{"product_id":"pair-of-mid-century-modern-marble-owl-bookends-c-1960-s","title":"Pair of Mid-Century Modern Marble Owl Bookends, c.1960’s","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marble\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003ePeriod Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-Century Modern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDate of Manufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e c.1960’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Vintage Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eNumber of Items:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eID Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro 109\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e7\"H x 3\"W x 4\"D\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eA charming pair of mid-century modern marble owl bookends, thoughtfully carved from richly veined stone and mounted on solid marble bases. The sculptural contrast between the soft white and gray marbling gives each owl a distinct personality, while the inset golden eyes add a subtle yet striking detail that draws you in. Their compact, architectural form makes them both functional and decorative—equally at home anchoring a collection of books or standing alone as a statement accent. Retaining their original vintage condition, they carry a beautiful patina that reflects their age and authenticity. A timeless decorative object that blends natural material with the playful, stylized spirit of mid-century design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Historical Fact \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwls have long been symbols of wisdom and protection, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Greece, where they were associated with Athena, the goddess of knowledge. In Roman and medieval traditions, owls were believed to possess the ability to see what others could not, representing insight and intuition. Across many cultures, they were also seen as guardians of the night, watching over spaces with quiet awareness. This enduring symbolism has made owl motifs a popular subject in art and design throughout history, especially during the mid-century era when organic forms and nature-inspired themes were widely celebrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Supply","offers":[{"title":"Marble \/ White \/ Mid-Century Modern","offer_id":45047973773512,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/1272\/3144\/files\/Foto4-6-26_42053pm.1..jpg?v=1775585535","url":"https:\/\/vintagesupplystore.com\/products\/pair-of-mid-century-modern-marble-owl-bookends-c-1960-s","provider":"Vintage Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}