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Description
A striking pair of mid-century carved onyx marble bookends, featuring stylized Aztec-inspired figural busts set against vertically banded stone slabs.
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A striking pair of mid-century carved onyx marble bookends, featuring stylized Aztec-inspired figural busts set against vertically banded stone slabs.
Showcasing natural layers of cream, taupe, and charcoal, the stone exhibits dramatic organic striping, making each piece entirely unique. The geometric slab forms contrast beautifully with the hand-carved figures, creating a sculptural presence that functions equally as decorative art.
One bookend retains its original metal support, while the companion piece relies on the substantial weight of the stone—an intentional and authentic design typical of mid-century imports.
Ideal for styling a curated bookshelf, executive desk, or modernist interior, these bookends blend global influence with classic mid-century form.
Details:
• Material: Banded onyx marble (polished calcite stone)
• Origin: Likely Mexico or Pakistan, circa 1960s–1970s
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Pre-Columbian Revival
• Height: approx. 6–7 in
• Total weight: approx. 4 lb 8 oz
Condition:
Good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Natural variations, veining, and tonal shifts in the stone are inherent and contribute to the character of each piece. One bookend includes original metal support; the other is designed as a weighted counterpart.
Mid Century Modern
Onyx Marble
Stone Bookends
Aztec Style
Mayan Revival
Tribal Decor
Sculptural Objects
Organic Modern
Neutral Decor
Vintage Office
Desk Accessories
1960s Decor
Geometric Design
Global Style
Natural Stone
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 2ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Onyx
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Natural variations, veining, and tonal shifts in the stone are … moreGood vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Natural variations, veining, and tonal shifts in the stone are inherent and contribute to the character of each piece. One bookend includes original metal support; the other is designed as a weighted counterpart. less
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