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French Art Deco Bronze Bookends
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French Art Deco Bronze Bookends

1920 - 1940
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Beautiful French marble base bookends in form of a birds.

11cm wide each

11 cm high

10cm wide

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Highmeads Antiques has dated these Art Deco Bronze Bookends to the 1930s.

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Beautiful French marble base bookends in form of a birds.

11cm wide each

11 cm high

10cm wide

Please email for shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

Highmeads Antiques has dated these Art Deco Bronze Bookends to the 1930s.

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A pair of French Art Deco bronze swallow bookends mounted on polished reddish-brown veined marble bases.
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A pair of French Art Deco bronze swallow bookends mounted on polished reddish-brown veined marble bases.
French Art Deco bronze bookends
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A pair of French Art Deco bronze swallow bookends mounted on polished reddish-brown veined marble bases.
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  • ObjectBookends
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourBronze, Reddish Brown
  • MotifsStylised swallows, Veined marble bases, Wings in flight

This pair of French Art Deco bookends takes the form of stylised swallows in flight, mounted upon polished reddish-brown veined marble bases. Dating from 1930, the objects are made from bronze with a warm metallic finish, paired with natural stone showing prominent white veining and rounded, smooth edges. Visible details include the swept-back wings with incised feather patterns, the dynamic downward-diving posture of the birds, and the contrasting texture between the polished metal and the smooth, weighty marble plinths. Each bookend measures 11 cm high by 11 cm wide, making them a practical size for supporting collections of volumes. They suit a home study, library or living room as functional desk accessories or decorative items placed neatly on a bookshelf to secure upright literature.

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French Art Deco bookends from this period are characterised by streamlined, geometric, or naturalistic forms reflecting the modern aesthetic of the era. Designers frequently incorporated stylised fauna, such as swallows or greyhounds, to convey movement and speed.

Craftsmen typically utilised cast bronze, spelter, or chrome-plated metal for the decorative figures. These sculptures were usually mounted on heavy bases carved from marble, onyx, or slate to provide necessary weight and stability.

Authentic period pieces generally exhibit age-appropriate wear, natural surface patination, and crisp hand-chased details. Originals typically feature heavy cast metal figures secured to marble bases using historic threaded rods and square nuts underneath.

Position these decorative objects on a solid wood bookshelf, office desk, or mantelpiece to frame a curated collection of volumes. The contrast between warm bronze and rich marble integrates well with both traditional study settings and minimal contemporary shelving.

Dust the bronze figures regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that compromise the surface patina. Clean the marble bases using a slightly dampened cloth and ensure stone surfaces remain free from acidic liquids.
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