What is a sprung door handle?

A sprung door handle is a type of door handle with a spring cassette in the rear of the handle. Owing to this mechanism, it returns to its original position after its use. On 1stDibs, find a variety of door handles.

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Some 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.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The 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.

What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s 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.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. 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.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In 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.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There 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.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The 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.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In 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?

Frank 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.

1950s Door Handles

Pepe Mendoza Handles

Italian Brass Handles

Mid Century Garden Gate

Brass And Glass Door

Murano Glass Handle

Mid Century Modern Glass Doors

Alvar Aalto Handle

Italian Doors Pair

1950s DOOR HANDLES push handles red bakelite and aluminum streamline bungalow

$764

H 12.01 in W 7.09 in D 2.56 in

1950s DOOR HANDLES push handles red bakelite and aluminum streamline bungalow

Located in Mannheim, DE

A pair of highly decorative door handles from the 1950s with a striking streamlined design. Made of

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Italian 1950s Chrome Door Handles

$1,500 / set

H 11 in W 4 in D 1.5 in

Italian 1950s Chrome Door Handles

Located in CA, CA

Two pairs of Italian 1950s door handles finished in chrome formed in the shape of wings.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Large Italian 1950s Chrome Door Handles

$810 / set

H 9.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Large Italian 1950s Chrome Door Handles

Located in CA, CA

A pair of Italian 1950s door handles finished in chrome, with horizontal ribbing in the form of

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal

Italian Brass Door Handles 1950s

$750 / set

H 8 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Italian Brass Door Handles 1950s

Located in CA, CA

A pair of Italian 1950s brass door handles with a textured hand hammered finish forming a v-shape.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Italian 1950s Brass Door Handles

$470

H 2.17 in Dm 3.86 in

Italian 1950s Brass Door Handles

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid brass door handle in concave round form Measuring diameter 9.8 x 11.2 total of the two

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Door Handles in Teak by Teka Alingsås ca 1950's

$588

H 1.3 in W 6.11 in D 8.08 in

Scandinavian Modern Door Handles in Teak by Teka Alingsås ca 1950's

Located in Örebro, SE

Cool door handles in teak by Teka Alingsås, ca 1950's. Signed with makers mark. Wear and patina

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal

Pair 1950's large Italian Brass and Ceramic Colourful Door or Cupboard Handles

$613 / set

H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Pair 1950's large Italian Brass and Ceramic Colourful Door or Cupboard Handles

Located in London, Fitzrovia

2 large 1950's Italian colorful brass and ceramic door or cupboard handles, assymetrical, barely

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Finish set of 4 oak and chrome door handle rectangular shape 1950's

$1,883Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.76 in W 1.78 in D 9.93 in

Midcentury Finish set of 4 oak and chrome door handle rectangular shape 1950's

By Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Forest, BE

Elegant and fine oak mid century modern Finish door handle. Made out of massive oak wood and

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Single Italian 1950s Murano Bubble Glass Door Handle

$470

H 7.09 in Dm 2.56 in

Single Italian 1950s Murano Bubble Glass Door Handle

By Seguso

Located in Milan, IT

Single Italian 1950s Murano Bubble Glass Door Handle. The brass screw attached to the handle has

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Leather Door Handle by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France

$2,450 / set

H 1.13 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

Leather Door Handle by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A handsome, two-sided leather door handle by French designer Jacques Adnet. Two iron levers are

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Vintage 1950s French Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Italian 1950s Gilt Brass Door Handles

$790 / set

H 9.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Large Italian 1950s Gilt Brass Door Handles

Located in CA, CA

A large pair of Italian 1950s Brass and gilt door handles with futurist horizontal ribbing in the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal

1950s Pepe Mendoza Square Door Pull Handle Malachite Brass

$750

H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 1.5 in

1950s Pepe Mendoza Square Door Pull Handle Malachite Brass

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Modernist Square Door Pull Mexico stamped by

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Pair of Italian 1950s Gilt Brass Door Handles

$850 / set

H 7.25 in W 3 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Italian 1950s Gilt Brass Door Handles

Located in CA, CA

A pair of Italian 1950s Brass and gilt door handles with futurist horizontal ribbing in the form

