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Place of Origin: North American
Rare 1955 Cranbrook School Aim High Logo Design by Eero Saarinen Oak Bookends
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare pair of bookends with cast aluminum seal of Cranbrook School - Aim High logo and the year 1955 mounted to the oak boards. The Aim High logo was designed by Eero Saarinen, son of Eliel Saarinen who designed the schools campus and was president from 1932 - 1946. "In 1927, 'Aim High' was adopted as the motto of Cranbrook School. Along with the motto, a seal was created. This seal, designed by Eero Saarinen, displays an archer, Acestes, aiming his arrow high up into the sky. Famous Alums of Cranbrook, Charles & Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Jack Lenor Larsen, Fumihiko Maki, Gyo Obata, Ralph Rapson, Harry Weese, Toshiko Takaezu, Niels Diffrient, Harvey Littleton, Richard DeVore, Eero Saarinen and Olga de Amaral among others. Noted Faculty Carl Milles, Keith Haring, Daniel Libeskind, Marshall...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Antique 1929 Connecticut Foundry Cast Iron Rodin s "The Thinker" Bookends
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of antique Rodin "The Thinker" bookends made by The Connecticut Foundry and date from 1929. These are made of cast iron and have the original surface paint. Great details ...
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Early 20th Century North American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Female Bronze Sculpture by Michael Shacham, 1977
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial signed and numbered female figurative gilt bronze sculpture on dark green, with white veining, marble base, by sculptor Michael Shacham...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco North American Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Clear Glass Half Moon Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous clear glass half moon bookends designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. They are in very good vintage condition with no chips or scra...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Glass

1960s Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Wood Bookends a Pair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Don Shoemaker Hand-Carved Cocobolo Wood Bookends – Pair Mid Century Modern Mexican Design, Señal S.A. Rare and exquisite pair of hand-carved cocobolo wood bookends by renowned...
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Wood, Cocobolo

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 Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage brass ibex / Deer bookends. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

American Mission Bronze and Wood Expanding Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission bronze expanding bookends with silver deposit geometric design (Heintz Art Metal)
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Late 19th Century Mission Antique North American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage the Thinker Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of "Thinker" Bookends. This pair has an Art Deco styling. They are solid and have a presence. Cast metal pieces that are evocative of classical styles. These bookends we...
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20th Century Art Deco North American Bookends

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Metal

Vintage the Thinker Bookends
Vintage the Thinker Bookends
$196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
American Bookends in the Form of a Chippendale Chair Back, Bradley Hubbard
By Bradley Hubbard
Located in Downingtown, PA
Colonial Revival: Bradley & Hubbard Cast Iron "Chippendale Chair" Bookends (c. 1920s) A handsome pair of antique cast iron bookends produce...
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Early 20th Century American Craftsman North American Bookends

Materials

Metal

1962 Golf Bookend Paperweight Hole in 1 Trophy Alabaster Stone Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1962 Gold Hole in One Golf Trophy Bookend on Alabaster Stone Base 3.5 x 3.5 x 6.5 tall Preowned original unrestored vintage condition Refer to images listed please
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Stone, Metal

Chrome I-Beam Bookends
By Ben Seibel, Bill Curry Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast I-Beam Bookends in the Style of Ben Seibel Bohemian / midcentury / Brutalist - circa 1970s "some minor discoloration and pitting"
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Machine Age Art Deco Copper Brass Bookends by Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
A pair of Art Deco bookends by Walter Von Nessen feature two concentric rings of brass and copper with three sphere accents on each. These bookends are a great example of the Machin...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

1980 s Pair of Brass Tennis Players Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of solid brass tennis players bookends circa 1980's light patina great gift for a tennis lover.
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20th Century Post-Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Large Atomic Jack / Jax Bookend or Doorstop in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage atomic era, mid-century modern large iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The piece is functional as either a bookend, door stop or decorative accent and ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Brass Double Tennis Racket Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass bookends in the form of two tennis rackets and tennis balls. USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 4"W x 3"D x 5.5"H. Good original vintage condition.
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1980s Modern Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Iron Eagle Snow Birds Pair Circa 1900s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of cast iron spread-wing eagle bookends. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread as it stands. The eagle motif in décor and Folk Art has been widely used throu...
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Early 20th Century American Colonial North American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Heavy Bronze Clad Cherub Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of vintage heavy bronze clad cherub bookends, circa 1940s. The bookends are in very good condition vintage condition and have been clean...
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Early 20th Century North American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Brass Harlequin or Clown Musician Bookends on Metal Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage art deco brass on metal bookends with a minstrel, harlequin, or clown aesthetic, bookends, circa 1930s. A lovely pair of Art Deco bookends, characterized by theatrica...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco North American Bookends

