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bookends (33 items)
Elephant Knowledge
Hand Crafted Soapstone Elephant Bookend Pair
Elephant Knowledge, Hand Crafted Soapstone Elephant Bookend Pair
Gulam Rasool
Scholarly Indian elephants stand back to back, proudly supporting volumes of stone. Expertly hand carved by Gulam Rasool, these original bookends showcase the inherent beauty of natural soapstone in... read more$147.99Artist: Gulam Rasool
Hercules
Handcrafted Bronze Bookend
Hercules, Handcrafted Bronze Bookend
Jaqueline Cavalcanti
The course of knowledge is hard to stop, but may be detained for a while with this extraordinary bookend. Crafted of oxidized bronze and set in marble, it personifies Hercules, the Roman name for... read more$797.99Artist: Jaqueline Cavalcanti
Intellectual Duck
Pair of Wood Bookends with Hand-Carved Colorful Ducks
Intellectual Duck, Pair of Wood Bookends with Hand-Carved Colorful Ducks
Moo and Aud
Add a sweet touch to your books with this pair of bookends handcrafted in Thailand. Presented by Moo and Aud, these colorful creations feature cute ducks hand-carved from raintree wood.$77.99Artist: Moo and Aud
Poised Cat
Rustic Sese Wood Cat Book Stand from Ghana
Poised Cat, Rustic Sese Wood Cat Book Stand from Ghana
Mary Charity Owusu
Poised to jump, this charming cat will make an excellent addition to your home. Ghana's Mary Charity Owusu creates this book stand, which is handcrafted from sese wood with a distressed finish in... read more$59.99Artist: Mary Charity Owusu
Precious Readings
Pair of Pink Agate Geode Bookends Handcrafted in Brazil
Precious Readings, Pair of Pink Agate Geode Bookends Handcrafted in Brazil
Joias do Rio
Artisans from Brazil's Joias do Rio Association call for mystic energies to bless your home with this avant-garde design made with natural materials. Working with agate geodes in a pink hue, the... read more$82.79Artist: Joias do Rio
Fear God
African Cedar Bookends (Pair)
Fear God, African Cedar Bookends (Pair)
George Obeng
Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol emerges in cedar wood, its rotating form meaning "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country. George... read more$109.99Artist: George Obeng
Lion Guardian
Unique Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)
Lion Guardian, Unique Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)
George Obeng
Deftly carving cedar wood, George Obeng exhibits the fierce intelligence of the king of the jungle. The lions stand guard in the library as handsome bookends.$129.99Artist: George Obeng
African Elephants
Hand Carved Wood Bookends
African Elephants, Hand Carved Wood Bookends
Francis Agbete
Striding purposefully across the savannah, proud elephants find a noble calling in the library. The hand-carved figures grace a beautiful pair of sese wood bookends by Francis Agbete.$159.99Artist: Francis Agbete
African Antelopes
Ebony bookends
African Antelopes, Ebony bookends
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Sleek antelopes graze in the African savannah, their graceful elegance captured in ebony wood. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng creates a beautiful pair of bookends, carved by hand and finished with mansion... read more$109.99Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Gapura Gaze
Hand-Carved Cultural Suar Wood Bookends from Bali (7.5 in.)
Gapura Gaze, Hand-Carved Cultural Suar Wood Bookends from Bali (7.5 in.)
Wayan Nuliati
Depicting a Balinese temple, this pair of bookends is created by Wayan Nuliati. She hand-carves the temple from two pieces of suar wood, featuring a stunning, intricate level of detail that displays... read more$99.99Artist: Wayan Nuliati
Gapura Gaze
Hand-Carved Cultural Suar Wood Bookends from Bali (12 in.)
Gapura Gaze, Hand-Carved Cultural Suar Wood Bookends from Bali (12 in.)
