Mid-Century Modern Bookends
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Mid-Century "Creation of Adam" Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century Italian Florentine-style folding gilded wood bookends with printed details from \"The Creation of Adam\" by Michelangelo. (PRICED AS PAIR)
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Pair of Scroll Leaf Brass Bookends by Philadelphia Manufacturing Company (PMC)
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of heavy scroll leaf brass bookends by P.M.C. (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. Marke...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
1960s Design Line Metal Jack Jax Bookend California
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
George Nelson Style Design Line Single Jack Bookend California Bill Curry
Unmarked
6.25 h x 7.5 w x 7.5 d
Unrestored vintage original preowned condition
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Bookends Elephants, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage brass bookends from circa the 1970s.
Beautiful bookends, each with an elephant sculpture, mounted on brass bases. France, circa the 1970s.
Dimensions: height: 15 cm / 5.9 in;...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal
Cold-Painted Figural Chestnut Horse Head Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of cast and cold-painted sculptural horse head bookends are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in approximately 1960 in a realistic style. The well execute...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Granite, Spelter
Impressive Pair of Tall Petrified Wood Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive and unique pair of petrified wood bookends. This material forms under extraodinary circumstances, such as after a volcano eruption, and creates an extraordinary look. T...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Felt, Petrified Wood
Oversized Dice Sculpture with Red Dots by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage oversized Lucite sculpture designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s.
The sculpture is 4" square and the Lucite is clear and free of clouding, craze or hazing.
The pain...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite, Acrylic
Mid Century Sculptural Solid Walnut Bookends, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Sculptural Solid Walnut Bookends, c.1960.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Walnut
$440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Travertine Sculpture Elephant by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli for Travertino di Rapolano. Elephant shape travertine sculpture from the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
Minimalist Solid Cocobolo Bookends 1960s
By Carl Andre
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist solid cocobolo bookends. 1960s
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed horse heads bookends in glossy black glaze which were produced from 1938 through 1...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century A to Z Brushed Steel Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of midcentury, solid brushed steel, "A to Z" bookends circa 1970s. Incredibly solid with an impactful presence, these sculptural pieces render style to any decor. C...
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1970s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cast Brass Bookends, Israel 1967
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Cast Brass Bookends, Israel 1967 made by Tarra Sancta Guilt.
Category
1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
$120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Wooden Art Deco Bookends Spherical Round
Located in Sacile, PN
Art Deco bookends in wood.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
$805 / set
Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960
s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960's, Nice original patina to the brass.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
$140 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Carl Auböck Mid-Century Earlobes Brass Bookends #3848, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of minimalist sculptural bookends in an organic form, lovingly referred to by Auböck as “earlobes.” Model number 3848. Handcrafted from solid brass with a patinated and polish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Feast your eyes on this glorious oxblood red pair of acrylic dice by Charles Hollis. These are spectacular when the light hits them, as they glow in burgu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Acrylic
$520 Sale Price / set
64% Off
Pair Of Vintage Greyhound Figures, Italian, Dog Statue, Bookends, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Greyhound figures. An Italian, ceramic seated dog statue or decorative bookends, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Loveable figures with appealin...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
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 c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pair of Native American Profile Onyx Stone Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of onyx bookends. These beautiful pieces are carved in the profiles of native american characters.. The onyx veining and translucent beauty comes thru while the carvin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Pair of MCM Forged Iron Brutalist 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Sheldon Rose Alpha Sculpt Cube Letterpress Sculptures Bookends 1960s
By Sheldon Rose
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Mid Century Modern typographic cube sculptures or bookends designed by Sheldon Rose circa 1960s
Titled "Alpha Sculpt" formed of cast metal with raised letters and symbols
...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
1950s Ben Seibel Brass Clam Shell Bookend Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Ben Seibel Brass Clam Shell Bookend Set
Brass bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware
5.5 h x 4 d x 5.5 w
Preowned original vin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Cork Park Sherman Bookends
By Park Sherman
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of cork crafted column bookends by Park Sherman. These beautiful bookends express minimalist and brutalist notes. Column like, they define simplicity and organic sty...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cork
Pair of Tennis Players on Quartz Court Bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent and rare pair of bronze tennis players on quartz court bookends by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1976. The pair are signed and da...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Quartz, Bronze
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Massive Solid Black Marble with Brass Accents Golf Theme
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of solid black massive marble , with brass polished accents Golf theme, circa 1980's , never used stored in a box for decades , great gift for the book readers and Gol...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Massive Pair of Brass on Walnut Base Rams Head Bookends by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive pair of brass rams head bookends on walnut bases by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The bookends, which were made in Spain, are in very good condition and have a great look. They mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Pine
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculptural Torch Cut Steel Brutalist Bookends 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of sculptural torch cut steel bookends. A substantial pair of artist made solid metal bookends, 1970's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Steel
Pair of MCM Lucite "Aquarium" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM lucite "aquarium" bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition and would make a great addition to any mid-century study or library! They meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
$275 / set
Pair of Vintage Round Geode Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage round geode bookends, circa old! The set is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 3.75"H. #3542
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Rock Crystal
$200 / set
Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Arrow Brass and Wood Bookends with Hand Stiched Leather, France 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dog Book Ends on Onyx Bases
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Dog Book Ends on Onyx Bases. We see this set added to a current collection or resting on a bookshelf in a home library. Wonderful set to give a gift or kee...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfredware Sculptural Two Tone Brass Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of sculptural brass bookends Designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfredware.