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Midcentury Ben Seibel Sculptural Flame Bookends
By Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Ben Seibel for Jenfred book ends, circa 1950s. In brass finish. Some wear, patina and scratches but overall nice condition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style. Set of midcentury vintage cast metal brass duck sculpture bust bookends. Aged wa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Collection of 7 White Powder Coated Cast Iron Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic set of 7 bookends, featuring a golfer, a horse, an elephant, a bull, a farmhouse, a sphinx and a monument. These handcrafted cast iron bookends would certainly accentuate you...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze "X O" Bookends in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of bronze "X O" bookends in the style of Curtis Jere, circa 1990s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measure 4"W x 5.5"D x 6.5...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Glass Cast Elephant Bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs
By Don Shepherd
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of art glass cast elephant bookends by Don Shepherd for DAS Designs, circa 1980s. The pair are the back and front end of an elephant and are in ve...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Modernist Chrome Bookends by McDonald Products
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of modernist chrome bookends by McDonald Products, circa 1970s. The pair are heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 8.5"W x 5.5"D x 8"H. Great addition t...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Op Art Engraved Clear Glass Arched Book Ends
By Veritas
Located in New York, NY
Pair of arched Op Art engraved clear solid glass book ends by Veritas, circa 2017.
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2010s Post-Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

1950 s Patinated Iron Jax Sculpture Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1950's pair of patinated cast iron Jax bookend / sculptures.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Deco Brass "Scroll" Bookends by Chase Co. Rare
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of art deco brass "scroll" bookends by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. These are very early Chase bookends that had a limited production run and appeared for the only time in Ch...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Iconic Midcentury Gender Symbol / Sex Bookends by C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Original pair of midcentury sculptures / bookends featuring the universal symbols for male and female (Sexes) signed by C. Jere, circa 1960s The pieces are made of heavy metal with a gold leaf-like finish and have a wonderful, worn vintage patina. Each symbol is approx. 7" tall and sits upon a 4" x 4" base. These iconic 1960s Curtis Jere gender symbol bookends...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

A pair of 1970’s Shell Encrusted Bookends
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of handmade 1970’s Shell Encrusted Bookends. Set of two shell encrusted bookends. Created out of a lovely mixture of different kinds of shells, this lovely pair will add a be...
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1970s Bohemian Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Shell, Felt, Wood

Mid-Century Modern "Astrolite" Sculptural Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern ”Astrolite" bookends were realized the Ritts Co. of Los Angeles, circa 1970. They offer faceted, sculptural forms in ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century hand carved mahogany horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy, solid and well crafted. They measure 11"W x 3.5"D x 10"H and would make...
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Mid-20th Century North American Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Modernist Solid Brass Bookends. Sleek Timeless Decor Ben Seibel
By Ben Seibel
Located in Peoria, AZ
SLEEK! MODERN SCULPTURAL MID CENTURY BRASS BOOK ENDS GREAT LOOK! DIMENSIONS: EACH APPROX. 7" BY 5-1/2" In the manner of Ben Seibel These book ends are a clean addition to any d...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Attractive pair of cast metal Art Deco bookends, circa 1940s. They are in original condition with a nice patina and measure 4" W x 8" D x 6" H. #2376.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco North American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends
Pair of Cast Metal Art Deco Bookends
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Boho Carved Boar Bookends - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive pair of bookends features hand-carved boar heads rendered with robust detail and finished in a heavily distressed, crackled white paint over natural wood, giving the...
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Late 20th Century Rustic North American Bookends

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass Elephant bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. no Label. In fine condition, no issues.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-Century White Alabaster Sculptural Fish Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of mid-century white alabaster sculptural fish bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and well crafted. They measure 10.25"W x 2.5"D x 5"H and would make a great a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Modernist Chrome and Cork Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find pair of modernist chrome and cork bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 4.75"W x 4.5"D x 6"H. Great addi...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Chrome

