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A To Z Bookends

Mid Century Brass A to Z Bookends, circa 1965
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Mid Century Brass A to Z Bookends, circa 1965
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

1960s Signed Curtis Jeré Gilded a to Z Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Houston, TX
Stately and heavy A-Z cast iron bookend with gilded gold finish by artist Curtis Jeré, c.1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Curtis Jere Signed A to Z Bookends, United States, 1960's
By Curtis Jeré, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Ben Seibel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Curtis Jere Signed A to Z Heavy Gold Leaf over Iron Bookends, United States, 1960's.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

1960's Califo0rnia Design Jaru A to Z Rare Ceramic Bookends
By Jaru
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of brown glossy ceramic Ato Z rare bookends, circa 1960 excellent condition no chips
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20th Century American Space Age Bookends

Materials

Ceramic

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Curtis Jere A to Z Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
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A Pair of "A to Z" Bookends by Curtis Jere; Signed and Dated
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Pair of C. Jere Gilt A-Z Bookends 1971
By Curtis Jeré
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Pair of gilt iron A-Z bookends signed C. Jere and dated 1971 on each bookend. Each are mounted on
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Pair of C. Jere Gilt A-Z Bookends 1971
Pair of C. Jere Gilt A-Z Bookends 1971
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Pair of "A to Z" Bookends in the Style of Curtis Jere in Brushed Steel
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By Curtis Jeré
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By Curtis Jeré
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A To Z Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of a to z bookends for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and cut steel, all a to z bookends available were constructed with great care. A to z bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Regency a to z bookends are consistently popular styles. Curtis Jere produced beautiful a to z bookends that are worth considering.

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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