Unique, scarcely seen examples incorporating a two-tone, textured design (there are blackened areas which ar...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair of Brass and Chrome Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
These custom, very substantial monogrammed bookends are...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$520 Sale Price / set
71% Off
Bronze Dancers Couple 1970s Belgium Artist V D Brande
By V. D. Brande
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of two expressive dancers from the seventies, handcrafted in bronze, inspired by sculpted clay sculptures a technique that is characteristic of the seventies and gives ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
$5,682 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Stacked Tortoiseshell Lucite Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very special pair of vintage stacked tortoiseshell and clear lucite bookends. The design has hints of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency and is an eye-catcher in any library, office, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille Castiglioni, 1991 Left Handed White Oak Lungangolo For Karakter
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on lost space. Empty inches and square meters that could be filled with b...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
1980s Faceted Lucite Bookends by Ritts Co. of Los Angeles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid-century modern "Astrolite" lucite bookends by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles that are strikingly etched and polished, which catches and refract lights beautifully. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Hand Carved Modern Mexican Cocobolo Wood Bookends by Don Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hand carved modern Mexican cocobolo wood bookends by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960s. Retains original labels from his workshop in Señal Mexico. This design was included in the 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Three Italian Greek Key Brown Leather Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We are offering 3 Classic Mid-Century Leather Bookends. These handcrafted bookends with Greek Key gold embossing would certainly accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk.
...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Leather
Silvered Bronze English Bulldog Bookends. France 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered Bronze Bulldog Bookends. c1930´s.
Lovely pair of Bulldog bookends. Silvered Bronze mounted over Black and Gold ¨portoro¨ italian marble. Very n...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Oak Wood Book Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of oak wood 'book' bookends, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century. Bookends are solid oak wood with red and black 'books'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
$675 / set
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3530
Flatiron
Patinated Brass and Cane Bookends
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck model #3530 'Flatiron' patinated brass and cane bookends.
Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Vintage Crystal Bookends in the Style of Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural bookends that are modernist and unique. Crafted in glass, these pieces stand alone as sculptures that accent your decor. Their weightless perspective summed w...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid iron sculptural jacks bookends in a chocolate brown. Could also be used as doorstops. 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Tic - Tac - Toe Onyx and Metal Sculptures or Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
One of a kind Curtis Jere onyx and metal Tic Tac Toe sculptures or bookends, sold individually or as a pair. All of Jere's Tic Tac Toe sculptures are unique ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Original Vintage Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s with original signature seal sticker. Incredible craftsmanship and detail in this pair of glass bookends that...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Astrolite Mid-Century Modern Beveled Lucite Bookends
By Astrolite
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Thick Lucite Mid-Century Bookend Set, 1960's. These heavy Lucite bookends with beautiful beveled edges almost glow when the light hits them. Polished and substantial, this pair is an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Lucite
$290 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Clear Libreria Pensile For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Achille &, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Clear Libreria Pensile For Karakter
Originally designed in 1957, perfected over the years, and produced by Bernini in 1966. Seeking to pare down...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Pair of Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Hard Wood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage Chinese hand carved hard wood foo dogs or bookends which I believe are made from elm, rosewood or another type of hardwood, circa 1950s. The dogs have gla...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
$900 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Bookends Glass and Wood in the Style of Fontana Arte Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bookends in acquamarine glass structure and wood in the style of Fontana Arte. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass, Wood
Carl Auböck Bookends # 3652
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic pair of Carl Auböck bookends in polished brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
$789 / set
Solid Italian Glass Blocks Wrapped Leather Bookends in the Style of Gucci
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of Italian solid green glass bookends wrapped on leather, with decorative brass emblem, circa 1950s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 iron. In beautiful condition with original patina and signed "C. Jeré 1968". The gilt really adds a nice warmth and glow. These would look exquisite displayed in a lit bookcase, in a master bedroom, master bath...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron, Gold
Mcm Jane
Gordon Martz Walnut
White Tile Bookends for Marshall Studios 1960s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bookends with vertical white inset tiles by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios on brass bases. Very nice original condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Gold Gilt Folding Bookends by Franco Tacchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful air of Italian gold gilt folding bookends by Franco Tacchi circa 1960s. The bookends are in good vintage condition and measure 7"W x 3.5"D x 6"H. Great look! #4114
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Teak Signed Balinese Sculptures Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hand Carved Signed Balinese figure bookends or sculptures - two outstanding carved wood figures - both intricately carved. The pair are lovely island people and can work as ...
Category
20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Teak
Marshall Studios Gordan Jane Martz Tile Walnut Bookends Mid Century
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Iconic walnut and ceramic tile plinth bookends, designed by Jane and Gordon Martz of Marshall Studios. 1960s. One retains the original production sticker. The thickness of the walnut...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
Hollywood Regency Brass Swan Bookends, A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of Hollywood Regency brass swan bookends. In fabulous vintage condition, this pair is created from brass, and depict a swan with the beak to...
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Rectangular Bookends by DAPCO
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and incredibly minalist set of walnut bookends by DAPCO. This pair is simple lined and graphic squared. A beautiful leather plaque is contained by walnut edges along with a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Walnut
$284 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-century Modern bookends for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookends created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern bookends made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookends, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Blenko, Ben Seibel, and Curtis Jeré. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bookends differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $7,500 while the average work can sell for $525.
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