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Item Ships From: Continental US
2 Vintage Beige Onyx Cube Handmade Bookends Objects of Art Sculpture Pedestal
By Lella Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, AIREDELSUR
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hand carved Italian Tan, Taupe, Beige Cube Onyx bookends in the Style of Lella & Massimo Vignelli. These are very substantial, heavy and well handmade bookends. They are hand...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

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Onyx

Italian 1930 Art Deco Ceramic Female Diving Figure in Red Bathing Suit Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of vintage Art Deco ceramic bookends depicting elegant female divers, each poised in a dynamic stance. These sculptural bookends feature women in red bathing suits an...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Continental US Bookends

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Ceramic

Vintage Pair of Monk Reading / Scholar Polychrome Bookends by Marion Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pair of bronze clad monk reading / scholar bookends by Marion Bronze, circa 1930s. These stunning bookends are in very good vintage condition (small hairline crack in the ba...
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Early 20th Century American Continental US Bookends

Materials

Bronze

A pair or vintage Italian alabaster mushroom bookends, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of hand-carved alabaster marble bookends, made in Italy circa 1960. These sculptural bookends boast tones of auburn, ochre, and pewter. Original sticker on verso of one mushro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

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Alabaster

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Art Deco Horse Head Bookends a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage pair of hand carved wooden Art Deco style horse head bookends. Large heavy wood vintage hand carved Art Deco style Folk Art horse bust book ends on a pedestal-type base. Ea...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Continental US Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in these bookends present imagery that moves with th...
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1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Tier Bookshelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Pair Postmodern Brass Sailboat Bookends or Sculptures, Nautical Desktop
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of heavy patinated brass sailboat bookends made in Taiwan, probably for export, likely in the 1980s. Also great as simple sculptures or display pieces in a coastal home. Very ...
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1980s Taiwanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modernist Rectangular Chrome Bookends by Smith Metal Arts
By Smith Metal Arts, William Sklaroff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of modernist chrome bookends by Smith Metal Arts. These sizeable pieces of chrome are captivating as they are commanding. Their styling is simple timeless. Aged chrom...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Chrome

Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Nouveau Style "Lady at Lion Fountain" Cast Metal Bookends, circa 1919. These antique, cast metal Art Nouveau bookends feature a woman at a lion's head fountain. The design depict...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Continental US Bookends

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Iron

Pair of Art Deco Gilt Iron WPA Style Foundry Men Bookends Signed NMF 1936
By WPA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Art Deco Gilt Iron WPA Style Foundry Men Bookends Signed NMF 1936 USA, 1936 A rare and striking pair of Art Deco gilt iron bookends, crafted in 1936 during the WPA era and American Deco period. These sculptural bookends are a fine example of the era's unique blend of Greco-Roman classical art with modern industrial design. Each bookend stands 10.5 inches high, 6.5 inches wide, and 2.75 inches deep, featuring a subtly detailed silhouette of a muscular, shirtless foundryman pouring molten metal into a crucible. The design captures the strength and dignity of the working man, a theme prevalent during the WPA period, which sought to honor and celebrate American labor through art. The gilt iron finish adds a touch of elegance and durability, ensuring these pieces are both functional and visually captivating. Each bookend is stamped with "NMF" on the left side and the date "1936" on the right, confirming their authenticity and historical significance. This rare pair of bookends is not only a functional accessory but also a piece of American history, reflecting the spirit of the 1930s. Ready to be placed and enjoyed, they make a perfect addition to any collection of Art Deco or WPA-era memorabilia...
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20th Century American Art Deco Continental US Bookends

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Iron

Pair of French Art Deco Hand Painted Harlequin or Jester Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of Harlequin bookends. The pair are very detailed, with masks and hand painted. Acquired in France A compliment to any book shelf, desktop, work station and espec...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

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Composition

Italian Onyx Marble Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of Italian onyx marble bookends, in the Modern style of the '70s Modern/Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Bookends are rectangular with neu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Continental US Bookends

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Onyx, Marble

Italian Onyx Marble Bookends, Pair
Italian Onyx Marble Bookends, Pair
$900 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of "Quotation" Gold Leaf Finish Bookends by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
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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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Cut Steel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Vintage Brutalist Style Brass Owl Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of vintage brutalist style owl bookends circa 1970s. The bookends are solid with with a great patina and measure 9"W x 4"D x 7.5"H. The are marked "Hampton, VA" on ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Continental US Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique German Sheppard Bronze Sculptures Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of solid bronze German Shepherd sculpture bookends or door stops. Dating to the 1920s or 1930s. Original felt on the bottom and a nice age ap...
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1930s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Hand Painted Brass Scholar Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1840 Pair hand painted brass scholar bookends. Brass filled with cement for weight
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1940s Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Cement, Brass

