12. Cast-Iron Anchor and Rope Bookends
Introduction and What This Idea Means
Coastal bookshelves can easily look cluttered or overly cheerful. Heavy cast-iron anchor bookends finished in matte black provide functional weight while adding a subtle, classic maritime motif with a gothic twist.
How to Make It
Source heavy cast-iron or brass anchor bookends and spray them in a textured matte black or antique pewter finish. Use them to hold up a collection of leather-bound classic literature and maritime history books on your shelves.
Tips
Ensure the base of the bookends features felt pads underneath to protect your wooden bookshelves from scratching.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Wrap the stems of the anchors in weathered hemp rope for an extra layer of tactile maritime texture.
- Essentials: Cast-iron anchor bookends, matte black spray paint, literary book collection.