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Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only
Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only

Vintage Tribal Carved Wood Figural Bookends Heads Only

Located in Topeka, KS

If you are looking for unique bookends to hold your favorite book collection…look no further.

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Bookends

Materials

Wood

Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures
Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures

Unique Art Deco Pair Bronzed Eagle Bookend Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Original bronzed spelter and open wings eagle bookends on marble base, circa 1920. If eagles hold a special meaning for you or for someone you love, then this unique pair of bookend...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Unique Leaning Tower of Pisa Pair of Bookends, Modernist Italy 1980s
Unique Leaning Tower of Pisa Pair of Bookends, Modernist Italy 1980s

Unique Leaning Tower of Pisa Pair of Bookends, Modernist Italy 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of two brass finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge. Found ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s
Unique Art Deco Bronze Brass Pair of Bookends, Mid Century Modern Austria 1950s

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....

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Brass Bookends
1970s Italian Brass Bookends

1970s Italian Brass Bookends

Located in BARCELONA, ES

What makes these bookends truly unique is their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Revival Bookends

Materials

Brass

Metal Scroll Style Bookends
Metal Scroll Style Bookends

Metal Scroll Style Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Metal scroll bookends with center of wood. This unique style bookend is perfectly suited for any desk and especially the Childs room.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Chrome & Brass Bookends
Art Deco Style Chrome & Brass Bookends

Art Deco Style Chrome & Brass Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical pair of Art Deco style brass & chrome bookends unique design.

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20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass, Chrome

SAND bookend in Sandstone & Limestone by Meble Matters
SAND bookend in Sandstone & Limestone by Meble Matters

SAND bookend in Sandstone & Limestone by Meble Matters

By Meble Matters

Located in Singapore, SG

Crafted with care and precision, this bookend showcases the unique characteristics of sandstone and limestone.

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2010s Singaporean Modern Bookends

Materials

Limestone, Sandstone

1980's Solid Marble Postmodern Pair of Italian Bookends
1980's Solid Marble Postmodern Pair of Italian Bookends

1980's Solid Marble Postmodern Pair of Italian Bookends

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in San Diego, CA

Great and unique pair of solid marble bookends , gorgeous Italian black Carrara marble,

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair
Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair

Vintage Geometric Half-Circle Travertine Stone Bookends - a Pair

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

These color differences are entirely natural, highlighting the authenticity and unique character of each bookend. Substantial in weight, they are as functional as they are decorativ...

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Vintage 1980s Modern Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Ham & Jam Brass Dog Bookends for Mary Baldwin College, 1962
Vintage Ham & Jam Brass Dog Bookends for Mary Baldwin College, 1962

Vintage Ham & Jam Brass Dog Bookends for Mary Baldwin College, 1962

Located in San Diego, CA

Produced in 1962 and cast with the college name and copyright date, these sculptural bookends represent a unique intersection of American collegiate history, sporting décor, and mid-...

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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Regency Red Leather Bound "Science" Faux Book Bookend
Vintage Italian Regency Red Leather Bound "Science" Faux Book Bookend

Vintage Italian Regency Red Leather Bound "Science" Faux Book Bookend

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Red Leather Bound "Science" Faux Book Bookend. Item featured has a leather-bound faux book form, gold gilt details, nice larger size, original aged/distressed...

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Early 20th Century Regency Bookends

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Black Couple at Rest", Superb WPA-Era Bookends with African American Figures
"Black Couple at Rest", Superb WPA-Era Bookends with African American Figures

"Black Couple at Rest", Superb WPA-Era Bookends with African American Figures

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stylized, warm and poignant, this unique pair of bookends glazed in dark pink and black -- depicting a Black couple asleep in each other's arms -- is a superb example of WPA-period s...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Bookends Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Bookends Mid-Century Modern

Pair of Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Bookends Mid-Century Modern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Pair of Vintage Florentine Carved Gold and Green Bookends. Charming and unique set from Italy. These are both form and function when used on a bookshelf or desk in any hom...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century
Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century

Vintage Pink Marble Bookends with Etched Gothic “B”, Late 20th Century

Located in View Park, CA

A very unique pair of monumental bookends in triangular chunks of pink marble, late 20th century.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Vintage Italian Red Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (B) - Pair
Vintage Italian Red Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (B) - Pair

Vintage Italian Red Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (B) - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Regency Red Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (B) - Pair. Item is in a leather-bound faux book form, gold gilt details, nice larger size, original aged/di...

