Art Deco Flush Mount Lightning Ball, Austria, circa 1930
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative Art Deco flush mount lightning from the period circa 1930 in Austria. A nice designed glass ball sits on a chromed metal base and gives this timeless piece of lightning a...
Chrome
Walter Bosse 3x Cat Zoo Brass Animal Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller, Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished and partly polished brass.
Brass
brass COW Hook Coat Rack Element by WALTER BOSSE Herta Baller, Austria 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Bauhaus, Herta Baller
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
unique design of the 1950s by WALTER BOSSE and produced by Herta Baller in Austria. this item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.
Metal, Brass
One Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
One (1) Austrian brass wall hook, executed in the 1950s by Baller, Austria.
Brass
Four Austrian Mid-Century Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of four beautiful Austrian brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Baller Austria.
Brass
Up to 13 Austrian Modernist Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 13 beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria.
Brass
Holder Laying Cat by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Blackened brass cat, laying on it's back, possibly an egg cup, signed Baller Austria on the base, 9 cm long.
Brass
Up to 13 Austrian Modernist Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 13 beautiful Austrian modernist brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria.
Brass
Eight Austrian Modernist Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 8 beautiful Austrian brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Baller Austria.
Brass
Nine Austrian Modernist Brass Wall Coat Hooks by Hertha Baller, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 9 beautiful Austrian brass wall hooks, executed in the 1950s by Baller Austria.
Brass
Walter Bosse Cancer Zodiac Sign Brass Figurine, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Cancer figurine, made of brass, designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller, Austria, in the 1950s. In excellent condition.
Brass
Hedgehog Stackable Ashtray by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An hedgehog stackable ashtray by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Austria 1950s.
Bronze
Set of Five Austrian Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller in the Carl Auböck Style
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 5 beautiful Austrian brass hooks, made of black-finished brass, partly polished, executed in the 1950s by Baller Austria.
Brass
Six Coat Wall Hooks Brass by Hertha Baller, Carl Auböck Style, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Six beautiful Austrian brass hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century (1950s- 1960s).
Brass
Set of Six Coat Wall Hooks Blackened Brass by Hertha Baller Auböck Style, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six beautiful Austrian brass hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s.
Brass
11 Walter Bosse Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Munich, DE
A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished brass.
Brass
Walter Bosse Brass Cat Figurine Jewelry Holder, Ring Holder, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller, Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in very good condition.
Brass
Two Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks Displaying a Bear, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished brass.
Brass
Two Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks Displaying a Dog, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished brass.
Brass
Up to Eight Walter Bosse Brass Animal Wall Hooks Displaying a Cat Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished brass.
Brass
Two Walter Bosse Dog Mid-Century Wall Hook, Brass, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished brass.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walter Bosse Cat Dinner Bell in Brass by Hertha Baller, 1950
By Walter Bosse
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Walter Bosse cat dinner bell in brass by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s.
Brass
Sold|$270 / item
Walter Bosse Animal Wall Hooks
By Walter Bosse
Located in Munich, DE
A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished brass.
Bronze
Austrian Midcentury Brass/Chrome Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass chrome plated coat, hat hooks, elegant shape and perfect quality by Hertha Baller from the 1950s. A near perfect original condition.
Brass, Chrome
Austrian Midcentury Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass coat, hat hooks, elegant shape and perfect quality by Hertha Baller from the 1950s. A near perfect original condition.
Austrian Midcentury Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass coat, hat hooks, elegant shape and perfect quality by Hertha Baller from the 1950s. A near perfect original condition.
Brass
Sold|$1,413
Walter Bosse Donkey Table Lamp, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Munich, DE
Table lamp form of a donkey designed by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller, Austria, Vienna, in 1950s. The donkey is made of patinated and aged blackened brass placed on ...
Brass
Midcentury 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 hook from the "Black Gold Line" designed and manufactured by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller (Bosse Baller Company) in 1950s.
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Brass Ball playing Seal by Richard Rohac
By Richard Rohac, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing Mid-Century Modern vintage ball playing brass seal has been designed by Richard Rohac in the 1950s and manufactured by Herta Baller in Vienna, Austria.
Brass
Three Midcentury Bosse Baller Coat Brass Wall Hooks, 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 & manufactured by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller (Bosse Baller Company) in 1950s.
Brass
Walter Bosse Animal Key Hanger Holder Hooks Blackened Brass, Hertha Baller, 1950
By Walter Bosse
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A key hanger made of made of blackened and polished brass by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller, Austria, Vienna, in midcentury in 1950s.
