Or perhaps you’re a painter or you admire other painters. If you’re more of a train person, check out these steel railroad tracks that have been repurposed into eye-catching bookends.ĭo you like to build and create with your hands? These sculptural, wrench-inspired bookends are crafted from salvaged steel and include storage space for the pencils you’ll want to grab to sketch out your next idea. These vintage, nautical bookends are made out of heavy brass. Or maybe you dream of being farther out in the waves. If you love beaches and sunshine and collecting shells on the shoreline, these large onyx seashells might just inspire a happy daydream or two. Modern shapes meet classic marble in these geometric bookends.Īnd to really make a statement, consider these sleek marble bookends. The sellers suggest you “ maximize the extra space to store your mementos, clip some special cards, or decorate them with some dried flowers.” These striking bookends add dimension and functionality to your bookshelves. Just as simple, but spherical, these concrete bookends are available in seven pleasing colors. Keep it simple and modern with these concrete cubes, available in three solid colors. This pineapple-inspired set could be just what you need for your large, heavy cookbooks. Or maybe you’d rather celebrate what falls from the tree. If your taste runs more minimalist, you’ll appreciate this architectural tree and pond. This elegant, laser-cut design is available in different colors.

It’s hard to go wrong with one of nature’s most classic silhouettes: the tree. Each of these bookends is cut and hand-polished from rough agate geodes. Sometimes nature itself is the only natural inspiration that will do. Or you can go even wilder with these roaring, solid brass elephant bookends.įinally, this rhinoceros in a rustic, brown finish will stand up against the heaviest book load. These vintage onyx bookends are perfect for equestrians. You can even select a different secondary color to make them stand out from their background.ĭog lovers will appreciate this set of cast iron bookends, available in a variety of colors.Īnd for the cat lovers, these sweet-faced cats made out of brass: If you prefer metal over stone, each of these tall, bronze bookends feature textured fretwork on the front, back, sides, and top.Īnd if you want to celebrate some of the magic that makes every book work-letters, paragraphs, and, of course, punctuation-these handmade, concrete quotation marks are just the thing. Whether you’re looking for something that’s literature-themed, nature-inspired, modern and geometric in design, or representative of your particular life’s passion, we know you’ll find just the right pair of heavy bookends for yourself or that bookish friend on your gift list.įor another natural stone option, check out these bookends, which are hand-carved out of granite. And if you come across an item you like only to discover that it’s sold out, chances are you’ll be able to broaden your search to find a bookend in a similar style. We suggest starting your search at Etsy, where you know you’ll be supporting individuals and small business owners who take pride in their creative and curating skills. The right bookend not only keeps your largest, heaviest books in place, but as long as you know where to shop, it can also be an expression of your style, passion, and personality. The solution? Heavy bookends crafted from materials like natural stone, cast iron, solid brass, or concrete. A nimble cat, an eager dog’s tail, the rough and tumble play of family members and friends-these are all threats to the carefully placed books on your shelves. How many times have you muttered this to yourself after delicately pulling one book off your shelf only to have a dozen more spines topple like a row of dominoes? It’s not always you, either. If only I had some really heavy bookends.

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