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Equestrian Bookends

Pair of Italian Red and Green Leather Equestrian Bookends, circa 1950s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Extra Large Set of Vintage Leather Bookends with Patinated Bronze Horses in Full Sprint, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Brass Equestrian Stirrup Bookends
By Hermès
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Pair of Brass Hermes Style Horse Saddle Stirrup Bookends. Engraved. C. 1980’s
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Vintage 1980s Indian Regency Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass Equestrian Stirrup Bookends
Brass Equestrian Stirrup Bookends
H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Equestrian Leather and Brass Buckle Bookends
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome saddle leather bookends with strap and brass buckle details and felted bases. Warm patina
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Chase Walter Von Nessen Horse Bookends Statue
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Oakland, CA
Extremely rare set of chase Equestrian bookends sculpture designed by Walter Von Nessen in 1932
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Equestrian Horse Iron, Brass Trophy Bookends Stamped P.M.C, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Equestrian Horse Iron, Brass Trophy Bookends Stamped P.M.C, Pair Offered for sale is a
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20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass, Iron

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
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Rustic Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Horse Head Bookends
Vintage Cast Iron Horse Head Bookends
H 5 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
A Pair of White Agate Horse Figurehead Bookends
Located in Middletown, MD
A stunning pair of exquisitely hand-carved figurehead bookends sculpted from a singular piece of
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Vintage 1920s Bookends

Materials

Agate

Brown Ceramic Horse Head Bookend in Brown and Black
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large ceramic hand-painted horse head. This piece would be great in a nursery or for equestrians
Category

20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Art Deco Jacques Cartier Horse Bookends Bronze Sculpture, c 1930, France
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Jacques Cartier horse bookends bronze sculpture. c 1925 France. A stunning pair of art
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Hollywood Regency Vintage Polished Brass Sculptures of Horses Bust Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
pair of bookends with shiny gold bronze horse head. These terrific equestrian bookends will make a huge
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Brass

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Longchamp design, French Brass & Equestrian Stitched Leather Lamp, 1960s
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A thoroughbred French 1960's lamp, design by Longchamp Paris for your writing table. A solid brass stirrup mounted and wrapped in saddle-stitched leather with brass buckle. Very ...
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Art Deco Onyx Horse Head Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco stylized horse head paperweight. Midcentury marble horse head bookend. Vintage hand carved in onyx in a shade of ivory, honey cream in color with caramel veined marble. B...
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Brass Equestrian Horse Head Desk Letter or Paper Clip, 1949
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine vintage brass horse desk letter or paper clip by the Virginia Metalcrafters, dated 1949. Impressed maker's mark on reverse. This handsome equestrian desk clip is well made and...
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Maitland Smith Jockeys on Horse Bronze Equestrian Racing Statue 18"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith bronze two jockeys on horses equestrian racing statue featuring leather wrapped base. Dimensions: 17.5" x 9.5" x 15" h
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Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest tournament at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Col...
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Three Art Deco Porcelain Bauhaus Wall and Ceiling Lamps, 1920s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Three Art Deco porcelain Bauhaus wall and ceiling lamps, 1920s 3 are available, priced and sold per piece. Original condition on picture: left lamp H 13 cm, W 10 cm, D 9 cm. middle...
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Flush Mount

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By Hermès
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Art Deco Brass Copper & Ivory Bakelite Trinket Box by Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool ivory colored bakelite and copper Art Deco trinket box with a dolphin handle by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 4" W x 3....
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Art Deco Bauhaus Table Lamp, circa 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus table lamp, circa 1930s.  
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Art Deco Bauhaus Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Art Deco Bauhaus Table Lamp, circa 1930s
H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plate "Fox Head" Hunt Bottle Opener Barware
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1970s Hallmarked Gucci - Italy Silver-Plated Fox Head bottle opener hunting / equestrian theme bar accessory. Stamped Gucci / Italy. See my other listings for signed Gucci Elk,...
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Pair of Opposing Lion Bookends
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of opposing lion bookends in the Neoclassical style.
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Handsome Pair of Equestrian Bronze Sculptural Bookends
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A handsome pair of sculptural horse bronze bookends.
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20th Century European Bookends

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Vintage Pair of White Onyx Equestrian Bookends
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Pair White Onyx Equestrian Bookends with traces of blonds and greys within the onyx
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A. Giannelli Equestrian Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Italian circa 1970s bookends, depicting horse heads crafted of alabaster composite, designed by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bookends

