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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks, 1950s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of five wall hooks were made of solid blackened brass.
Very good original vintage
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coat Hook Glass Brass Attributed Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook from brass and glass attributed to Fontana Arte 1950s Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook, 1960, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook model# 4650 designed by Carl Auböck and manufactured
by Carl
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 8.78 in W 18.31 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass black set of 3 wall hooks in animal form, 1950s, Austria.
The wall
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 3.55 in D 3.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook Carl Auböck 1960 Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage leather coat hook designed and executed by Carl Auböck workshop 1960
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 8.78 in W 1.97 in D 18.31 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of eight hooks from solid and partly blackened brass by Carl Auböck
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 3.55 in W 2.96 in D 0.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Brass Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of brass wall hooks "Max & Moritz" was designed by Walter
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 7.29 in W 3.75 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
hooks in two different shapes.
The original wardrobe shows a great beloved patina.
The vintage
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 5.52 in
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Beech Coat Rack Six Brass Hooks Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage original Carl Auböck coat rack or wardrobe from beech with six brass
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Coat Rack with Carl Auboeck Hooks Vienna 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut coat rack with 4 cast solid brass hooks, which was designed and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 48.43 in W 27.56 in D 3.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of four Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, 1950, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four wall hooks by Herta Baller 1950, Austria, was made of
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Coat Stand with Metal Coat Hooks, Austria, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage oak wall-mounted wardrobe or coat rack with nine loose black lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 43.71 in W 31.5 in D 3.15 in
Six Franz Hagenauer Vienna Mid-Century Curved Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Oswald Haerdtl, Franz Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
A collection of up to six vintage sleek and elegant Mid-Century wall coat hooks, designed by Franz
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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
7x Carl Auböck Style Mid-Century Brass & Leather Wall Coat Hooks, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Jacques Adnet
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to seven beautiful vintage Modernist wall coat hooks. Sold individually and priced per piece
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 5.5 in W 2.33 in D 4 in
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 7 Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
and is equipped with seven lovely patinated „G-shaped“ solid brass / bronze hooks, which, we think
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 35.25 in D 3.75 in
Large Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 8 Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant modernist wall-mounted coat rack from the 1950s. An original and old vintage object
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 43 in D 4.754 in
Set of Two Enamel Coat Hooks, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A set of two large handmade coat hooks decorated with enamel. Italy, mid-20th century.
Each piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass White Metal Coat Rack Hat Rack 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage coat rack or hat rack from brass and white metal 1950s Italy.
A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 3.75 in W 33.27 in D 12.41 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Loops Wall Mirror Floor Mirror 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage wall mirror or floor mirror from brass and mirror glass 1950s Italy.
A
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Brass
H 26.19 in W 17.84 in D 0.6 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Golden Brass Full Length Mirror Floor Mirror 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage full length mirror wall mirror from brass and golden metal 1950s.
An
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...
Materials
Metal
H 38.78 in W 14.97 in D 0.71 in
Set of Three (3) Vintage Italian Brass Coat or Hat Hooks.
Located in East Hampton, NY
These classic mid-century design Italian wall-mounted brass hooks for coats or hats, show the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Iron Brass Fireplace Tool Set Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Great mid-century modern fireplace tool set by Vereinigte Werkstätten, made in Germany, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 25.4 in W 27.56 in D 14.77 in
Unusual Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Brass Pendant Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
the mid-twentieth century.
Fusing eclectic influences such as Surrealism and African art, Art Smith
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
H 2.5 in W 0.25 in D 0.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cherry Wood Commode Sideboard 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage commode or sideboard from cherry wood designed and executed Italy 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 35.24 in W 47.25 in D 16.15 in
Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "monkey" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s.
Used but in very
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Italian Brass Asymmetrical Wall Mirror with Black Border
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern hanging wall mirror framed in brass with black enamel or lacquer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 22.25 in W 14.88 in D 0.75 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Tile Wall Shelf
Located in Forney, TX
, mounted to the lower rail, four ornate sculpted gilt brass hooks add a touch of elegant sophistication
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Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves
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Brass, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Large Vintage Wall Mirror with Brass Frame, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and elegant, extra ordinary vintage wall mirror with original brass frame and crystal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Wall Mirror Attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century Italian wall mirror attributed to Gio Ponti. Original unrestored mirror with brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wall Brackets a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of mid-century modern rattan wall brackets with wood mounts and brass plated hooks
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Set 5 Werkstätte Hagenauer Patinated Brass Midcentury Wall Coat Hooks, Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
manufactured in the 1950s by Werkstaette Hagenauer, Vienna/Austria. These are authentic, vintage wall hooks
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50238, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Mid-Century Modern tribal style, hallway runner. This
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Carl Aubock Two Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s by Carl Aubock workshop, Vienna/Austria. These are authentic, vintage wall hooks, large, heavy and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Two Carl Aubock Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s by Carl Aubock workshop, Vienna/Austria. These are authentic, vintage wall hooks, large, heavy and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cloth Hanger Stand with Hertha Baller Hooks, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Vintage cloth hanger stand with Hertha Baller hooks, circa 1950s
Good original condition
Iron
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Hanging Metal Brass Tray Mid Century Modern Chinoiserie Wall Decor 35 in D
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Shangri La, in Hawaii.
