A charming touch of French Art Deco elegance for your library.
This exquisite pair of 1930s Art Deco bookends features two finely modeled birds perched on mushrooms, sculpted in spelter and marble bases.
With their soft geometric lines and delicate naturalist details, these bookends beautifully capture the grace and stylized movement typical of French Art Deco animal sculpture.
Each piece displays harmonious proportions — the warm tones of the marble perfectly complementing the metallic sheen of the birds.
🖼️ Details
Date / Period: circa 1930
Origin: France
Material: Spelter - marble base
Style: Art Deco
Subject: Birds and mushrooms
Dimensions (base): 5.3 in x 2.9 in (13.5 cm x 7.3 cm)
Height (with birds): 4.3 in (11cm)
Total Weight: 1.75 kg (3.86 lb)
Condition:
Good antique condition with a beautiful aged patina. Minor wear consistent with age; please review all photos carefully — they form part of the description.
Both sculptures are stable and display beautifully.
✨ Story & craftsmanship
This elegant pair reflects the artistry of 1930s French decorative sculpture, a period when animal themes were celebrated in homes and libraries.
The use of regule, a traditional alloy used as a substitute for bronze, allowed sculptors to achieve fine detailing while preserving accessibility.
Combined with the natural veining of marble, these bookends embody the perfect harmony of nature, art, and geometry that defined the Art Deco era.
🎯 Perfect for:
Collectors of Art Deco sculpture and decorative arts
Book lovers seeking refined, vintage-style library decor
Interior designers curating 1930s French accents
A sophisticated gift for collectors or design enthusiasts
💡 Why You’ll Love Them
✔️ Authentic French Art Deco, circa 1930
✔️ Unique animal theme – birds on mushrooms 🍄
✔️ Elegant contrast of bronze-toned metal and veined marble
✔️ Decorative & functional – perfect for any bookshelf or console
✔️ Symbolic of peace, nature, and harmony
📦 Shipping & Packaging
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