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Mid-Century Modern 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
Mid century magazine rack in teak and metal, Netherlands 1960-1970
Located in Herentals, BE
Teak magazine rack in mid-century modern style manufactured by Broform from Heerhugowaard in the Netherlands. Broform was a sister company of Brovorm from Haarlem, the Netherlands. T...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece, the Valet or clothes stand is made in beech, it will accommodate jacket and trousers, but it would do just as ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Beech

Italian Iron Brass and Wood Valet, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A modern coat stand manufactured in Italy in 1950s. Made of brass, wood and black enameled iron. Fully restored, only the brass is with its original patina.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Italian "Tricorno Tre" Coat Rack by Enzo Mari for Danese, 1960s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
A colorful coat rack "Tricorno", designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Danese in Italy in the sixties. This free standing coat rack features a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

Umbrella Stand, Rattan Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Umbrella stand in rattan bamboo, netting round shape, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pine Umbrella stand by Mobelfabrikken Toften Denmark 1960s .
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice solid Pine umbrella stand .comes with its original Plastic drip tray . Manufactured by Mobelfabrikken Toften Denmark 1960s .
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Pine

Red Perforated Bin by Pan Barbieri + Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red perforated bin by Raul Barbieri + Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite. In good original condition, visible some visible wear consistent with its age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

'Cesto Di Dalie' Trompe L'oeil Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1955
Located in London, GB
A 'Cesto Di Dalie' (Basket with Dahlias) trompe l'oeil umbrella stand by the incomparable Piero Fornasetti, Italy. Depicting a colourful basket of cut dahlia flowers, this early 1950...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Steel

Dutch Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Style Coat Stand
Located in London, GB
A tall stylish coat rack. Holland, c1970s. Sputnik style protruding balls for each coat. Good vintage condition. Internal ref: UK. Location: London Gallery. Dimensions: 68 ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

20th Century Thonet White Shabby Coat Rack
Located in IT
Thonet coat stand with an early 20th century design, made using the technique of steam bent wood. The shape of these wooden elements is absolutely timeless, practical for jackets, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Black, Yellow Lacquered Metal Magazine Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish Mid-Century modernist magazine holder or rack has its design commonly attributed to Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001). This magazine holder is a striking example of the French...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Modern White Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern White Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Germany Measurements: Height: 80 cm Diameter of top: 28 cm Base diameter: 18 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Stylish Vintage Fornasetti Plexiglass Magazine Rack* Free International Delivery
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A sleek and stylish vintage magazine rack from the iconic Italian design house Fornasetti. Sourced directly from a private collector in Milan this piece still bears its original make...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Plexiglass

Mid-Century Italian Chrome and Marble Coat Rack / Stand
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian coat rack/stand made in chrome with black marble base and plastic hooks. Weight is 18 kg. Very good vintage condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Marble, Chrome

Elegant magazine rack with messing decorations and feet, France ca. 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / magazine rack / wood and brass / vintage / mid-century / design A luxurious magazine rack made in France in the fifties. Beautifully crafted in wood and richly lacqu...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Franco Albini Radio in Cristallo Cassina Glass Mid-Century Modern Italy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the Radio in Cristallo station by Franco Albini, originally designed in 1938 and masterfully relaunched in 2021. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy, this iconic piece delve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Glass, Smoked Glass

Valet in Beech and Brass by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous clothes valet in a light beech wood with brass accents. This iconic piece was designed by Ico Parisi and produced by Fratelli Reguitti in Italy in the 1960s. In amazing c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century umbrella stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten made of copper and brass
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large, heavy Mid Century umbrella stand made of copper and brass. Manufacturer is Vereinigte Werkstätten. Made in Germany. Great design from the golden 1950s. Umbrella stan...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass, Copper

Danish design newspaper tray by Salin Møbler made in the 1970s
Located in Breda, NB
Danish design newspaper tray by Salin Møbler made in the 1970s. Dimensions: Width: 52.5 cm Height: 40.5 cm Depth: 33 cm
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Midcentury Wall Coat Rack Sputnik, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - iconic model - space age style
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Jacques Adnet stitched leather and Brass Valet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet stitched leather and Brass Valet
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Bardiglio marble Umbrella stand 1970s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Bardiglio marble Umbrella stand . Solid Marble . Beautiful condition and style . 1970s Italy . Bardiglio is quarried in the Italian region of Tuscany .
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Marble

Worn Black and Green Metal Cylinder Shape Umbrella Holder, !960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Worn Black and Green Metal Cylinder Shape Umbrella Holder, !960s, Italy Measurements: Height: 49 cm Diameter: 26 cm .
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Fornasetti Umbrella Stand - Italy 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Fornasetti Umbrella Stand - Italy 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

wooden lectern covered in leather circa 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
wooden lectern covered in leather circa 1960
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Leather, Beech

1960's Roped Umbrella Stand in Brass with Leaves
Located in Cork, IE
This rather unique umbrella stand with a country house look and feel to it probably hails from Italy in the 1960s. The robust twisted wrought iron "ropes" are accentuated by a middl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

François Monnet for Kappa magazine holder
Located in London, GB
Stainless steel magazine holder by François Monnet for Kappa c1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Stainless Steel

Mid-century modern Bamboo magazine holder, Holland Noordwolde
Located in Zemst, BE
Exquisit midcentury modern magazineholder by Noordwolde the Netherlands. Created in the 1960's Noordwolde: famous for their vintage bamboo and ratan furniture in the 1960-1970's. Sup...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Coat Rack in the 1980s Memphis Style of Ettore Sottsass
Located in Beerse, VAN
Coat rack very much in the 1980s Memphis style founded by the Austrian/Italian Avant Garde designer Ettore Sottsass. Although some claim that the coat rack was designed by Ettore So...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

