Bookends
Wood bookends, 'African Elephants'
Striding purposefully across the savannah, proud elephants find a noble calling in the library. The hand-carved figures grace a beautiful pair of sese wood bookends by Francis Agbete.
Marble resin bookends, 'Hand of Knowledge'
Strong and supple, white hands reach to hold books in place. Claudio Aun sculpts the images in pristine marble resin, setting them on a base of sleek, dark marble. The set of two bears his signature.
Cedar bookends, 'Rhino Guardian' (pair)
Deftly carving cedar wood, George Obeng exhibits the fierce majesty of the rhinoceros. The horned creatures stand guard in the library as handsome bookends.
Steel book stand, 'Ancient Wisdoms'
Marco Florindez has such an original sense of art that he transforms ancient Inca glyphs into a formidable sculpture. "In this design I combined the Inca symbols for Pachamama (Mother Earth), the sun, and the moon as early receptors of wisdom, " explains the Peruvian artist.
Wood bookends, 'Shared Soul' (pair)
Loving sentiments find expression in the natural grain of suar wood. Wayan Rendah portrays a faithful couple, cradled in a heartfelt embrace. These enchanting bookends convey the sensation of one single soul shared by lovers.
Cedar bookends, 'Fear God' (pair)
Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol emerges in cedar wood, its rotating form meaning "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country. George Obeng carves the traditional motif to grace a pair of bookends.
Steel book stand, 'Inca Wisdom'
Marco Florindez has such an original sense of art that he transforms ancient Inca glyphs into a formidable sculpture. "In this design, I combined the Inca symbols for the sun and the moon as early receptors of wisdom, " explains the Peruvian artist.
Brown agate bookends, 'Ancient Knowledge' (pair)
Sculpted from Brazilian agate, these bookends showcase the geode within their deep brown center. Guena perfectly showcases the stone's natural beauty, polishing each piece to glossy perfection. He cuts the stone by hand for a truly unique decorative accessory.
Cedar bookends, 'Lion Guardian' (pair)
Deftly carving cedar wood, George Obeng exhibits the fierce intelligence of the king of the jungle. The lions stand guard in the library as handsome bookends.
Agate bookends, 'Earth's Knowledge' (pair)
A geode reveals a cool green glow, enveloping the crystals that line its interior. Cut from dyed Brazilian agate, these bookends beautifully showcase the stone's fascinating contours. Guena cuts and polishes them by hand for decorative accessories that are absolutely unique.