Bookends
1950s Industrial Black Iron Railroad Tie Bookends
Nice pair of vintage black forged iron railroad tie bookends. These have more character than traditional i-beams, with splayed ‘leg’ supports, almost appearing cartoonish in form.
Wear / loss is original to the fabrication; these are in good, distressed, vintage condition.
Slight variation in size due to the handmade nature of these pieces, but approximate dimensions are: L : 4.9″ x D: 3.75″ x H: 4.25″
Listed separately is a brown pair.
1950s Industrial Brown Iron Railroad Tie Bookends
Nice pair of vintage brown forged iron railroad tie bookends. These have more character than traditional i-beams, with splayed ‘leg’ supports, almost appearing cartoonish in form.
Wear / loss is original to the fabrication; these are in good, distressed, vintage condition.
Slight variation in size due to the handmade nature of these pieces, but approximate dimensions are: L : 4.5″ x D: 4″ x H: 4.1″
Listed separately is a black pair.
Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware Bookends in Brass and Walnut “Diamond”
Pair of Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware brass bookends with an inlaid walnut diamond motif. Wear throughout, as shown (patina, tarnish, scuffs). Newly polished condition. Original green felt present to the undersides.
Measures: H: 5.5″ x L: 5″ x D: 3″
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware “Ladder” Brass Finish Bookends
“Ladder” bookends designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and distributed by Raymor. Beautifully aged with a rich, patinated brass finish. Wear throughout, as shown (unevenness in finish due to inconsistent wear in places, spotting, etc.).
Height: 5 in.
Width: 5.25 in.
Depth: 3 in.
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware “Orb” Brass Finish Bookends
“Orb” bookends retaining a tear drop shape designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s. Beautifully aged with a rich, patinated brass finish. Wear throughout, as shown (unevenness in finish due to inconsistent wear in places, spotting, etc.).
Retains the Raymor / Jenfred Ware manufacturer’s label to the reverse (Jenfred Ware was the manufacturer, Raymor the exporter).
Height: 5.75 in.
Width: 5.25 in.
Depth: 4 in.
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware Copper Finish “Stirrup” Bookends
This pair of bookends was designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and exported by Raymor. Sculptural “stirrup” form with a nicely aged, patinated copper finish. Wear throughout, as shown / heavy patina.
Height: 6.75 in.
Width: 5 in.
Depth: 4 in.
Ben Seibel Jenfred Ware Copper Finish Bookends
This pair of bookends was designed by Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware in the 1950s (New York) and exported by Raymor. This exquisite example is nicely aged with a rich, patinated copper finish. Wear throughout, as shown / rich patina.
H 5.75″ x W 5.25″ x D 4″
Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends
$600.00Unique circa 1970s, USA Brutalist-style horse bookends composed of cut and soldered sheet metal heads and legs with carved wooden bodies and wire tails. Very good, vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age / use.
H 8″ x W 6″ x D 5″
Italian Modernist “Sea Garden” Ceramic Bookends by Alvino Bagni for Raymor
Ceramic bookends with decorative iron rings from the “Sea Garden” line designed by Alvino Bagni for Raymor (ca. 1960, Italy).
Attractive oceanic color combinations with incised geometric shapes.
Partial Raymor labels remain, as shown.
Very good, vintage condition with oxidation to the iron, as shown, along with very minimal edge wear.
H: 5.25″ x L: 3.5″ x D: 3.25″
Mid Century Martz Ceramic and Walnut Bookends
Pair of Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios walnut and brass bookends with ceramic diamond tile inlay (model #TBE1-21, circa 1957). Boasts vibrant colors of taupe, green, blue and white. Ceramic and walnut are pristine; brass to one of the ends shows tarnish (concealed when used for its intended purpose).
Literature: Fall 1957 Stoneware Catalog No. 8A, Supplement to Catalog No. 8 Accessories and Lamps, Marshall Studios, Inc., Veedersburg, Indiana, p. 4.
H 7.6″ x W 5.1″ x D 4.25″
Mid-20th Century Carved Owl Pop-Up Bookrack / Bookends
Whimsical, yet practical hand carved bookrack with owl motifs. When in use, the owls manually pop-up to create bookends. Nice carved detail and craftsmanship.
Flat: H: 0.5″ x D: 5.75″ x L: 12″
With Owls Upright: H: 6″ x D: 5.75″ x L: 12″