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 simplicity yet chic Italian flare. Perfect for any room, mud-room, foyer, bathroom, kit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Magazine holder designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950. Folded, perforated metal. In good original condition, with minor wear consist...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Rattan Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice magazine rack is made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Pair of 89" Tall Brass Custom Decorative Textile Fabric Towel Racks Displays
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 89" Tall Brass Custom Decorative Textile Fabric Towel Racks Displays
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pastel Green Mesh Metal Umbrella Stand Cane Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella Stand from mesh metal in pastel green color tone by Schiwa Luxus 1950s Germany. A stunning umbrella Stand from metal mesh in pastel green and bras...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Cees Braakman Attributed Magazine Rack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern newspaper rack is made of wood veneer and wooden dowels, and folds up. Designed to store your reading material by placing inside the 'V' shaped cradle, or han...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

French 1950s Asymmetric Wall Mount Entry Valet w/ Mirror & Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible asymmetric 1950's French wall mount entry valet, with mirror, coat rack, a small tile shelf and an umbrella stand with a removable drip tray. T...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Brass and Marble Doorstop Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your home decor with the Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Doorstop. Exquisitely crafted from brass and marble, this doorstop adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to an...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Marble, Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut & Cane Gentleman’s Valet by Nova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This solid wood gentleman’s valet from Nova features a sculpted neck with cutouts and a caned center. With solid walnut tapered legs, a flip top upholstered seat with storage and a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Pair Of Vintage Decorative Stick Stands, English, Glass, Hall, Umbrella, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative stick stands. An English, chromed glass hallway umbrella holder, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Superb proportion and distinctive ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Glass

Carl Aubock Minimalistic Umbrella Stand, Nickel, Brass & Iron, Vienna, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer the pictured mid-century umbrella stand / holder. It dates from the 1970s and was designed by Carl Auböck III and handcrafted by the Werkstätte Auböck in Vien...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Iron, Nickel

Walter Bosse Brass Rooster Mid-Century Umbrella Stand for Herta Baller, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
This striking umbrella stand, which can also serve as a paper basket or wastepaper bin, dates back to the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse and crafted by Hertha Baller in Vienna, Aust...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Midcentury Italian Magazine Rack in Hammered Copper and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Italian magazine rack fully made in hammered brass with a solid brass handle. This stylish rack was made in Italy during the 1970s. This unique magazine stand has a curved...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass, Copper, Metal

Three Mid-Century Silver Wall Coat Hooks, Aluminum, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three beautiful wall hooks from the 1960s, made of aluminum. Made in Germany. In very good condition with marginal patina. We offer more beautiful wall hooks in our othe...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brass Magazine Rack Carl Auböck, 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage leather brass magazine rack, which was designed by Carl Auböck, 1950s. The magazine rack consists of a brass frame and a light high quality leather bag for...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

French Riviera Rattan Wheelbarrow Magazine Rack or Plant Holder, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful French Riviera decorative wheelbarrow fully made in curved rattan and knotted wicker that can be used as stylish magazine rack or as plant holder. This lovely object was m...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet

Mid-century Chrome & Wood Hanger / Hook, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome coat hanger or hook made in Italy in the 1970's. Very good vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Gino Colombini Midcentury Large Umbrella Stand for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked - practical - Space age style
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Sculptural Renna Coat Rack by Bruce Tippet for Gavina Knoll International
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance and functionality of the sculptural 'Renna' coat rack, designed by Bruce Tippex for Knoll International and Gavina in the 1960s. This unique coat rac...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Midcentury Italian Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Wall Coat Rack / Wall Hanger 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
we offer you a Wall Hanger that is an expression of expert Italian craftsmanship, dating back to the 50s and 60s, this Wall Coat Rack from the mid-twentieth century is made using can...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Midcentury Wall Coat Racks Sputnik, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - space age style - iconic model - rare in pair
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Mens Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi, Italy, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant solid light cherry Mid-Century Modern gentlemens valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti was made of solid cherry with brass details for shoe rest The valet is stam...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Red Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Umbrella Stand, Austria, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Red Mid Century Modern vintage umbrella stand from metal geometric like. The umbrella stand is newly red lacquered and in very good condition....
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Solid Wood and Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Solid Wood and Patinated Brass, 1950s. This is a wonderful and large umbrella stand in solid wood and patinated brass rings. Probably French and from t...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Midcentury wooden Design Wall Coat Rack by ÚLUV - Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made by ÚLUV - Czechoslovakia - perfect original condition, refreshed - another one in different tone available jr
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Rope, Wood

Mid-century coatrack by De Coene in bent plywood, Belgium 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / coatrack / De Coene / wood and metal / mid-century / design / vintage Sleek designed coatrack by De Coene Freres, Belgium, ca. 1960. This exquisite wooden coat rack...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Midcentury wooden Design Wall Coat Rack by ÚLUV - Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made by ÚLUV - Czechoslovakia - perfect original condition, refreshed - another one in different tone available jr
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood, Rope

Mid Century Brass Magazine / Newspaper Rack
Located in Bern, CH
Stylish Mid Century Brass Magazine / Newspaper Rack. Believed to be produced Switzerland in the 1950’s. Measurements: Height: 38cm Width: 42 cm Depth: 27 cm
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan, Wicker and Iron Italian Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Midcentury French Riviera magazine rack made in a beautiful combination of curved rattan, woven wicker and enameled black iron. This charming object was made in Italy during...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

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

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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 racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern 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 racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Mathieu Matégot, Herta Baller, and Ico Parisi. 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 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 $16 and tops out at $69,300 while the average work can sell for $1,110.

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