Design Toscano Bookends

Turn the crank - these gears actually move! As a celebration of the Industrial Age and "all things mechanical," these heavy-duty, authentic iron bookends lend a masculine feel to the library, den, or sitting room. Positioned facing or side-to-side, these distinctively heavy-weight sculptural works add a progressive flair that's as contemporary as it is historic.

Super cute addition to our front room. Look exactly as pictured. The gears even rotate.. Alexa. Draper, UT. Tue Mar 17 2026

Treat your books with the reverence they deserve with this Divine Offering pair of hands posed in a gesture of respectful greeting and farewell in India. Also known as Anjali Munda, it is performed by pressing the palms of the hands together: Anjali meaning "to offer, salutation" and Munda "seal or sign." Also used as a centering pose in yoga, performed seated or standing, it has been said that two hands joined to provide a connection between the right and left brain and will offer a deeper meaning. Bookends serve as punctuation marks in a library, showcasing your respectful interest, and will add character to any room, shelf, or credenza. These always "at the offering" pair of bookends serve as functional art while giving literary support to your favorite books. Hand-crafted in heavyweight foundry cast iron, these Divine Offering sculptural bookends are then hand-painted and distressed just enough to replicate a true antique.

This is so cute and I love it!! I am very happy with my purchase ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Anonymous. Fri May 30 2025

This pair of dragon bookends will try its best to keep books safe from unwelcomed borrowers! Cast in designer resin to capture the exquisite detail of the sculpt, spiraling horns and menacing faces sit atop a myriad of traditional Celtic crosses. Felt bottomed to protect your fine furniture, these are perfect for gift giving.

These bookends came well packed and look very much like the picture. They were just a touch darker than what the picture suggested to me. They are dense enough to hold my mix of books, magazines, and binders firmly in place. Im pleased.. Judy. Pleasanton, CA. Fri Jun 24 2022

The Egyptian Bastet statue is actually a matched pair of royal felines meant to guard your library of Egyptology on desktop or bookshelf! The cat goddess Bastet, the center of worship in the fertile delta of the Nile, was the ancient god of fertility and healing. Imaginatively sculpted with Egyptian symbols and meanings, their felt-bottomed Egyptian god sculptures are cast in quality designer resin and hand-painted in a polished basalt finish with antiqued gold accents to highlight every detail. Rich in symbolism, these design Toscano exclusive goddess Bastet statues are classic works of Egyptian art.

Great quality! Nicely weighted! I cannot wait to place on desk with my book collection!. Anonymous. Thu Jun 25 2026

From the romantic pages of the Arthurian legends come these exquisitely sculpted sentinels who will valiantly guard your treasured literature or the photo albums of your world travels just as they guarded the ivory towers of Camelot. Sculpted in full battle armor, this Toscano exclusives are cast in quality designer resin with a two-tone metallic finish.

Very attractive bookends. I use them to represent soldiers wearing the armor of God. Excellent addition to my bookshelf.. Phyllis. Louisville, KY. Mon Jan 01 2024

A gentleman zebra and his partner in crime, a gentleman giraffe, are ready to blissfully stand watch at either end of your favorite collection of books! Looking quite dapper in their ruffled collars and ties, this stylized pair is set atop ornate mounts to add instant distinction. Cast in quality designer resin, these animal collectibles are hand-painted in a full-color palette atop faux wood grain mounts by renowned African artist Komnan Ohene.

Looks like the photos but the materials used aren’t high quality, a bit too plastic for my expectations.. Meriah. Sat Aug 01 2026

Ornate winged dragons climb to the crest of Gothic spires to protect your prized volumes in this pair of imaginative medieval bookends created by British artist Liam Manchester. Individually sculpted, they are cast in quality designer resin and finished in Gothic greystone as a unique gift available exclusively from Toscano.

Opened it and loved it. Mailing out to my Daughter for a gift. She'll love it too!!. Peggy L. Ware, MA. Thu Jul 02 2026

Collectible Terrier is just doing what comes naturally! Cast from a 1930's original, this adorable dog statue is crafted of quality cast iron and hand-painted in a deep ebony hue to showcase a sculptural face and furry paws. A potty pet is a great gift for animal lovers or someone who just can't say no.

Heavy duty. Super cute!. Tracy. Lagrange Highlands, IL. Sun Jul 19 2026

Being both organic and biomechatronic, this Steampunk cyborg has been split and reanimated as a pair of mutant zombie bookend statues! Whether you display him in two pieces at the end of your favorite Jules Verne novels, or activated as a single sculpture, guests will still admire his details. From cybernetic skeleton skull to riveted compulsion base cast, this Design Toscano exclusive is cast in quality designer resin with an antique brass finish. Makes a great Steampunk gift!

These are so cool! Love the way they look. Kaitlyn. Ormond Beach, FL. Fri Dec 05 2025

Whoooooo knows? Conjure your own magical menagerie with this post-apocalyptic pair that joined Goth fantasy forces in a steampunk inspired effort to capture knowledge. It s hard to say whether Jules Verne himself would more heartily welcome the neo-Victorian feline with his vest of springs and gears or the wise owl perched atop a riveted trunk. Both are cast in quality designer resin exclusively for Design Toscano and finished in an antique brass hue in the style of H.G. Wells. Perfect as bookends or as retro-futurist art!

