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Brass Table Mirror Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Wien, AT
This original midcentury table mirror was produced in the 1950s in Germany by the Vereinigte
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oval Brass Table Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern oval brass table mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten
This Mid-Century Modern table
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vanity Brass Table Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern table mirror with brass frame.
This large make-up mirror is
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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 17.7 in W 16.1 in D 7.9 in
Midcentury German Brass Table Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich. It features a brass frame on a trapezoidal brass foot. The rear is covered
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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H 20.08 in W 16.54 in D 5.52 in
Golden Mid-Century Modern square Brass coffee table by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Berlin, DE
Golden Mid-Century Modern square Brass coffee table by Vereinigte Werkstätten
Coffee or side table
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Brass Table Light by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 15.36 in W 10.44 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Monumental Midcentury Table Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Berlin, DE
partly patinated brass. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten in Germany - 1960s. Including
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 27.17 in W 15.36 in D 9.06 in
Set of 2 Marble Table Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten Collection
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
appearance.
Manufacturer: Vereinigte Werkstätten collection
Condition:
Very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1960s, Germany.
This sculptural table lamp is executed in massive
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Set of 2 Large Table Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten Collection
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
lighting atmosphere.
Manufacturer: Vereinigte Werkstätten Collection
Condition:
Very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in glass and brass; polished and partly enameled
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Brass Vereinigte Werkstätten München Side Coffee Table 1950s Hollywood Regency
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in London, GB
An elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern tripod side table designed and manufactured by Vereinigte
Category
Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Original Rattan and Brass Table Light by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 18.71 in Dm 10.24 in
German Midcentury Side Table in Brass and Glass by Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous side table manufactured in Germany from Vereinigte Werkstätten in the 1970s.
This table is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 19.3 in Dm 23.63 in
Brass Vintage Table Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten München circa 1958, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern table mirror from solid brass stand and an adjustable mirror rounded with a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 21.26 in W 15.36 in D 7.09 in
Set of Two Monumental Midcentury Table Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1960s, Germany. One lamp with makers mark.
These
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 21.86 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in
Midcentury German Vanity Table Mirror Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich
By Mathieu Matégot, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
by Vereinigte Werkstätten München. It is made of a white lacquered stretched metal frame in the
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Golden circular Mid-Century Modern Brass coffee table by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Berlin, DE
Golden circular Mid-Century Modern Brass coffee table by Vereinigte Werkstätten
Circular coffee
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in Dm 33.08 in
Mid Century Desk Light or Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in heavy solid brass and lucite, the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 15.56 in W 10.83 in D 8.47 in
Rare Pair Vintage Chrome Arc Table Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten München 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
High quality. Made in the 1970s by Vereinigte Werkstätten München.
Two different heights and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 14.18 in W 5.12 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two Monumental Mid Century Table Lamps by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
cork. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1960s, Germany.
These sculptural table
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 5.71 in D 4.73 in
Bar Cart or Tea Trolley by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
detailed design and high-quality workmanship.
Manufacturer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Side Tables by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
tables give every room a touch of luxury.
Manufacturer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Condition
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.08 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Brass Serving Trolley from Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, Germany, 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very beautiful, filigree and elegant serving trolley from the Vereinigte Münchener Werstätten
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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 26.78 in D 24.02 in
Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
enrichment for every home.
Manufacturer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Condition:
Very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modernist Leather Table Mirror Vereinigte Werkstätten Attrib., Germany, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table mirror
Producer:
Vereinigte Werkstätten München attrib.
Origin
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Leather
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in
Big Vereinigte Werkstätten Gilded Table Lamp Base / 4 Availiable
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Munich, DE
Nice and exclusive vereinigte werkstätten lamp bases professional gilded. And wonderful addition
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
49cm Brass + metal Table Mirror Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table mirror
Producer:
Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Origin:
Germany
Material
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 19.3 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Vereinigte Werkstatten Brass and Glass Midcentury Trolley or Bar Cart, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Morazzone, Varese
easy to roll and is versatile because of its size, it can also be used as a side table.
There are
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original Modern Brass Table Mirror Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table mirror
Producer:
Vereinigte Werkstätten München Münchener Zierspiegel
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 21.26 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Side Table by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare mother-of-pearl side table by Vereinigte Werkstätten München in excellent condition. Solid
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Large adjustable Mid Century brass tripod table mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
Vereinigte Werkstätten. Made in Germany.
In the typical 1950s design with a curved brass frame and tripod
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Large plexiglass and brass table lamp from the 1970s by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
Very rare large table lamp from the 70s made of plexiglass and brass.
Made by the Vereinigten
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Vintage 1970s German Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Huge Vereinigte Werkstätten München Wall Mounted Polished Brass Mirror c. 1955
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
vanity or hallway mirror by the Vereinigte Werkstatten, Germany, circa 1955. Perfect for the Hollywood
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Midcentury Solid Brass Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätte, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An German table lamp made in the 1960s. Made by solid brass.
