2 lb. I-Beam Bookend

The 2 lb. I-Beam Bookend turns an original Golden Gate Bridge handrail component into a useful accent for a bookshelf or desk. Each piece is cut and finished by hand in San Francisco.

A practical San Francisco gift for readers, architects and engineers, this bookend displays the distinctive profile and weathered character of historic bridge steel.

Details and specifications

• Material: original handrail I-beam steel.
• Approximate dimensions: 4 × 4 × 2 inches.
• Approximate weight: 2 lb.
• Top shape may vary from an angled cut to a straight cut.
• Finish: natural patina of International Orange.

Authentic Golden Gate Bridge steel

The historic steel comes from the Golden Gate Bridge’s original pedestrian handrail, installed in 1937 and removed in 1993 after 56 years on the bridge. Originally produced by Bethlehem Steel in Pennsylvania, this reclaimed material is crafted into furniture, art and gifts by Golden Gate Furniture Co. in San Francisco. Surface texture and weathering vary from piece to piece.