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Early 20th Century Regency Bookends

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base

Art Deco France Pair Of Metal Bird Bookends With Fine Marble Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The Sienese hills are composed of sedimentary metamorphic rocks formed over millennia as a result of movements of the earth's crust; this location gives Giallo Siena its main peculia...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Metal

Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s
Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s

Art Deco Flamingo Bookends by Adam Féron in Bronze and Marble, France 1930s

By Adam Feron

Located in Ulm, DE

The expressive natural patterning of the stone makes each bookend visually unique. Signs of age-related wear and minor chips along the edges confirm the authenticity of this vintage ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Victorian Era Bronze Cast on Hand Carved Marble Bases
French Victorian Era Bronze Cast on Hand Carved Marble Bases

French Victorian Era Bronze Cast on Hand Carved Marble Bases

Located in Louisville, KY

These two elegant French Victorian bookends are unique and having a classic sophistication in their design and size.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Patinated Show Lasts - Set of 2
Vintage Patinated Show Lasts - Set of 2

Vintage Patinated Show Lasts - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This age-appropriate wear is a testament to their artisanal history and adds undeniable character to the pieces. Whether used as unique bookends, curious paperweights, or simple shel...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Folk Art Noah's Ark Carved Wood Bookends, 1950s, Unique Design
Antique Folk Art Noah's Ark Carved Wood Bookends, 1950s, Unique Design

Antique Folk Art Noah's Ark Carved Wood Bookends, 1950s, Unique Design

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1878 Noah's Ark carved wood sculpture/bookends' Eack animal is individually carved and painted Paint loss due to age and use

Category

Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures
Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Unique Pair of Decorative Foo Dogs Temple Lion Bookends Sculptures

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is a pair of Foo Dog sculptures on a black base. These are a classic Asian decorative piece, they are made from soapstone. This type of sculpture typically depicts two guardi...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Column Fragments - A Pair
Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Column Fragments - A Pair

Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Column Fragments - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whether used as decorative accents on a mantle, unique bookends on a shelf, or standalone sculptural objects on a side table, these fragments offer versatile styling possibilities to...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Concrete

Geometric Italian Organic Carrara Marble Sculpture or Bookend
Geometric Italian Organic Carrara Marble Sculpture or Bookend

Geometric Italian Organic Carrara Marble Sculpture or Bookend

Located in Los Angeles, CA

You can also see them together under bookends. Very unique, modern and clean. We have found the price guidance tool is not an accurate comparison of Low to High pricing on the plat...

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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame
Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame

Pair of Bronze Boxer Dog Bookends Holding an Oval Picture Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A most unique pair of Dog Bookends or sculptures holding an oval Frame from a chained post in their mouths... the pair can stand independent or could be used as bookends - either way...

Category

20th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Cast Iron Lady Spools - Set of Two
Vintage Boho Cast Iron Lady Spools - Set of Two

Vintage Boho Cast Iron Lady Spools - Set of Two

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beyond their original purpose, they serve as unique sculptural bookends or as whimsical accents on a bookshelf, mantel, or vanity.

Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Carved Arts & Crafts Fox Brackets
Pair of Carved Arts & Crafts Fox Brackets

Pair of Carved Arts & Crafts Fox Brackets

Located in Greenwich, CT

Would make a decorative and unique pair of bookends.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

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Unique Large Midcentury Handcrafted Copper Bookends Boho Brutalist
Unique Large Midcentury Handcrafted Copper Bookends Boho Brutalist

Unique Large Midcentury Handcrafted Copper Bookends Boho Brutalist

Located in Marietta, GA

Very interesting and unique copper bookends. They are handcrafted and very uncommon.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Bookends

Materials

Copper

Travertine Bookends
Travertine Bookends

Travertine Bookends

Unavailable

H 7 in W 11 in D 4.5 in

Travertine Bookends

Located in Maywood, NJ

Crafted from natural travertine stone, these bookends often feature unique patterns and earthy tones, adding a touch of sophistication to any bookshelf or desk.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Cubisme Bookend 2
Cubisme Bookend 2

Cubisme Bookend 2

Unavailable

H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Cubisme Bookend 2

Located in Irving, TX

Sold separately, Cubisme Bookend 1 and Cubisme Bookend 2 flaunt unique shapes and pair in a way that enhances the unique design of each object.

Category

2010s Bookends

Materials

Earthenware

Cubism Bookend I
Cubism Bookend I

Cubism Bookend I

Unavailable

H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Cubism Bookend I

Located in Irving, TX

Sold separately, Cubisme Bookend 1 and Cubisme Bookend 2 flaunt unique shapes and pair in a way that enhances the unique design of each object.

Category

2010s Bookends

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends
Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends

Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends

Unavailable

H 6 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Lincoln Iron Bookends

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of Vintage design unique This presidential pair of bookends is the one and only Abraham Lincoln.

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Late 20th Century American Other Bookends

Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet
Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet

Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet

Unavailable

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Ibex Bookends in the Manner of Alain Chervet

By Alain Chervet

Located in Morristown, NJ

Unique pr. of Ibex bookends in the manner of Alain Chervet.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Italian Alabaster Column Bookends - A Pair
Mid 20th Century Italian Alabaster Column Bookends - A Pair

Mid 20th Century Italian Alabaster Column Bookends - A Pair

Located in Burton, TX

Carved in the form of ancient ruins, these bookends showcase natural veining which makes each piece unique.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s
Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s

Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Unique pair of bookends, each of three dolphins holding a big globe They are made of brass.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Stella Bookend, Unique Collection
Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Stella Bookend, Unique Collection

Aina One of a Kind Jurassic Fossil Marble Stella Bookend, Unique Collection

Located in ES

One of a Kind Stella Bookend sculpted from a solid piece of Jurassic Marble, with Nerineas fossils in relief, combining natural and raw finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Lucite Bookends
Lucite Bookends

Lucite Bookends

Unavailable

H 9 in W 16 in D 2 in

Lucite Bookends

Located in New York, NY

These pair of Lucite bookends are unique and hand designed. They are made of a solid 2" blocks of acrylic with a geometric design.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Terracotta Amorphic Bookend Vases
Pair of Terracotta Amorphic Bookend Vases

Pair of Terracotta Amorphic Bookend Vases

Unavailable

H 5 in W 5 in D 4 in

Pair of Terracotta Amorphic Bookend Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of a kind unique terracotta bookend vases signed DK 5/13/52.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Massive Unique Bookends
Massive Unique Bookends

Massive Unique Bookends

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H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in

Massive Unique Bookends

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of unique bookends, valves suspended in acrylic with a thick and solid stainless steel base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Bookends

Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends
Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends

Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends

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H 6 in W 3.5 in D 2.75 in

Pair of Patinated Leather Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of unique bookends covered in caramel-colored patinated leather with a concave design detail that features a round portion covered in black leather with vertical gold-painted ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bookends

Materials

Leather

Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends
Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends

Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends

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H 5.5 in W 1,222.5 in D 7 in

Brass Camel Extendable Book Ends

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique bookends held together by three expandable brass rods to hold books.

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher
19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher

19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher

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H 13.78 in W 7.49 in L 13.78 in

19th Century Wood and Iron Antique Hat Stretcher

Located in Carimate, Como

Great conversational piece, ideal for decorative purpose but can as well be used as unique bookend in your library.     