With its Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency style this vintage brass holds collector's
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35.25 in Dm 35.3 in
Up to Five Carl Aubock Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s by Carl Aubock workshop, Vienna/Austria. These are authentic, vintage wall hooks, large, heavy and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Midcentury Deer Antler Coat Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a midcentury coat hook. It is made from shiny warm toned brass and black plastic for
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Modernist Mategot Style Brass Wardrobe Hook Coat Rack Element, France 1950s
By Bauhaus
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description:
This original vintage Bauhaus Style wardrobe hook element was produced in the 1950s in France
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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H 5.12 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Monkey Wall Hook by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "monkey" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s.
Used but in very good
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Cow Wall Hook by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "cow" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s.
Used but in very good
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Lion Wall Hook by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "lion" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s.
Used but in
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Metal Wall Art Sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1983
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern Curtis Jere fireworks pom pom metal wall hanging features beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Cat Wall Hook by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "cat" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s.
Used but in very good
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
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
Rare Bear Wall Hook by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "bear" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s.
Used but in very good
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Original Matégot Style Metal Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot, Max Sauze
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
tone. At the top this umbrella stand has a wonderful formed brass tone metal hook. Straightforward and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Stunning & Stylish & Rare Mid-Century Modern 3 Light Glass & Teakwood Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern ceiling light with teakwood and art glass shades.
This vintage light
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 41 in Dm 27 in
Oval Vintage Wall Mirror with Ebonized Wood Frame and a Leather Hook, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
hook.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in very good
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 59.06 in W 20.48 in D 1.97 in
Original Matégot Style Metal Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot, Max Sauze
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
white lacquered tone. At the top this umbrella stand has a wonderful formed brass tone metal hook
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Brass Marble Luxury Coat Rack Hall Tree 1950s Ornate Onyx
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
base are made out of brass.
Coat rack in overall very good vintage condition, one hook is slightly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
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H 68.9 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Maison Lunel Pair Of Mid-Century Teak And Brass Wall Lights 1950s
By Lunel
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of 1950s mid-century wall lights by Maison Lunel, imported from an estate in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Geometric Abstract Stained Glass Panels, A Pair, Circa 1960s
By Robert Sowers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Mid Century Geometric Abstract Stained Glass Panels, A Pair, Circa 1960s. Asymmetrical
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Windows
Materials
Brass, Lead
H 71.75 in W 19.75 in D 0.5 in
Original 1960s French Matégot Style Metal Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern No2
By Mathieu Matégot, Max Sauze
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
white lacquered tone. At the top this umbrella stand has a wonderful formed metal hook with a brass tone
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
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H 28.75 in Dm 9.65 in
Italian mid-century Rectangular wall mirror in wood and burnished brass, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Rectangular wall mirror in wood and burnished brass, 1960s
Rectangular
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Crystal and Brass Coat Racks, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage crystal and brass wall coat racks, midcentury era.
4 round crystal hooks and 3 brass hooks
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Wooden Wall Coat Rack, Design by Alfred Hendrickx
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and condition Mid-Century wall coat rack with a hat rack on top.
This beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
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H 11 in W 32 in D 11 in
Rare pair of vintage mid-century modernist sterling silver cufflinks by Art Smit
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
century.
Fusing eclectic influences such as Surrealism and African art, Art Smith was a leading mid
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.38 in W 0.75 in D 1 in
Large & Great Condition 3 Light Mid-Century Modern Glass Flush Mount W Teak Wood
Located in Lisse, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern design ceiling light with teak wood and circular pattern in the glass
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 8.4 in Dm 23.2 in
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Hooks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage mid century modern brass hooks available for sale. Each of these unique vintage mid century modern brass hooks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Vintage mid century modern brass hooks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage mid century modern brass hooks bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage mid century modern brass hooks are appealing in their simplicity, but Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller and Walter Bosse produced popular vintage mid century modern brass hooks that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Hooks?
Prices for vintage mid century modern brass hooks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage mid century modern brass hooks begin at $34 and can go as high as $29,998, while the average can fetch as much as $1,781.
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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