10 Best Bookends UK 2024

Founded in 1885, Royal Selangor is a world-renowned brand producing some of the finest pewter products in existence. This pair of cast pewter teddy bear bookends are, simply put, the benchmark of what bookends can represent.

The intricate nature of the design needs to be touched to be believed, with the details and textures of each book, stool and bear coming to the fore through the hand-finished craftsmanship. A truly remarkable pair for that special set of books!

This is the kind of premium stainless steel bookend that's desirably inconspicuous yet striking when spotted. The curious cat is fashioned with bold curves to create a warm and welcoming feeling that's designed to entice. 

This style-focused bookend comes as a standalone piece rather than a pair, making it best suited for use inside a bookcase or to prop books against a wall. Although a bit pricier, it will fit right into a contemporary home where no expense has been spared.

FossilStone have made no mistakes with this heavy-set marble pair. At a commendable 2.1 kg per bookend, they're the kind of bookends that will stand up against even the weightiest encyclopaedia. 

The earthy tones of the all-natural swirled marble are cut into a wedge, giving it the security and stability of a doorstop. Overall, they're a stylish pair to envelop your ever-growing shelves with some serious authority.

This Peter Rabbit pair from the world of Beatrix Potter is a clear cut above in terms of build quality. They sport a detailed design with an illustration of Peter Rabbit frolicking with hovering bees and butterflies and a few thoughtful words.

This pair of wooden bookends are a delightful match made in heaven. Tuck your child's books between the two to help them learn the magic of reading in a fun and interactive way. 

This is another pair of bookends that are slim by design. The intricate tree of life makes for an appealing feature, with the visible roots creating the illusion of hovering in mid-air.

They're actually quite weighty at 350 g per bookend, especially considering their slim iron construction. This is a popular, modern pair of bookends with a spiritual emphasis on the importance of reading. 

Sass and Belle have a kid-focused range of bookends that are too adorable to miss! Their sky-themed pair features a duo of sleeping and bright-eyed clouds set against a rainbow backdrop; surely it doesn't get any cuter than that?

This commitment to the cute makes them the perfect pair for propping up favourite bedtime stories in a child's bedroom or nursery. The only slight note of concern is that some reviewers have commented on the build quality of these bookends, but considering the price, you can't expect perfection. 

Daruite has dared to be different with this bookend that comes as a single piece. It's still essentially a pair of bookends, but the difference lies in the expanding lattice, which creates a fixed level of book security. 

A practical bookend for the modern office where organisation is key, the two dividers ensure some law and order amongst your line of books. Unfortunately, however good its organisational skills are, it lacks any flair or style, making it the fun police of the bookend world. 

The symbolism of the almighty lion is certainly not lost with this proud pair of watchful bookends. Their weighted design sees them hitting the 1 kg mark per bookend, which is plenty of weight to prevent most books from slipping to their fate. 

The silver finish is matched perfectly against the lavish sense of royalty that these lions represent. Modelled after the luxurious interiors of old, this pair is best suited to a home that doesn't hide its sense of antique opulence.

Sometimes it's the little things that make an item pop, and this pair of red bookends have got that special something in spades! Here is a slim pair that sees functionality reign supreme, right alongside style.

The bright red colour will bring a real burst of colour to your bookshelf, while the two dimpled lines on each bookend's face add a clean, sharp look in design. The anti-slip base improves stability, which is a good thing, as 180 g per bookend is a bit lighter than you'd like. 

This slim bamboo bookend pair features a simple metal bracket that slots under your books for an inconspicuous addition to your shelf. We think the natural tones of the bamboo will suit a modern home where wood is in abundance. 

The only cause for concern is this pair's weight. At 100g per bookend, they're the lightest on this list. They're suited to propping up a few cookbooks in the kitchen but will most likely fall short when presented with a stacked line of books.