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Mid-Century Modern Valet Wood Stand, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern valet wood stand, circa 1960.
By unknown designer.
Manufactured in France
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Valet Wood Stand, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern valet wood stand, circa 1960
By unknown designer.
Manufactured in France
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Valet Clothes by Ico Parisi
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern valet clothes Stand designed by Ico Parisi during the 1950s. Manufacturerd in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Valet Clothes by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern valet clothes stand designed by Ico Parisi during the 1950s. Manufacturerd in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Italian Mid-Century Modern Valet by Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and elegant, Italian, Mid-Century Modern, beech valet with brass accents by Ico Parisi for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Valet / Coat Stand by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Personal Valet or Coat Stand by Ico Parisi circa 1950 with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Bronzed Faux Bamboo Valet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chic Mid-Century Modern valet stand in bronzed brass faux bamboo with an oval cufflinks tray above
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Cutomized Mid-Century Modern Walnut Valet Chair With Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern valet chair with a sculpted walnut stem holds features a pants hanger, jacket
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Cane Gentleman’s Valet by Nova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This solid wood gentleman’s valet from Nova features a sculpted neck with cutouts and a caned
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valet Stand with Wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite valet stand Dressboy
The piece is in good condition with wear
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century Walnut Valet
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage walnut valet to meet all your organizing needs. Features several inset areas for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Valet
Located in Austin, TX
Valet from mid-century France. This piece is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian Walnut Mid-Century Modern Gentleman's Valet, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Raised on two trestle form legs and having an adjusting pants press and removable jacket hanger.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Men's Clothing Valet C1960 Italy
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sculptural and very functional clothing valet from Italy. Has all the necessary accoutrements for
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Nickel Chrome Gentlemans Clothes Valet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional style of simplicity in this chrome with black enamel elements clothes valet. Adjustable
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Two French Mid-Century Modern Personal Valets / Coat Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century personal valets / coat stands in a sober, modern style including a solid
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Clothing Valet Seat Chair with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Birch and Brass Clothing Valet Chair with Drawer. Item
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
H 42.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
Mid Century Colorful Childs Valet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-century child’s valet fashioned from turned wood and whimsically painted. Possibly made by the
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Mahogany Clothes Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Vintage mahogany clothes valet by Fratelli Reguitti. On casters for easy movement. Will outfit an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valet Stand Dressboy with Wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Lucite valet stand dressboy
The piece is in good condition with wear
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Two French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valets / Coat Stands, 1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern Perspex / Plexiglass valets with coat stands and pants rack. One piece
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Valet Reguitti 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage classic brown beech valet by Reguitti 1960s Italy.
A beautiful and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brassed Tube Steel Vintage Valet, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage valet from brassed tube steel, and beechwood, Italy 1960s.
The frame of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Parisi Designed Valet Chair
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern butler chair by Ico Parisi and Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Regguitti. Walnut
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Beech Clothing Valet Made in Italy
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant clothing valet created from beech in Italy, c1955. A place for all your stuff as
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Valet Chair Ico & Luisa Parisi Attributed
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech valet chair was designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi attributed, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 45.28 in W 18.71 in D 24.81 in
Mid Century Modern Gilt Cast Iron Faux Bamboo Clothing Valet Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Gilt cast iron faux bamboo form valet with all the necessary racks for your daily clothes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Valet Chair With Green Faux Suede Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian wooden valet chair with green faux suede fabric seat, Mid-Century Modern.
Newly upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century purple glass valet tray
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century modern collectible glass - purple glass valet tray
A timeless and attractive valet
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Valet White Gold Metal Brass Leather Lucite 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage valet or coat rack from metal, brass, leather and lucite in white and
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 42.92 in W 17.92 in D 9.85 in
Gold Leaf, Lacquered Wood Swivel Mirror Stand Valet Italian Mid-Century Modern
By Mingazzi
Located in North Miami, FL
This original unusual fabulous Italian Mid-Century Modern Mingazzi tall swivel mirror or valet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
H 70 in W 20 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Mens Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant solid light cherry Mid-Century Modern gentlemens valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 44.25 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Charles Hollis Jones Style Mid-Century Modern Lucite Coat Rack, Valet Stand
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Mid-Century Modern freestanding Lucite coat rack, coat stand, clothes tree from the Golden
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite
H 43.63 in W 17.75 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Valet Ico and Luisa Parisi Style, 1950s, Italy
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage valet or coat rack from solid beech Ico & Luisa Parisi Style 1950s Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 42.33 in W 17.72 in D 13.98 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Valet, Ico and Luisa Parisi style, Italy, 1958
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid-Century Modern vintage beech valet, in the style of Ico and Luisa Parisi, by Reguitti, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
H 43.51 in W 16.54 in D 13.98 in
Mid-Century Personal Valets Wood and Chrome
Located in Vienna, AT
German chromed steel and wood valtet made in Germany in the late 1950s.
