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As the quote goes, “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” In that case, the more books the better, right? That’s perhaps not the case when you’ve run out of places to store them! In this list you will find amazing and stylish book ends for every corner of your house.
Our Favorite Book Ends to Showcase Your Books
Not only are these good for you to hold up your own collection but they make great gift ideas for a book lover in your life too! Grab a single one for a shelf or a pair so your, or your gift recipient, can show them off anywhere. Perfect for folks who need more book organizing options!
Falling Metal Book End
This book end is perfect for the person with so many books they’re literally toppling over! Simply slide the book end into the cover of a book so it’s hidden away, leaving the silhouette to catch all your books. This would make a funny and unique addition to any bookshelf.
Brass Duck Book Ends
These mid century modern brass book ends would look stunning in any home. They’re satisfyingly heavy and can either be left as is, or polished up to be super shiny! Use these for any books that quack you up.
Modern Arch Bookends
Available in a range of different colours and with free shipping worldwide, there’s not many homes these book ends wouldn’t look amazing in. They’re simple and strong and will really highlight whichever books you choose to store between them.
Minimalist Book Ends
Buy on AmazonFor the chic and sleek home, these book ends will add a little touch of style and class to your shelves. The simple walnute design is incredibly beautiful, and is any minimalistic kitchen’s perfect addition.
Geometric Concrete Copper Book Ends
For a more rustic feel, these mismatched concrete and copper sculptures would make incredible book ends. Each one is unique and handmade, ensuring that no one else will have anything exactly like them.
Cthulhu Book End Set
If HP Lovecraft is more your thing, look no further than these funky metal Cthulhu book ends, made from plywood and finished with natural wax. These book ends would look amazing holding up a fantasy book collection!
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Industrial Book End Lamp
This awesome industrial lamp would look incredible holding up books on any shelf, especially in a study or man cave! The light is able to be dimmed, and it comes complete with the retro-style filament bulb.
Wonder Woman Book End
Add some pow to your comic books and novels with this seriously fabulous Wonder Woman book end! She holds up your books like a pro, and is made of metal so she’s nice and strong.
Brass Hand Bookends
Buy on AmazonThey’re holding the books up! Brass is so in right now and these book ends would work in a lot of different decor styles from witchy/boho to something more ornate.
Doctor Who Book Ends
Buy on AmazonFor all Whovians, this set of book ends is a must-have. These classic TARDIS bookends would look great on a pop culture-themed shelf, complete with Dalek figurines, of course!
Mountain Peak Book Ends
These minimalistic mountain peaks will hold up your books stylishly and sturdily. They’re made with pine for a Scandi kind of feel, and can be made bigger to fit larger books if necessary. The colours can also be altered to suit any room!
Stone Horse Book Ends
For a seriously luxe, midcentury modern look, look no further than these genuine vintage rock book ends! These look especially amazing teamed with some air plants and vintage-looking books.
Death Star Book Ends
These Death Star book ends handmade from pinewood will be high on the wish list of any Star Wars fan! They’ve got non-slip cork bottoms to ensure your books don’t end up all over the floor, and will truly make a statement on any book shelf.
Brass Pineapple Book Ends
Buy on AmazonPay homage to your favourite fruit by adorning your shelf with these fabulous vintage brass pineapple book ends. Not only will they store your books, they will make your house feel like a tropical paradise 24/7 – what more could you want?
Redrum Metal Book Ends
Here’s Johnny! Give your home a gloriously eerie feel with a pair of ‘redrum’ book ends! Perfect for storing your collection of Stephen King novels.
Green Fluorite Book Ends
If you want your book ends to make a statement, look no further. These green fluorite book ends are both beautiful and eye catching, and will create rainbows on your walls as the light hits them. Fluorite is even thought to bring peace to those who own it.
Edgar Allen Poe
These book ends inspired by Poe’s poem The Raven and his likeness. Perfect for holding many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore.
Bubble Planter Book End
I love that these bookends also double as a planter. You’ll probably want to stick to a cactus or succuluent so there isn’t too much watering around your books, though.
Resin Balloon Dogs
Buy on AmazonSo cute and fun! These would also make a great gift for a teenage girl or boy.
Dinosaur Heads
Buy on AmazonFor the dinosaur lover out there! Imagine a bunch of paleontology themed books nestled between these fantastic t-rex skull bookends.
Are you already planning a shelf rearrangement? Excited to get those piles of books off the floor and stylishly stored away? If you purchase any of these great book ends, be sure to let us know! We’re @ugifter on Twitter and @uniquegifter on Instagram.
