Vintage Art Deco Figural Bookends – Seated Reading Figures – Cast Bronze/Iron – c. 1920s

Vintage Art Deco Figural Bookends – Seated Reading Figures – Cast Bronze/Iron – c. 1920s

This listing is for a striking pair of vintage cast metal bookends depicting seated figures absorbed in reading. The figures appear to be outdoors, possibly beneath a tree, and each wears a hat, giving the scene a quiet, contemplative feel that is very characteristic of early 20th-century design.

Believed to date from the 1920s, these bookends reflect the popular Art Deco era fascination with figural and narrative forms. They are made of heavy cast metal, likely bronze or iron, with a rich bronzed or patinated finish. Natural age-related wear is present, most noticeably along the edges and bases, adding to their authentic vintage character.

One bookend is marked on the back with the number 12507, likely a model or catalog number from the original manufacturer.

Details:

• Pair of matching figural bookends
• Cast metal (bronze or iron) construction
• Art Deco period, circa 1920s
• Seated reading figures with outdoor scene
• Patinated/bronzed finish with age-appropriate wear
• Marked “12507” on the back

These bookends are both decorative and functional, perfect for collectors of Art Deco décor, vintage library accessories, or figural metalwork. A wonderful addition to a bookshelf, office, or study.