated Nude Female on Pedestal Bookends by Nuart
By Nuart
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage art deco seated nude female on pedestal bookends by Nuart of NY, circa 1920s. This exquisite pair features a seated female nude figures in a relaxed, elegant pose, mo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Used Bookends
Materials
Metal
Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution Ship Wheel Bookends Ironside, C. 1927
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution ship wheel bookends resting on rectangular bases, " Old Ironside " Early 20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Used Bookends
Materials
Bronze
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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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