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Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends

$600per set
£454.67per set
€523.96per set
CA$848.57per set
A$912.56per set
CHF 487.95per set
MX$11,005.23per set
NOK 6,170.44per set
SEK 5,622.06per set
DKK 3,915.13per set

About the Item

Unique circa 1970s, USA Brutalist-style horse bookends composed of cut and soldered sheet metal heads and legs with carved wooden bodies and wire tails. Very good, vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age / use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Brutalist (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1444218682342

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