Amandine French Provincial Leopard Bookends, Antique White Set of 2
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A pair of spotted cats to stand guard at the ends of a shelf.
Amandine is a pair of sitting leopard bookends in an antique white finish. Each cat sits tall on a rectangular plinth, tail curled to the front, its coat covered in a moulded dimpled spot pattern. The white sits over a darker body that shows through on the raised edges, so they look found rather than bought new. The two face opposite ways as a mirrored pair.
Cast from magnesia composite, they have enough base to hold a short row of paperbacks or bracket a few cookbooks on a bench. For a heavy run of hardbacks, treat them as the decorative ends and let a wall or a heavier object take the load. On their own they read as a pair of shelf or mantel figures.
Why we love it
- ◆ Animal motif, soft finish, the leopard form has presence, while the chalky antique white keeps it gentle enough for a French country shelf.
- ◆ Hand-distressed white, the rubbed-back edges and dimpled spots give each cat an aged, collected look.
- ◆ A working pair, set them at either end of a short row of books, or face them out as standalone figures.
- ◆ An easy gift, a boxed pair suits a reader, a cat lover or a housewarming.
Dimensions & Details
| Height | 19.5 cm each |
| Width | 9.2 cm each |
| Depth | 7.2 cm each |
| Weight | 1.05 kg (net, set of two) |
| Materials | Cast magnesia composite |
| Finish | Antique white, hand-distressed |
| Sold as | Pair (two bookends) |
| Best for | Lighter book rows or shelf styling |
| Style | French Provincial · French country · eclectic |
| Suitable for | Indoor use |
How to style it
A pair of cats earns a spot even with no books between them.
- Bracket a short stack of books on a shelf, see other bookends
- Face them outward on a mantel as a mirrored pair
- Mix them with other sculptures and statues for a collected look
- Stand them on a ledge or shelf above a desk
Stylist's Tip If a row keeps sliding, tuck a small felt pad or a strip of museum putty under the back edge of each plinth. It grips the surface and lets the cats hold a little more than their weight suggests.
Care & Keeping
Dust with a soft dry cloth or a soft brush to reach into the moulded spots. Magnesia can chip if knocked against a hard edge, so set them down gently and keep them indoors away from damp. The distressed finish is meant to look worn, so the odd mark only adds to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will they actually hold books?
They hold a short row of paperbacks or a few lighter hardbacks comfortably. For a long or heavy run, use them as the decorative ends with a wall or a heavier prop taking the weight. A felt pad or putty under each base adds grip.
What are they made from?
A cast magnesia composite with a hand-distressed antique white finish. It feels firm and a little chalky rather than glossy, and it is not a natural stone or a ceramic.
Is this one bookend or a pair?
A pair. Two bookends that mirror each other, one facing left and one facing right.
What rooms suit them?
French Provincial, French country and eclectic shelves most of all. The leopard shape also adds character to a modern or maximalist room.
Will mine match the photos?
Each piece is hand-finished and distressed, so the spread of white over the darker body varies between the two and from set to set. That is the look, not a flaw.
Because Amandine is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, texture, and grain are natural and add to the unique character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.
Shipping & Returns
AUSTRALIA & NZ
Australia Post Standard (2-8 business days) free if order is $100 or above (selected metro areas).
Please refer to our shipping page for more information
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
Express Shipping (8-15 business days).
RETURNS
We expect you’ll love your purchases. On the off chance you don’t, we’re pleased to offer a refund or exchange.
We offer Returns on full-priced undamaged items within 30 days of purchase.
For more details visit our Returns page
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