Pair of Art Déco Bronze Bookends Designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris
By Etling Paris, Alexandre Kéléty
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Art Déco bronze bookends with marble base designed by Alexandre Kéléty for Etling Paris By: Alexandre Kéléty, Etling Paris Material: bronze, marble, metal, copper Technique:...
Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper
Modernist Bookends Black Granite and Glass Slab, circa 1980
By Paris Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your interior with these striking, architecturally designed bookends—a true modernist masterpiece from circa 1980. The bold, round glass slab is delicately etched with clouds...
Stone, Granite, Metal, Chrome
"Nudes with Waterfall Hair", Rare Pair of Art Deco Glass Bookends by Etling
By Etling Paris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Perhaps the most spectacular, high style glass Art Deco bookends ever produced in France, this pair depicting seated nude female figures, their hair falling down like waterfalls, was...
Glass
Pair of Gilt Metal Bookends of Notre Dame of Paris
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of gilt metal bookends represents the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris.
Metal
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Female Nude Bookends, Rare Bronze Sculptures by Max Kalish, Paris Foundry
By Max Kalish 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Like his best pieces, these bookends were cast in Paris, in this case at the Meroni Radice foundry.
Bronze
Art Deco Parrot Bookends by Georges Van De Voorde with Foundry Seal Brig, Paris
By Georges Van De Voorde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco parrot bookends by Georges Van de Voorde with Foundry seal Brig, Paris.
Marble, Metal
Antoine Bourdelles, French Belle Epoch, Sculptural Bronze Bookends, Ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
Stamped ‘Edmond Etling & Cie Foundry, Paris’ ABOUT BOOKENDS This exquisite pair of bookends, created by the renowned French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, epitomizes the grace and emot...
Bronze
$12,950Sale Price|31% Off
French Louis XV Style Marquetry & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Secretary Desk with Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The bombe´ structure surmounted by a pair of gilt-bronze twin candelabra centered with a clock, the porcelain face signed F. Berthoud, Paris; Below two "leather-bookends" sliding doo...
Bronze
Art Deco Train Bookends by Robj, Paris
By ROBJ
Located in New York, NY
Signed on bottom Robj, Paris, Made in France.
Porcelain
Bernard Albin Gras Ravel Bookends Paris France Art Deco
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
In 1921 Bernard-Albin GRAS designed a series of lamps for use in offices and in industrial environments. The GRAS lamp, as it was subsequently called, was astounding in its simple, r...
Metal
Art Deco bronze bookends with satyrs by Paul Silvestre, 1920.
By Paul Silvestre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Silvestre, foundry seal, Susse Frères, Paris. The bookends are illustrated in Bronzes, sculptors and founders by H.
Bronze
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Pair French Brass Bookends Svassi Maggiori on Marquinia Blackmamarble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Crafted between 1930 and 1935 in a skilled artisan workshop in Saint-Ouen, a renowned suburb of Paris known for metalworking, these bookends were carefully refined by hand after cast...
Marble, Brass
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H 8.08 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Delassement by Max Le Verrier Art Deco Style Bookends Sculptures Reading Ladies
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
“Delassement” by Max Le Verrier – Art Deco Bookends, Paris, France Elevate your space with the timeless sophistication of these Art Deco style bookends, “Delassement,” designed by t...
Marble, Spelter
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H 4.14 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Boy and Girl Satyr Paul Silvestre, France, 1920
By Paul Silvestre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Reduced version of the “Miroir d’eau” fountains in Paris and Lucerne. The bookends are illustrated in "Bronzes, sculptors and founders" by H.
Bronze
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H 5.52 in W 2.17 in D 7.88 in
Art Deco Ceramic Orientalist Bookends by Robj Paris, France, 1920s, Set of 2.
By ROBJ
Located in Lille, FR
Art Deco Ceramic Orientalist Bookends by Robj Paris, France, 1920s, Set of 2.
