Mid-Century Alabaster Mushroom Bookends, Italy, 1960s

Pair of sculptural mushroom-shaped bookends, handcrafted in italy from natural alabaster during the 1960s, exemplifying the organic elegance of mid-century design. Each piece is carved from a single block of stone, showcasing refined italian craftsmanship and the dual-toned beauty of alabaster: soft veined beige for the stem and a rich earthy brown for the cap, accented with natural green and ochre mineral veins. The polished surface enhances the depth and luminosity of the material, creating subtle visual variations depending on the light. They can be displayed together or separately, serving as both functional bookends and sculptural decorative accents. The smooth, organic curves echo a naturalist sensibility found in scandinavian modernism, infused with the artisanal precision of mid-century italian design.