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

1950s Gio Ponti Brass Italian Door Pull Handle & Plate ITALY

$450 / item

H 8 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in

1950s Gio Ponti Brass Italian Door Pull Handle & Plate ITALY

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury Modern Italian Door Plate & Pull Handle in Rich Brass ITALY 1950s Note seven units (7

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Door Handle in blown Murano Glass vibrant Red color 1950s Italy

$3,530

H 33.86 in W 4.73 in D 8.27 in

Door Handle in blown Murano Glass vibrant Red color 1950s Italy

Located in Villaverla, IT

Door Handle in blown Murano Glass vibrant Red color 1950s Italy. Unique Italian Venetian Murano

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Authentic Vintage Door Handle – Timeless Elegance for Your Interior 1950s

$317

H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 2.17 in

Authentic Vintage Door Handle – Timeless Elegance for Your Interior 1950s

Located in Verviers, BE

home. Authentic Vintage Door Handle – Timeless Elegance for Your Interior Original design with

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Set of Six Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Door Handles, 1950s, Germany

$8,826 / set

H 0.87 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in

Set of Six Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Door Handles, 1950s, Germany

Located in Munich, DE

Set of six minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century Modern door handles. Designed and manufactured

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

1950s small French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...

$95 / set

H 2.92 in Dm 1.34 in

1950s small French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...

Located in London, Fitzrovia

1930s to 50's French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands, cupboards

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large 1950s French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...

$190 / set

H 2.52 in Dm 2.05 in

Large 1950s French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...

Located in London, Fitzrovia

1930s to 50's large French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Solid Brass Handles, 1950s

$269Sale Price / set|69% Off

H 2.76 in W 8.27 in D 1.38 in

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Solid Brass Handles, 1950s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of midcentury Italian solid crass handles, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian 1950s Handles in Chromed Brass Airplane Tail Silver

$453Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.37 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in

Pair of Italian 1950s Handles in Chromed Brass Airplane Tail Silver

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of Italian 1950s handles in chromed brass airplane tail silver.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Italian 1950s Handles in Chromed Brass Airplane Tail Silver

$453Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 7.49 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in

Pair of Italian 1950s Handles in Chromed Brass Airplane Tail Silver

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of Italian 1950s handles in chromed brass airplane tail silver.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Pair of Italian 1950s Handles Solid Brass Gold Airplane Tail Italy

$807Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 2.76 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in

Mid-Century Pair of Italian 1950s Handles Solid Brass Gold Airplane Tail Italy

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of Italian 1950s Handles in Solid Brass Airplane Tail Silver

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid Century Venini Handles Brass Satin and Murano Glass 1950s Made in Italy

$755Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.15 in W 14.38 in D 2.37 in

Pair Mid Century Venini Handles Brass Satin and Murano Glass 1950s Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair Mid Century Venini Handles Brass Satin and Murano Glass 1950s Made in Italy

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid Century Venini Handles Brass Shiny and Murano Glass 1950s Made in Italy

$755Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 3.15 in W 14.38 in D 2.37 in

Pair Mid Century Venini Handles Brass Shiny and Murano Glass 1950s Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair Mid Century Venini Handles Brass Satin and Murano Glass 1950s Made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Oversized Ceramic Door Handle, 1950s

$1,704

H 4.73 in W 16.15 in D 6.7 in

Mid-Century Italian Oversized Ceramic Door Handle, 1950s

Located in London, GB

A striking Mid-Century Italian oversized ceramic door handle, dating from the 1950s. The sculptural

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Door Handles in Brass & Abalone Shell by by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

$6,450 / set

H 1.75 in W 5 in D 0.75 in

Set of Six Door Handles in Brass & Abalone Shell by by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate the aesthetic of your home with this exquisite Set of Six Door Handles in Brass & Abalone

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Modernist ceramic door handle on aluminum support, 1950s

$487Sale Price|40% Off

H 6.3 in W 6.11 in D 2.76 in

Modernist ceramic door handle on aluminum support, 1950s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Magnificent ceramic door handle on aluminum support. From the 50s, modernist style. Beautiful

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Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Rud Rasmussen Cabinet, four tambour doors, two drawers with brass handles