In a very good original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Valet Style Ico and Luisa Parisi, 1950s, Italy
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid-Century Modern vintage beech valet, Style Ico and Luisa Parisi, 1950s Italy. The valet shows
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 42.13 in W 17.72 in D 13.98 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Brass Valet Style Ico Luisa Parisi 1950s, Italy
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage x form valet or coat stand style of Ico & Luisa Parisi for Reguitti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 42.13 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Rope Seat Clothing Valet Yugoslavia
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and so functional. A place for all your stuff. Storage under the seat. Folds up. Created from walnut with brass hardware. Stylish rope seat is 17.75 in height. In excellent ...
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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 45.5 in W 18.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goatskin Clothes Valet W Mirror by Aldo Tura Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare clothes valet by Aldo Tura in Goatskin and brass with a double sided mirror. In
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
H 56 in W 17 in D 12 in
Mid Century Lucite Valet Towel or Blanket Rack
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Lucite Valet Towel or Blanket Rack with six arms. Great weight thick base and stem
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century American Drew Ltd Edition Cherry and Cane Valet Chair with Drawer
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century American Drew Limited Edition Cherry, Cane and upholstered seat Valet Chair with Drawer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
H 47 in W 18 in D 18 in
1970s Italian Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Wood Valet Stand Dressboy
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian wood dressboy valet stand, with classic carved column and pedestals completed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 41.34 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Vereinigte Werkstätten Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Cesare Lacca Style, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Cesare Lacca
Located in Vienna, AT
This 1970s sculptural modernist Lady’s and Gentleman’s valet clothing stand exudes elegance in the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Modernist valet clothing stand for both ladies and gentlemen, dating from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Beech
H 41.5 in W 17.5 in D 12 in
Mid Century Italian Brass Swivel Valet by ‘La Permanente Mobili Cantù’
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Atlanta, GA
Excellent quality Mid Century Italian valet or coat rack with a brass central swivel stand raised
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Retro Chic Gentleman’s Floor Standing Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Retro chic gentleman’s floor standing suit hanger or dumb valet.
A very useful
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Iron and Beech Wood Italian Foldable Valet Stand, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare midcentury Italian personal coat hanger in an understated modern style. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Ico Parisi Valet
By Ico Parisi
Located in Germantown, NY
An elegant Italian clothing valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Requitti.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dressboy
Located in Weesp, NL
wristwatch in it. The valet has dedicated space for your trousers, jacket, necktie, shoes and comes with a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Folding Valet Stand
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mexican valet stand, circa 1950, made of mahogany and brass accents.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Gilt Painted Valet Stand
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century faux bamboo valet stand with a painted brown and gold finish.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Paint, Wood
Mid-Century Valet or Butlers Chair in White Painted Wood with Gray Velvet Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique midcentury 1960s valet or butlers chair with newly painted white wood frame and new grey
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 43 in W 15.5 in D 21.5 in
Midcentury Beech and Vinyl Gentleman's Valet Seat, Formax Valet by Breveitato
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Midcentury Beech and Vinyl gentleman's valet seat, Formax Valet by Breveitato, Dress Boy
A very
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
H 40 in W 18 in D 20 in
Brass Valet, c.1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
A brass valet stand, circa 1960s.
17 ¼ inches wide by 15 inches deep by 54 ¼ inches tall
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Foldable Valet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jacques Adnet Foldable Valet or Coat Stand in Ebonized Bamboo & Black Leather, France, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Post Modern Italian Sculpted Cherry Wood and Metal Clothing Valet by Porada
By Porada Arredi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Post Modern Italian sculpted cherry wood and metal clothing valet by Porada. Item features designed
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
20th Century Large Exotic Embossed Leather Vertical Valet Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Mid century embossed leather steamer trunk on caster wheels, with brass plated hardware. A vertical
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 49.75 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
Signed Aldo Tura Gilt Valet with Goat Skin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Aldo Tura gilt valet with goatskin.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Goatskin
Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italian Valet with Trouser Pr
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, an Italian valet with trouser press.
This piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
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Mid Century Modern Valet For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern valet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century modern valet was constructed with great care. Find 399 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern valet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern valet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern valet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern valet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi and Jacques Adnet produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Valet?
Prices for a mid century modern valet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $25,125, while the average can fetch as much as $1,282.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Valet
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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