Vintage Green Onyx & Alabaster Football Bookends Pair, Carved, MCM 1950s. For Sale

Used. Good condition for age. Made in Italy (sticker still on bottom). Work as designed. Great green colors in marble. Minor paint chips on footballs.These vintage bookends, featuring carved football motifs mounted on green onyx or marble L-shaped bases, represent mid-20th-century decorative arts. Often produced in Italy or across Europe during the mid-century period, these pieces reflect the era\'s popularity of stone-carved sporting memorabilia.
Collectors prize them for their functional utility combined with their unique aesthetic appeal— blending natural stone textures with nostalgic athletic themes. The craftsmanship involves hand-carving the stone, which adds to the individual character of each pair. Market value is driven by the condition of the stone (checking for chips, particularly on edges) and the vibrancy of the green coloration. They remain a sought-after accent for libraries, offices, and sports enthusiasts\' collections.