$5,251Sale Price|65% Off

H 70.08 in W 51.58 in D 15.75 in

1950s Rud Rasmussen Cabinet, four tambour doors, two drawers with brass handles

By Rud Rasmussen

Located in London, GB

1950s Rud Rasmussen Mahogany Cabinet. Front with four tambour doors and two drawers with brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Hardwood

Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Push & Pull Door Handles by Seguso 1950s

$7,061 / item

H 4.93 in W 9.45 in D 5.71 in

Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Push & Pull Door Handles by Seguso 1950s

By Venini, Seguso, Barovier&Toso, Archimede Seguso

Located in Munich, DE

, 1950. The set consists of two individual door handles. Two identical sets available. Executed in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Up to 50 Midcentury Brass Handles for Doors, Drawers, Dressers, Austria, 1950s

$110 / item

H 0.75 in W 3.5 in D 1 in

Up to 50 Midcentury Brass Handles for Doors, Drawers, Dressers, Austria, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Up to 50 identical straight but beautiful midcentury brass handles from the 1950s. Can be used for

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Aluminum Rooster Door Handles by WSS, 1950s, Germany

$1,471 / set

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in

Pair of Aluminum Rooster Door Handles by WSS, 1950s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Pair of Aluminum Rooster Door Handles by WSS, Glass Printed on Copper, 1950s, Germany Measurements

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Copper

Pair of Murano Glass Door Handles by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1950s

$2,118 / set

H 11.82 in W 3.75 in D 2.56 in

Pair of Murano Glass Door Handles by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An elegant and highly refined pair of Murano glass door handles designed by Ercole Barovier for

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of rare enamelled door handles by Paolo De Poli, Italy 1950s

$1,765

H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

Pair of rare enamelled door handles by Paolo De Poli, Italy 1950s

By Paolo De Poli

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare set of two door handles by Paolo De Poli for VIS. Copper plates with beautiful green and black

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

1950s Sideboard With Bent Plywood Sliding Top, Czechoslovakia

$509Sale Price|75% Off

H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in

1950s Sideboard With Bent Plywood Sliding Top, Czechoslovakia

Located in Zohor, SK

doors with original 1950s bakelite handles in an excellent condition. There is one shelf inside that can

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Plywood

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French Bronze Door Handle and Knob Set, Dolphin Handle and an Oval Knob, 1950s

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H 2 in W 5 in D 3 in

French Bronze Door Handle and Knob Set, Dolphin Handle and an Oval Knob, 1950s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This great French 1950s bronze door handle and knob set are of a beautifully detailed dolphin, and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Finish oak and chrome door handle in round shape 1950's

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H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 8.27 in

Midcentury Finish oak and chrome door handle in round shape 1950's

By Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Forest, BE

Elegant and fine oak mid century modern Finish door handle. Made out of massive oak wood and

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Door Handles

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H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Door Handles

Located in Montclair, NY

Two pairs of Italian 1950s large door handles or great as cabinet handles. Each set has a right and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Ceramic

Solid Brass Italian Door Handles Midcentury Modern Design, 1950s

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H 9.06 in W 1.97 in D 1.38 in

Solid Brass Italian Door Handles Midcentury Modern Design, 1950s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Pair of original and amazing Italian solid brass door handles, 1950s Please note that the items

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Modern Design Solid Brass Door Handles, 1950s

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H 1.97 in Dm 5.71 in

Italian Midcentury Modern Design Solid Brass Door Handles, 1950s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of two rare and amazing big Italian solid brass door handles, 1950s Please note that the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

1940s-1950s Italian Brass Drawer or Door Handle or Pull

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H 2 in W 1 in L 2 in

1940s-1950s Italian Brass Drawer or Door Handle or Pull

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Small Italian brass / bronze handles for cupboard doors, chests of drawers, cabinets, dressers etc

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany

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H 4.53 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in

Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant Mid-Century Modern push and pull bronze door handle. Designed and manufactured probably in

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany

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H 4.53 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in

Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant Mid-Century Modern push and pull bronze door handle. Designed and manufactured probably