Porcelain
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H 7.09 in W 8.86 in D 3.75 in
Art Deco Bronze Bookends Boy and Girl Satyr Paul Silvestre, France, 1920
By Paul Silvestre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Reduced version of the “Miroir d’eau” fountains in Paris and Lucerne. The bookends are illustrated in "Bronzes, sculptors and founders" by H.
Bronze
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H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in
Max Le Verrier, Pair of Art Deco Sculptural Bookends, Paris circa 1925
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Argelato, BO
These two French bookends are works by Max Le Verrier (1891-1973), a Parisian sculptor and founder who pioneered Art Deco. They depict a pair of seated nude female figures intent on ...
Marble
Alabaster Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of alabaster bookends from Paris, circa 1930
Alabaster
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H 8 in W 8 in D 4 in
19th Century French Hand-Cast Bronze Pan and Goat Bookends by Garanti of Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in solid bronze in Paris and stamped guaranteed as such by the Parisienne Registry, this charming pair of 19th century bronze bookends depict a young pan and goat appearing to b...
Bronze
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H 6.89 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Bookends, Calamine, Paris, France, circa 1920, After Carlier
By Carlier
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of bookends. calamine. Paris, France, around 1920, following models by CARLIER, Émil Joseph (1849-1927).
Other
Art Deco Becquerel Cat Silvered Bronze Bookends, France, 1920
By Etling Paris, André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco silvered bronze cat bookends. Made in France, signed Becquerel and Foundry Etling Paris.
Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Horse Bookends by Becquerel, France, 1930
By André Vincent Becquerel, Etling Paris
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze horse bookends and mounted over Italian Portoro marble. Signed Becquerel and foundry Etling, Paris.
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Horse Bookends by Becquerel, France, 1930
By André Vincent Becquerel, Etling Paris
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze horse bookends and mounted over marble bases. Signed Becquerel and foundry Etling, Paris.
Marble, Bronze
Pair French of Art Deco Tiger Bookends by Perrina Paris
By Perrina 1
Located in Fairfax, VA
French 1930's silver plate tiger on marble bookends by Parrina Paris. Measurement is only for one bookend.
Marble, Silver Plate, Spelter
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H 7.87 in W 4 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Porcelain Bookends Signed by the Atelier Robj, Paris, France, circa 1930
By ROBJ
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
But each piece was also elegant, a small work of art--sculpture, if you will--in and of itself. Pair of porcelain bookends signed by the Atelier Robj, Paris, France, circa 1930.
Porcelain
Pair of 1920's Marabou Bookends in Style of Louis Albert Carvin
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of 1920's bird sculpture bookends by Francaise Paris. Francaise casting with permission cased and produced may well known artist works in bookends and lamps.
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
ROBJ Paris Art Deco Tambourine Dancers Bookends, circa 1925
By ROBJ
Located in Oakland, CA
Bonbonniere candy jars. ROBJ was a master of decorative art in the early 20th century, and much of the wares that bore the ROBJ name were commissioned from Limoges. These are a pair ...
Porcelain
Nathan Imenitoff 'École De Paris' Rare Pair of Bookends, Art Deco
Located in Barjols, FR
A pair of silver plated bronze bookends with mountains goats. Excellent condition. Circa 1930. Both bookends signed to the bronze. Each bookend is 12cm 6cm 17cm.
Bronze
Parisian Art Deco Mantel Clock and Bookends
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Rose and green marble mantel clock and pair of bookends from Paris, circa 1920.
Swan Bookends by Perrina Paris , France , 1930s
Located in Retie, BE
Impressive Pair of Large Art Deco Bookends with Swans . These Animal Bookends were Made and Signed by Perrina Paris, France, circa 1930.
Marble, Metal
$1,357
H 8.86 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco style Sculpture Bathing Nude VENUS by Fayral Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture nude bather VENUS by Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays with Le Verrier foundry seal. Patinated Art Metal on a Black marble base. Design 1930. Posthumo...
Marble, Metal
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
$3,995
H 13.25 in W 8.5 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco patinated and silvered bronze figure of a nude, by Armand Lémo
By Armand Lemo 1
Located in New York City, NY
An original French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a nude dancer with a veil by Armand Lemo 1881-1936 An exceptional and rare French Art Deco statue showcasing a polychrome figure of...