The light requires one E27 light
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 23.23 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
German Midcentury Solid Brass Table Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätte, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An German table lamp made in the 1960s. Made by solid brass.
The light requires one E27 light
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 18.12 in Dm 10.24 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Munich, DE
dining table. Designed and manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century brass and wood serving trolley or bar cart by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
Rare beautiful Mid Century Modern serving table or bar cart.
Manufacturer is Vereinigte Werkstätten
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 30.32 in D 21.66 in
Big Vereinigte Werkstätten Gilded Floor Lamp Base
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Munich, DE
Nice and exclusive vereinigte werkstätten lamp bases professional gilded. And wonderful addition
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Wireframe Mategot Style Hand / Table MIrror Vereinigte Werkstätten Munic Germany
By Münchner Werkstätten
Located in Krefeld, DE
Table mirror in brass by Münchner Werkstätten produced in 1950s, Made in Germany.
Very nice
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Moveable, Large, Midcentury Brass Table Mirror by Vereinigten Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very rare, large, moveable, midcentury, three-legged base table mirror.
Manufacturer is
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Huge Jansen Style Brass, Nickel & Copper Wall Mirror by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
-mounted / hung vanity or hallway mirror by the Vereinigte Werkstätten (United Ateliers), Germany, circa
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 42.52 in W 42.52 in D 1.58 in
Vereinigte Werkstätten Patinated Bronze and Brass Maison Jansen Style Table Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, large and heavy quality Vereinigte Werkstätten (United Workshops / Ateliers) table lamp in
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Late 20th Century German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 29.77 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Rare Extra Large Brass Glass Table Lamp from Vereinigte Werkstätten Collection
Located in München, DE
Very rare large table lamp from the Vereinigte Werkstätten collection.
With original label. Made
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Pair of Very Rare Extra Large Brass Table Lamps from Vereinigte Werkstätten
Located in München, DE
A pair of very rare large table lamps from Vereinigte Werkstätten.
With original label on both
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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage White Brass Table Mirror, circa 1950, Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Vienna, AT
The round shaped vintage table mirror attributed to Vereinigte Münchner Werkstätten shows a brass
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Metal
Sculptural 1950s Valet Stand Lucite White Vereinigte Werkstätten Lacca Style
By Cesare Lacca, Münchner Werkstätten
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
accents made by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany circa 1955. The design of this coat stand reminds
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
H 42.92 in W 18.12 in D 10.24 in
Beautiful Cubic Original Modernist Brass Metal Table Light, Germany, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Origin:
Germany
Material:
Metal brass
Age:
1970s
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 14.18 in W 5.91 in D 13.39 in
Cubic Modernist Brass Metal Table Light by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
FLORIAN SCHULZ (marked with REIM INTERLINE
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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H 12.21 in W 6.23 in D 13.39 in
Large Midcentury Vintage Square Bicolor Brass and Chrome Coffee Table, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
. We believe this to have been produced by the Vereinigte Werkstätten München as the table was sourced
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Metal
H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Large Bicolor Brass and Chrome Smoked Glass Coffee Table 1970s Springer Style
By Karl Springer, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
block feet. We believe this to have been produced by the Vereinigte Werkstätten München as the table was
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 17.72 in W 72.84 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Maison Charles Style Brass & Chrome Bicolor Side Table, circa 1970s
By Romeo Rega, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
edged glass table top attributed to the Vereinigte Werkstätten München, circa 1970s. Perfect for the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 17.33 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Large Brass Table Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gaetano Sciolari, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Impressive brass table lamp from the 1960s.
Exceptionally successful design and very high -quality
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Bronze Cast Table Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari, J.T. Kalmar, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in München, DE
Impressive cast bronze table lamp from the 1960s.
Extraordinarily successful design and very high
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Florian Schulz Large Brass Dome Pendant, Germany
By Florian Schulz, Münchner Werkstätten, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Vienna, AT
23.6" pendant lamp by Florian Schulz for Vereinigte Werkstaette, Germany, circa 1970
We have a
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Modern Side Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
High quality. Made in the 1970s probably by Vereinigte Werkstätten München.
Two different
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rare Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Brass Adjustable Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vereinigte Werkstätten München before the company Reim Interline was formed in 1976, for whom Florian Schulz
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Florian Schulz Mid-Century Vintage Modernist Chrome Adjustable Table Lamp
By Florian Schulz
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
the Vereinigte Werkstätten München before the company Reim Interline was formed in 1976, for whom
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 21.86 in Dm 11.82 in
Large Floor Lamp "Argo" Designed by Kurt Ziehmer, Germany
By Kurt Ziehmer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful industrial design of a unique standing lamp "Argo" model, designed in 1984 for Vereinigte
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Sculptural Valet Stand White Brass Metal Lucite Vereinigte Werkstätten Lacca 50s
By Münchner Werkstätten, Cesare Lacca
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
accents made by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany, circa 1955. The design of this coat stand reminds
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in
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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.
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