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Mexican Dragon Door Handle Set in Malachite Bronze Pepe Mendoza 1950s

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H 8.63 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in

Exquisite Mexican Dragon Door Handle Set in Malachite Bronze Pepe Mendoza 1950s

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Exquisite Mexican modern dragon door handles pull set in malachite & bronze by

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Two Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Door or Cabinet Handles

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H 7.75 in W 4.25 in D 2 in

Two Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Door or Cabinet Handles

Located in Montclair, NY

Available are two pair of Italian 1950s ceramic door or cabinet handles. Each handle set is

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Hand Carved Wooden Door Handle

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H 7.49 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in

1950's Hand Carved Wooden Door Handle

Located in London, GB

Organic shaped door handle.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Bronze Scrolled Door Handles, 1950s

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H 9 in W 2.2 in D 3 in

Pair of Italian Bronze Scrolled Door Handles, 1950s

Located in CA, CA

A pair of 1950s Italian door handles in the form of a scrolls, cast in bronze and finished with a

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six Large Architectural Push and Pull Door Handles in Bronze 1950's

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H 14.18 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in

Set of Six Large Architectural Push and Pull Door Handles in Bronze 1950's

Located in London, GB

Set of six or 3 pairs of push and pull door bronze handles, Italy 1950's. Cast bronze relief in

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large Door Handle, Push and Pull in Mosaic on Brass, Italy 1950's

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H 13.39 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Large Door Handle, Push and Pull in Mosaic on Brass, Italy 1950's

Located in London, GB

Large brass push and pull door handle with geometric mosaic in glass creates a stunning detail to

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Bronze Door Handle by Arturo Martini, 1950s

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H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Bronze Door Handle by Arturo Martini, 1950s

Located in Milano, MI

Bronze door handle mold by Arturo Martini, created in the 1950s. Arturo Martini was an important

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Finnish Mid-Century Design Door Handles in Brass & Wood, 1950s

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H 27.37 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

Finnish Mid-Century Design Door Handles in Brass & Wood, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

Two very distinct and elegant Finnish Mid 20th century door handles in brass and oak wood. The

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass

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H 1.78 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Turku, Finland

Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aalto in 1950s. Made in Finland. Materials: Nickel

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass

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H 1.78 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Turku, Finland

Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aalto in 1950s. Made in Finland. Materials: Nickel

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass

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H 1.78 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aalto in 1950s. Made in Finland. Materials: Nickel

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass

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H 1.78 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Nickel Plated Brass

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Turku, Finland

Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aalto in 1950s. Made in Finland. Materials: Nickel

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Metal, Nickel

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Chrome Plated Brass

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H 1.78 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 in

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles, 1950s, Chrome Plated Brass

By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aalto in 1950s. Made in Finland. Materials: Chrome

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Perriand/Prouve Style Period Upright Cabinet, French 1950’s, Sliding Doors

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H 43.25 in W 38.5 in D 22 in

Perriand/Prouve Style Period Upright Cabinet, French 1950’s, Sliding Doors

By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Perriand/Prouve style period unusual upright cabinet, French 1950’s, sliding door handles, hand

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Retro 1950s Long Teak Sideboard by E Gomme With Brass Handles & Concertina Doors

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H 30.32 in W 87.01 in D 18.12 in

Retro 1950s Long Teak Sideboard by E Gomme With Brass Handles & Concertina Doors

By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture

Located in Torquay, GB

Retro 1950s Long Teak Sideboard by Ebenezer Gomme . With nice concertina doors, unique E Gomme

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s French Demi Lune Side/End Tables with Tambour Doors & Brass Handle

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H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in

Pair of 1950s French Demi Lune Side/End Tables with Tambour Doors & Brass Handle

Located in London, England

A pair of elegant mid century French side or end tables with feature tambour doors. The two top

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Pair of Italian Push-Pull Door Handles Brass and Cream Enamel

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H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in

1950s Pair of Italian Push-Pull Door Handles Brass and Cream Enamel

Located in London, GB

Italian door handles were used in a private school and were on glass double doors. The cream enamel

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Apartment Sized Danish Modern Teak Sideboard by AH McIntosh

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H 29.25 in W 60 in D 17.75 in

