Brass Seashell Bookends and Stamp Box

Weighty and gleaming, this set of brass seashell bookends with a matching stamp box carries the warmth and sophistication of mid-century coastal design. Each sculpted shell feels timeless—both a decorative object and a symbol of journey, memory, and the sea’s quiet rhythm. The design reflects a 1950s–1970s fascination with nature translated into refined form, when nautical motifs adorned libraries, parlors, and studies from Palm Beach to New England.

The pair of bookends stands 4.5 inches tall and 4.25 inches wide, heavy enough to steady a row of classic novels or maritime histories. The petite shell-shaped stamp box—hinged and perfectly proportioned—adds a touch of charm and utility to a desk or shelf. It measures 1.5 inches tall, 3 inches long, and 2.75 inches wide.

The brass has developed a soft patina, catching light in its ridged surfaces like sunlight glancing off water. This set belongs to that elegant era when metalwork served not only function but beauty—designed to endure, to shine, and to anchor a space with quiet, golden permanence.