Bookends (2) - Marble

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Pair of Art Deco Black Marquina Marble Bookends - Geometric Modernist Design

A striking pair of authentic vintage bookends crafted from solid black Marquina marble, featuring a bold, minimalist geometric design. This set perfectly embodies the clean lines and structural elegance of the Art Deco period, transitioning into early Mid-Century Modernism.

Each bookend is masterfully sculpted from a single block of natural stone, combining a low cylindrical disc base with a flat-sided, quarter-cylinder vertical support.
The deep black base color provides a dramatic contrast to the dense, organic network of white calcitic veins and unique natural cream mineral inclusions. The bases feature a clean, straight-cut edge designed to flush perfectly against book covers for maximum stability and support.

A beautiful, heavy, and functional decorative set ideal for high-end libraries, executive desks, or modernist interiors.

* **Overall Condition:** Very Good vintage condition, consistent with age and careful use.
* **Surface:** The visible curved and flat outer surfaces retain a high-polished, reflective finish. The undersides show a natural matte texture with light surface scuffs from shelf contact.
* **Imperfections:** Minor flea bites and small, typical micro-chips are present along the sharp upper geometric edges and corners (notably on the bottom corner of one base, as visible in the photos). These are standard for genuine vintage marble objects and do not detract from the structural integrity or display value.
* **Restorations:** None. Completely original and unaltered.
* **Material:** Genuine Black Marquina Marble (Natural Stone)
* **Period:** Circa 1930s – 1950s
* **Style:** Art Deco / Modernist / Mid-Century Modern
* **Shape:** Geometric (Intersecting circles and semicircles)
* **Configuration:** Symmetrical, mirrored left and right pair
* **Features:** Flat-back structure for flush book alignment
Dimensions : 6 cm × 10 cm × 11 cm

The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post.
The pictures of the product are made with the highest possible resolution, precisely to capture possible small defects (small scratches, stains, defect), the pictures are part of the product description.

Pair of Art Deco Black Marquina Marble Bookends - Geometric Modernist Design

A striking pair of authentic vintage bookends crafted from solid black Marquina marble, featuring a bold, minimalist geometric design. This set perfectly embodies the clean lines and structural elegance of the Art Deco period, transitioning into early Mid-Century Modernism.

Each bookend is masterfully sculpted from a single block of natural stone, combining a low cylindrical disc base with a flat-sided, quarter-cylinder vertical support.
The deep black base color provides a dramatic contrast to the dense, organic network of white calcitic veins and unique natural cream mineral inclusions. The bases feature a clean, straight-cut edge designed to flush perfectly against book covers for maximum stability and support.

A beautiful, heavy, and functional decorative set ideal for high-end libraries, executive desks, or modernist interiors.

* **Overall Condition:** Very Good vintage condition, consistent with age and careful use.
* **Surface:** The visible curved and flat outer surfaces retain a high-polished, reflective finish. The undersides show a natural matte texture with light surface scuffs from shelf contact.
* **Imperfections:** Minor flea bites and small, typical micro-chips are present along the sharp upper geometric edges and corners (notably on the bottom corner of one base, as visible in the photos). These are standard for genuine vintage marble objects and do not detract from the structural integrity or display value.
* **Restorations:** None. Completely original and unaltered.
* **Material:** Genuine Black Marquina Marble (Natural Stone)
* **Period:** Circa 1930s – 1950s
* **Style:** Art Deco / Modernist / Mid-Century Modern
* **Shape:** Geometric (Intersecting circles and semicircles)
* **Configuration:** Symmetrical, mirrored left and right pair
* **Features:** Flat-back structure for flush book alignment
Dimensions : 6 cm × 10 cm × 11 cm

The product will be professionally packed and sent safely to your address by local post.
The pictures of the product are made with the highest possible resolution, precisely to capture possible small defects (small scratches, stains, defect), the pictures are part of the product description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Marble
Colour
Black
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
BelgiumVerified
493
Objects sold
98.36%
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