Apartment Sized Danish Modern Teak Sideboard by AH McIntosh

Located in Peabody, MA

. Carved door handles. Interior includes drawers (one with felt liner), unique shelving with room for

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Vintage 1960s Scottish Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Italian Solid Brass Door Handles Midcentury Modern Design, 1950s

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H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 1.58 in

Italian Solid Brass Door Handles Midcentury Modern Design, 1950s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of two amazing Italian solid brass door handles, 1950s Please note that the items are

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

1950s Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza Malachite Dragon Door Handle Pull Set

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H 9 in W 5.75 in D 1.25 in

1950s Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza Malachite Dragon Door Handle Pull Set

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1950s Mexico artist Pepe Mendoza dragon door handles pull set two-piece set in

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Large Mid-Century Modern Push & Pull Bronze Door Handles, Germany, 1950s

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H 6.89 in Dm 11.82 in

Large Mid-Century Modern Push & Pull Bronze Door Handles, Germany, 1950s

Located in Munich, DE

Large and heavy Mid-Century Modern push and pull bronze door handles. Designed & manufactured

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Pair of Door Pull Handles in Brass and Lucite, Italy 1950s

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H 13.78 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in

Midcentury Pair of Door Pull Handles in Brass and Lucite, Italy 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing pair of door handles / door pulls in brass and lucite. Made in Italy in the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Deco Pair Crystal / Brass Rope Design Drawer / Door Handles Pulls, 1950s

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H 1 in W 9 in D 2.25 in

Modern Deco Pair Crystal / Brass Rope Design Drawer / Door Handles Pulls, 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

For your pleasure a pair of Rope or Barley Twist design, crystal and brass drawer/door handles

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand Blue Glass and Brass Door Handle for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s

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H 3.63 in Dm 4.73 in

Max Ingrand Blue Glass and Brass Door Handle for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Max Ingrand door handle for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s. Can be used as one handle or as 2

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Door handle by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1950s

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H 4.93 in W 4.93 in D 9.85 in

Door handle by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1950s

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Exceptional mid-century double door handle for push and pull, attributed to the unmistakable design

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Italian Solid Brass Handles 1950s Italy

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H 7.09 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in

Handcrafted Italian Solid Brass Handles 1950s Italy

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Handcrafted Italian solid brass handles 1950s Italy.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

1950s Pepe Mendoza Sculptural Mayan Pull Handles Malachite Brass Mexico

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H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in

1950s Pepe Mendoza Sculptural Mayan Pull Handles Malachite Brass Mexico

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Pulls Handles Mexico Mayan Revival set of two Stamped by artist

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Handles Round Knobs in Brass Italy 1950s Gold Color

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H 2.76 in Dm 2.37 in

Handles Round Knobs in Brass Italy 1950s Gold Color

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Handles round Knobs in satin brass Italy 1950s gold color.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Handles Round Knobs in Satin Brass Italy 1950s Gold Color

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H 3.55 in Dm 2.76 in

Handles Round Knobs in Satin Brass Italy 1950s Gold Color

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Handles round Knobs in satin brass Italy 1950s gold color.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Tubular Handles in Murano Braid and Brass Venini Style, 1950s

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H 2.76 in W 11.03 in D 1.58 in

Midcentury Tubular Handles in Murano Braid and Brass Venini Style, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Midcentury tubular handles in Murano braid and brass Venini style, 1950s. It is possible to place

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Pair Handles Solid Brass Made in Italy Gio Ponti Style, 1950s

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H 8.27 in W 2.56 in D 1.78 in

Italian Midcentury Pair Handles Solid Brass Made in Italy Gio Ponti Style, 1950s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Italian Midcentury pair handles solid brass made in Italy Gio Ponti style, 1950s. GPB production

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

A pair of beautiful Venini Italian, 1950s Handles in Brass and Murano Glass

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H 14.025 in W 4 in D 1.075 in

A pair of beautiful Venini Italian, 1950s Handles in Brass and Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of beautiful Venini Italian, 1950s handles in brass and Murano glass.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass & Abalone, After Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

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H 9.75 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass & Abalone, After Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your doors with this exquisite Pair of Large Door Handles in Brass

