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Mid Century Modern Plant Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
Add a touch of uniqueness to your space with this plant stand! Diverging from traditional lines and
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Early 2000s French Pedestals and Columns

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Plant Stand
Mid Century Modern Plant Stand
H 44 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Midcentury Modern Plant Holder Wood Chromed Metal Brass Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare and of considerable size indoor plant holder produced in Italy in the 60s. The octagonal plant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern German Plant Stand Rattan Bamboo Room Divider, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern plant stand, flower pot holder or room divider. made in Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Modern German Plant Stand or Flower Pot Shelf, Rattan Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Mid-Century Modern plant stand, flower pot holder or shelf. Made in Germany, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Plant Stand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass plant stand. It is in wonderful vintage condition and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Paint, Fiberglass

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Modern Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Modern U. S. Newspaper Plants - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Modern U. S. Newspaper Plants- American Vintage Photograph is an original black and white
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mid Century Tiered Plant Stand
Located in Bern, CH
Stylish Mid Century Swiss tiered plant stand made of perforated metal with rubber feet. Reputedly
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Metal

Mid Century Tiered Plant Stand
Mid Century Tiered Plant Stand
H 30.71 in Dm 14.97 in
Mid Century Modern Round White Strapped Metal Plant Stand after Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite mid-century modern round plant stand. A fun piece for any outdoor sitting area or any
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Metal

Mid Century Rattan Plant Stand / Plant Holder, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage plant stand or plant holder made of rattan and bamboo in the 1970's in former
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Rattan

Copper Plant Pots, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of copper plant pots with relief walls and wavy rim. One pot shows stylised warriors, the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Copper

Mid Century Minimalist Tiered Plant Stand
Located in Bern, CH
Stylish Mid Century Swiss minimalist tiered plant stand made of perforated metal with rubber feet
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Metal

Mid Century Minimalist Tiered Plant Stand
Mid Century Minimalist Tiered Plant Stand
H 15.16 in W 24.81 in D 8.27 in
Mid-century Modern Large Open-Weave Rattan Wicker Storage Basket, Plant Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
vibes. Tightly woven with hexagonal base. Great for storage, decor or to hold a potted plant. Very
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker, Rattan

Mid-Century Rolling Bamboo Plant Stand
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century round bamboo wrapped plant stand with round chrome and black wheels. A light weight
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Bamboo, Plastic

Mid-Century Rolling Bamboo Plant Stand
Mid-Century Rolling Bamboo Plant Stand
H 8.5 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Plant Stands - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Excellent pair of mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiber glass plant stands. Displays a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects

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Fiberglass

Mid Century, Decorative Scrollwork Plant Stand
Located in Hastings, GB
Mid century scrollwork plant stand Dating Circa 1930-1950'S Reeded column design straps with
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Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardin...

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Metal

Mid Century, Decorative Scrollwork Plant Stand
Mid Century, Decorative Scrollwork Plant Stand
H 43.71 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Matégot Metal Plant Stand, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Plant stands designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Manufactured in France. Perforated and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Metal

Automobile Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Newspaper Plant - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the typed note
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

American Automobile Plants - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century. With the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

German colorful Mid-Century style Plant Stand
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This Plant Stand is a piece that exudes the timeless charm of Mid-Century style. Featuring a
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Wood

German colorful Mid-Century style Plant Stand
German colorful Mid-Century style Plant Stand
H 37.8 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Candle and Plant Wall Decor
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mid Century Candle and Plant Wall Decor from Mid Century USA. Black enamel guitar shaped wall decor
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Plant Stands by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous sets, two pairs of spun fiberglass plants by Russell Woodard. Heights are 30.5 and 36.5
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns

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Fiberglass

Mid-Century Rotating Wrought Iron 21 Ring Plant Stand
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare mid-century rotating wrought iron plant stand of 21 pot rings each with an inside diameter
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Metal French Plant Stand Ashtray After Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Flower pot stand and ashtray designed in the style of Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Manufactured in France. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Tulip Base Plant Stand
By Jonathan Adler, Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
style and Mid Century sensibility. Utility that has style, impact and purpose. Mid-Century, Hollywood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Wood

Floral Plants - Vintage Phototype Print on Paper -Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Floral Plants is a phototype print on paper realized in the mid-20th Century by a Unknown Chinese
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Paper

