The Cornerstone L Bookends

What these bookends are

The Cornerstone L Bookends are a pair of L-shaped stands made of iron. Each one measures 5.5 x 3.7 x 2.4 in (14 x 9.5 x 6 cm). The flat base slides under your books, and the upright wall keeps the row standing straight. Iron gives them a solid, stable feel on a shelf, desk or counter. You get two bookends in the pack, so one set supports both ends of a row.

Size and shape at a glance

The low profile keeps the focus on your books. The L shape works on open shelving, inside a bookcase, or on a desktop where you want a short row of favorites within reach.

Five colors to choose from

Pick the finish that fits your room:

• Black: a clean, classic look for dark wood and metal shelves
• White: bright and light, good for pale furniture and open displays
• Gray: understated and easy to pair with most decor
• Red: a warm accent for a desk or a reading corner
• Gold: a soft shine for a shelf you want to dress up

Each color is sold as a pair. If you have two shelves to style, you can order two sets and mix the finishes.

How to use them

Slide the base of each bookend under the first and last book in a row. The weight of the books holds the base down, and the upright wall keeps the row from tipping. For a short row, place one at each end. For a longer row, use one set at the ends and add a second set in the middle if the row starts to lean. They also work on a desk for holding a few current reads, journals or notebooks. The flat base sits level on most surfaces.

Care

Wipe the bookends with a dry cloth to keep them dust free. A dry cloth is all you need for routine cleaning. Avoid wet cloths and harsh cleaners, which can dull the finish over time.

Where they fit in a reading space

These bookends suit a home library, a bedroom shelf, a living room bookcase or a home office desk. The simple L shape stays out of the way and lets your books take center stage. They pair well with a book nook kit on the same shelf, or with a small stack of paperbacks by a reading chair. If you like to rotate your books through the seasons, the pair makes that easy: lift the row, swap a few titles, and set the bookends back in place.