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French 1950's Colorful Coat Hook
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1950's twisted iron wall mounted coat hook with colorfully painted wooden balls
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands
Mid-Century Metal Coat Hook, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Metal Coat Hook, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959.
Additional
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Dual Leather Coat Hook, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome dual wall hook by French designer Jacques Adnet in a beautiful oxblood leather with light
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Three Midcentury Coat Hooks from Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Three forged metal coat hooks from Austria. Made in the 1950s, they have coated in black color.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Vintage brass coats hook, Italy, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful set of 2 vintage brass and glass wall hangers made in Italy in the 1950s.
The price for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Brass & Glass Coat Hooks attr. to Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950's
By Fontana Arte
Located in Cork, IE
We discovered this set of three elegant coat hooks with crystal glass on a brass frames on a recent
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$1,685 / set
H 5.52 in Dm 3.55 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass Lizard Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brass Lizard Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
An Italian 1950's split cane bamboo and rattan coat hook by Olaf Von Bohr
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950's split cane bamboo and rattan coat hook by Olaf Von Bohr with four dark teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Teak
$2,274
H 13.59 in W 37.41 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Coat Hook by Franco Albini, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hook designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Bosse & Baller Asymmetric Coat Brass Wall Hook, 1950s, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$120 / item
H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,445
H 5.12 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Organic Mid Century Modern Riviera Vintage Rattan Bamboo Coat Hooks 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
, 1950s Italy.
A charming wall mounted coat hook railing from rattan and bamboo features three ( 3 ) wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$1,986
H 13.78 in W 36.62 in D 4.14 in
Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Metal Rose Coat Hook Set Toleware Tole, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1950s Italian gilt metal coat hook set for your Hall entry
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
$580 / set
H 7.13 in W 6.13 in D 3 in
1950s Coat Rack with Shelf, Hooks and Storage Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage coat rack with its original elements.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Palisander
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 10.24 in
Two Franz Hagenauer Vienna Mid-Century Curved Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s
By Franz Hagenauer, Oswald Haerdtl, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair vintage sleek and elegant Mid-Century wall coat hooks, designed by Franz Hagenauer and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$950
H 7 in W 1.5 in D 4 in
Pair Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Metal Flower Coat Hook's Toleware Tole, 1950s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1950s Italian gilt metal coat hook set for your hall entry
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
$360 / set
H 10 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Rattan Solo Hook Coat Rack 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage solo coat hook or hat rack from rattan in soft brown color 1950s Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
$903
H 13.59 in W 12.6 in D 5.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Plastic Coat Rack Wall Hook Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat rack or wall hook from plastic in sky blue pastel color tone
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
$794
H 2.56 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in
9x Midcentury Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 9 beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Baller Vienna
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$190 / item
H 6 in W 1 in D 4.5 in
Fontana Arte Glass and Patinated Brass Wall Mount Coat Hook, Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and elegant coat hook by Fontana Arte, Italy. Ideal for a front hall entry or dressing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$5,500 / item
H 10 in W 10 in D 5 in
Wooden Wall Mount Coat Rack with Shelf and hooks by 't Spectrum, 1950s
By 't Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mount coat rack by 't Spectrum, 1950s. This coat rack has 8 hooks on lower bar and a doweled
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
$550 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10 in W 37.375 in D 11.75 in
Three Midcentury Bosse Baller Brass Coat Wall Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hook by Carl Auböck II. Made of polished and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$481 / item
H 7.5 in W 4 in D 1.4 in
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Beech Coat Rack Six Brass Hooks Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
hooks Vienna 1950s
While the wall mounted wardrobe or coat rack is made from black and colorless
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$9,994
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 3.75 in
Two Large Mid Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks, Herta Baller Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of large and unusual modernist brass wall hooks, handcrafted in the 1950s by Hertha Baller
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$650 / set
H 8 in W 1.5 in D 7 in
Carl Auböck Five Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Five beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They are
Category
20th Century Austrian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$1,565
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 1.38 in
Set of Five Coat Wall Hooks, Black and Red, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
$420 / set
H 8.75 in W 1.63 in D 2.75 in
Set of Five Coat Wall Coat Hooks, Black and Brass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass, partly
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
$475 / set
H 6.25 in W 2.88 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Coat Rack with Carl Auböck Hooks Vienna 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut coat rack with 4 cast solid brass hooks, which was designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,853
H 48.43 in W 27.56 in D 3.35 in
Carl Auböck Four Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$1,926 / set
H 7.5 in W 4 in D 1.4 in
Carl Auböck Ten Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Ten beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They are
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$4,816 / set
H 7.5 in W 4 in D 1.4 in
