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Period: 20th Century
Pair of Mid Century wooden Bookends
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century solid wood bookends dating from the 1960's. With leaping salmon wood carvings. The end of one fish tail has a broken piece, although this is not visible when arranged on...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Italian World Globe Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
An Italian pair of world globe bookends, that spin, with brass accents, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great pair for an office, library, living room, etc. Marked 'Made in Italy' o...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends. This wonderfully hand-carved pair of wooden bookends depicts two of literature’s most iconic figures: the noble and ide...
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European Arts and Crafts 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of Italian Murano pear and peach fruit bookends or decorative object sculptures, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. These beautiful Murano art gl...
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Italian Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet
Located in Soquel, CA
Brass Bookends with "The Angelus" and "The Gleaners" by Jean Francois Millet Solid pair of bookends by H. L. Judd Manufracturing Co. Each bookend contains a scene originally painted by Jean Francois Millet - farmers harvesting in the fields and farmers praying over a basket. They are marked on the back with "REAL BRONZE" and numbered 9977. Titled on the bottom "The Gleaners" and "The Angelus" Original felt on bases. 4.75"H x 5.25"W x 2.25"D (each) Jean Francois Millet: 1814 - 1875, was a Barbizon School painter known for showing in his works the devoutness of French farm laborers. Judd Co. Morton Judd established the Judd...
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American American Craftsman 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of "Thinker" Bookends in the Style of Auguste Rodin by Armor Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of "Thinker" bookends in the style of Auguste Rodin by Armor Bronze, circa 1960s. The pair are very heavy and well worn with a wonderful original patina. They measur...
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American 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair Italian Marble Burgundy and White Book Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1116 A substantial pair of Italian MCM burgundy and white marble 'book' bookends.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Hard Wood Elephant Bookends, Anglo Indian, Hand Carved
Located in Bochum, NRW
This is a pair of vintage elephant bookends. They are made of beautiful hardwood, hand-carved, and have bone-made eyes and tusks. They are ...
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European Anglo-Indian Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Georges LIMOUSIN Art Deco Griffin Bookends 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco griffin bookends by Georges LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, early 1920s. Crafted from spelter and marble, these bookends feature majestic griffins, a striking symbol of str...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Distinct Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Distinct Art Deco Bookends in Wood 1930s This is a wonderful pair of art deco bookends. Designed in a very distinct art deco fashion, these will hold your books very elegant...
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European Art Deco 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

English Gothic Style Carved Oak Expanding Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic-style carved oak bookend / book holder with interlocking slats that expand to accommodate a selection of books, ending in two folding uprights with a carved gothic sta...
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British Gothic 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pair of Chunky Post Modern "6" Shaped Curved Bracket Lucite Bookends
Located in Amityville, NY
A pair of vintage lucite bookends with a chunky, curving, bracket shape, similar to the number "6" or letter "G". Each folded from a single thi...
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North American Post-Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Italian "Old World" Style Globe Bookends on Wood Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of Italian old world style globe bookends on wood "L" shaped bases in walnut, circa 1970s. The bookends are in vintage condition . Each ...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Wall Street" Bear and Bull Brass Bookends on Green Marble Bases
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of bull and bear bronze and green marble bookends, circa 1990s. The pair measure 10" W x 2.5" D x 8" H and are in good condition. The green marble is in very good condition ...
Category

American 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Art Deco wooden bookends, 1940 s, France
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of French Art Deco wooden bookends. Perfect condition. Height : 17,5 cm and 18 cm.
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Trompe L oeil Faux Leather Bound Book Panels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two panels of faux leather bound books. With aged leather book spines, cast epoxy backs, and velcro L-brackets to the reverse to allow them to stand on their own. Perfect for shelf decorating or hiding a wall safe...
Category

20th Century Bookends

Materials

Leather

Pair of Art Decò Crystal Swallows Bookends by Lalique "Hirondelles" France 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Splendid and elegant pair of hirondelles/swallows bookends, in frosted crystal, signed Lalique, France, circa 1980s. The bookends are in perfect vintage condition, with no chips or c...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Crystal

Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of mid-century modern iron "Quotation Mark" bookends with gold leaf finish by Curtis Jere, circa 1968. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with a great patina a...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Cut Steel, Gold Leaf

Pair of 1920s Brass Figurative Bookends with White Onyx Base
Located in Austin, TX
This pair of vintage brass and white onyx bookends dates to the 1920s and are clearly inspired by Rodin's 'The Thinker.' From time to time, similar bookends will surface, but differi...
Category

American Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Mid-Century Pair of Gilt Bronze and Marble Horse Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gilt Bronze and Marble Bookends Featuring Horses. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period, this pair will add to that classic modern vibe...
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European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Cast Clear Glass Seahorse Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage cast clear glass seahorse bookends, circa 1980s. The bookends are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks an...
Category

