Pair of Antique Carved Wooden Rhinoceros Bookends, Ebonized Finish.

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A striking pair of carved wooden bookends modeled as rhinoceroses, each carved in full relief and positioned in front of … Read more A striking pair of carved wooden bookends modeled as rhinoceroses, each carved in full relief and positioned in front of a tall, rectangular book support. The animals are boldly stylized with simplified, rounded musculature and pronounced horn details, giving the set a strong sculptural character while remaining highly functional for shelving or desktop use.

The upright supports are conceived as oversized “book spines,” with subtly incised top edges and decorative banding, reinforcing the library theme. The surfaces display a deep, dark stained finish—often described as ebonized—with warm brown highlights and natural tonal variation, likely achieved through stain and wax/polish rather than solid ebony. The result is an attractive patina that reads beautifully in a modern interior. See less