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of 1950's Beech and Copper Push and Pull Door Handles

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H 18.12 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in

Large Pair of 1950's Beech and Copper Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Pair of 1950's push and pull pool ‘L’ shaped door handles are made from cast copper mounts and

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Beech

Finnish Mid-Century Design Door Handles in Brass & Wood, 1950s

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H 27.37 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

Finnish Mid-Century Design Door Handles in Brass & Wood, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

Two very distinct and elegant Finnish door handles in brass and oak wood. Very practical yet stand

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

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H 3.94 in W 1.97 in D 9.85 in

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Helsinki, FI

Two sleek, heavy and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Knob Handle for Doors, Drawers, Dressers, 1950s

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H 1 in Dm 1.5 in

Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Knob Handle for Doors, Drawers, Dressers, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

lot of purposes, for a door, drawer, dresser, or as a wall hook, in the kitchen or bathroom. You can

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles / Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

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H 9.45 in W 1.97 in D 3.75 in

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles / Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Helsinki, FI

Two sleek, heavy and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Brass Door Pull Handles by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

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H 1.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Italian Brass Door Pull Handles by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: a pair of solid brass door pull handles in a sculptural shape by Gio Ponti

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Brass

Paolo De Poli, Four Door Handles, Red Black Enameled Copper, Brass, Italy 1950s

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H 9.06 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in

Paolo De Poli, Four Door Handles, Red Black Enameled Copper, Brass, Italy 1950s

By Paolo De Poli

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 4 or pair of double door handles in enamelled copper and brass. Designed and produced by

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair 1950's Solid Brass Door Handles

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H 9 in W 6 in

Pair 1950's Solid Brass Door Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair 1950's Solid Brass Door Handles 9''h x 6''w

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Vintage 1950s French More Furniture and Collectibles

1950's Arp Shaped Black Door Handles

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H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 2.76 in

1950's Arp Shaped Black Door Handles

By Jean Arp

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful in the style of Jean Arp Sculptures . Door Handles large and very heavy made of massive

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Door Handles, 1950s

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H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in

Brass and Glass Door Handles, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

Pair of Italian production handles from the 50s. Brass central pin. Securit glass handle. Good

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Knoll International Sideboard Credenza Florence Knoll Teak Original 50s Design

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H 25.79 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in

Knoll International Sideboard Credenza Florence Knoll Teak Original 50s Design

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Oldenburg, NI

, beautiful door handles made of black thick leather. Inside with lighter wood and adjustable shelves. Marked

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Pair of Door Handles, France, 1950s

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H 13 in W 6 in D 2 in

Pair of Door Handles, France, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Polished bronze free-form door handles in the classical style.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Rare Elegant Pair of Fontana Arte Door Handles, circa 1950s

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H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in

Rare Elegant Pair of Fontana Arte Door Handles, circa 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Brussels, BE

The pair was part was attached to made to measure glass doors for a private villa.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Doors and Gates

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Brass

Double Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Door Handles, 1950s

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H 4.93 in W 6.7 in D 1.5 in

Double Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Door Handles, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

Italian couple of brass door handles, consisting of a cast of brass. Heavy and strong. Easy to

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Huge Modernist Brass and Wood Door Handle by Hagenauer, circa 1950s

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H 4.02 in W 5.36 in D 16.38 in

Huge Modernist Brass and Wood Door Handle by Hagenauer, circa 1950s

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Another example of the quality the Hagenauer workshop produced during the late 1950s. The handle is

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Liquor Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s

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H 46 in W 32 in D 20 in

Liquor Cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

accordion folding doors, rosewood handles, and an interior adjustable shelf. Original keys include. Top

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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1950s Door Handles For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1950s door handles for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s door handles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are all kinds of 1950s door handles available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s door handles made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1950s door handles are appealing in their simplicity, but Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö and Pepe Mendoza produced popular 1950s door handles that are worth a look.

How Much are 1950s Door Handles?

Prices for 1950s door handles start at $0 and top out at $1,492,810 with the average selling for $3,907.

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

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.

Finding the Right Building And Garden Elements for You

Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.

It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.

To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.

It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.

Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.

Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.

On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.