These bookends are perfect! Nice size and weight, and the details are every bit as clear as in the pictures. They are exactly what I wanted.. Patricia. Jacksonville, FL. Mon Jun 05 2023

One swing of his well-placed bat and this vintage 1920's slugger from Design Toscano will grab the attention of anyone who loves the all American sport of baseball. Originally used as a doorstop, a pair of these heavyweight cast iron, hand-painted, circa 1950 collectibles make great bookends for a masculine den or to anchor an office sports collection. A great gift!

Solid weight. Goes great with the vintage baseball theme of my sons’s bathroom.. Dustin. OK. Wed Sep 12 2018

Revered the world over for its strength mental faculties and cooperative spirit. It's no wonder this beautiful elephant sculpture has also been tasked with holding up your favorite books. Both functional and artistic. Sculptural elephant bookends are cast in quality designer resin to capture weathered skin and enormous tusks, then hand-painted in nature's hues. This pair of heavyweight elephant decor bookends will command attention, add interest and bring exotic pachyderm character to any room, shelf, or credenza. These elephant gifts are great for your favorite bibliophile or elephant collector.

THIS IS PERFECT! Sturdy, attractive, strong enough to hold many heavy and/or tall books. Heavier than I expected. I would certainly recommend this set to any bibliophile looking for a serious but decorative pair of bookends! And it works perfectly with my Hitz Standard Bookcase! Both Bookcase & Bookends are winners!. Sabura. New York, NY. Sat Apr 27 2019

The Kennel club describes bulldogs as kind, courageous, friendly, resolute and will form bonds with children. The charming white English Bulldog pups are on guard duty, patiently watching and waiting for their master to return. Stubbornly loyal, protective bulldogs are used as mascots for many groups including the British royal navy and the U.S. Marines Corps to remind all to do the right thing. Bookends serve as punctuation marks in a library, showcasing your interests, and adding character to any room, shelf, or credenza. This ideal heavyweight pair of over the fence bulldogs serve as functional art while giving literary support to your favorite books. Hand-crafted in heavyweight foundry cast iron exclusively for Design Toscano, then hand painted and distressed just enough to replicate a true antique.

Love them. Very well made, sturdy and solid. Using them on my fireplace.. Sharon. Hinsdale, IL. Sat Feb 11 2023

Truly man's best friend! Jack Russell terriers are one of the most intelligent, playful and loyal dogs that have appeared in many print campaigns, films - The Artist - and television programs, such as Frasier and Wishbone. Feisty and agile, Jack Russells will captivate you with their canine charm, and stand fiercely over your book collection. Bookends serve as punctuation marks in a library, showcasing your interests, and adding character to any room, shelf, or credenza. This ideal heavyweight pair of Jack Russell Terriers serve as functional art while giving literary support to your favorite books. Hand-crafted in heavyweight foundry cast iron exclusively for Design Toscano, then hand-painted and distressed just enough to replicate a true antique.

Love these-they bring a smile to my face-it’s nice that you get the pair. They are heavy. Not super well put together tho, the dogs wobble a bit on their iron platform, but they look and feel vintage. I’m glad I bought them.. Petra. Abbotsford, BC. Sat Jul 04 2026

Inspired by the original statue created by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, his most famous work the Thinker was commissioned by the Musee de Arts Decoratifs as part of a huge monument entitled The Gates of hell. Rodin's deep thinker pondering humanity is instantly recognizable the world over as a tribute to heroic labors. Design Toscano version preforms a double duty as Bookends and serving as functional art while giving literary support to your favorite books. Hand-crafted in heavyweight foundry cast iron exclusively for Design Toscano, then hand-painted in rich faux bronze and distressed just enough to replicate a true antique. Signed by Rodin, this pair of heavyweight Bookends will command attention, add interest and character to any room, shelf or credenza.

A little smaller than I’d like, but still good weight and quality!. Chad. Jersey City, NJ. Tue Sep 21 2021

Dragons despise clutter! Whether you ask these fierce dragons to guard your favorite CDs or books, they'll display and organize any collection quite imaginatively. Intricately sculpted in Gothic style and cast in designer resin.

It looks good, but I wished they made a little bigger version.. Katrina. Fresno, CA. Thu Feb 14 2019

So lifelike you can almost hear this pair of Triumphant Elephant cast iron sculptural bookends trumpeting a high clear note. Recalling exotic passages from India and Africa, elephants are deemed intelligent, patient, and will never forget. Shelter your special Hemingway volumes tucked away safe between this decorative pachyderm pair of heavy-weight bookends with raised trunks symbolizing good luck. Bookends serve as punctuation marks in a library, showcasing your interests, and adding character to any room, shelf, or credenza. This ideal heavyweight pair of Triumphant Elephants serve as functional art while giving literary support to your favorite books. Hand-crafted in heavyweight foundry cast iron exclusively for Design Toscano, then hand painted and distressed just enough to replicate a true antique.

The elephant is my favorite animal and reading is my favorite pastime. My elephants watch over some of my favorite books, the ones I will keep forever! These are the first bookends I ever bought and I love how the wise elephant raises her nose to secure my very old but scared books!. Catherine. Milwaukee, WI. Mon Feb 17 2025

Peeking over their tower of books, this paired boy and girl lean into each other in this charmingly flirtatious, two-piece sculpture that's beautiful alone or set on each side of your favorite volumes. This Design Toscano-exclusive, contemporary iron statue is handcrafted using the ancient sand cast method, this iron sculpture is by Australian artist, Alison Holow.

I love these..I changed the look of my living room and these fit in beautifully. Anonymous. Fri Mar 08 2024