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Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Rattan Wicker Frog Newspaper Rack / Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Newspaper rack or magazine rack made of rattan.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Leather Kangaroo Magazine Stand by Dimitri Omersa, England, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Decorative leather magazine holder Kangaroo designed by Dimitri Omersa, England 1960. The Kangaroo is one of the rarer and nicest animals produced by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty’s. Th...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather

English Vintage Bamboo Magazine Rack Holder, circa 1950s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950s Tortoise Burnt Bamboo Magazine Holder, England. Elegant magazine holder with both form and function. Delicate yet useful, this piece looks wonderful standing alone or functi...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Restored Rattan Magazine Rack
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early 1940 rattan magazine rack featuring a carrying handle and geometric pattern sides. We only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and mos...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid Century Modern Plate Glass Paneled Sculptural Magazine Rack C1968
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous magazine rack created from two glass panels and two chrome plated steel end connectors which form a great design from the late sixties. In excellent vintage condition with m...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel, Chrome

1950s Atomic Age Metal Book Stand Rack Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and versatile metal bookstand or bookholder desk tabletop use, circa 1950s, Classic American metal mesh great condition original enameled finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Rattan, Rush & Green Fabric Italian Stools/Basket, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
These vintage stools/baskets are made from a cylindrical rattan structure with a green fabric bag. They can be used as stools, a magazine racks or as a generic containers. Good vinta...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Fabric, Rattan, Rush

Cesare Lacca Walnut and Brass Bar Cart with Magazine Rack, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvellous Mid-Century bar cart with magazine rack and bar cart. This wonderful piece was designed by Cesare Lacca and produced by De Baggis in Italy during 1950s. This elegant maga...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Crystal, Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Set of Magazine and Postal Holder
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice set of a Magazine Holder and a smaller one for the post. The smaller one is 17cm high and the width is 24cm The magazine holder is very much in the style of Mategot.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Restored Rattan Magazine Rack W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pole rattan magazine rack with stacked base and sprouting side decoration. 1950, United States Restored to new for you. We only purchase and sell only ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wicker, Rattan

Brass Swan Magazine Rack
Located in New York, NY
Magazine rack in the style of Maison Jansen, all brass construction. Fun, detailed head and swan shape will hold lots of magazines or newspapers. Overall good condition. Hand polished.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Nickel Circular Compact Magazine Holder
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Nickel circular compact magazine holder.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Nickel

Henning Wind Hansen Magazine Rack Teak Linen Danish, 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Magazine rack, often misattributed to Kai Kristiansen, this piece was actually designed by Henning Wind-Hansen for Sika Møbler. Sika Møbler worked with several carpentries close b...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Linen, Teak

Midcentury Bonacina Bamboo and Wicker Magazine Rack, Italy 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish magazine rack in straight and curved bamboo canes and wicker bands with curved handle. Attributed to Bonacina, Italian manufacture in the 60s. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Black Vinyl Magazine Rack, circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and black vinyl magazine rack in the Milo Baughman Style. C 1970s Features a quintessential 1970s design with four tubular chrome legs and a black ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Fontana Arte, Mid-Century brass and curved glass magazine holder. Italy 1960s
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this magazine rack made from solid brass and curved glass. Manufactured in Italy during the 60s and produced by Fontana A...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Lucite Magazine Holder
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A petite lucite magazine holder.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Faux Bamboo Painted Metal Magazine Rack
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A faux bamboo very heavy metal magazine holder.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Modernist Solid Walnut Magazine Rack
Located in Skokie, IL
Italian modernist solid walnut magazine rack. Maker unknown. Italian solid walnut magazine rack on castors. Additional Information: Materials: Solid walnut, plastic Dimensio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
An absolute eyecatcher. Light and elegant at the same time.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Finest Aksel Kjersgaards Teak Magazine Rack, for Salin Møbler, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing the epitome of Danish midcentury design, the Teak Magazine Rack/Newspaper Holder by Aksel Kjersgaard for Salin Møbler. Dating back to the 1960s, this exquisite piece show...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Teak

Danish Folding Paper and Metal Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Danish Magazine rack that is a blend of functionality and minimalist design, perfect for the modern bibliophile or vinyl enthusiast. The rack is supported by a very resistant and sol...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

American Mid Century Modern Walnut & Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls and leather insert, circa 1970s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk! Californi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Walnut

Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury French riviera style bamboo and rattan magazine rack. This wonderful piece was realized in Italy during 1960s. This lovely piece is fantastic as it features heart-...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane

Midcentury Tongue Shaped Magazine Holder for the Wall, Danish, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mounted magazine holder in rosewood. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rosewood

Giotto Stoppino "4675" Magazine Rack in Black by Kartell, 1970s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Giotto Stoppino "4675" Magazine Rack in black by Kartell, 1970s Crafted with premium-quality materials, this functional yet stylish magazine rack will add a touch of sophisticatio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut Magazine Tree Table
Located in Utrecht, NL
Magazine tree, model 4765 by American designer Edward Wormley executed in birch and sap grain walnut, designed in 1947 for Dunbar Furniture USA. A very special, functional and aesth...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Birch, Walnut

Brazilian Modern Magazine Rack in Hardwood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern magazine rack in Jacaranda hardwood is stunning! This magazine rack is made with Brazilian Rosewood which is also known as Jacaranda hardwood. It is a dark brown color and would be a perfect fit for any office or home space. It can be used to hold magazines, folders, paperwork, and even books! The magazine rack is showcased in our showroom next to a gray velvet sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rosewood

