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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
Italian mid-century modern Hexagonal umbrella stand in brass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Hexagonal umbrella stand in brass, 1950s Umbrella stand with hexagonal base entirely in brass. Round feet at the base. 1950s Good condition, in patina. Lig...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

French Mid-Century Woven Rattan Basket or Umbrella Stand with Wrapped Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully woven small, French, Mid-Century rattan basket with black enameled base and rattan wrapped handle. Perfect as an umbrella stand, waste basket, or small storage bin. In g...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Asian Modern Bronze and Bronze Plate Men's Valet Stand Coat Stand Coat Rack
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Modern men's valet stand, coat stand, coat rack made out of bronze and bronze plated rods. Marked Taiwan.  
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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Bronze

Coat rack by Roger Feraud – 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Large coat rack in blackened solid steel tubes and wood balls painted in four colours. Design: Roger Feraud France c. 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Steel

Mid-Century Rare Wall Coat Rack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very practical
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Luciano Bertoncini for Elco Set of 6 Wall Mirrors and Coat-Rack, "Gronda", 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Modular coat rack/mirror Mod. 'Gronda' Designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Elco in the 1970s. Set of 6 modules with a fixed mirror part and a movable one that can be press...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Mirror

Vintage Korean Brass Gentlemen's Clothing Valet Butler Suit Stand Coat Rack 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late mid century brass gentlemen's valet / butler featuring paw foot tripod base, horizontal bar for pants, hangar shaped top for shirt/jacket, tray for accessories such as cuff link...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Rare Large Murano Glass Magazine Rack by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt Murano, 1970s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elevate your home decor with this stunning and rare Murano glass magazine holder, designed by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt Murano in the 1970s. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Murano Glass

Leather Magazine Rack, Carl Auböck II, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A leather magazine rack designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s. Comprised of a tan leather sling and tubular brass armature, this magazine rack was designed and made by Carl Au...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Rare Wall Coat Rack, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - practical - representative
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan, Wicker, Curved Bamboo Coat Rack, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century French Riviera style coat rack in curved rattan, bamboo and woven wicker. This delightful piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s. This unique item feature...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Brass & Lucite Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones, USA 1960's Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of sophistication to your living space with this exquisite Brass & Lucite Magazine Holder by renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. Crafted in the USA during the 1960s, ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Original 1950s Copper Umbrella Stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Umbrella stand Origin: Germany Producer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1955 Age: 1950s Literature: Artnet search Verneigte Werkstätten M...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass, Copper

Italian 1950s Clothes Valet Stand in Black Metal and Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian 1950s Clothes Valet Stand with two drawers, Wood and Black Lacquered Metal Italian Rolling Valet or Coat Stand in Wood and Metal This outstandin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Valet chair dressboy Fratelli Reguitti Italy 1960’s Ico Parisi coat stand Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very rare mid century design dressboy and chair in 1, a design by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti Italy. Also called Valet chair. The bottom is marked with the logo/monogram...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Beech

Midcentury Coat Rack Shelf in Mirror, Brass & Glass by Cristal Art, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing wall-mounted coat rack in mirror with a top glass shelf structure featuring elegant carved details and five circular hooks in glass and brass by Cristal Art. Ma...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Stitched Leather Magazine Rack
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jacques Adnet stitched leather magazine rack in dark bordeaux color. Shows some leather wear and repair on top of handle.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Leather

1950s Mathieu Matégot Red Perforated Metal Magazine Rack
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a distinctive magazine rack from the 1950s, designed by the renowned Hungarian-French designer and material artist, Mathieu Matégot. A celebrated figure...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Magazine Rack, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century magazine rack fully made in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish French riviera style magazine rack was produced in Italy during the 1960s. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Italian Designer, Coat Hangers, Brass, Resin, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 brass and multi-colored resin coat hangers designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Vintage rattan magazine rack, The Netherlands 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This decorative vintage rattan magazine rack is a lovely design that would suit nicely in a bohemian interior for example. It has been expertly...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Mid Century Modern Leather and Iron Jacques Adnet Style Magazine Rack
Located in Weymouth, MA
Classic mid-century modern Jacques Adnet attributed magazine rack. Stylishly made with faux leather and bent iron rods. This hard to find magazine rack exudes mid-century modern styl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

Magazine or Bottle Rack in Lucite and Brass, Italian Design 1970s, Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant magazine rack fully made in clear lucite and solid brass. This charming object was produced in Italy during the 1970s clearly in the style of Romeo Rega. This delightful it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Brass "Shopping Bag" Magazine Holder / Trash Can, Italy, c. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brass "Shopping Bag" Magazine Holder or Trash Can Italy, circa 1960 Gio Ponti style original patina, variation in the patina with some spotting and discoloration - see images 5.5"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

1960's Patinated Brass Valet Stand
Located in New York, NY
1960's modern patinated brass valet stand, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

French Elegante Mid-Century Lucite-Brass Magazine Rack by Maison Dior 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Magazine rack probably from the house of Dior in acrylic glass / cast resin with brass decorations. Strictly constructed object that captivates with the warm grain of the acrylic gl...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Molded Plywood "W" Magazine Rack in the Style of Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage molded plywood "W" magazine rack in the style of Alvar Aalto.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Plywood

1970s Italian Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Wood Valet Stand Dressboy
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian wood dressboy valet stand, with classic carved column and pedestals completed by the fine and elegant 4 small brass wheels. Easy to carry.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Marble, Brass