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair Of Vintage Aztec Figure Bookends, Banded Agate, Book Rest, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Aztec bookends. A South American, hand-carved banded agate stone figure, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Distinctive figural carving and superb n...
Category

Mexican Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Agate

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
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European Gothic Revival 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Tennis Rackets Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This Mid-Century set of Tennis and Louis Vuitton themed bookends are absolutely one of a kind and most certainly would accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk. This pair, ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Pair of Faux Marble and Plaster Bookends
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century pair of bookends, faux marble and plaster, likely Italian. Well modeled curly haired gilt plaster putti with black and burnt orange high...
Category

Italian Baroque Revival 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Copper Arts Crafts Style Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique pair of copper Arts & Crafts style bookends, circa 1930s. Each piece is in good vintage condition measuring approximately 2"D x 3.25W x 4"H; they feature a mix of copper an...
Category

American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass, Copper

20th Century, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pair of Bookends mod. 1977
Located in Turin, Turin
Some notes about the author Max Ingrand: a famous French master glass worker and decorator, he was artistic director of FontanaArte for one decade, starting from 1954. During that ti...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and rare pair of MCM brutalist style forged iron owl bookends in the style of Isamu Noguchi, circa 1950s. The bookends are heavy and solid with with a great patina and original ...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Arts Crafts Bronze Seahorse Bookends, Attributed to E.T. Hurley, c.1920
By E.T. Hurley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Arts & Crafts Bronze Seahorse Bookends, Attributed to E.T. Hurley, c.1920 Dimensions (each): 5.5" H × 5.5" W × 1.5" D Materials: Cast bronze with or...
Category

American Art Deco 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pair of Elephant 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...
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Vintage Pair of Porcelain Siamese Cats Kittens Bookends, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The adorable pair of vintage bookends features two playful beige and brown Siamese cats or kittens with bright blue eyes. The cats are sculpted with streamlined bodies, curled tails,...
Category

Korean Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Hand Made Shell Coral Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of hand made shell & coral bookends with Ostrich embossed leather backing.
Category

American 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Coral

Horse Head Alabaster Onyx Marble Stone Bookends
Located in Toronto, ON
These marble bookends, crafted in the 1970s, feature a hand-carved horse head profile. Each piece is fashioned from onyx stone, exhibiting natural variations in color and tone within...
Category

Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Theodore Alexander Metal Wood Elephant Form Bookends
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and impressive set of Theodore Alexander bookends depicting patinated metal elephants seated atop a wooden book form plinth. The elephants are facing two faux books with gilt e...
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Vietnamese Campaign 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Clarabell and Emmet Kelly Bronze Bookends, PM Craftsman 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set features two bookends shaped like clowns, with the character Clarabell and Emmet Kelly. The bookends have beautiful, age-appropriate patina; they are marked with manufacture...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

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

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century White Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of mid-century white marble horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2.25"D x 8.5"H and would make a ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Pair of Solitude / Scholar Bookends in Polychrome Bronze Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique pair of solitude / scholar bookends in polychrome bronze finish, circa 1940s. The pair have a great look, are quite solid and measure 11.25"W x 3"D x 4.75"H. The set is in good vintage well...
Category

American 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair Vintage 50s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Bookends
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Pair of 1950s Yehiel Hadany Mid Century Modern, Brutalist, Bronze, Abstract, Raised Relief Bookends of Ancient Hebrew Letters. Made in Israel Wonderful abstract, modernist, Ke...
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Israeli Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Scroll Leaf Brass Bookends by Craftsman
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of scroll leaf brass bookends by P.M. Craftsman (Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.), circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.5"W x 3"D x 5.25"H. Mar...
Category

American 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage solid brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice size to hold a stack of books. Great for your beach house! Any dark areas are reflection only.
Category

Korean Hollywood Regency 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Ben Seibel Stirrup Bookends, Brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel Stirrup bookends, brass, Jenfred-Ware, Raymor, signed. A very clean pair with original bright warm brass finish with some minor age spotting. Impressed signatures: Jenfred...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Abstract Bronzed Copper Metal Wood Sculpture, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A signed copper abstract sculpture on wood base, circa 1960s. Sculpture is copper, with a beautiful rich dark brown patina, adhered to rectangular wood base. Signature (illegible) on...
Category

Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Copper

Thomas Jefferson Cipher Brass Bookends, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of scrolled brass bookends made by Virginia Metalcrafters for their Thomas Jefferson Cipher collection. The bookends are cast with a calligraphic monogram, and marked in the b...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

