Bottle Opener Capricorn by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle opener capricorn by Walter Bosse Original condition.
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Brass
Bottle Opener Capricorn by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle opener capricorn by Walter Bosse Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$210
Walter Bosse Bear Figurine
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse bear figurine Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$304
Walter Bosse Poodle Figurine
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse poodle figurine Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$327
Walter Bosse Dachshund Pen Holder
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse dachshund pen holder (the feather is not for sale she is decoration for the picture) Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$760
Rare Walter Bosse Key Hanger Monkeys
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Rare Walter Bosse key hanger monkeys Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$643
Walter Bosse Rooster Dinner Bell
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse rooster dinner bell Original condition.
Brass
Wall Mermaid Figurine by Walter Bosse, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Wall mermaid figurine by Walter Bosse, 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Zodiac Sign Twins Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Zodiac sign twins figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$257
Mermaid by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Mermaid by Walter Bosse. Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$280
Walter Bosse Pencil Holder Penguin
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse pencil holder penguin Original condition.
Brass
Walter Bosse shoehorn cat, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse shoehorn cat, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Toothpick Holder Fish by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Toothpick holder fish by Walter Bosse. Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$257
Bull Figurine by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Bull figurine by Walter Bosse Original condition
Brass
Sold|$210
Libra by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Libra by Walter Bosse. Original condition.
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Dog Figurine Pretzel Holder, Ring Holder
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse brass dog figurine pretzel holder, ring holder. Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$234
Capricorn by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Capricorn by Walter Bosse. Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$175
Deer Sculpture by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Deer sculpture by Walter Bosse. Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$491
Walter Bosse Bottle Opener, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse bottle opener, 1950s Original condition.
Metal, Brass
Sold|$210
Walter Bosse Dachshund
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse Dachshund Very nice original condition.
Brass
Only One Cat Pencile Holder by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Only One cat pencile holder by Walter Bosse. Original condition. Attention we still have 1 piece.
Brass
Walter Bosse "Monkey" Bottle Opener Vienna Around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse " monkey " bottle opener vienna around 1950s Original condition.
Metal, Brass
Walter Bosse Figurine Shows the Neptune Sea God, circa 1950s 'marked on bottom'
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse figurine shows the Neptune sea god, circa 1950s (marked on bottom) Original condition.
Brass
Cat Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, Around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Cat figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, around 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Small Libra Zodiac Sign by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Small Libra zodiac sign by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Walter Bosse Cat Business Card Holder
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse cat business card holder Original condition.
Brass
Small Capricorn Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, Around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Small capricorn figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Around 1950s. Original condition.
Brass
Small Walter Bosse Bear Figurine Around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Small Walter Bosse bear figurine around 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Deer Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Deer figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Dachshund Figurine by Walter Bosse Around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Dachshund figurine by Walter Bosse around 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Shoehorn Shows a Capricorn by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Shoehorn shows a Capricorn by Walter Bosse Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$210
Small Cat Figurine by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Small cat figurine by walter bosse. Original condition.
Brass
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Small elephant figurine by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Sold|$292
Walter Bosse Candle Holder
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse candle holder
Brass
Walter Bosse Elephant Candleholder, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Walter Bosse elephant candleholder 1950s. Original condition.
Brass
Double Candles Holder Bear by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Double candles holder bear by Walter Bosse Original condition.
Brass
Big Elegant Glass Ball Lamp, 1950s, Pink, from Rupert Nikoll, Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Very beautiful textured glass globe lamp from the 1950s. Rare rose coloured. Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll, Vienna. Diameter 35 cm / 13,78 inch Height incl. ball: 68 cm / 26....
Metal, Brass
Large Carlo Nason Murano Glass Ball Chandelier, Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive Italian chandelier from the 1960s, designed by Carlo Nason, manufactured by Mazzega, Italy. White lacquered and chromed metal base with 12 big handblown clear/white Mur...
