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A pair of bookends made of natural, multicolored marble, featuring a compact, geometric design. The cuboid forms are composed of …
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A pair of bookends made of natural, multicolored marble, featuring a compact, geometric design. The cuboid forms are composed of several types of stone—dominated by deep shades of black with distinctive white veining, complemented by brown-red sections with decorative patterns and subtle accents of green and ochre.
The distinct division of the surface into horizontal bands and geometric corners gives the whole a modernist character. The naturally varied structure of the stone means that each bookend has a slightly different pattern, allowing the pair to form a cohesive yet not identical composition.
The heavy, solid construction ensures their stability when holding books, while also allowing them to be treated as standalone decorative objects. This is a striking example of combining a functional, everyday object with the decorative form characteristic of modernist interiors.
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- Dimensions
- 3.54ʺW × 2.76ʺD × 5.51ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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