Walter von Nessen Elephant Bookends

Pair of vintage Art Deco Walter von Nessen metal elephant bookends designed for the Chase Brass and Copper Company, likely manufactured in the 1930s. 

Walter Von Nessen (1889-1943) was born in Berlin, Germany. In 1925 he immigrated to the United States and opened Nessen Studios in New York City. At first, he designed lighting and furniture for architects to use in their residential and public commissions. Beginning in 1931, Von Nessen designed over 60 bowls, trays, bookends, shavers, pitchers, and a variety of other household products for The Chase Copper and Brass Company in Waterbury, Connecticut. 

The bookends feature a stylized elephant head and trunk attached to a curved, tubular body, creating a distinct modernist look.

In very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Patina is present that is typical with age and use, have not tried to polish but they may clean up a bit more with polishing. These were my grandmother's and well taken care of. 

Dimensions: 4.5" x 5.5" x 2

This listing is for a vintage or secondhand item and slight signs of wear and tear is to be expected. I do my best to identify any imperfections and they will be noted in descriptions and photos. Items are sold “as is”.