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Iron

Unique Vintage Sculptural Marble Bookends, 1970s
Unique Vintage Sculptural Marble Bookends, 1970s

Unique Vintage Sculptural Marble Bookends, 1970s

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of marble bookends vaguely resembling abstract tulips in tones of seafoam and turmeric. Hand-carved late 20th century. Minor signs of age but no outward or glaring flaws; quit...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Unique "Owl" Glass Bookends by Blenko
Unique "Owl" Glass Bookends by Blenko

Unique "Owl" Glass Bookends by Blenko

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H 7.25 in W 5 in D 1.75 in

Unique "Owl" Glass Bookends by Blenko

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic set of hand crafted glass bookends by Blenko. Thick glass cut in the shape of an owl with intricate cut-outs and textured carving for the eyes and body. Original labels on ...

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends
Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Unique Pair of Decorative Mini Foo Dogs Sculptures Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of vintage, mini, burgundy, resin foo dogs, circa 1970s. Excellent condition and patina, makes a fun decor item in any room!

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Black and White Marble Book Ends Pair Italy
Art Deco Black and White Marble Book Ends Pair Italy

Art Deco Black and White Marble Book Ends Pair Italy

Located in Toronto, CA

More than just decorative accents, these unique bookends hold a special story. Originally gifted by loving parents to their son upon his acceptance into Toronto University in the 197...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Ben Seibel Bookends
Ben Seibel Bookends

Ben Seibel Bookends

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H 6 in W 5 in D 4 in

Ben Seibel Bookends

By Jenfredware, Ben Seibel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bookends have a unique shape and design in form of a tear drop with an opening in the upper part.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Multi Toned Columnar Marble Bookends
Multi Toned Columnar Marble Bookends

Multi Toned Columnar Marble Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These striking marble columnar bookends are particularly unique in that they the veining swirls in gradating tones of black, gray, white and salmon.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s
Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s

Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s

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H 6 in W 8 in D 2.5 in

Blue Marble Block Bookends, circa 1970s

Located in View Park, CA

Pair of black marble bookends in swimming pool blue with ash veining. A very unique and rare set of bookends.

Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s
Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s

Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s

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H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Marble and bronze rabbit bookends 1930s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The marble base is sturdy and solid, and has a natural pattern that makes each bookend unique. The bronze rabbits are lifelike and expressive.

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Sculptural Fish Form Metal Bookends
Vintage Sculptural Fish Form Metal Bookends

Vintage Sculptural Fish Form Metal Bookends

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of unique metal fish bookends with hand painted and clear acrylic details.

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Metal

Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends
Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends

Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends

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H 5 in W 6 in D 2.5 in

Earth’s Art: Fiery Red Agate Bookends

Located in New York, NY

Perfect for organizing books or displaying as decorative objects, these bookends bring a unique, organic charm to your home or office.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bookends

Materials

Agate

Vintage Italian ABF Marble Alabaster Bookends, 1960s
Vintage Italian ABF Marble Alabaster Bookends, 1960s

Vintage Italian ABF Marble Alabaster Bookends, 1960s

By ABF

Located in View Park, CA

A rare and unique set of mushroom bookends. When pushed together: 6” W x 5.5” D x 6” H.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Mixed Wood Art Deco Bookends
Pair of Mixed Wood Art Deco Bookends

Pair of Mixed Wood Art Deco Bookends

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H 6.23 in W 4 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Mixed Wood Art Deco Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming pair of mixed wood Art Deco bookends. Unique mix of black stained wood, natural teak blocks and spheres.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lucite Bull & Bear Wall Street Bookends
Vintage Lucite Bull & Bear Wall Street Bookends

Vintage Lucite Bull & Bear Wall Street Bookends

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique pair of heavy lucite bookends with a silver bear and bull in the center of each.

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Silver

Pair of Black and White Marble Sphere Bookends
Pair of Black and White Marble Sphere Bookends

Pair of Black and White Marble Sphere Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent pair of Unique and rare bookends, spheres are independent from base.