1960s Iron Jack Bookend Design Line Bill Curry CA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Jack Bookend Style George Nelson Design Line Calif Selling as vintage iron rustic condition 8 x 8 x 8 Original Unrestored Vintage Condition Refer to images.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of 20th-Century French Stag Bookends in Gilded Metal and Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French bookends features striking stag busts crafted from gilded metal, set atop substantial veined marble bases. The finely sculpted deer heads showcase impressive antlers and beautifully textured fur, capturing the regal essence of these noble creatures. The combination of warm gold tones and richly veined pink and white marble creates a sophisticated contrast, making these bookends both functional and decorative. The sturdy marble bases provide excellent stability, ensuring they can support a collection of books while adding a refined touch to any library, office, or study. The craftsmanship reflects the Art Deco or Neoclassical influences of early 20th-century French design, making this pair a timeless addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors. With their classic elegance and luxurious materials, these stag bookends...
Category

French 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Large Blue Agate Geode Quartz Bookends – Natural Stone Statement Decor
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This impressive pair of large blue agate geode quartz bookends showcases the breathtaking beauty of natural semi-precious stone. Cut from a single agate geode and polished on the fro...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of two brass bronze finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge....
Category

Austrian Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Book ends, in Onyx, White Color, Horse Shape Pattern, France, Circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of book ends, in onyx, the motif pattern are horse heads. They are white in color, and were made in France in the 1970s.
Category

French Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Mod Carved Travertine Bookends by Up Up, Italy, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mod Carved Travertine Bookends by Up Up, Italy, 1970s Dimensions: Each 7" H x 4" W x 2" D Together: 7" H x 8" W x 2" D A sculptural pair of Italian travertine bookend...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Art Deco Vulture Bird Bookends Max Le Verrier, France, 1920s
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

French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Vintage Original Factory Frankart Greyhound Russian Wolfhound Borzoi Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and original set of bookends from Frankart. This set is genuine from the early days of this Brooklyn manufacturer. This art deco representation Russian greyhounds brings t...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Cast Iron Tuxedo Cat Bookends or Doorstops
Located in Red Lion, PA
This charming pair of 20th-century cast iron tuxedo cat bookends captures the elegance and playfulness of these beloved felines. Heavy for their size, they ...
Category

American Folk Art 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Style 1950 s A Pair
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...
Category

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Ben Seibel Orb Bookends, Brass
Located in New York, NY
Ben Seibel Orb bookends, brass. Pair of rounded sculptural, brass over white metal, bookends with cutout handles - the form resembling Turkish kettlebells. In good original condition...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal, 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 6.38"H. Good origina...
Category

Indian Neoclassical Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bakelite

American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends circa 1960. Vintage sculpture of the American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood bookends. Handmade large carved wood eagle sculptures 1960s. Vintage pair of Seri Ironwood animal hand-carved sculpture of the American Eagle. Vintage Hand carved wooden beautiful design decorative bird eagle sculptures. Set of 2 carved wood figure of an Eagle sculptures from the 1960s. These eagle figure perched on a wooden trunk would be a great eye-catcher in any room or interior. Great condition. Natural dark brown color. Dimensions for each: 10.5" H x 4.5" W x 3.5" D. Vintage hand carved Ironwood Southwestern seri sculpture of eagles. Ironwood Hand crafted in amazing detail from one of earth's hardest natural ironwood. This are authentic art pieces crafted in the Sonoran Desert from native Olneya ironwood. Found almost exclusively in the desert of Arizona, this tree is truly one of nature's wonders. North American Southwestern desert ironwood gets its name from its amazing hardness and heavy weight (similar to petrified wood). Though this wood is very difficult to work, it is meticulously carved and etched to reveal incredible detail. in Very nice polished heavy dark wood, no dents with a smooth finish overall excellent condition with beautiful visible wood grains. "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that began with the Seri indigenous people of the state of Sonora. The wood comes from Olneya tesota, a Sonora Desert tree commonly called ironwood (palo fierro in Spanish). It is a slow growing important shade tree found in northwest Mexico and the southwest U.S. The wood it produces is so dense that it lacks air bubbles and sinks in water. The Ironwood comes from the heavy, dense heart wood that trees produce. The wood is one of the heaviest in the world. Traditionally, it was used for firewood and charcoal with some carving. In the mid-20th century, the Seri had to move from their traditional home of Tiburon Island to the mainland, around the same time tourism was developing in Kino Bay. The first to carve ironwood for sale was Jose Astorga...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A elegant and large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in marble and bronzed spelter. Made in France during the 1920s. Wear consistent with age...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Bookends in Marble, circa 1920s Striking and highly characteristic Art Deco bookends from the 1920s, crafted in a sophisticated combination of marble...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

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