A. Giannelli Equestrian Bookends
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H 6 in W 10.75 in D 3.75 in
Large Pair of Bronze Clad Equestrian Bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Large pair of bronze clad bookends by Pompeian Bronze, circa 1920s. Each depiocting two men on
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Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures

Chase Walter Von Nessen Horse Bookends Statue
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Oakland, CA
Extremely rare set of chase Equestrian bookends sculpture designed by Walter Von Nessen in 1932
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Rare Chase Walter Von Nessen Horse Bookends Statue
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Chase Equestrian bookends sculpture designed by Walter Von Nessen in 1932. Industrial
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Cast Iron Western-Style Horse Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage cast iron western-style horse bookends. Pair of cast iron saddled grazing horse bookends
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Bookends

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Pair Brass Horse Head Bookends On Black Wooden Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial Horse head book ends on Black - great for the equestrian enthusiast
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20th Century American Bookends

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Pair of Brass Modernist Horse Bookends Designed By Walter von Nessen, circa 1931
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Essex, MA
and both beautiful and functional as bookends and decorative objects. Equestrian, but not old school
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

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Brass

French Mid-Century Equestrian Marble and Brass Horse Bookends
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of French Mid-Century equestrian marble and brass horse bookends. A symbol of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Located in Redding, CT
Indian doorstop or bookend. Nice patinated iron of an American Indian on a horse. Signed Bronze net
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H 5.75 in W 3.75 in D 2.5 in
Hagenauer Statue Metal and Wood, Woman Riding Horse Made in Wien Stamped
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Oakland, CA
cowboy figures before but not like the one. So it is your choice, Equestrian riding or cowboy home on the
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Vintage Pair of White Onyx Horse Bookends, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair carved white onyx 'Horse', 'Trojan', or 'Equestrian' bookends. Pair is of white and
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Vintage Arabian Horses Copper Bronze Bookends Equestrian Decor Art Nouveau Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, bookshelf or western setting. These equestrian bookends are hand-cast metal with a bronze copper brass
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Equestrian Leather and Brass Buckle Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Fine saddle leather bookends with brass buckle and leather strap detail. Original felt on underside
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Pair of Sculptural Horse Head Gilt Bookends Art Deco 1950s Equestrian Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Gucci Bookends, Leather, Brass, Horsebit, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci bookends, leather, brass, horsebit, signed. Handcrafted equestrian themed bookends in walnut
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Tall Vintage White Onyx Bookends, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of 9" tall 'Trojan' or 'Equestrian' white carved onyx bookends. Circa 1970s. Item
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Pair of Patinated Bronze Horse Head Bookends on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of horse head bookends on stand - The wonderful pair have a patinated bronze top with a ring
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20th Century American Classical Bookends

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Pair of Brass Horse Bit Bookends in the Style of Gucci
By Ralph Lauren, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Pair of Polished Brass Bookends in the Style of Gucci. A compliment to many interiors
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Silver Plated Equestrian Gentlemen Bookends/Trophies
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of polished silver plate bookends/trophies depicting two equestrian gentlemen
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Equestrian Polo Horse Busts Bookends, France, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely pair of horse busts over marble bases. Perfect for a polo fan.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Jacque Cartier French Art Deco Horse Bookends Bronze Sculpture
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Oakland, CA
Silvered plated bronze Art Deco horse bookends by Jacques Cartier (French, 1907-2001). Both signed
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Jacque Cartier French Art Deco Horse Bookends Bronze Sculpture
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Oakland, CA
Silvered plated bronze Art Deco horse bookends by Jacques Cartier (French, 1907-2001). Both signed
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Art Deco Silvered Bronze Horse Bookends by Becquerel, France, 1930
By Etling Paris, André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze horse bookends and mounted over marble bases. Signed Becquerel and
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Cast Bronze Sculptures of Black Horses Bust Bookends on Stand
By Gucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cast bronze black horse bust sculptures bookends, great to use on a desk as a paper weight or
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Art Deco Jacques Cartier Horse Bookends Bronze Sculpture, c 1930, France
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Jacques Cartier horse bookends bronze sculpture. c 1925 France. A stunning pair of art
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Antique Cast Iron Painted Horse Door Stop by Hubley
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Equestrian Brass Riding Boot Bookends, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, pair of 1970s brass riding boot bookends.
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Located in New York, NY
Equestrian themed Gucci desk set in amazing condition. Bookends, ashtray, and pen holder.
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Equestrian Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of equestrian bookends is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique equestrian bookends was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and animal skin. Equestrian bookends have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Equestrian bookends are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, mid-century modern and neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Chase Brass and Copper Company, Gucci and Jacques Cartier each produced beautiful equestrian 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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