Category

20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Marble

Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970
Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970

Gucci Leather Bookends with Birds Sculptures, circa 1970

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

These make a wonderfully unique gift. The bookends are in excellent condition, although there is some slight discoloration on the metal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France
Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France

Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France

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H 3.94 in W 10.63 in L 3.94 in

Pair of Marble Bookends with Antimony Doves, France

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The combination of the two precious materials makes these bookends unique and exclusive. Handcrafted in France between 1902 and 1905.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble

Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940
Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940

Polished Cast Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends, circa 1940

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of polished cast metal brass Art Deco decorative duck bookends. Set of unique rare heavy polished gold brass large Mallard duck sculpture bust bookends.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass, Metal

Modernist Pair of Solid Polished Brass Ram's Head Bookends
Modernist Pair of Solid Polished Brass Ram's Head Bookends

Modernist Pair of Solid Polished Brass Ram's Head Bookends

By Alain Chervet

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant and unique pair of solid brass bookends, ram’s head, circa 1970s modernist look great pair hard to find.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Metal Skyscraper Bookends, Chrysler & Empire State, 1970s
Art Deco Metal Skyscraper Bookends, Chrysler & Empire State, 1970s

Art Deco Metal Skyscraper Bookends, Chrysler & Empire State, 1970s

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.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

1960s Snowflake Obsidian Gemstone Black and Grey Bookends – a Set
1960s Snowflake Obsidian Gemstone Black and Grey Bookends – a Set

1960s Snowflake Obsidian Gemstone Black and Grey Bookends – a Set

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

The contrast between the dark background and the bright snowflake inclusions gives the bookends a striking appearance. 245These bookends, with their unique material and hand carved...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Bookends

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base
Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base

Art Deco Pair of Spelter Seal Bookends with Fine Marble Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The combination of fine workmanship and the preciousness of the materials makes these bookends unique and exclusive. The two items are in good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Spelter

Vintage Italian Blue Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (A) - Pair
Vintage Italian Blue Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (A) - Pair

Vintage Italian Blue Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (A) - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Italian Blue/Green Leather Bound "Patent Law" Faux Book Bookends (A) - Pair. Item featured is a leather-bound faux book form, gold gilt details, nice larger size, original ag...

Category

Early 20th Century Regency Bookends

Materials

Silver Plate

Gucci Italy Hand-Stitched Red Leather Bookends with Gilt Metal Partridges, 1970s
Gucci Italy Hand-Stitched Red Leather Bookends with Gilt Metal Partridges, 1970s

Gucci Italy Hand-Stitched Red Leather Bookends with Gilt Metal Partridges, 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

These make a wonderfully unique gift. The bookends are in excellent condition, although there is some slight discoloration on the metal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base

Art Deco France Pair of Metal Bookends Dogs and Fine Marble Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The Sienese hills are composed of sedimentary metamorphic rocks formed over millennia as a result of movements of the earth's crust; this location gives Giallo Siena its main peculia...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Metal

Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base
Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base

Art Deco France Pair Of Panthers Metal Bookends And Fine Marble Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The combination of fine workmanship and the preciousness of the materials made these bookends unique and exclusive. Measures width cm.16, depth cm.7, height cm.11.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Siena Marble, Metal

Pair of Vintage Initialed Lignum Bacci Balls Bookends. Wood Stand of Later Date.
Pair of Vintage Initialed Lignum Bacci Balls Bookends. Wood Stand of Later Date.

Pair of Vintage Initialed Lignum Bacci Balls Bookends. Wood Stand of Later Date.

Located in North Salem, NY

The initials, promotively displayed into the surface of each ball, lend a sense of individuality and significance, making these bookends a truly unique and cherished possession.

