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Style: Victorian
19th C. Set of English Victorian Cast Brass Pointer Dog Profile Doorstoppers
19th C. Set of English Victorian Cast Brass Pointer Dog Profile Doorstoppers

19th C. Set of English Victorian Cast Brass Pointer Dog Profile Doorstoppers

Located in Haarlem, NL

A wonderful set of two Victorian heavy cast brass sitting English Pointer dogs. Depicted 'en profile' facing towards or from each other. They were originally made as doorstoppers, but also very useful as large bookends...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique Oriental bookends. A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully tactile dogs wit...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Mounted Horse Rider Bookends, English, Book Rests, Victorian
Pair of Antique Mounted Horse Rider Bookends, English, Book Rests, Victorian

Pair of Antique Mounted Horse Rider Bookends, English, Book Rests, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique mounted horse rider bookends. An English, polished bronze and cast iron figural book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating hor...

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1890s British Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Italian Bookend w. Micro Mosaic Rose Marquetry & Black Dancer
Antique Italian Bookend w. Micro Mosaic Rose Marquetry & Black Dancer

Antique Italian Bookend w. Micro Mosaic Rose Marquetry & Black Dancer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hand-crafted Italian Bookend featuring an exotic Dancer framed with ornate floral perforations and a micro-mosaic wood marquetry arranged with roses. Italian wood or folk artist circ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Black Walnut Canterbury
Victorian Black Walnut Canterbury

Victorian Black Walnut Canterbury

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Walnut Canterbury, with spindle supports, single drawer and raised on turned legs with castors - 23"w x 16"d x 19"h

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1870s English Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Antique Gothic Revival Book Slide, English Walnut, Extending Bookrest, Victorian
Antique Gothic Revival Book Slide, English Walnut, Extending Bookrest, Victorian

Antique Gothic Revival Book Slide, English Walnut, Extending Bookrest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Gothic revival book slide. An English, walnut and brass extending bookrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Accentuate your reading corner or de...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze
Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze

Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze. Vintage pair of electroformed bronze bookends signed M Rotellini, circa 1915. The set is in good vintage...

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Bookends

Materials

Bronze

PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN VINTAGE EMBOSSED LEATHER LIBRARY BOOKENDS
PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN VINTAGE EMBOSSED LEATHER LIBRARY BOOKENDS

PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN VINTAGE EMBOSSED LEATHER LIBRARY BOOKENDS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Antique Victorian Embossed Leather Library bookends A very good looking well ...

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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Leather

Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends
Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends

Button-Up Shoe Brass Bookends

Located in valatie, NY

A pair of brass bookends in the shape of Victorian button-up shoes. No maker's mark. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookends

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair
Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair

Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Victorian Carved Wood Ladies Shoe Last Bookends - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert
Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert

Pair of Victorian Bronze Rabbit Head Bookends in Marble Plinths by A. Gilbert

By Sir Alfred Gilbert

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of late 19th century Victorian bronze rabbit head bookends in marble plinths by Sir Alfred Gilbert By: Sir Alfred Gilbert Material: bronze, marble, copper, metal Technique: cas...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Elephant Bookends, English, Book Rest, Home Library, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An English, mahogany ornamental wildlife study, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating bookends with fine anatom...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair Antique Elephant Bookends, Indian, Coromandel, Novel, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elephant bookends. An Indian, coromandel decorative novel or book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Offering charming character and d...

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Wood

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Ebonised, Novel Rest, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique extending book slide. An English, ebonised mahogany novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A striking and practical desk accessory, with a dark ae...

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1870s British Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Mahogany

Polished Brass Star Bookends, Victorian Style, India, 1970s, Pair
Polished Brass Star Bookends, Victorian Style, India, 1970s, Pair

Polished Brass Star Bookends, Victorian Style, India, 1970s, Pair

Located in Cordova, SC

Pair of polished brass bookends with a brass faux ribbon detailing in the shape of a star. Both pieces are made of solid brass which has recently been polished. No lacquer coating on...

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1970s Indian Vintage Victorian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880
Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880

Antique Extending Book Slide, English, Novel Rest, Home Library, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a charming antique extending book slide. An English, rosewood novel rest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Elegantly crafted with fine materials and tasteful fretw...

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1880s British Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Rosewood

Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian
Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian

Pair, Antique Maritime Bookends, Continental, Copper, Oak, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique maritime bookends. A Continental, copper plated oak book rest in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Invokes the age of ...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Copper

19th Century Pair of English Lion Figures
19th Century Pair of English Lion Figures

19th Century Pair of English Lion Figures

Located in High Point, NC

19th century pair of pottery figures of lions resting on English shields. They are sitting on molded bases which are beaded around the platforms. Wonderful color. No maker's mark.

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19th Century English Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Pottery

Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian
Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian

Large Pair, Antique Putti Bookends, Italian Cherub Figures, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large pair of antique putti bookends. An Italian, fruitwood cherub figure as book rests, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinating figural bookends, wi...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Ornithologist's Book Rest, English Pine Bookslide, Bird Motif, Victorian
Antique Ornithologist's Book Rest, English Pine Bookslide, Bird Motif, Victorian

Antique Ornithologist's Book Rest, English Pine Bookslide, Bird Motif, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ornithologist's book rest. An English, stained pine bookslide with bird motif, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightful Victorian treat for ...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Pine

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. Resembling what appears to be a Fleur de lis (stylized lily) created from bronze using a sand-casting method, they are mounted on a creme´ hand-cut marble base. These are perfect for a small desk arrangement with books as seen in the provided images, or on a book shelf or book case. The antique French books...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Victorian Silver Gilt Bookends with French Metal Birds
19th Century Victorian Silver Gilt Bookends with French Metal Birds

19th Century Victorian Silver Gilt Bookends with French Metal Birds

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Victorian silver and gilt plated metal birds standing among branches on a tiered rectangular base

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19th Century French Antique Victorian Bookends

Materials

Silver

Victorian bookends for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian bookends made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookends, popular names associated with this style include Betjemanns & Sons, Asprey & Garrard Limited, John Bunyan Bristol, and Henry Hollamby. 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 $189 and tops out at $5,500 while the average work can sell for $936.