Pair of Rattan and Black Lacquered Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of magazine racks is made of black lacquered metal and rattan. This is a nice and decorative model. This is a French work, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Design Magazine Rack made of Chrome, Black and White Lacquered Metal
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design magazine rack is made of chrome and black and white lacquered metal. The magazine compartments are sliding. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Rare Maison Bagues Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack Stand Brass Glass 1950s Jansen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A very rare and nice faux bamboo patinated brass with faint brown tinted glass magazine rack / holder or stand by Maison Baguès comparable to Maison Jansen and Maison Charles, France...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Magazine Rack Midcentury Natural Fiber Wicker and Bamboo from the 60s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Magazine rack midcentury Wicker and bamboo magazine rack from the 50s or 60s Beautiful magazine rack to organize your newspapers, magazines or books on the terrace or garden or...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Metal Threat Newspaper Rack Pilastro, Holland, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice minimalist newspaper rack. Perforated Black metal 1970s, Holland.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metallic Thread

1980s Modernist Light Purple Lucite and Silvered Metal Italian Magazine Stand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An high quality big magazine stand designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties by Ulderico Cavinato. Purple lucite and silver plated frame are in perfect conditions. The Magaz...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Silver Plate

Steel and Leather Magazine Rack, French Work in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual magazine rack is made of steel and leather. This is a very nice work of great quality. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Jacques Adnet. circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Midcentury Flower Stand or Table, Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
rare type very practical.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Magazine Rack in the Manner of Ico Parisi, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Introducing a professionally restored sleek and stylish midcentury magazine rack, reminiscent of the iconic designs by Ico Parisi. Produced in Italy during the vibrant 1950s, this wa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Magazine Rack, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
An absolute eyecatcher. Light and elegant at the same time.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Magazine Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Rattan Magazine Rack, Bamboo, France 1975
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Rattan Magazine Rack, Bamboo, France 1975.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely walnut magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft has sculptural spindles that create visual movement as your perspective on the piece changes. 18.5"H X ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Vintage Plexiglass and Gilded Brass Ring-Holder
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Plexiglass and gilded brass ring-holder. Plexiglass and gilded brass ring-holder from the 1960s-1970s, vintage. H: 31cm, W: 41cm, D: 28cm.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Magazine Rack for Home, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Magazine Rack for Home, Italy, 1950s. Fully marked
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Midcentury Wood Book or Magazine Rack 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Wood magazine holder with metal rods. Well done with a minimalist California design aesthetic.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Magazine Holder in Wood, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful magazine or newspaper holder. Originall produced in the mid-century era of design in Czechoslovakia. The holder is in an excellent original condition with the exception of ...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Side Magazine Table Oak Wood with Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
French side table with magazine rack by Guillerme et Chambron, mid-century modern. Dimensions are: 51" x 17.7" x 15.7" Very versatile table by Guillerme et Chambron, crafted from hi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Ceramic, Oak

Glass and Chrome Magazine Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome and Glass Magazine Rack or Stand. Might be good as a log holder as well. Pretty clean condition. Chrome handles, corners and feet.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

1950s Italian Magazine Rack Patinated Brass Style Gio Ponti Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
From ITALY Patinated Brass Magazine Rack Holder 1950s Unmarked. In the Style of Gio Ponti. 12H x 17 W x 7 D inches Unrestored Vintage Patina Condition and Presentation. Shows ex...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Bar Cart / Magazine Holder by Paul Nagel for JIE Gantofta, Germany, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
This beautiful wheeled teak trolley on a minimalist steel base, was designed by Paul Nagel. Manufactured by JIE Gantofta in Germany in the 1950s. This beautiful wheeled Formica-t...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Midcentury Wood and Brass Italian Magazine Rack in Ico Parisi Style, 1950s
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury wood and brass Italian magazine rack in the Ico Parisi style. Enclosed prints on both side with various scenes. Measures 19" in width, 11.5" in depth and 21" in height. Gr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

1970s Rattan Wicker Magazine Rack
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s rattan wicker magazine rack measuring 19" in width, 11.5" in depth and stands 18" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Wall Mounted Rattan Magazine Racks, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Wall mounted rattan magazine holders are very efficient and decorative, the way they snake along the wall. They each have 4 sections for magazines ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metallic Thread

Vivai Del Sud Bamboo Wicker Magazine Rack Stand, 1970s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian magazine rack stand. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. Attributed to Vivai Del Sud, fount at...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Teak Magazine Rack, Salin Møbler, Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice model. - practical.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Teak

Rattan Magazine Rack. French Work, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual magazine rack is made of rattan. This is a French work, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Perforated Metal News Paper Rack, 1960s, France
Located in Den Haag, NL
So simple can it be. Just at sheet off perforated metal. Folding on. The right places. And dare it is a stylish newspaper rack. White color.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Beautiful Vivai del Sud Bamboo Rattan Decorative Basket Catchall, 1970s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian decorative basket or catchall. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. Attributed to Vivai Del Sud...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Nickel-Plated Brass and Smoked Glass Magazine Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Stilish magazine rack with geometric structure in nickel-plated brass with double oblique panel in smoked glass. Italian production from the 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-century Modern magazine racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern magazine racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage magazine racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern magazine racks and stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original magazine racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Mathieu Matégot, Cesare Lacca, and Jacques Adnet. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for magazine racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $82 and tops out at $14,000 while the average work can sell for $999.

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