Category

20th Century Bookends

Materials

Wood

Signed Curtis Jere woven metal book ends
Signed Curtis Jere woven metal book ends

Signed Curtis Jere woven metal book ends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Woven brass 5" square bookends. Uniquely designed and very handsome on any book shelf

Category

20th Century Bookends

Marble 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt by Collection Particulière
Marble 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt by Collection Particulière

Marble 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt by Collection Particulière

By Collection Particulière

Located in Utrecht, NL

To continue playing with function and form, these accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally. SLO bookends are a unique addition to any bookshelf or library, but ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Christophe Delcourt White Antico Marble 'Slo' Book Ends, Collection Particulière
Christophe Delcourt White Antico Marble 'Slo' Book Ends, Collection Particulière

Christophe Delcourt White Antico Marble 'Slo' Book Ends, Collection Particulière

By Collection Particulière

Located in Utrecht, NL

To continue playing with function and form, these accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally. SLO bookends are a unique addition to any bookshelf or library, but ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Marble 'SLO' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt for Collection Particulière
Marble 'SLO' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt for Collection Particulière

Marble 'SLO' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt for Collection Particulière

By Collection Particulière

Located in Utrecht, NL

To continue playing with function and form, these accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally. SLO bookends are a unique addition to any bookshelf or library, but are ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends

Materials

Marble

Travertine 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt, Collection Particulière
Travertine 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt, Collection Particulière

Travertine 'Slo' Book Ends by Christophe Delcourt, Collection Particulière

By Collection Particulière

Located in Utrecht, NL

To continue playing with function and form, these accessories can be used both vertically and horizontally. SLO bookends are a unique addition to any bookshelf or library, but are ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bookends

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Italian 1950's Bookends Marble and Bronze Bulls
Pair of Italian 1950's Bookends Marble and Bronze Bulls

Pair of Italian 1950's Bookends Marble and Bronze Bulls

By MCM Unique

Located in London, GB

Pair of beautiful Italian 1950's bookends featuring brass bulls set on green marble blocks. Very beautiful, rare and stylish bookends.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends
Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

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H 2.56 in W 7.17 in D 5.6 in

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

By Graziela Dias

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of unique gorgeous Agate stones bookends and polished and varnished brass.

Category

2010s Brazilian Other Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Brass

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends
Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

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H 2.56 in W 7.17 in D 5.6 in

Pair of Unique Brown Agate Bookends

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of unique gorgeous agate stones bookends and polished and varnished brass.

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2010s Brazilian Other Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Brass

Great & Unique Rose Brass Plated Solid Cast Iron Pair of Lincoln Bookends
Great & Unique Rose Brass Plated Solid Cast Iron Pair of Lincoln Bookends

Great & Unique Rose Brass Plated Solid Cast Iron Pair of Lincoln Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing pair of solid cast iron freshly rose brass plated finish, these are unique circa 1940s a sculpture by itself.

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20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Crystal Bookends
Pair of Crystal Bookends

Pair of Crystal Bookends

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H 8 in W 4 in D 4 in

Pair of Crystal Bookends

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Unique pair of crystal bookends from the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Bookcases

Materials

Crystal

La Linea Osvaldo Cavandoli Design Bookend Metal
La Linea Osvaldo Cavandoli Design Bookend Metal

La Linea Osvaldo Cavandoli Design Bookend Metal

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H 8.67 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in

La Linea Osvaldo Cavandoli Design Bookend Metal

Located in Poperinge, BE

Perfect for lovers of design, animation, and unique interior accessories. The bookend is in excellent vintage condition; check the photos for more details!

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Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Carrara Marble Architectural Sculpture or Bookend
Italian Carrara Marble Architectural Sculpture or Bookend

Italian Carrara Marble Architectural Sculpture or Bookend

Located in Los Angeles, CA

You can also see them together under bookends. Very unique, modern and clean. We have found the price guidance tool is not an accurate comparison of Low to High pricing on the ...

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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Carrara Marble

Bottle and Two Bookends, Londi for Bitossi, 1950s
Bottle and Two Bookends, Londi for Bitossi, 1950s

Bottle and Two Bookends, Londi for Bitossi, 1950s

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H 20.87 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in

Bottle and Two Bookends, Londi for Bitossi, 1950s

By Bitossi

Located in Roma, IT

A bottle and two bookends are a unique decorative object realized by the Italian ceramist Aldo Londi (1911-2003) for Bitossi during the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Terracotta

Gucci Rare Green Marble Display Bookends c 1980s
Gucci Rare Green Marble Display Bookends c 1980s

Gucci Rare Green Marble Display Bookends c 1980s

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H 4.75 in D 2.5 in L 5.25 in

Gucci Rare Green Marble Display Bookends c 1980s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

They too can be utilized as a stylish unique pair of bookends placed on a shelf Each stone cube has a variance in colors due to the veining A slight difference in size primari...

