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Period: Mid-20th Century
Pair of Art Deco See Lions Book ends, Bronze and Marble, Black, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of book ends representing sea lions. The objects are in marble and in bronze, it is signed "bronze" on the animals. These bookends were made in France in the 1940s, they are typ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Alfred James Perry, Mid-Century Turtle Bookends, Signed Dated, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
ALFRED JAMES PERRY - mid-century - folk art - turtle form bookends - articulated shell and features - each hand carved from a solid block of pine - weighted - original finish - each ...
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Softwood

Brutalist Steel and Wood Bookends Inspired by Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Round Top, TX
A sculptural and weighty pair of hand-forged steel and wood bookends, crafted in the 1970s and evocative of Don Shoemaker’s iconic studio craft aesthetic. These unique pieces blend B...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Brass Bird of Prey Eagle Bookends
Located in Poperinge, BE
Pair of vintage brass bird of prey or eagle bookends made of brass or yellow copper, circa mid 20th century, probably Korean. These heavy brass boo...
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Korean Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modernist Stair Cut Polished Steel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage modernist stair-cut polished steel bookends, circa 1970s. Beautiful and simple with great mid-century minimal lines, the bookends are in very good vintage condition and meas...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Granite Bookends
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand chisiled pair of gray green granite bookends in a Brutalist style. Very supportive and elegant. In excellent vintage condition.
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American Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Granite

Pair of Large Mid-Century Italian Travertine Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of large mid-century Italian travertine horse head bookends, circa 1970's. The bookends are heavy, solid and well crafted and measure 10"W x 3"D x 10.5"H. They are...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Travertine

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass "Flame" Bookends by Ben Seibel for 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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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bookends By Godefridus Boonekamp Pottery Schoonhoven
Located in Den Haag, NL
1930s Large Art Deco Bookends of Nude Muscular Man. These were designed by Godefridus Boonekamp in the 1920s and made in the Netherlands by Plateelbakkerij Schoonhoven circa 1930s. T...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Ceramic

Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain foo dog lion decorative object or bookend, circa early to mid-20th century, Japan. Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luc...
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Japanese Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pair of polished cast brass Swan bookends, circa 1950. Very sturdy and heavy. Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weights...
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German Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Folding Chinese Foo Dog Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid brass folding foo dog bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are in good vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H. Great look! #3588
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Chrome Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid chrome sculptural chrome jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice p...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Brass "Praying Hands" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage brass "Praying Hands" bookends circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a fine patina and measures 7.5"W x 3.75"D x 9"H. Very nice set! #4047 ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century 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 w...
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Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Alabaster

Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane Gordon Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM ceramic tile and walnut bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1950s. The bookends are in very good vintage condtion and measure 8.5"W x 5"D x...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Pottery, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Duck Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Mid-Century Duck Brass Bookends Sculptures Substantial in size and weight, these solid vintage brass ducks are both form and function. Fabulous pair displayed on a bookshelf ...
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English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco bookends PEGASUS by G.H. Laurent France 1930, winged horses.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover these original Art Deco sculptures, a pair of exquisite Pegasus winged horse bookends by G.H. Laurent for Max Le Verrier (ca. 1930). Crafted in art metal with a green patina...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

2 carved owl motive Lime wood bookends vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 carved owl motive Lime wood bookends vienna around 1960s Original condition The books are not for sale they are only for the photoshooting.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Lars Hellsten for Orreford Glass Elephant Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of large and heavy art-glass elephant bookends designed by Lars Hellsten for Orrefords, in vintage original condition both of them are signed.
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Solid Cast Brass Anchor Candle Holders
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of cast solid brass anchor candlestick holders. Perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home! USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 6"W x 4.25"D x 3.5"H. Good ori...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Triangle Lucite Bookends with Spirals by Herb Ritts for Astrolite
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of MCM triangle lucite bookends with spiral design by Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and measure 11.5"W x 2"D x 5...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Modern Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of clear acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s.
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Book Holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Book holder, 1950s Attr. Richard Rohac Brass blackened Original marble Original condition.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Brass

A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of Bookends with birds signed Jamar in period Art Deco from the 1930s. Made in France by Jamar in patinated metal with a marble base. Period and beautiful birds. Wear consist...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

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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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Modern Single Teak Bookend
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Danish Modern Single Teak Wood Bookend 5.25 h x 5.25 d x 4 w Unrestored preowned original vintage condition Wear is present Refer to all images for condition.
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Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Teak

Vintage Polished Cast Brass Duck Bookends, circa 1950
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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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

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 book...
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English Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Oak

Pair of Marble Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Marble Stone Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric. These custom, substantial monogrammed bookends are custom made with au...
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European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stone

