Travertine Rhino Bookends | Post Modern 1980s







Travertine Rhino Bookends | Post Modern 1980s
Your books just found bodyguards…
Let this pair of travertine rhinos hold the line for your book collection. This playful set of bookends turns the prehistoric into the postmodern, with just enough whimsy to wink back at you from the shelf.
The blocky silhouettes nod directly to Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis Group, masters of irreverent geometry in the 1980s. But here, the humor is grounded, literally, in honed travertine.
Condition: Excellent
Key Features & Benefits
Pair of stylized rhinoceros bookends, circa 1980s
Material: natural travertine, creamy beige with subtle veining
Postmodern design language—geometric, playful, sculptural
Attributed to Ettore Sottsass / Memphis Group design ethos
Solid, weighty, functional, and whimsical
Collectible decorative objects for design lovers
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Because shelves should smile back
Black & Gold Condition Guide
✨ We believe every piece tells a story — here’s how we describe the chapters they’ve lived so far:
Mint / Like New Practically time-traveled. Looks as though it’s never been used. Crisp, clean, and flawless.
Excellent Well-preserved with only the most minor signs of age (think a faint scratch or two, visible only if you squint). Structurally sound and show-stopping.
Very Good Loved and cared for. Some small signs of wear — maybe light surface marks, gentle fading, or a touch of patina — but nothing that distracts from its beauty or function.
Good Has earned its character. Noticeable wear such as scratches, discoloration, or finish loss, all consistent with age and use. Still fully functional and fabulous.
Well-Loved / As-Is This one has stories to tell. Expect visible flaws or wear (chips, cracks, missing parts), but still worthy for display, repurposing, or as a collector’s gem.
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Since these finds are true blasts from the past, we can't offer returns on vintage items. But fret not, treasure hunters! We meticulously curate our collection, so you can be sure you're getting pieces in good to mint condition, with only the coolest signs of wear that tell their unique story. Check out the pics to get a closer look!