The Iron L Bookend Pair

What these bookends are

The Iron L Bookend Pair is a set of two iron book stands. Each one has a flat base that slides under your books and a vertical panel that holds the row upright. The L shape keeps the weight low and the profile slim, so the books stay the focus.

Iron gives the pair a solid feel without a bulky look. The finish is smooth and easy to wipe down. You get two bookends in the pack, so you can hold a row on one shelf or split the pair between two spots.

Size and fit

Each bookend is about 4.7 x 4.7 x 7.1 in (12 x 12 x 18 cm). The base is the part that sits under the books. The upright panel is the part that touches the cover of the last book in the row.

A 7.1 in (18 cm) height suits standard hardcovers, trade paperbacks and most mass-market paperbacks. Tall art books and oversized atlases may sit above the top edge. For those, place the bookends at the end of a shorter row or use them on a lower shelf.

The base is wide enough to stay put under a normal stack. If your shelf is very deep, slide the base back so the upright sits close to the books. That keeps the row tight and the shelf looking neat.

Colors

Pick from four finishes at checkout:

• Black: a clean, classic look that disappears against dark shelves.
• White: bright and light, good for open shelving and light wood.
• Red: a warm accent that stands out on a neutral shelf.
• Gold: a soft metallic tone that adds a little shine to a desk or display shelf.

All four colors use the same iron build and the same size. The color choice is the only difference between the options.

How to use them

1. Clear a shelf or desk space and decide where the row will start.
2. Slide the base of one bookend under the first book or against the shelf wall.
3. Stand your books in a row, keeping them upright and snug.
4. Slide the second bookend under the last book in the row.
5. Nudge both bookends inward until the row feels firm.

For a short row, one bookend against a shelf wall and one at the open end works well. For a longer row, use both bookends at the two ends. On a desk, the pair can hold a small stack of current reads, a notebook and a journal.

The L shape also works on a windowsill, a nightstand or a counter. Just check that the surface is flat and dry before you set them down.

Care

Wipe the bookends with a dry cloth. That is all they need. Keep them away from standing water and damp surfaces. If a little dust builds up in the corner where the base meets the upright, a dry cloth reaches it fine.

Good to know

• Pack of 2 bookends.
• Material: iron.
• Colors: black, white, red or gold.
• Size: about 4.7 x 4.7 x 7.1 in (12 x 12 x 18 cm) each.
• Care: wipe with a dry cloth.

These bookends suit readers who want a simple, sturdy way to keep a shelf in order. They also make a useful gift for a reader who is always adding to a stack.