Art deco marble bookends, set of 2, France, 30 s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Magnificent pair of french bookends art deco period. Stylized shape and composed of 2 different marbles.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble

Italian Leather Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of red leather and gold embossed bookends, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A great set to add a touch of red for an interior environment; office, library, bookshelf, etc. Dimens...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Gold

Pair of Cast Brass Mallard Duck Bookends Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Mallard duck bookends is made of polished cast brass with detailed eyes, cheeks and beaks. The wide bases curve gently down, providing extra stability to the heavy, ...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Richard Rohac, a Pair of Bookends, Austria, Mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rare abstract bookends in solid bronze, designed by Richard Rohac, Austria, mid 1900s. Marked RR Made in Austria 7 In good condition, few small signs of wear / age rela...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Design Line POP Red Color Jacks Bookends
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bill Curry for Design line very fun pop red colored playful iron jacks bookends or decorative objects. Often attributed to George Nelson, these are all original paint. Some light scu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Pair of Vintage Large Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of heavy regal brass Eagle bookends. Has thin felt on bottom of each to prevent scratching furniture. Great on a book shelf or desk. Nice condition, hand polished, ready to ...
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Korean American Colonial Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Revolving Globe Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century bookends with revolving terrestrial globe and celestial globe (PRICED AS PAIR)
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Rookwood Pottery Art Nouveau Glazed Ceramic Pink Lotus Flower Bookends, 1930
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period glazed art pottery bookends with lotus flower design By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1930 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light pink ...
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Rare Freeform Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile set of white and gray colored geode bookends, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition. This particular set is a unique pair that parallels two sides. One s...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Rock Crystal

Unmatching Pair of Quartz Amethyst Geode Mineral Stone Bookends / Paperweights
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large amethyst and quartz geode mineral decorative bookends or paperweights, Spain, 1950s. The amethyst Quartz crystal stone has a soft purple color and the shine of the minerals cry...
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Spanish Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stone, Amethyst, Quartz

Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, Asian, Pine, Figural Book Rest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative bookends. An Asian, stained pine figural book rest, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Mysterious and intriguing, great for colle...
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Asian Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Pine

Pair of Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period and powerful rams.
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Pair of powerful Art Deco Bookends from the 1930s with very period designed rams. Made in patinated metal with marble bases. Wear consistent with age and use
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stone, Metal

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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English British Colonial Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze French Bulldog Bookends by G. Granger
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze French Bulldog Bookends by Genevieve Granger. These sleeping bulldog bookends are a masterclass in quiet charm. T...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century White Marble "Chief" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of mid-century white marble "Chief" bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are heavy and well crafted. They measure 8.5"W x 2.75"D x 7.25"H and would make a great addition t...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair Of Vintage Acorn Bookends, English, Decorative Book Rest, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage acorn bookends. An English, mahogany decorative book rest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Fascinating turned form, a treat for the study desk...
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British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Sculptural Italian Marble Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of mid-century sculptural Italian marble bookends, circa 1960s. The bookends are heavy and solid and well crafted. They measure 8"W x 2.5"D x 6.5"H and would make a...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Marble

Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage extending book slide. An Anglo-Indian, mahogany adjustable bookrest, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. Fascinatingly distinctive book rest with unus...
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British Art Deco Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are heavy and solid with a smooth back side a finish and a textural finish on the front. Very cool deco...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Midcentury Ben Seibel Sculptural Flame Bookends
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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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century 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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North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Iron

Blenko Ice Glass Elephant Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of tinted ice blue glass stylized elephant bookends. Blenko Glass Co.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Ben Seibel Brass "Keys" Bookends, USA 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical pair of "Keys" bookends by Ben Seibel in Brass with green enameled accents.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Wooden Bookends from Nassauer Kunstgewerbe, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in KUTNO, PL
An exquisite pair of Art Deco style bookends, crafted from solid wood , showcases a bold geometric design with sculptural spherical accents. The rich grain of the wood accentuates th...
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Decorative Bookends, English, Oak, Book Rest, Early 20th, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of decorative bookends. An English, oak book rest, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. A charming bookend set, in the manner of George Russell's i...
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British Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Oak

Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two flat surfaces for display or can be used as bookend...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Pair Of Decorative Bookends, English, Book Rest, Mid Century, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of decorative bookends. An English, Portland stone book rest, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940. Pleasingly robust forms w...
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British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Stone

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Wire Mesh Black Table Top Book Shelf
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly clean and modernist lines define this unique table top book shelf. This simple piece carries strong lines that manifest its era and car...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of MCM Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Geese Brass Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patinated Bronze Faux Bois Brass Bookends Featuring Geese. Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM period, this pair will add to that vibe class...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Bookends

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Brass, Bronze