5 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
5 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller Original condition
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Brass
5 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
5 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller Original condition
Brass
6 Hooks by Hertha Baller Around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Original condition Big hooks: Hight: 13cm Wide: 7cm Deep: 12cm Small hooks: Hight: 7cm Wide: 7cm Deep: 5cm ( Price is for all together ).
Brass
Six Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Six wall hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Brass Wall Hooks, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Brass wall hooks, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller priced and sold per piece.
Brass
4 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
4 Wall hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition Priced and sold per piece.
Brass
Brass Asymmetric Coat Wall Double Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian polished brass hooks manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s.
Brass
4 wall hooks by hertha baller vienna around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
4 wall hooks by hertha baller vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
8 Brass Wall Hooks, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
8 Brass Wall Hooks, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller Original condition Priced and sold per piece.
Brass
Three Mid-Century Modern Baller & Bosse Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern XXL solid brass hooks designed and manufactured by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller (Bosse Baller Company) in 1950s.
Brass
11x Brass Wall Hooks, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
11x Brass Wall Hooks, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller Original condition
Brass
7x wall hooks by herta Baller vienna around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
7x wall hooks by herta Baller vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
16x wall hooks by herta baller around 1950s ( custom listing )
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
16x Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, around 1950s Original condition
Brass
16x Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, around 1950s ( custom listing )
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
16x Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, around 1950s Original condition
Brass
4 Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, around 1950s ( per hook )
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
4 Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, around 1950s Price per piece ( per hook ) Original condition
Brass
Five Modernist Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1950
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Five modernist brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1950. Original condition. Two have traces of use.
Brass
Bronze Alligator Nutcracker Vintage, Vienna Austria, 1950s Midcentury
By Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian nutcracker in the form of an alligator. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienn...
Bronze
Ten Modernist Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1950
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Ten modernist brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1950. Original condition. Eight excellent condition. Two have traces of use.
Brass
Meerkats Figural Animal Corkscrew, Bronze Brass, Vienna, Austria, Midcentury
By Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian baller corkscrew in the form of a Meerkats.
Bronze
Cat Figural Animal Corkscrew, Bronze Brass, Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian baller corkscrew in the form of a cat. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items.
Bronze
Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Walter Bosse Horse Animal Figure Vienna Austria, 1950s Midcentury
By Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely horse sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, made in Vienna, Austria. Found at an estate sale in Vienna. A nice addition to your collection.
Bronze
Austrian Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s Price and sell per piece Original condition.
Brass
Austrian Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s Price and sell per piece Original condition.
Brass
6 Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, around 1950s, 'Priced and Sell Per Piece'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
6 Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, around 1950s, 'Priced and Sell Per Piece'
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wood, Brass and Black Metal Hertha Baller Coat and Hat Rack
By Herta Baller
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish Mid-Century Modern coat rack. For the collectors of rare, European midcentury furniture we also have this designers wall coat rack by Hertha Baller. Its symmetrical...
Brass, Metal
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$93
Six Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, Au
Six wall hooks by Hertha Baller In the style of Auböck Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Elephant Ring Holder Figurine by Herha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Elephant ring holder figurine by Herha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Walter Bosse Cow Dinner Bell, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse cow dinner bell, Austria, 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Metal
Hedgehog Ashtray by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog ashtray by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Brass
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller brass We still have one in black.
Brass
Brass Frog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frog used but still in very good condition from the 1950s.
Table Bell "Cock" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid brass blackened, designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in the 1950s.
Brass
Table Bell "Penguin" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid brass partially blackened, designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in the 1950s.
Brass
Austrian heavy brass Coat Hooks 1960 by Herta Baller
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
They were handcrafted from brass and designed by the renowned workshops of Herta Baller or Carl Aubock in Austria. They are examples of the typical sleek form-follows-function-style ...
Brass
Hedgehog Ashtray Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Hedgehog ashtray by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Metal
Hedgehog Ashtray Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Hedgehog ashtray by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Metal
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Hedgehog Ashtray Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Hedgehog ashtray designed in the 1950s in Vienna by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Metal
Hedgehog Ashtray Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Hedgehog ashtray designed in the 1950s in Vienna by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Metal
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Walter bosse for herta Baller cat figurine vienna around 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter bosse for herta Baller cat figurine vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Brass Dog Cloth Hooks by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing dog shaped, partly black finished brass hooks by the Austrian artist Walter Bosse Also available as single.
Brass
Large Ball Shaped Crystal Chandelier Lamp Austria, circa 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful 16" ball light from Austria. Handcrafted piece featuring a multitude of crystals in different sizes.
Brass
Bosse Baller Corkscrew Halloween Cat Animal Vienna, Austria, 1950s Midcentury
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Baller corkscrew in the form of a Halloween cat.
Bronze
Bosse Baller Corkscrew Halloween Cat Animal Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian baller corkscrew in the form of a Halloween cat.
Bronze
Bosse Baller Corkscrew Halloween Cat Animal Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Baller corkscrew in the form of a Halloween cat.
Bronze
Walter Bosse Zodiac Twins Mid-Century Hourglass, Brass, Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist hour glass / sand timer, made of brass, displaying the zodiac sign twins, Austria, 1950s, designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller.
Brass
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 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.