"Sailing Ships", Ivory-Hued Art Deco Porcelain Bookends by Rookwood, 1934
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic pair of Art Deco bookends, each depicting a sailing ship racing through the sea with fully extended sails, was made by the famed Rookwood company in Cincinnati. Each p...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Marble Column Bookends – Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A substantial set of vintage bookends carved from solid marble in the form of classical architectural columns. The surface features rich natural veining and fossil-like inclusions, a...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage MCM Mouse / Cheese Wedge Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A whimsical pair of vintage MCM brass mouse on walnut cheese wedge bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition and measure 8.25"...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of American solid Oak Bookends California Design
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid oak bookends nicely crafted circa 1970's California made and design very nice condition and patina.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Jack Housman Brass Stag Deer Bookends - A Pair
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of Mid 20th Century Stag Deer Bookends were created from brass by artist Jack Housman. The bookends feature a stag bust with intricate details, especially the majestic antl...
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Mid-20th Century North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco Cast Patinated Bookends Depicting an Indigenous Warrior
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the peri...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco North American Bookends

Materials

Steel

1980 s Controlled Bubble Glass Oval bookend
Located in San Diego, CA
Clear glass single glass egg shaped bookend with intentional bubble pattern flat on one side to press on the books solid and heavy.
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20th Century Post-Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Vintage Gilt Owl Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage gilded metal owl bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American 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 Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Burl

1970s Emaus Bookends Mahogany Steel Copper Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents pair of Bookends, Mid Century Mexican Modernist. Unmarked, attributed to Emaus. Made in Mexico circa the 1970s. Mahogany, stainless steel, copper. 6.5H x 4.63 W x 5...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of Black Leather Bookends by Stuart Kern
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of black leather bookends by Stuart Kern, circa 1990s. The bookends are in like new condition and measure 10.75"W x 5.5"D x 6"H. Very nice high quality pair! Two sets ...
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Late 20th Century North American Bookends

Materials

Leather

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 Paperweigh...
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Mid-20th Century North American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair Mid-Century Modern Beveled Rectangle Lucite Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage pair of tall, heavy monogramed thick lucite bookends with beautiful beveled edges on aluminum bases. These bookends almost glow when the light hits them. Polished and substan...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Hand carved bookends made in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Include original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Bookends

Materials

Wood

1950s Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Single Iron Jack-Jax Bookend Doorstopper
By Bill Curry Design Line, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Leaf finish on this solid iron jack, which can be used as a bookend or door stopper, is circa 1950s original finish is nicely worn.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Crystal Bookends, Harp Shaped
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative and good quality pair of bookends made from beautiful crystal. Splendid and elegant pair of crystal bookends attributed to Waterford, circa 1980s. Perfect for disp...
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Late 20th Century North American Bookends

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Crystal Bookends, Harp Shaped
Pair of Crystal Bookends, Harp Shaped
$635 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The piece in well worn vintage condition with a great lime green...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Antique Set of Iron Bookends Depicting Shakespeare in Copper Patinated Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of solid iron bookends depicting Shakespeare in a patinated copper finish circa 1920's.
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20th Century American Classical North American Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage pair of polished cast brass duck bookends, circa 1950. Pair of polished decorative brass duck bookends in Sarried style. Very sturdy and heavy. Pair of midcentury vintage cas...
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Mid-20th Century American Craftsman North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

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 Hollywood Regency North American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Aluminum Eskimo / Igloo Bookends by Kentucky Tavern Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful pair of aluminum bookends of an Eskimo outside an igloo by Kentucky Tavern Creation, circa 1940s. The bookends are in overall very good vintage condition with some small de...
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Early 20th Century North American Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Arts Crafts Live Edge Natural CA Redwood Bookends Interior Decor
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning & Rare! DELIGHTFUL MID CENTURY LACQUERED REDWOOD BOOK ENDS GREAT NATURAL LOOK! DIMENSIONS: EACH APPROX. 4-1/2" BY 5" BY 2-1/2 These redwood book ends are a clean addi...
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts North American Bookends

Materials

Wood

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