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Bookends in Black and White Marble H 18cm
€279,00
Pair of bookends in natural Black and White Carrara marble, handcrafted with alternating bands and a geometric form, height 18cm. The striking contrast between black and white marble transforms a functional book accessory into a true decorative element. The banded construction enhances the angled geometry and creates a bold graphic effect, particularly suited to contemporary bookcases, shelves, studies and home...
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The Black and White Carrara marble bookends combine an everyday function with a distinctly sculptural composition.
The pair is defined by alternating light and dark bands that follow the angled shape of the two elements. The result is a bold, almost architectural geometric design that draws the eye even when the bookends are not being used to support books.
The contrast between black and white is particularly effective in contemporary bookcases.
They can frame a row of books, create small groupings of volumes or be displayed on a shelf, console table or desk.
Their appeal also lies in the ability to style a bookcase without making it feel overcrowded. In contemporary bookcase styling, books and decorative objects are often alternated to create more visual space within the composition, rather than filling every available area.
The two-tone design offers a wide range of styling possibilities. On light wood, it introduces a graphic contrast; against darker woods, the White Carrara marble stands out more prominently; on white, black or grey furniture, the pair creates a clean sense of colour continuity.
They are also suitable for a study or home office, where they can support books, catalogues and selected volumes while adding a natural stone element to the workspace. Two-tone marble bookends are also designed for desks and workspaces, as well as traditional bookcases.
Black marble and White Carrara marble are not visually uniform materials. Veining, tonal variations and subtle differences in the stone, together with artisanal craftsmanship, make each pair naturally unique and enhance its individuality.
| Weight | 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 cm |
Are marble bookends also suitable for large and heavy books?
Marble is particularly well suited to bookends because the weight of the stone contributes to stability, which is why marble models are used not only as decorative objects but also to keep books neatly arranged. For very large or numerous volumes, however, it is preferable to create smaller groupings to distribute the weight more evenly across the shelf and maintain a balanced composition.
How can I use these bookends without filling the entire bookcase with books?
There is no need to place them at the ends of a long row of books. A very contemporary approach is to place just a few selected volumes between the two bookends and leave some open space around them, or combine vertically arranged books with small stacks placed horizontally. This allows the black and white geometry of the bookends to remain visible and gives the bookcase a more curated, less crowded look. It is an approach that reflects contemporary styling, which tends to combine books, decorative objects and open space rather than treating every shelf simply as storage.
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