Carl Auböck Eight Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Eight beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks by Carl Auböck II from 1950s. They
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$3,853 / set
H 7.5 in W 4 in D 1.4 in
1950s Retro Style French Black W Coat Hooks Very Stylish Cloakroom Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s Retro Style French Black W Coat Hooks
Very Stylish Cloakroom Hanging bracket, it has 4 large
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
$661
H 5 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Up to four Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to three beautiful modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$190 / item
H 6 in W 1 in D 4 in
Up to 2 Mid-Century Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two Austrian modernist wall hooks, crafted of black-finished brass, executed in the 1950s by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$190 / item
H 5.5 in W 1 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
$15,353
H 69.3 in W 38.98 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
$26,191
H 82.29 in W 124.41 in D 1.19 in
Large Wooden Slats and Brass Hooks Wall-Mounted Coat and Hat Rack, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very practical and decorative midcentury wall wardrobe made of wooden slats and brass hooks. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,746
H 57.09 in W 43.31 in D 14.57 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Wall Coat Rack with Six Brass Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Austrian Mid-Century Modern coatrack made of solid beechwood with six polished solid brass hooks
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$6,020
H 31.11 in W 35.44 in D 3.75 in
Carl Auböck Midcentury Oak Wall Coat Rack with Eight Brass Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
brass hooks designed by Carl Auböck and handmade by Werkstätten Auböck.
Lit.: Carl Auböck the Workshop
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$8,670
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
1950s Chinese Brocade Trapeze Coat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Chinese Brocade Trapeze Coat. Hook and eye closure at neck. Fully lined, some staining on
Category
1950s Coats
Up to Eight Asymmetrical Midcentury Black Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to eight beautiful asymmetrical Austrian modernist brass wall coat hooks, crafted in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$190 / item
H 6 in W 4 in D 3 in
9x Vintage Carl Auböck II Nickel-Plated Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 9 Midcentury brass wall hooks, model 4330, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$340 / item
H 6 in W 1 in D 3 in
24x Midcentury Brass Double Wall Hook by Herta Baller, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 24 beautiful Austrian modernist V-shaped brass double wall hooks, manufactured in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$190 / item
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 3 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$1,180 / set
H 6.3 in W 3.55 in D 3.35 in
Up to 2 Midcentury Brass Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$200 / item
H 6 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s Vienna.
Wonderful set of eight pieces hooks number 5 like, which consists of five larger sizes
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$2,890 / set
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
$1,445 / set
H 7.29 in W 3.75 in D 1.97 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,167
H 52.37 in W 31.5 in D 9.85 in
French Willow Coat Rack in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French willow coat rack in the style of Jacques Adnet
France, circa 1950’s
Three coat hooks with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Carl Auböck Coat Rack Wardrobe, Wood Patinated Blackened Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A coat check by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
It consists
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$7,900
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Organic Riviera Style Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Wall Mirror Coat Hooks, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Riviera Style vintage organic bamboo rattan wall mirror with two ( 2 ) coat hooks 1950s Italy.
A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
$3,251
H 4.73 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in
Carl Auböck Wardrobe Coat Rack Beechwood Patinated Brass Bronze Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wardrobe by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950.
It is made of a
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$7,900
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Two Carl Aubock Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two large charming Minimalist wall coat hooks, model #4056, designed and executed in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$420 / item
H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Three coat hooks in the style of Carl Auböck, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Three coat hooks in the style of Carl Auböck, 1950s
two hooks each; two holes for attaching to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock Two Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two large charming Minimalist wall coat hooks, model #4056, designed and executed in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$450 / item
H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Five Carl Aubock Large Vintage Brass Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to five large charming Minimalis wall coat hooks, model #4056, designed and executed in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
$390 / item
H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Large 100cm Auböck Style metal Wardrobe Hook Coat Rack Element, France 1950s
By Bauhaus, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
This original vintage Bauhaus Style wardrobe hook element was produced in the 1950s in France. It is
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Luggage Racks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,083
H 6.5 in W 39.38 in D 2.37 in
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1950s Coat Hooks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1950s coat hooks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s coat hooks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and animal skin. 1950s coat hooks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s coat hooks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1950s coat hooks over the years, but those made by Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Jacques Adnet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 1950s Coat Hooks?
Prices for 1950s coat hooks start at $65 and top out at $9,768 with the average selling for $580.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Questions About 1950s Coat Hooks
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A good spacing for coat hooks depends on personal preferences and existing space. Ideally, there should be at least 8 to 12 inches between each coat hook so that the clothes have enough breathing space. Shop for antique and vintage coat hooks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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