Craighill Cal Bookend

They say don’t judge a book by its cover—but take one look at the Craighill Cal Bookend, and you know you’re in for a good read. This ultra-unique pair of bookshelf essentials is named Cal because it’s designed using the same general shape as a caltrop—you know, those spikes used by police to flatten car tires on the road. But, in essence, each bookend is a set of high-polished steel rods bent around each other and held together with a single bolt. What results is a strikingly minimalist solution for holding up your books, folders, binders, and more with surplus shine. That shine is afforded by the high-quality nickel plating—but you can also go for a stealthier look courtesy of the black electroplated colorway. No matter which option you choose, you’ll be treated to top-shelf sturdiness, thanks to each bookend’s substantial 2-pound weight and grippy rubber feet to stop any sliding in its tracks.