For those of us with bookcases jammed with hefty tomes, the idea of a bookend may sound quaint. Why not just buy more books to fill the extra shelf space? But if you want to expand your book storage options, bookends are a convenient way to turn a wall shelf, desktop, mantelpiece or kitchen counter into a makeshift bookshelf. (If you do have a half-filled bookshelf in need of a handy bookend, we won't judge you for that either.)
Here are 17 amazing bookends that double as quirky decorative accent pieces:
Ceramic Mermaid
Why should all the fantastical mythical creatures get to stay inside the books? (Via Iron Accents)
The End Bookend
It really is the end for this little guy -- except that this sturdy bookend will ensure your books stay threateningly tilted over him, rather than on him, forever. (Via Mental Floss)
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Scroll Bookend Wine Racks
Love wine? Love books? Solve two storage problems in one with a wine rack bookend set. (Via Amazon.)
Edison Lamp Bookend
Hold your books in place, or illuminate them for easier reading -- this old-fashioned lamp bookend can do it all. (Via Etsy.)
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Halve Bookends
Fish! Guys, there are fish in these bookends! If you're an indifferent pet owner (or an irresponsible one), skip the fauna and use these as bookend vases instead. (Via Generate Design.)
Billy Bookend
This off-kilter 'B' would drive us crazy -- it can never be straightened! -- but that just keeps us on our toes. If only this bookend came in every letter of the alphabet. (Via Ikea)
Indice Bookends
These bookends don't stop at supporting your reading material -- they organize it as well! Separate different sets of magazines, divide books by different favorite authors, or just use them to add a pop of color to your bookshelf. (Via MOMA.)
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Bookworm Bookshelf
You can quibble about whether this is really a bookshelf, but the built-in bookends are what makes this curly, crazy book storage system work. (Via Hive.)
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Choose Your Own Adventure Bookends
Again, this is a whole shelving system -- but you can rearrange the colored panels to use them as bookends or room dividers. These bookends can really do it all. (Via Objeti.)
Book Ends
These bookends are definitely just bookends, and they want you to know it. (Via Dutch By Design.)
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