Brass
Sold|$94
Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Wall hooks by Hertha Baller Original condition Priced and sold per piece.
Brass
Rare Austrian Brass Rabbit Wall Hook by Walter Bosse for Baller, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A rare Walter Bosse hook in the form of a rabbit. What better way is there to bring some joy into a room than with a fabulous brass wall hook by Walter Bosse. Whether a hallway, bath...
Brass
Sold|$153 / item
Eight Beautiful and Rare Hertha Baller Wall Hooks
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Eight beautiful and rare Hertha Baller wall hooks partly black painted brass Eight are available, priced and sold per piece. excellent original condition.
Brass
Sold|$120 / item
Ebonized Brass Coat Wall Double Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian brass hooks manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
AUSTRIAN SWIRLED GLASS BALL CHANDELIER
Located in New York, NY
This pretty Austrian glass ball chandelier produced by doria lighting company is supported by a polished brass frame with adjustable rod so that it can either hang or be flush mounted.
Brass
Austrian Brass Ball Sputnik Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic Austrian sputnik light with multiple brass arms stemming from a brass ball hub. 21 arms with sockets alternate with brass arms and hard plastic brass orbs.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Austria Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful frosted glass ball sputnik chandelier has 13 light sources and when illuminated crates a wonderful soft light.
One ball has been repaired but this does not detr...
Six Brass Wall Hook, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Six brass wall hook, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller Original condition. 6 are available, priced and sold per piece.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller. Complete set of six pieces.
Brass
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller of Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical hedgehog designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller of Austria. This vintage sculpture features a full set of the original six brass "Hedgehog" bowls in ascending sizes.
Hedgehog Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Brass, Iron
J.T. Kalmar Glass Ball Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Chandelier with crystal glass balls suspended from the brass/white lacquered armature. Design by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s. The lamp takes one large Edison bulb.
Glass
Hedgehog Ashtrays by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller of Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, brass nesting hedgehog set, designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller of Austria, full set of the original six brass "Hedgehog" bowls in ascending sizes, in signature bla...
Brass
Sold|$65 / item
Single Brass Cat Object by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One piece retains a partial Hertha Baller label reading “Handmade in Austria” on underside.
Brass
Petite Chandelier with Austrian Crystal Ball Trim
Located in Astoria, NY
An early 20th century small chandelier, trimmed with crystal ball drops, suspended from a tiered frame; includes two sockets. Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear an...
Crystal
Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer, for Herta Baller. Bird
Located in København, Copenhagen
Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller.
Bronze
Walter Bosse 5 Zoo Brass Wall Hooks, Monkey, Rabbit, Cat, Cow & Lion, Baller
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller, Vienna / Austria in the 1950s. Made of black finished and partly polished brass.
Brass
Carl Auböck Modernist Ball Clock, Walnut, Cast-Iron, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful desk or table clock, designed and executed by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s. Has a round housing made of walnut, the clocks face ist made of nickel-plated cast-iron. Batter...
Iron
Walter Bosse Midcentury Brass Wall-Mounted Monkeys Key Hanger, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Lovely midcentury Austrian key holder designed by Walter Bosse and made by Hertha Baller in 1950s.
Brass
Austrian Mid Century Black Metal and Brass Fish Umbrella Stand by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand or paper basket from metal and brass has been designed by Walter Bosse 1950s Austria and produced by Herta Baller. The stunning fish l...
Brass, Metal
Two Walter Bosse Rabbit and Bear Mid-Century Wall Hooks, Brass, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Two Walter Bosse rabbit and bear Mid-Century wall hooks, brass, Austria, 1950s. Original condition. The height of the rabbit is: 17cm. Wide: 9 cm. The height of the bear is: ...
Brass
Set of 17 Furniture or Door Handles Blackened Brass, Austria, 1960s
By Herta Baller, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of 17 furniture or door handles made of blackened brass, Austria, 1960s. In the style of Carl Auböck. Handle width: 3.4 (8.7 cm). Distance between screws: 2.7 in. (7 cm). ...
Brass
Hedgehog #2 by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller of Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical hedgehog designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller. Circa 1950. This vintage sculpture features a full set of the original six brass "Hedgehog" bowls in ascending size...
Metal
Sold|$6,975
Lobmeyr Crystal Ball Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Austrian gilded and crystal encrusted chandelier, newly rewired.
Sold|$2,900
Doria Ball Lighting Fixture
Located in New York, NY
This elegant polished antique brass fixture by Doria Lighting company has two tiers of 20 beautifully hand blown textured glass balls illuminated by six light sources which create a...
Sold|$160 / item
Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian hooks manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s.
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.