Bookends - Dachshund - Polychrome wood

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Pair of English wooden bookends carved with long-haired Teckel (Dachshund) heads in polychrome wood, vintage mid‑century style, from the United Kingdom, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, dimensions 13 cm deep, 17 cm high, 7 cm wide, weight 800 g, brown.

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Pair of English bookends, carved in wood, depicting long-haired Dachshund heads, with a strongly decorative charm.

Carefully crafted artisanal work, with a faceted knife sculpture that highlights the natural grain of the wood. Beautiful warm polychromy in honey and deep brown tones, smooth and homogeneous patina. The expressions are particularly successful: expressive gaze, finely detailed snout, long ears characteristic of these charming dogs.

Each head rests on a dark solid wood tiered architectural base, providing stability and visual presence. The ensemble combines animal-inspired spirit, mid-century aesthetics, and warm decoration for a library, desk, living room, or curiosity cabinet.

Ideal piece for enthusiasts of:
vintage decoration, folk art, animal sculpture, purebred dogs, dachshunds, bookends, designer bookends, carved wood, retro interior, canine collection, curios, decorative library object

ready to display!

Pair of English bookends, carved in wood, depicting long-haired Dachshund heads, with a strongly decorative charm.

Carefully crafted artisanal work, with a faceted knife sculpture that highlights the natural grain of the wood. Beautiful warm polychromy in honey and deep brown tones, smooth and homogeneous patina. The expressions are particularly successful: expressive gaze, finely detailed snout, long ears characteristic of these charming dogs.

Each head rests on a dark solid wood tiered architectural base, providing stability and visual presence. The ensemble combines animal-inspired spirit, mid-century aesthetics, and warm decoration for a library, desk, living room, or curiosity cabinet.

Ideal piece for enthusiasts of:
vintage decoration, folk art, animal sculpture, purebred dogs, dachshunds, bookends, designer bookends, carved wood, retro interior, canine collection, curios, decorative library object

ready to display!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
800 g
Wood type
Polychrome wood
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Model
Dachshund
Material
Wood
Style
Vintage
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
17 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
20th Century
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