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Ball & Floret Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll
By Emil Stejnar
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Glass Ball and Floret Sputnik Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll originates from Austria, Circa 1950.
Nickel
Vintage Verdigris Bronze Fish Toothpick Holder, Mid-Century Walter Bosse Style
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage bronze toothpick holder is designed in the form of a whimsical fish, showcasing a verdigris patinated finish with elegant gold-tone highlights. Inspired by the mid-centu...
Brass, Bronze
5x art deco nickel- plated wall hooks with red bakelite ball vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
5x art deco nickel- plated wall hooks with red bakelite ball vienna around 1920s Original condition
Brass, Nickel
Four Coat Wall Hooks, Blackened Polished Brass, 1960
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four Austrian coat wall hooks manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). They are made of brass plated and blackened metal with lovely patina.
Metal, Brass
Walter Bosse Set of 6 Hedgehog Sculptures for Hertha Baller, Ashtray, c. 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Transform your space with a touch of mid-century elegance! This 6-Piece patinated and partially polished brass or bronze stacking hedgehog ashtray set is a true vintage gem designed ...
Brass, Bronze
Set of Six Bronze Midcentury Hedgehog Trays by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Walter Bosse
Located in Lisse, NL
Complete and attractive set of little hedgehog trays for all kinds of purposes. These coolest hedgehog trays ever are all handcrafted in Austria and they are in excellent condition....
Bronze
Ball train hanging lamp made of silk by Adolf Loos JT Kalmar, 1955
By Adolf Loos
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
This lamp was used in various versions by Adolf Loos. The height of the lamp is adjusted with a ball-and-socket mechanism. This model was used by Loos in the Stoessl House, located i...
Brass
Four Coat Wall Hooks, Brass-Plated Blackened, 1960
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four Austrian coat wall hooks manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). They are made of brass plated and blackened metal with lovely patina.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass "Apes" Key Holder by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Austria
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Westmaas, NL
Funky blackened brass ape figurine key holder designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Austria during the 1950s. This is one of those items that makes you smile!
Brass
Set of Five Coat Wall Hooks Blackened Brass by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of five beautiful Austrian brass hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s.
Metal
Set of Six Austrian Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller in the Carl Auböck Style
By Herta Baller, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A set of six beautiful Austrian brass hooks, made brass, polished, executed in the 1950s by Baller Austria.
Brass
Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Stackable Hedgehog Ashtray, circa 1955
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Design by Walter Bosse, mfg by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in excellent vintage condition.
Brass
Hertha Baller Brass Wall Hooks Model 'Favoriten' 26 Pieces Available
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hertha Baller Brass Wall Hooks Model 'Favoriten'. Beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria.
Brass
Leaf Ashtray, Brass Blackened, Herta Baller Vienna, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
An ashtray in shape of a leaf by Herta Baller.
Brass
Hertha Baller Wall Hooks Model 'Tivoli' 7 Pieces Available, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hertha Baller wall hooks model 'Tivoli' 7 pieces available, Austria 1950s.
Aluminum
Sold|$100 / item
Eight Charming Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Eight wall coat hooks, attributed to Baller, Vienna, 1950.
Metal
Sold|$90 / item
Five Asymmetric Modernist Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Five asymmetric modernist brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1950.
Brass
Charming Four Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1960
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Four coat hooks. Herta Baller, Vienna, 1960. blackened brass, brown leather.
Brass
Five Wall-Mounted Brass Hooks Designed by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1950
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Five wall-mounted brass hooks, with a contrasting faux patina. Designed by Herha Baller, Vienna, 1950. Measures: height 6 inch (16cm), width 3 inch (7cm), depth 4 inch (11cm).
Brass
Five Wall-Mounted Brass Hooks Designed by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1950
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Five wall-mounted brass hooks, with a contrasting faux patina. Having a large upper hook and two small lower hooks. brass and black two tone shape Designed by Herha Baller, Vienna, 1...
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.