Vintage French Bookend Set – Old-World Gilt Leather Style, European Library Charm

Vintage French Bookend Set – Old-World Gilt Leather Style, European Library Charm

Bring the ambiance of a 19th-century French library to your shelves with this exquisite pair of vintage bookends designed to look—and feel—like antique leather-bound books. Featuring richly textured spines with gilt detailing, marbled covers, and timeworn patina, these bookends lend instant sophistication to any vignette, bookshelf, or desk.

Perfect for framing your favorite volumes or adding architectural interest to a stack of cherished classics, these faux antique bookends exude European charm. The deep oxblood and warm chestnut tones echo the romance of Parisian salons and English country house studies, where gilded spines and leather-bound tomes lined walls from floor to ceiling.

Whether styled on a secretary desk, a tufted library ottoman, or among chinoiserie and blue-and-white porcelain, this set offers timeless character with functional beauty—a decorator’s dream for grandmillennial interiors and anyone who loves the patina of history.

Styling Tip: Pair with antique candlesticks, Staffordshire dogs, or an inkstand for a vignette straight out of a 19th-century manor house.

They were acquired at an amazing Central Texas estate. 

Each measures 6.25” tall x 4” wide. Aren't they FAB?! 

Pieces like this are why I love Sourcing the South and the great state of Texas for heirloom estate decor…shopping estate sales, online auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic vintage and antique finds that have and will stand the test of time.

$127/pair INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING In the continental US.

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use, adding to their overall charm. Please see all the pictures, which are considered part of the description.

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