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Bring a touch of whimsical sophistication to your library or study with this charming pair of vintage monkey bookends styled …
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Bring a touch of whimsical sophistication to your library or study with this charming pair of vintage monkey bookends styled after the iconic designs of Maitland-Smith. Cast bronze monkeys perch atop richly figured faux burl wood bases, each intently reading an open book—a playful nod to literature that blends beautifully with traditional, British Colonial, Hollywood Regency, or eclectic interiors.
The sculptural bronze figures display a beautifully aged patina that highlights their expressive faces and finely textured fur. Contrasting faux burl wood bases and black plinths lend warmth and elegance, making this pair equally at home on bookshelves, desks, or cocktail tables.
Both bookends remain sturdy and display well. The bases show scattered scuffs, scratches, and wear consistent with age and use, adding to their authentic vintage character. Overall, they present beautifully and make a delightful decorative accent for any monkey collector, bibliophile, or lover of classic safari-inspired décor.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 3.75ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Styled After
- Maitland - Smith
- Period
- 1990s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Burlwood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- * Bronze monkey figures with aged patina * Faux burl wood and black plinth bases * Structurally sound * Scuffs, … more* Bronze monkey figures with aged patina * Faux burl wood and black plinth bases * Structurally sound * Scuffs, scratches, and wear to the bases consistent with age and vintage use * Overall very good vintage condition less
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