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1980s Unknown Curiosities

Pair of Antique French Iron Andirons w/Bronze Finials
Pair of Antique French Iron Andirons w/Bronze Finials

Pair of Antique French Iron Andirons w/Bronze Finials

Located in Highwood, IL

Perfect in the fireplace or as unique and interesting bookends. Either way these are fantastic, don't miss 'em.

Category

Early 20th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of Small 17th Century Walnut Wood Angel Sculptures from France
Pair of Small 17th Century Walnut Wood Angel Sculptures from France

Pair of Small 17th Century Walnut Wood Angel Sculptures from France

Located in Dallas, TX

They would also make a fantastic and unique pair of bookends for a bibliotheque (see detail photos).

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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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1950s Japanese Owl Sculptures Brutalist Metalsmith Birds Black Iron like Noguchi

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Designed by an unknown Japanese craftsman. A pair of heavy welded bookends, minimalist in design and creation. Forged belt of thick metal bent to create a 3D abstract bird form. Some...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Arts & Crafts Pair of Handcrafted Metal Bookends with Meaningful Symbolic Leaves
Arts & Crafts Pair of Handcrafted Metal Bookends with Meaningful Symbolic Leaves

Arts & Crafts Pair of Handcrafted Metal Bookends with Meaningful Symbolic Leaves

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful pair of hand-crafted, early 20th century bookends. With the symbolic meaning of leafs ranging from hope, renewal, revival, fertility and growth to decay, sadness and even ...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

19th Century Regency Oak Fireplace Inspired by Versailles, France
19th Century Regency Oak Fireplace Inspired by Versailles, France

19th Century Regency Oak Fireplace Inspired by Versailles, France

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Antique oak wood fireplace inspired by the fireplace in the Hercules Salon in Versailles Palace. This antique Regence style fireplace was made out of carved oak wood in the late 19th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

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Unique Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of unique bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique unique bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, stone and wood. We have 366 antique and vintage unique bookends in-stock, while there are 127 modern editions to choose from as well. Unique bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Unique bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Unique bookends have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Ben Seibel and Hava Studio are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Bookends for You

A good pair of antique, new or vintage bookends will look wonderful in your reading nook. And the need for these trusty home accents has stood the test of time, which means there are many different kinds to suit any design taste or furniture style.

Bookends weren’t created until the 1870s. Serving faithfully in the background, they went unobserved for a while. The authors of the Oxford English Dictionary report that the term “book end” didn’t appear in printed material until 1907. The primary function of bookends is to ensure that your books remain upright in your bookcase, but style and form have taken the lead over the years. Furniture makers have ensured that bookends demand as much attention as the books themselves. Indeed, while competing with carefully curated first editions or rows of colorful spines is no small task, plenty of bookends steal the stage.

If you’re looking to add a dose of intrigue or decorative flourish to your reading room that will be difficult to ignore, stone bookends and metal bookends can take on the appearance of small, provocative sculptures rather than functional accessories to keep your books orderly on your shelves. Depending on what kind of textures you’re thinking of introducing to your home office or study, a pair of brass bookends or a bronze set will pop against your dusty hardcovers and any decorative objects you’ve accumulated while working to style your bookcase. A pair of mid-century modern bookends carved from dark, exotic woods such as teak can also introduce warmth to a home office or study. While teak was a favorite of designers who worked with furniture in the mid-20th century, all manner of wood bookends have emerged over the years, with some woodworkers carving ornate patterns or figures into their pieces.

Bookworms, take note: You can find an extraordinary range of antique, new and vintage bookends for your dazzling book displays and bookshelves today on 1stDibs.

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