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Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Set of Mid-Century Reclaimed Glazed Internal Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the 1950s, this pair of reclaimed glazed internal doors make a stylish set of dividing doors. Channelling a mid-century look, they are striking double doors for a modern ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Hexagonal Midcentury Door Handle of Hammered Brass and Copper, Italy
Located in London, GB
Italian mid-century door handle of hammered brass and blackened copper, in long asymmetrical hexagonal form.
Hand-crafted piece with a hammered pattern to the brass and smooth dee...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Copper, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic and Black Metal Door Handles, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Pair of decorative Mid-Century door handles, dating from circa 1950.
Each handle features a square ceramic tile with a distinctive raised sunburst design, combining warm shades of oc...
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Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian glass door handle, Lindshammar Glassworks, Sweden, 1960s
By Lindshammar Glasbruck
Located in Forserum, SE
A large mid-century door handle designed by Christer Sjögren and crafted at the Swedish glassworks Lindshammar in the 1960s as part of the Arkitekturglas (Architectural Glass) range....
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Door Handle, Circa 1940
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This Mid-Century Modern door handle, crafted from solid brass, exemplifies the design aesthetics of Italy in the 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$1,274 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Copper Door Handle, Germany, marked KS, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Copper Door Handle, Germany, marked KS, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Copper
