{"product_id":"retro-modernist-ceramic-on-marble-base-siamese-cats-kittens-bookends-1960s","title":"Retro Modernist Ceramic on Marble Base Siamese Cats Bookends Circa 1980's","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRetro Modernist Ceramic on Marble Base Siamese Cats Bookends Circa 1980's \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e                      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 5.5\"H x 6.25\"W x 4.5\"D (13.97cm x 15.88cm x 11.43cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 8 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully sculptural pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern Siamese cat bookends, featuring beautifully stylized ivory-toned ceramic felines mounted on substantial black marble bases with dramatic natural white veining.\u003cbr\u003eDesigned as a mirrored pair, the reclining cats face inward toward one another, each with a gracefully curled tail, elongated body, sharply modeled ears and wonderfully exaggerated front paw extending over the edge of its marble base.\u003cbr\u003eTheir expressions are especially striking — sleek, slightly mysterious and unmistakably feline — with narrow almond-shaped eyes and simplified facial features that give the pair a distinctly modernist, almost architectural presence.\u003cbr\u003eThe restrained ivory-and-black palette allows the sculptural silhouettes to take center stage, while the polished marble bases provide both visual weight and the practical heft needed for use as functional bookends.\u003cbr\u003eThey would be equally appealing displayed as standalone decorative sculptures, flanking a stack of art books, records or a small collection of favorite volumes.\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThe pair is in excellent vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003eBoth ceramic cats remain clean and beautifully preserved with no chips, cracks or repairs observed. The marble bases are likewise in excellent condition with no notable chips or cracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny photographs showing furniture or additional décor are included only to demonstrate styling and scale. Only the sculpture is included with the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign Appeal - A fantastic decorative pair for lovers of:\u003cbr\u003eMid-Century Modern Design\u003cbr\u003eVintage Cat Collectibles\u003cbr\u003eSiamese Cat Décor\u003cbr\u003eModernist Sculpture\u003cbr\u003eCeramic Animal Figures\u003cbr\u003eMarble Bookends\u003cbr\u003e1960s Interiors\u003cbr\u003eHollywood Regency \u0026amp; Eclectic Modern Décor\u003cbr\u003eCharming without being overly sweet and sculptural enough for a serious modern interior, these two have considerably more attitude than the average pair of vintage cat bookends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Bookends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46154386833623,"sku":"69-20250304","price":176.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/2727\/5940\/files\/tmcmh-bookends-ceramic-on-marble-base-cats-kittens-bookends-1960-s-retro-modernist-1171962691.jpg?v=1786577924","url":"https:\/\/trendymcmhome.com\/en-fi\/products\/retro-modernist-ceramic-on-marble-base-siamese-cats-kittens-bookends-1960s","provider":"Trendy Modern Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}