Homer & Aristotle Bookends – Plaster Bust Pair
Two Thinkers Holding Your Books
Homer on one end, Aristotle on the other — two of the most recognizable figures in Western thought, cast in solid plaster and standing guard on your shelf. These bookends carry real weight, both literally and symbolically.
The busts are modeled after classical sculptures with clean, minimal detail. They're not ornate — just quietly authoritative. The kind of objects that make a home library feel considered.
Why You'll Love Them
- Cast from solid natural plaster — each piece weighs 1.1 kg (2.45 lbs)
- Heavy enough to hold a full shelf of hardcovers
- Velvet-padded base protects your furniture
- Coated with eco-friendly paint for a smooth, lasting finish
Size
Each bookend: 7 inches tall x 3.94 inches wide (18 x 10 cm)
Materials
Natural plaster with eco-friendly paint. Velvet pad on the base.
Handmade in Ukraine
Each pair is cast and finished in our Cherkasy workshop. Not mass-produced — every set passes through our hands before it leaves.
- Free shipping • No customs fees — everything’s paid
- Dispatches in 2–3 business days • Arrives in 10–14 business days
- Dispatches in 2–3 business days • Arrives in 10–14 business days • Import duties may apply
- Ships to the UK, Japan, Singapore & selected non-EU destinations • No EU shipping • Import duties may apply
- Handmade in Ukraine • Since 2011
- Returns accepted within 14 days
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Homer & Aristotle Bookends – Plaster Bust Pair
Two Thinkers Holding Your Books
Homer on one end, Aristotle on the other — two of the most recognizable figures in Western thought, cast in solid plaster and standing guard on your shelf. These bookends carry real weight, both literally and symbolically.
The busts are modeled after classical sculptures with clean, minimal detail. They're not ornate — just quietly authoritative. The kind of objects that make a home library feel considered.
Why You'll Love Them
- Cast from solid natural plaster — each piece weighs 1.1 kg (2.45 lbs)
- Heavy enough to hold a full shelf of hardcovers
- Velvet-padded base protects your furniture
- Coated with eco-friendly paint for a smooth, lasting finish
Size
Each bookend: 7 inches tall x 3.94 inches wide (18 x 10 cm)
Materials
Natural plaster with eco-friendly paint. Velvet pad on the base.
Handmade in Ukraine
Each pair is cast and finished in our Cherkasy workshop. Not mass-produced — every set passes through our hands before it leaves.
Customer Reviews
Reviews originally submitted by Atelier Article customers on Etsy.
These are great! Bigger than expected and gorgeous! I got them for my husband and he loved them!
LOVE!!! They look sick on my bookshelf
Beautifully made. Very happy with the purchase.
Received it quicker than I expected and it’s it perfect condition. Totally worth the purchase!
Items were exactly as advertised. Quality is high and details of the busts are crisp. Shipping was faster than expected.
Great little statues. Safely packaged and quickly delivered.
Fantastic time & arrived on time.
Very happy with the product. Thank you! The parcel had clearly had quite a rough trip – but the products were extremely well packed and survived intact.
Very nice product and fast delivery to Germany (2weeks).
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