Wayan Nuliati
Depicting a Balinese temple, this pair of bookends is created by Wayan Nuliati. She hand-carves the temple from two pieces of suar wood, featuring a stunning, intricate level of detail that displays... read more$169.99Artist: Wayan Nuliati
Orangutan Couple
Balinese Artisan Crafted Signed Orangutan Bookends (Pair)
Orangutan Couple, Balinese Artisan Crafted Signed Orangutan Bookends (Pair)
Wayan Rendah
Two wary apes stand guard over treasured books. Sculpted of suar wood, these signature bookends by Wayan Rendah depict an orangutan couple. The intelligent primates are realistically carved by hand.$119.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
Dogs Like to Read
Wood bookends
Dogs Like to Read, Wood bookends
Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya
Dressed in tie-dyed ikat cloth, two cheerful puppies work as bookends. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya carves the dogs from crocodile wood, painting them with fanciful patterns. The dolls can be posed in a... read more$129.99Artist: Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya
Speak No Evil Monkey
Hand Carved Wood Monkey Bookends (Pair)
Speak No Evil Monkey, Hand Carved Wood Monkey Bookends (Pair)
Nyoman Karsa
Crouching with watchful bright eyes, a pair of monkeys clasp their hands tightly across their mouths. Nyoman Karsa realistically portrays the intelligent primates, detailing their long-toed feet and... read more$77.99Artist: Nyoman Karsa
Quiet Buddha
Carved Buddha Wood Bookends
Quiet Buddha, Carved Buddha Wood Bookends
Wayan Rendah
Eyes closed in meditation, Buddha´s head are serene and beautiful. Wayan Rendah depicts the master's smooth features, tightly curled hair and elongated earlobes in a classic portrait. The sculptures... read more$139.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
Meditative Yogi
Carved Wood Yogi Bookends Pair
Meditative Yogi, Carved Wood Yogi Bookends Pair
Wayan Rendah
Hand carved in the image of a yogi, these suar wood bookends will become a focal point in your library or on your shelf. Hand made in Bali by artisan Wayan Rendah, the care with which these figures... read more$139.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
Gallop to Knowledge
Handcrafted Pinewood Horse Bookends from Guatemala (Pair)
Gallop to Knowledge, Handcrafted Pinewood Horse Bookends from Guatemala (Pair)
Julio Molina
Carved and painted by hand, a charming little horse becomes a set of bookends in the hands of Julio Molina. The charming steed is ready to carry readers to a land of knowledge. "Reading opens the... read more$119.99Artist: Julio Molina
Little Red Horse of Knowledge
Guatemalan Handcrafted Pinewood Horse Bookends (Pair)
Little Red Horse of Knowledge, Guatemalan Handcrafted Pinewood Horse Bookends (Pair)
Julio Molina
Carved and painted by hand, a charming little horse becomes a set of vibrant red bookends in the hands of Julio Molina. The colorful steed is ready to carry readers to a land of knowledge through... read more$119.99Artist: Julio Molina
Dancing Dolphins
Hand Carved Soapstone Dolphin Bookends (Pair)
Dancing Dolphins, Hand Carved Soapstone Dolphin Bookends (Pair)
Gulam Rasool
Two dolphins dance and chatter in this charming design. Expertly hand-carved by Gulam Rasool, the bookends showcase natural soapstone's innate beauty.$149.99Artist: Gulam Rasool
Happy Hoppy Frog
Hand Carved Soapstone Frog Bookends (Pair)
Happy Hoppy Frog, Hand Carved Soapstone Frog Bookends (Pair)
Gulam Rasool
Cheerful frogs sit back to back, proudly holding books in place. Expertly hand-carved by Gulam Rasool, the bookends showcase natural soapstone's innate beauty.$164.99Artist: Gulam Rasool
Sahara Camel
Handmade Wood Bookends (Pair)
Sahara Camel, Handmade Wood Bookends (Pair)
Francis Agbete
Masterfully carving African ofram wood, Francis Agbete elicits realistic portraits of Saharan camels. "I found inspiration in their tough nature and ability to withstand harsh conditions,"... read more$149.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Good Luck Elephant
Hand Carved Wood Bookends from Africa (Pair)
Good Luck Elephant, Hand Carved Wood Bookends from Africa (Pair)
Francis Agbete
"In Ghana, an elephant raising its trunk is a sign of good luck," Francis Agbete says. Working in richly grained ofram wood, he crafts a pair of bookends depicting the cheerful pachyderms.$149.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Happy Camels
Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)
Happy Camels, Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)
Francis Agbete
"If camels can survive under tough desert conditions, then we humans should not lose hope during hard times," encourages Ghanaian artisan Francis Agbete. He carves the ofram wood bookends by... read more$144.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Elephant Mom
Hand Carved Indian Jali Soapstone Bookends
Elephant Mom, Hand Carved Indian Jali Soapstone Bookends
Gulam Rasool
Royal elephants stand back to back, proudly supporting volumes of stone. Expertly hand-carved by Gulam Rasool, the beautiful bookends showcase natural soapstone's innate beauty. The artisan... read more$127.99Artist: Gulam Rasool
Giraffe Story
Hand Carved Teak Wood Giraffe Bookends (Pair)
Giraffe Story, Hand Carved Teak Wood Giraffe Bookends (Pair)
Francis Agbete
Keep your books in line with this adorable pair of bookends from West African artisan Francis Agbete. The bookends are hand carved from teak wood into a pair of reclining giraffes that will keep your... read more$139.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Words and Reflections
Set of Three Handcrafted Black Leather Corner Bookmarks
Words and Reflections, Set of Three Handcrafted Black Leather Corner Bookmarks
Erick and Ivania
Bid farewell to frustrating lost bookmarks and embrace the ingenious solution crafted by Guatemalan artisans Erick and Ivania. Their innovative set of three triangular leather bookmarks seamlessly... read more$19.99Artist: Erick and Ivania
Words & Memories
Set of Three Handcrafted Brown Leather Bookmarks
Words & Memories, Set of Three Handcrafted Brown Leather Bookmarks
Erick and Ivania
Traditional bookmarks can sometimes get lost between pages, but Erick and Ivania have handcrafted a new way to continue your reading. Using brown leather pieces, the Guatemalan artisans create a set... read more$19.99Artist: Erick and Ivania
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