Bookends - Wood, Metal - Globe bookends

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Vintage globe bookends, Italian from 1960–1970, made of wood and metal, each 16 cm high, 14.5 cm wide and 9.5 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

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A set of vintage bookends with world globes.
Italian, 1960s-1970s

Beautiful decorative set of vintage bookends with world globes, a classic decorative item often associated with antique or mid-century interior styles.

Features and Origin
These specific bookends have a distinctive design:
Design: The globes are mounted in a wooden frame with an astrological or "Zodiac" ring.

Material: They are typically made from a combination of wood, metal, and paper (for the map on the globe).

Style: Many of these objects were made in Italy and date from the second half of the 20th century (ca. 1960–1980).

Details: The maps on the globes often have an "Old World" look with decorative elements such as ships and animals.

Dimensions: per bookend 16 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep.

Condition: in good condition with minimal signs of use.

Photos are part of the description.
These were taken under artificial light, colors may vary.

They are well wrapped and sent by registered mail.

Jiljes, where quality and service come first.

A set of vintage bookends with world globes.
Italian, 1960s-1970s

Beautiful decorative set of vintage bookends with world globes, a classic decorative item often associated with antique or mid-century interior styles.

Features and Origin
These specific bookends have a distinctive design:
Design: The globes are mounted in a wooden frame with an astrological or "Zodiac" ring.

Material: They are typically made from a combination of wood, metal, and paper (for the map on the globe).

Style: Many of these objects were made in Italy and date from the second half of the 20th century (ca. 1960–1980).

Details: The maps on the globes often have an "Old World" look with decorative elements such as ships and animals.

Dimensions: per bookend 16 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep.

Condition: in good condition with minimal signs of use.

Photos are part of the description.
These were taken under artificial light, colors may vary.

They are well wrapped and sent by registered mail.

Jiljes, where quality and service come first.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Globe bookends
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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Objects sold
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