Mid-Century Modern Wooden Bookends, 1960s, Set of 2

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These wooden bookends have a distinctly sculptural, modernist character, combining practicality with decorative form.

Each bookend consists of a solid … Read more These wooden bookends have a distinctly sculptural, modernist character, combining practicality with decorative form.

Each bookend consists of a solid base and a vertical element that stabilizes the books. The front is decorated with a round frame in which a solid, turned wooden ball is embedded. The circle and ball motif creates a harmonious, geometric composition, reminiscent of the aesthetics of modernism and Scandinavian design from the mid-20th century.

The wood has a warm, honey-brown hue with clearly visible grain, which emphasizes the natural character of the object. The surface is smooth, finished with attention to detail, and subtle signs of use add authenticity and a noble patina to the whole.

The symmetrical pair of supports forms a coherent whole — placed opposite each other, they look almost like an abstract spatial form. They are perfect not only as a practical element of a bookcase, but also as a stand-alone decorative object, fitting into modern, vintage, or Scandinavian interiors. See less