Marble, Bronze
$3,500
H 20 in W 26 in D 0.5 in
"Loading the Wagon", Important Regional Scene Ptg, Thomas Hart Benton Colleague
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic example of American Scene painting, depicting a group of four laborers loading the harvest onto a wagon amidst the fields, has the energy and dynamic of Thomas Hart Bent...
Paint
Charles Catteau French Art Deco Pottery Vase
By Charles Catteau, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Charles Catteau’s Art Deco style, like the wider French Art Deco style, was heavily influenced by Japanese designs. This vase, produced in 1932, features a graphic and dynamic design...
Stoneware
$1,688 / set
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 4.14 in
Large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt from the 1920s
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Knivsta, SE
A elegant and large pair of Art Deco bookends signed by Maurice Frecourt (France 1890-1961) in marble and bronzed spelter. Made in France during the 1920s. Wear consistent with age...
Marble, Spelter
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.08 in Dm 10.24 in
Émile Gallé Antique Cameo Glass Table Lamp, Art Nouveau, France, 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in CABA, AR
Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. The lamp features a masterful design with a vibrant palet...
Bronze
$1,850
H 4 in W 4.63 in D 0.25 in
"Mowgli in the Jungle", Rare Bronze Art Deco Plaquette w/ Nude Male by Delamarre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This diminutive version of one of Raymond Delamarre's greatest sculptural works -- which depicts Mowgli (Rudyard Kipling's character) walking through the jungle accompanied by two li...
Bronze
$25,000
H 18 in W 29.5 in D 11.5 in
"Stone Lifter", Bold, Monumental Art Deco Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude
By Henry Schoenbauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, bold and provocative, this very rare bronze sculpture depicts a powerful, muscled nude male figure endeavoring to lift an enormous rock, his legs splayed and his body tensed t...
Bronze
$12,500
H 9.5 in Dm 7 in
"Hercules and the Minotaur", Large, Very Rare Art Deco Vase by Goor for Mougin
By Mougin Frères, Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The product of King Minos of Crete's wife, Queen Pasiphaë, and a white bull provided to the king by Poseidon, the Minotaur was a much-feared monster who was doomed to wander the hall...
Ceramic
$4,900 / set
H 8.25 in W 6 in D 1.25 in
The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens. PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902. DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...
Leather
"Adam", Glass Sculpture with Standing Male Nude, Nybro, Sweden
By AB Nybrofabriken 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and beautiful, this cast and etched glass sculpture depicts the standing nude figure of Adam, deeply embedded in the glass, who glows when light passes through from above. He i...
Glass
$4,875Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 7.29 in W 4.53 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Lioness Figures Bookends by Roger Godchaux
By Godchaux
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Roger Godchaux (1878 - 1958): two lioness figures / sculptures Silvered bronze mounted as bookends on marble plinths; both with plaque to base inscribed "Godchaux Sclp./ Susse Fres /...
Marble, Bronze
Figural Hand-Carved Wooden Art Deco Bookends Signed
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful stylish Art Deco hand-carved wooden figural bookends. These hand-sculpted bookends are beautiful in shape and color and they are a true joy to own and look at. Pair of stun...
Wood
$48,321
H 43.31 in W 31.11 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Travel Poster Monaco Monte Carlo Alphonse Mucha Art Nouveau
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in London, GB
Original antique travel poster for Monaco Monte Carlo by the notable Czech illustrator, graphic artist and painter Alphonse Mucha (Alfons Maria Mucha; 1860-1939) featuring a stunning...
Paper
William Shakespeare 15 Volumes Limited Edition Number 77
By William Shakespeare
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
William Shakespeare 15 Volumes Limited edition Number 77 Circa 1912. Leatherbound. 15 volumes. Printed on handmade paper, burgundy Moroccan leather bound volumes of "The Works of Wil...
Leather, Paper
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.