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing Modern French Riviera magazine rack in bamboo structure and curved rattan detailing in the style of Vivai Del Sud. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Vivai del sud, Gab...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Italian Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Magazine Rack, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Magazine Rack Eye-catching handcrafted bamboo and rattan basket magazine rack in the manner of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s. This magazine stand features a c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo, Cane

Vintage Dutch Easel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dutch artist easel with adjustable heights. Perfect for displaying your favorite pieces of art or creating your own. Oak frame in very original condition with some visible we...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Magazine Rack, Model No. 3808, Carl Aubock II
Located in London, GB
A wicker magazine rack designed by Carl Auböck II and made by the Carl Auböck workshop during the 1950s. The beautifully patinated frame of this brass magazine rack supports a tightl...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Bathroom Set of Three Towel Holder in Bamboo and Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful bathroom set of three towel holder in bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professional restorer. Three diffe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Rare Vintage Pair of Brass Hanger Leather Covered by Carl Auböck, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Handstitched leather covers heavy brass hanger, designed by Carl Auböck in 1950s. Rarely seen piece. But not signed with a stamp. Model number: 3664, very good vintage condition. L...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid century wall mounted coat rack by Verralux, Germany 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century wall mounted coat rack. Made from plywood and solid wood. It has several metal hooks for hanging coats, a hat rack, 2 re...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Pilastro Red Enameled Metal Triangle Bin with Black Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch, Mid-Century, red enameled metal triangle bin with black frame by Dutch post-war furniture and home goods manufacturer Pilastro. Produced in the 1950's and in original conditio...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

1960s Mid-Century Modern Teak and Black Painted Iron Italian Magazine Stand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian magazine stand represents the era's fascination with sleek, functional design, and the harmonious blend of natural and industrial materials. Italian design of this perio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

Azucena Coat Hooks
Located in London, GB
Azucena coat hooks by Lugi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, circa 1950. Original condition with lovely patina to brass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Beech Wood and Acrylic Valet Stand Dressboy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage 1960s Italian acrylic and wood rolling dressboy valet stand, with central column and shoe stand. Beech and acrylic covered metal structure. This clothes valet has different ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Green Glass Flower Stand Side Table 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage flower stand from brass and squared green glass plates 1950s Austria. An amazing and elegant flower stand from brass and three squared plates covered with ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

French Riviera Rattan Bicycle Shaped Magazine Rack or Plant Holder, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning bicycle-shaped magazine rack or plant holder fully made in rattan. This unique object was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This wonderful piece features a bicycle-shape...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Mid-century Coat Racks by Drevokov, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s, set of 2
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These identical hall coat racks were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s and produced by DREVOTVAR. Material: plywood, wood, leatherette, metal. It can be mounted on the w...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

1960s Italian Mid-century Carved Wood Glass Brass Chiavari Wall Coat Hanger Rack
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Chiavari style wall coat hanger in carved wood with great shiny black lacquer vintage patina solid structure with glass shelf and brass hangers. The shapely c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Rare Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand Black Rigitulle Atelier Matégot France 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot umbrella stand black Rigitulle, Atelier Matégot, France, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Pair of Coat Hooks Representative Characters from Comedia Del Arte in the Taste
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of hooks representing characters from Comedia Del Arte is made of plastic and brass. This is an Italian work in the style of Piero Fornasseti. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Vintage bamboo and Vienna straw magazine rack, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the world of refined mid-century style with this stunning bamboo and rattan magazine stand. Its unique shape and intricate details crafted from original Vienna straw make i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Murano Glass

50s-60s Coat Stand
Located in Milano, IT
Wall-mounted coat rack, fabric-covered wood panel, enameled metal hooks on solid wood slats.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Pilastro Style Black Wire Magazine Holder with Teak Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Dutch, Pilastro style magazine rack with elegant black wire frame and teak handle. A functional and attractive free standing magazine rack that delivers style and elegan...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wire

Set of Three Midcentury Wall Racks or Coat Hooks Schönbuch, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type and color - practical - marked by label
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Vintage Bamboo Reed & Willow Luggage Rack/ Tray Table Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Bamboo Reed and Willow Luggage Rack/Tray Table Stand  Asia, circa 1960s  A stunning vintage Bamboo Reed and Willow Luggage Rack/Tray Table Stand is a versatile piece blendin...
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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Fabric, Bamboo, Reed, Willow

Elegant Umbrella Stand Bamboo and Solid Brass italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Eleant Umbrella Stand rare piece original Italian Design
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Wall-Mounted Bamboo Coat Rack, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A large wall-mounted coat rack with nine hanging points. Mid-20th century, Italy. Unsigned, very much in the style of Olaf Von Bohr. The frame and structure of the piece are of bent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo coat hanger designer and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Midcentury Coat Rack Shelf in Mirror, Brass & Glass by Cristal Art, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular wall-mounted coat rack in aluminum, mirror, brass, a top glass shelf with four circular hooks in glass by Cristal Art. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Italian Travertine Magazine Rack, 1990's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice travertine magazine rack made in Italy in the 90's. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. It is in very good condition, one t...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Travertine

Cristal Art Wall Mounted Blue Glass Coat or Hat Rack, Turin Italy, circa 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Cristal Art Wall Mounted Blue Glass Coat or Hat Rack, Turin Italy, circa 1950's A very rare and stunning grand scale wall-mounted coat rack by Cristal Art, the back plate glass in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian mid-century modern bamboo magazine rack by Vivai Del Sud, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bamboo magazine rack by Vivai Del Sud, 1960s Magazine rack with curved shapes in rattan. The support surface is curved and shaped to form a "U" and is comp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo coat hanger designer and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

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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