Art Deco Bronze and Marble Pheasant Bookends, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco period bronze and marble pheasant bookends USA, Circa 1930s Each measures: 5.5"W x 3.13"D x 5.38"H. Very good ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an appealing set of vintage brass bookends. The bookends each depict a spread-wing bald eagle perched on a branch. The branch is wrapped in decorative vines. In 1782, Congre...
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Mid-20th Century Continental US Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Brutalist Forged Iron Owl Bookends In the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By 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. They are in...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Iron

1920s Art Deco "Graphic Arts" Bookends Pair by Pompeian Bronze
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of intriguing Art Deco period bronze clad bookends titled "Graphic Arts" by Pompeian Bronze. Executed in relief, they depict an artist or scribe and a potter at work dressed in...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Felt, Petrified Wood

Pair of Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Eagle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of high quality, heavy brass Virginia Metalcrafters Eagle bookends. Made in Waynesboro Virginia. Can hold large stack of books. Has thin felt rounds on bottom of each to pr...
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Continental US Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution Ship Wheel Bookends Ironside, C. 1927
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Bronze USS Constitution ship wheel bookends resting on rectangular bases, " Old Ironside " Early 20th Century.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Continental US Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wayne Husted designed clear half glass bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no damage. The set shown are now sold, I have two other sets. Inquire and I can send photo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Glass

Vintage Large Sculptural Iron Jack by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry paperweight or bookend. Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. This jack is made of cast iron and is in original condition. Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Iron

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Marble Neoclassical Urn Garnitures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th-Century French Neoclassical garniture featuring gilt bronze lidded urns on marble bases.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Continental US Bookends

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Scroll Leaf Brass Bookends by Philadelphia Manufacturing Company (PMC)
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Brass

"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 American Art Deco Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Nude Nymph Reproduction Art Deco Bookends by Sarsaparilla Deco Design
By Sarsaparilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice pair of nude nymph / flapper reproduction art deco bookends by Sarsaparilla Deco Design, circa 1980s. The set are in original conditio...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Continental US Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed. Medium scale bookends finished in "Cognac Brown" leather and decorated with brass and wood equestrian horsebits. Signed wi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pompeian Bronze Co Bronze Clad Figurative Bookends, 1920s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Heavy pair of vintage bronze plated bookends depict a seated scholar reading a book. The bookends are attributed to Pompeian Bronze Co, who were manufacturing this style of bookends...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Continental US Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Natural Blue Agate Geode Bookends with Polished Crystal Druzy, Blue Agate Geode Bookends, Natural Crystal Druzy Pair, An impressive pair of natural blue agate geode bookends...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Stone, Agate, Crystal, Quartz

Chinese Carved Floral Bookends Hardstone
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Splendid pair of antique Chinese bookends with handcarved chrysanthemum flowers. Gray hardstone or marble. From a Florida private collection.
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1940s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Stone, Marble

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 ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Continental US Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Brass and Wood Golf Club Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of cast brass and wood bookends in the form of golf clubs and golf balls. Circa 1990s Measures: 3.75"W x 3.25"D x 5.75"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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1980s Taiwanese Modern Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Brass

Amber Glass Galloping Horse Sculpture / Bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company
By L.E. Smith Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
An amber glass galloping horse sculpture / bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 6"W x 3"D x 8"H. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Continental US Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Rare Vintage Carl Auböck Bookends, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a wonderful pair of rare vintage brass and can bookends by Carl Aubock. The pair is made of heavy brass and wrapped with cane. A very beautiful mix of materials. The bookends...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt "Book" Bookends by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of "book" bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux green leather covers by Borghese of Italy, circa 1970s. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of cas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Continental US Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Rams Head Ceramic Sculpture Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice and large sculpture of a Rams Head - perfectly suited as a bookend for large books, or a Stand-alone decorative piece. No Chips or Cracks.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze Turkey Bookends by G. Rischmann France, 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Art Deco Silvered-Bronze 'Turkey' Bookends by G. Rischmann France, 1930s Each one signed in script 'G. Rischmann France' By Gaston Rischmann (1907-1979) A unique pair of Art De...
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20th Century French Art Deco Continental US Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Coral Specimen Bookends
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of bookends showcases natural coral specimens with sleek, clear plexiglass bases, creating a sophisticated and modern display. The contrast between the delicate, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Continental US Bookends

Materials

Coral

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...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Continental US Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Art Deco Flapper Bookends Bronze Bakelite on Rectilinear Onyx Base
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Art Deco flapper bookends, crafted in France circa 1930, celebrates the glamour and sophistication of the Art Deco movement. A striking c...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Modernist Solid Marble Bookends Memphis Era with Rare Chamfered Corners
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent pair of modernist solid marble bookends in black, grey and white with a "greenish" hue, circa 1980s. The pair has a sharp "Memphis Era" design with rare, hard to find, cham...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Marble

