I Beam Bookends
Pair of Rail Road Sections Bookends
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Nice heavy pair of railroad sections I-beam style bookends.
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By James Prestini
Located in Hadley, MA
Interesting chromed I beam mid century bookends in the manner of James Prestini.
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Stylish Mid-Century I-Beam Metal Bookends
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Mid-Century i-beam metal bookends.
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Modernist Pair of Steel I Beam Bookends by Bill Curry for Design line
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist pair of steel I beam bookends by bill curry for design line, rare set to find in great
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Chromed Steel I-Beam Bookend or Paperweight by Kauser Steel, 25th Anniversary
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Located in Chicago, IL
A charmed steel I beam bookend or paperweight by Kauser steel to commemorate the 25th anniversary
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By Ward Bennett
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Ward Bennett style brushed steel and blackened iron bookends. Heavy. Sculptural. Stackable.
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I Beam Metal Bookends
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very heavy pair of "I" beam bookends in a gun metal finish. Heaviest pair I've ever had! Ready for
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specifics bookends. ONLY Chrome I-beams and wood cubes are available.
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Located in San Diego, CA
Chrome plated steel bookends in the style of James Prestini's I-Beam sculptures.
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By Ben Seibel, Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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in the Style of Ben Seibel
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Nickel Plated I Beam Bookends
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great pair of nickel plated I beam bookends. Set is heavy so it holds the items securely. Will look
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I-Beam Bookends Polished Chrome Pair, USA, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
I-Beam Bookends Polished Chrome Pair, USA, 1970s. Great quality, handsome and heavy with felt
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Vintage Modernist Bill Curry Style Chrome Steel I Beam Bookends
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Modernist chrome steel I Beam Bookends Bill Curry style. Beautifully simple, these vintage
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By James Prestini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Bill Curry, James Prestini
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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Steel I-Beam or Railroad Tie Bookends, circa 1970
By Bill Curry, Curtis Jeré, Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
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By Kaiser Steel, James Prestini
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Brass I-beam Bookends
Located in Providence, RI
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Chrome I Beam Mid Century Bookends
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I Beam Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of i beam bookends is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and iron, all i beam bookends available were constructed with great care. I beam bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern i beam bookends are consistently popular styles. I beam bookends have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bill Curry & Design Line, Kauser Steel and Schmieg & Kotzian 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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