Tall Mid-Century Modern Turned Wood Red Finish Plant Stand Sculpture Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a tall Mid-Century Modern handcrafted turned wood pedestal, plant stand, sculpture stand
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Wood, Paint

2 Mid-Century Wire, Wrought Iron Plant Stands Offered Individually
By Frederic Weinberg, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Offering two wire, or wrought iron, plant stands, both are structurally sound and sturdy, both show
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Art Deco Wrought Iron Plant Stand
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco, mid century freestanding plant stand having a circular body, with three round pot
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Plant Stand String Metal and Wood
By String Design AB
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Large plant stand from the 1960s. A stylish plant column made of white lacquered iron and a wooden
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mathieu MATEGOT French Mid-century Plant Stand, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century plant stand in the style of Mathieu Mategot, France, 1950s. Iron. Height : 23.8"(60.5cm
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Iron

Mid-Century Plant Stand or Side Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century plant stand, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's. This table can be used
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Wood, Beech

Mid Century Plant Stand or Side Table, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century plant stand, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. This table can be used
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Wood, Beech

Set of Two Round Glass Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Plant Etagere
Located in Antwerp, BE
for Plants or as side tables. Dimensions: Height 107 cm.  
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set Side Tables Kidney Shaped, End Tables Two Plant Tables
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Pair Vintage side tables, set of plant tables 1950-1974 Couple of striking striped occasional
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Mosaic Plant / Side Table
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Metal and ceramic side table, circa 1960's. Sleek metal frame, jaunty splayed legs and a cheerful unique mosaic top!
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Metal

French Mid-Century Plant Holder Wrought Iron, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
This wrought iron plant holder is from the French mid-century period. It is typical of our
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

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Wrought Iron

Danish Modern Planting Box
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Perfect for your spring flowers! Rosewood frame with resin insert. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to provide ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Resin, Mahogany

Danish Modern Planting Box
Danish Modern Planting Box
H 13 in W 19.75 in D 16 in
Pr Tall Mid-Century Wire, Wrought Iron Plant Stands
By Frederic Weinberg, Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Chic architecturally designed pair of wrought iron plant stand pedestals. The plant stands are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

French Mid-Century Sculptural Roughcast-painted Terracotta Plant Holder
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French 1940s - 1950s sculptural free form pedestal pot holder / plant stand in a roughcast
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns

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Terracotta, Paint

Mid Century Vintage Bamboo Plant Table / Side Table, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Vintage bamboo and rattan low french plant table, 1960s. In beautfiul condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Bamboo

Mid Century 2 Tier Iron Tiled Plant Stand Sculpture Pedestal Side Table 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century iron pedestal or stand. Features a tall open two tier frame with green tiled
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Wrought Iron Espaliered Tree Plant Stand by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Dallas, TX
Wrought iron plant stand in the form of an espaliered tree by Salterini in original green paint
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Colorful Plant Stand or Flower Table, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Mid-century plant stand from the 1960s. This colorful little table is made of wood and Formica in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Formica and Spruce Wood Plant Stand, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century stand for flowers. It reflects the aesthetic ‘Brussel period’ of after EXPO 58. An
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Laminate, Wood, Spruce

Plant Stand, Faience, 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Faience plant stand in form of a elephant, 20th century.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns

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Faience

Plant Stand, Faience, 20th Century
Plant Stand, Faience, 20th Century
H 19.3 in W 21.26 in D 7.88 in
Tall Mid Century Bohemian White Wicker Vintage Trumpet Plant Stand or Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
planter would be a great fit in either a traditional or Mid-Century Modern setting. Imagine it next to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Metal

McGuire Modern Rattan Plant Stand
By McGuire
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
McGuire Modern Rattan McGuire Plant Stand A five-leg rattan stand with leather bound stretchers at
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Mid-20th Century American Planters and Jardinieres

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Leather, Rattan

McGuire Modern Rattan Plant Stand
McGuire Modern Rattan Plant Stand
H 48 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
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Mid Century Modern Plant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern plant available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern plant — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern plant, we have 183 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern plant, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern plant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern plant over the years, but those crafted by Mathieu Matégot, Russell Woodard and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Plant?

A mid century modern plant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,170, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $13,950.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Plant
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-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, 2024
    There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some 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.

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Welcome Back to Designer Russel Wright’s Mid-Century Hudson Valley Home

The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.

Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds

The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.

Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond

Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.

A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture

The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.