Pair of Art Deco Bookends, brown marble, black onyx, green onyx, Belgium, 1930s
990 PLN
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This pair of Belgian bookends from the 1930s exemplifies the geometric discipline and material sophistication of Art Deco. Each piece is constructed from three types of natural stone: a warm brown marble forms the base and upright core, while precisely cut panels of glossy black onyx add striking visual contrast and depth. Completing the composition is a translucent green accent—either onyx or serpentinite—whose subtle veining and cool hue introduce an understated touch of colour and highlight the thoughtful, layered construction. Meticulously finished angles, matte and satin surfaces, and rectilinear proportions bear witness to the rigour of late Art Deco design, with crisp joints and careful craftsmanship throughout. The condition is good, with only minor, superficial surface abrasions typical for pieces of this age; no significant chips or repairs are present.The bookends seem to echo the refined urbanity of the 1930s, when geometry and luxurious materials suggested a new modern order. The cool lustre of onyx and earth-toned marble harken back to the detail of interwar architecture and the restrained opulence of office suites and studies. The stone, holding its own fragment of the era, plays subtly with light along the edges, as if recalling a time when clarity of form and richness of texture defined the aesthetic aspirations of everyday life.These bookends would be well suited to a bookshelf lined with leather-bound volumes or atop a walnut-veneered sideboard, accompanied by classic desk accessories, art glass, or period lamps. They fit perfectly into interiors inspired by Art Deco or early modernism, but would also serve as an anchoring accent in more contemporary or eclectic spaces, where fine stone interacts with the clean lines of present-day décor.
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Height12 cm
Depth8.7 cm
Width24 cm
Dimension details
Width24 cm
Height12 cm
Depth8.7 cm
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