Description
These marble bookends come as a pair, and each one is built up from three stepped arches of stone that rise in height towards the books they hold upright. Every arch is a different marble, so the pair reads as multicoloured, with veined, mottled and plainer stone sitting side by side. They are 100% marble with a polished finish, measuring 6cm long, 5cm wide and 13cm tall, and the weight given for this product is 1.81KG. Marble is a dense, heavy stone, which is just what a bookend relies on to keep a row of books standing straight.
Set them at either end of a run of books on a shelf, a desk or a sideboard, or on a bedside table to hold the few you are reading now. At 13cm tall they stand lower than most hardbacks, so the spines stay easy to read and the stone frames the books rather than hiding them. Placed face to face with nothing between them, the two stepped profiles meet in one symmetrical arch, so they still look considered on an open shelf while the books are elsewhere. They suit a study, a living room or a reading nook, and make a thoughtful present for anyone who keeps their books on show.
The polished finish brings up the veining and gives the stone a soft sheen, while the rounded tops keep the outline gentle against the straight lines of a bookcase. Because marble is a natural stone, no two pieces are veined alike, so the patterning on your pair will differ a little from one pair to the next. Each bookend has a flat base that sits level on a shelf. For styling, put the tallest arch beside the books so the stone steps down towards the end of the shelf, echoing the run of spines it supports.
Specification
| Width |
5cm |
| Length |
6cm |
| Height |
13cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Marble |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Finish |
Polished |
| Weight |
1.81KG |
Frequently Asked
What are these bookends made of?
They are 100% marble with a polished finish, and each bookend combines three different marbles in its stepped arches, which is why the pair reads as multicoloured.
How big are the bookends?
They measure 6cm long, 5cm wide and 13cm tall, a compact size that sits neatly on a shelf or desk without crowding the books.
How many bookends are included?
You receive two bookends, a matching pair to stand at either end of a row of books, each with its tallest arch beside the books.
How heavy are they?
The weight given for this product is 1.81KG. Marble is a dense stone, and that weight is what keeps a row of books standing upright.
Is every pair veined the same way?
No. Marble is a natural stone, so the veining and markings vary from piece to piece, and the patterning on your pair will be its own.
Is the stone polished or matt?
The finish is polished, which gives the marble a soft sheen and brings the veining forward, while the arched tops are rounded rather than sharp.