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...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Brass Dolphin Bookends - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of brass bookends made by Andrea by Sadek. Each is cast in the shape of a dolphin with calf breaching a scrolling wave. Felted on the bottom, with the gold maker's label that ...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Continental US Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Deco Style Skyscraper Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of cut out metal sculptures of the Chrysler and Empire State Building used as bookends. A very unique and wonderful pair.
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20th Century American Art Deco Continental US Bookends

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modernist Tubular Chrome Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of modernist tubular chrome bookends, circa 1970s. The pair are heavy and in good vintage condition; they measure 15.25"W x 7.5"D x 7.5"H. Great for larger books and a ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Cast Iron Horse Head Bookends
Located in Doylestown, PA
Charming vintage cast iron horse bookends, 1930's. Painted horse heads extend outward in opposite direction. Great for a touch of rustic equest...
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1930s Unknown Rustic Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Iron

Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Don Shoemaker Solid Cocobolo Bookends for Señal, Mexico, c.1965.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Wood, Cocobolo

1920s American Art Deco Ronson Cherub Butterfly Patinated Bronze Bookend Pair
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous pair of high-quality patinated bronze American Art Deco period bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa mid-1920s, #7072, tilted "Cherub And Butterfly". Created in the early 20th century, the beautifully detailed works depict sculptural high relief figures of classical winged cherub putti seated among leaves, each enchanting putti holding a closed book, while their raised hands grasp butterflies. The naturalistic base with floral vines and a frog on each, backing to large book form, detailed book bindings with elegantly aged dull gilt finish, and green felt covered bases. Provenance / Acquisition: A fine and magnificent private estate in Greenwich, Connecticut Acquired from the reputable auction house Blackrock Galleries, Greenwich, Connecticut Maker: Ronson's Art Metal Works, founded by Louis V. Aronson (1869-1940) in the 1800s, was a leader and pioneer in the manufacture of fine decorative metalwares into the 1930s, producing a diverse selection of beautifully designed bookends, figural lighters, hood ornaments, figurines, lamps, and more. Dimensions: (approx) 6.5" High, 4.5" Wide, 4.5" Deep (each) History: Louis Aronson while still a student in the mid 1880s, registered his first patent for the electroplating of metal. In 1886, he sold his patent, raising $5,000, to start the Art Metal Company in New York City. The following year, he moved the company to Newark, NJ and changed the name to Art Metal Works. Ronson is best known for cigarette lighters, he invented the “safety match” in 1897, and the first mechanical cigarette lighter in 1910. But it was throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Ronson Art Metal Works became one of the most prolific and creative of all artistic bookend producers. In 1915, he copyrighted his first pair of bookends, and by 1936 had over 150 copyrighted bookends in his company catalog. By 1928 the company was traded on the American stock exchange...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Continental US Bookends

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental US Bookends

Materials

Marble

Post Modern Marble Bookends
Post Modern Marble Bookends
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Agate Quartz Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of cobalt blue agate bookends or decorative objects, circa late-20th century, Brazil. Great as bookends and equally great as standalone decorative ob...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Pair of Bookends Bronze Elephants Sitting with Books
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Elephant bookends. The bookends are early 20th Century and are well made, and full of cheer, engaging in books of their own. The patinated bookends tell a great story and w...
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Early 20th Century Continental US Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional pair of antique bookends is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and rich symbolism. Crafted from highly prized, solid Brazilian rosewood, the bookends possess a...
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20th Century Chinese Continental US Bookends

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
$550 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Early 20th Century Pair of Figural Lion Head and Paws Bookends
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th Century pair of figural lion head and paws bookends. This is a very nice pair of 3 dimensional lion bookends. The pair is from the 1930's depicting figural lions protrudin...
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Early 20th Century Continental US Bookends

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960 s
By Alain Chervet
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960's, Nice original patina to the brass.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960
s
Sculptural Brass Gazelle Bookends, 1960
s
$140 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Flow Bookends
By Kiscop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood and cast bronze bookend. Available in: Ebonized Walnut Bleached Maple Natural Walnut
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2010s American Organic Modern Continental US Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Flow Bookends
Flow Bookends
$850 / item
Pair of Leather Bound Bookends with Sliding Plate and Velvet side
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bookends comprised of two ends that look like books. The pieces are not actually books, but look like leather bound books. Heavy and of good size, each end has a plate to side unde...
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20th Century English Continental US Bookends

Materials

Leather

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