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The Gaspard Bookends shown in a clean product view highlighting its natural teak & black bases.
  • The Gaspard Bookends shown in a clean product view highlighting its natural teak & black bases.
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  • The Gaspard Bookends shown in a clean product view highlighting its natural teak & black bases.
  • Second product view of The Gaspard Bookends showing the overall silhouette, proportions, and material finish.
  • Additional view of The Gaspard Bookends emphasizing surface texture, color variation, and construction details.
  • Detail product view of The Gaspard Bookends showing the relationship between its materials, edges, and finish.
  • Additional product image of The Gaspard Bookends showing its form and finish from another angle.
  • Sixth product view of The Gaspard Bookends highlighting natural material character and dimensional form.
  • Seventh product view of The Gaspard Bookends showing the piece from an alternate angle.
The Gaspard Bookends | Natural Teak & Black Bases

The Gaspard Bookends | Natural Teak & Black Bases

$255
$255

The Design Story

Natural teak grain rises from sleek black bases in a pair of substantial bookends with warm sculptural contrast.

The Gaspard Bookends use contrast to turn a practical bookshelf accessory into a small study in natural form and controlled geometry. Warm teak wood brings visible grain and organic character, while sleek black teak bases create a clean visual boundary beneath each piece. That darker foundation sharpens the composition and keeps the set from drifting into a rustic vocabulary; the wood remains expressive, but the presentation feels deliberate and contemporary.

Sold as a pair, Gaspard can frame a row of books on open shelving, bring structure to a desk, or stand independently as two small sculptural objects. The set weighs 8.82 pounds, giving it useful substance for its intended function while reinforcing the visual weight of the wood. Rather than disguising the bookends as purely decorative forms, the design allows function and material character to coexist: sturdy support, strong grain, and a restrained black base working together.

The Gaspard Bookends styled in a refined contemporary interior, showing its realistic scale and material character in room context.

Considered Details

Design Highlights

  1. 01 Natural Teak Wood: Warm grain and organic variation make each bookend visually individual.
  2. 02 Black Teak Bases: Dark bases sharpen the silhouette and create contemporary contrast.
  3. 03 Functional Pair: Sold as a coordinated set of two for shelving or desk use.
  4. 04 Substantial Weight: The set weighs 8.82 lbs for a grounded, stable presence.

At a Glance

Material & Form

Material
Teak wood
Color
Brown, Black
Finish
Natural teak with black-finished teak bases
Form
Set of two sculptural teak bookends on rectangular black bases
The Gaspard Bookends in a second editorial interior setting, showing the piece in relation to surrounding furnishings.

Material Character

The Nature of the Piece

Teak is the material that gives Gaspard its warmth and individuality. The natural wood grain creates movement across the brown surfaces, introducing changes in tone and line that keep the pair from appearing overly uniform. Because the decorative interest comes from the wood itself, the forms do not need elaborate carving or applied embellishment; the grain supplies the visual complexity.

Black teak bases provide the counterpoint. Their darker finish visually anchors the natural wood above and creates a crisp transition between the bookends and the shelf or desktop beneath them. The combination makes the set feel more architectural than rustic: warm, visibly grained teak held in place by a darker, more controlled foundation. Together, the two finishes emphasize the material contrast without obscuring that both portions of the design are wood.

Scale & Placement

Dimensions & Details

Dimensions and weight details for planning placement with precision.

Height
9.0 in.
Width
8.0 in.
Depth
8.0 in.
Weight
8.82 lbs

Delivery & Returns

Returns & Restocking

We accept returns with prior authorization within 21 days. We will deduct a 25% restocking fee and return shipping from your refund. Returns must be in original condition, uninstalled (if applicable), and in original packaging.
Estimated Arrival

This item is estimated to arrive in 1-2 weeks. This timeframe includes order processing, any applicable production or restocking time, and standard transit.

Lead times are estimates and may vary; we’ll confirm the expected ship date after you place your order and keep you updated as it moves toward delivery.

You can also reach out to us at help@elementdejoie.com to confirm lead times before placing your order.
Shipping

Complimentary standard shipping is included on all orders. Smaller items typically ship by parcel carrier, while larger furniture, oversized pieces, and heavy natural stone items may ship by freight.

For freight deliveries, the carrier will contact you directly using the phone number provided with your order to arrange a delivery appointment. Standard freight service typically delivers your order to the curb, driveway, garage, or first dry area accessible to the carrier, depending on the carrier and delivery location. Standard freight delivery does not include placement inside your home, unpacking, assembly, or removal of packaging unless specifically stated.

Some products may offer upgraded delivery services, such as threshold, room-of-choice, or white-glove delivery. When an upgrade is available, the available service options and any additional charges will be shown at checkout.

Please make sure the phone number provided with your order is accurate and that someone is available to receive and inspect the shipment at the scheduled delivery time.
Expedited Delivery

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 Some items may offer expedited shipping or upgraded delivery options. When available, these options and any applicable charges will be shown at checkout. Please note that expedited shipping reduces transit time only and does not shorten production, restocking, or processing time. For questions about a hard deadline, please contact help@elementdejoie.com before placing your order.
Damages

If your order arrives damaged, submit claims within 2 days of receipt. Include photos of the unopened packaging, photos of the damage, and a copy of the signed BOL noting the damage.
Missing Items

Items shown as 'Delivered' by the carrier but are reported missing must be reported to Daniel House Club within 1 week of the delivery date as shown by the carrier.
Additional Information

No two homes come together in quite the same way—and neither do the pieces chosen for them. Our collection brings together furnishings and objects from a variety of makers and manufacturers, each with its own production schedules, shipping methods, and delivery options.

We consider those differences part of the process of sourcing pieces with character. Whether an item arrives by parcel within days, travels by freight, or is prepared especially for your order, our focus remains the same: selecting pieces worth bringing into your home and making the journey from their source to your space as thoughtful as possible.

A well-considered home isn't assembled all at once. It takes shape piece by piece, through objects chosen not simply to fill a space, but to make that space feel like home.

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