Bookends: Hammered Steel Bookends, Pair

Bookends: Hammered Steel Bookends, Pair

R 1,250.00
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Bookends: Hammered Steel Bookends, Pair
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Bookends: Hammered Steel Bookends, Pair

A striking collection of four matching bookends (two complete sets) capturing the rustic, handmade beauty of the early 20th-century Arts and Crafts movement. Formed from heavy gauge sheet steel with a dark, textured charcoal finish, each piece is hand-riveted with five geometric, four-petal floral rosettes crafted from contrasting polished copper. These structural pieces ground modern bookshelves beautifully, adding raw texture and historical charm when styling thick hardcover biographies, classic literature, or leather-bound anthologies.

This design relies on the principles of the early 20th-century metalwork movement, highlighting visible joinery, hand-hammered detailing, and contrasting mixed metals. The base material is industrial steel sheets that have been cold-formed and hand-rolled along the arched perimeter edge, showing minor artisanal tool variances across the four panels. The underside of the base plate features an authentic pressed shield-shaped hallmark bearing the clear registry text "Form Style" cantered around a stylized "S". This maker mark represents mid-20th-century boutique architectural hardware and desk accessory production, prioritizing geometric simplicity over ornate embellishment.

Original Intended Use: Desktop and library book support. Alternate Suggested Use: Architectural mantle ornaments or styling dividers for vinyl record collections.

More Details
  • Vintage mixed metal decorative bookends.
  • Formed from substantial heavy-gauge sheet steel panels.
  • Adorned with hand-riveted raw copper floral rosettes.
  • Features unique hand-rolled perimeter detailing along arches.
  • Complete collection comprising two full matching pairs.
Did you Know?

The shield hallmark on the base plate is an authentic "Form Style" maker stamp. In mid-century studio production, marking metalwork with structural shields was a sign of independent workshop pride, ensuring buyers recognized hand-forged quality over mass-produced factory castings.

Origin & Era

Origin Unconfirmed, Circa 1950s, making this metalwork 70+ years.

Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 15.5cm, Base Plate Depth 11cm, Face Width 10.5cm.

Vintage Condition

Very Good structural vintage condition with excellent structural rigidity. Visible Flaws: Minor age-appropriate surface oxidation, minor shelf wear, and natural patina variations on the reverse steel bases and copper rivets as shown in photos.

Price
R 1,250.00
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