$1,900Sale Price|45% Off
Rare Mid-Century Design Icon an Arthur Umanoff Iron and Cane Log Holder Rack
By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, sculptural design. Presented in As-Found condition.
Wrought Iron
George Nelson for Howard Miller Fireplace Log Holder or Log Rack
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare George Nelson log holder. Iron frame with new custom canvass sling made to the specifications of the original design.
Iron
Small Circular Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Circular wrought iron log holder - this example is collapsible for easy transport and storage.
Wrought Iron
Modernist Wrought Iron Log Holder
By Luther Conover, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Very much in the manner of Luther Conover and George Nelson.
Modernist Wrought Iron Fireplace Grate Log Holder
By Luther Conover, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage modern wrought iron fire grate or log holder of simple design and medium scale. Original paint in good condition.
Sold
H 6.7 in W 14.57 in D 20.08 in
George Nelson for Howard Miller forced Iron Stand Fireplace Log Fire Holder
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Den Haag, NL
A classic original 1960s Howard Miller fireplace “Fire basket” log fire holder designed by George Nelson Assoc. of forged Iron .
Iron
Sold
H 9.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.13 in
George Nelson Style Wrought Iron Log Holder Shaped Like a Minimalist Ribcage
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century modern, wrought iron log holder. This piece can be used either inside the fireplace for lit logs or outside the fireplace for storage of logs.
Iron
Wrought Iron Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice midcentury log holder. Wrought iron with wood and brass accents. Brass shows a couple splits to brass, but still very solid and fully functioning!
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Fireplace Log Holder Grate
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage fireplace insert grate log holder. Solid stock iron ready to use condition, showing only expected surface wear, normal and consistent with age and use.
Wrought Iron
Large Circular Mid Century Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Large wrought iron log holder, of solid stock in circular form. This example is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Fireplace Grate Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design log holder, fireplace insert grate. No structural damage or breaks - ready to use. Finish shows obvious signs of use. Height taller at back edge 9.75 inch x fron...
Iron
Large Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Large wrought iron log holder of circular form, in very clean, ready to use condition, Nice solid stock construction, heavy well crafted and sturdy.
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Fireplace Insert Grate Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iron log holder, fireplace insert grate. Nice vintage example, shows expected wear to finish, normal and consistent with age and use. W - 24 H at Front - 6 H at Back - 4 D - 16...
Iron
Large Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Large architectural log holder, of solid square stock, circular with opposing legs. This example is well crafted, and of the period, it shows only light cosmetic wear, normal and con...
Wrought Iron
Large Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Nice big wrought iron log holder of solid stock wrought iron. This example is structurally sound and sturdy, it shows minor cosmetic wear and signs of use, notably slight bends to th...
Wrought Iron
Architectural Midcentury Wrought Iron Fireplace Grate Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Extra grade iron fireplace insert log holder. Heavy and substantial construction, midcentury vintage, ready to use, free of damage.
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Grate Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Architectural wrought iron fireplace grate, log holder. Unusual curved basket like form, graphic design, good ready to use condition.
Wrought Iron
Large Mid Century Log Holder Fireplace Insert Grate
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury architectural from cast iron fireplace insert grate having repeated up faced curved iron elements which support the logs, on down faced curved legs. Measures: Front 9 in H...
Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Insert Grate Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century wrought iron fireplace inert grate, log holder. Structurally sound and sturdy, shows significant cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age and use.
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools with Log Holder, circa 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century Modern fireplace tool rack with ingenious built-in log holder in wrought iron, with cylindrical brass wrapped handles, circa 1960s, in the manner of George Nelson.
Wrought Iron, Brass
Wrought Iron Modernist Log Holder in Matte Black Powder Coat Finish
By George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modern design wrought iron newspaper, magazine or fireplace log holder. Powder coated in matte black finish. Rack does fold up for shipping. Measures 26 wide, 24 deep, 14 tall when o...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Iron Mid Century Fireplace Grate Log Holder ca. 1950/1970's
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Heavy duty wrought iron fireplace grate, log holder. This Mid Century example is in very good, original condition, showing only expected signs of age and use. Total H 9.75 x H of ...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 12.25 in Dm 6.25 in
George Nelson / Irving Harper Cast Iron Fireplace Fire Starter / Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Irving Harper
Located in Oakland, CA
Harper designed a wide array of objects for the fireplace for George Nelson, fire screens, andirons, log holders and various tools from 1950 to 1955.
Berlin Iron, Iron
Sold
H 9 in W 20 in D 18 in
1960s George Nelson Howard Miller Stand Fireplace Firebasket Log Fire Holder
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denver, CO
A classic original 1960s Howard Miller fireplace “Firebasket” log fire holder designed by George Nelson Assoc.
Steel
1950s Iron Log Holder
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Log holder from the 1950s. A fine minimalist design.
Iron
Sold
H 8 in W 17 in D 15 in
Midcentury Iron and Wire Mesh Log or Magazine Holder, Style of George Nelson
By Donald Deskey, George Nelson, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Clean, handsome lines! Classic midcentury log holder in the style of George Nelson. The shape of this one lends itself to being used as a magazine rack, as well.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Rare Fire Screen by George Nelson
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hadley, MA
Black metal tabs at the top. George Nelson fireplace tools. log holders, fire starters and andirons are fairly common.
$1,155
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack, Franco Albini designer
By Franco Albini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury bamboo and rattan magazine rack, Franco Albini attributed Polished shellac Measures cm: D 32, W 50, H 47.
Bamboo
$450
H 10 in W 20 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Wood & Wrought Iron Magazine Rack Fireplace Log Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wood & Wrought Iron Magazine Rack or Fireplace Log Holder after Arthur Umanoff. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 20" W x 15" D.
Wrought Iron
Jacques Adnet Style Magazine Rack, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron and stitched leather magazine holder by Jacques Adnet.
Wrought Iron
$746
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury French riviera bamboo and rattan magazine rack. This amazing item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This piece is perfect for a midcentury-style library or a s...
Bamboo, Rattan
Franco Albini Vintage 1960s Bamboo Magazine Rack, Curved Design
By Franco Albini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid- Century Modern Vintage Franco Albini Bamboo Magazine Rack, Italy A beautiful vintage magazine rack in curved bamboo and rattan. Manufactured in Italy in the 1960s and design a...
Bamboo
Wall coat rack in bamboo, Mid Century, Italy 1960-1970
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Herentals, BE
Remarkable wall coat rack with 3 hooks and woven back. The coat rack has 2 hanging eyes on the top edge.
Bamboo
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
1950s Fabulous Wicker Rattan Magazine Rack Style Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a fabulous wicker or rattan woven magazine rack in the style of Franco Albini. France circa the 1950s. Unmarked Dimensions: 20 H x 18 W x 12.5 D Preowned ori...
Wicker, Rattan
$1,095
H 29 in W 20 in D 12 in
Vintage Mid-Century Magazine Rack Mid-Century Whimsical like Frankl Bamboo
By Rene Malaval
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Slightly sage shaded grey. Interesting design. In the manner of Paul Frankl.
Steel
$494
H 20.48 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Teak and Black Painted Iron Italian Magazine Stand
By Ico Parisi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian magazine stand represents the era's fascination with sleek, functional design, and the harmonious blend of natural and industrial materials. Italian design of this perio...
Iron
Magazine Holder 1950s, after Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in NANTES, FR
1950s magazine rack. Black iron frame, brown leather-covered joints. In very good condition. Height: 41 cm Width: 21 cm Length: 44 cm Weight: 1.5 kg Jacques Adnet was born in 1900 ...
Iron
Franco Albini Style Bamboo Magazine Stand, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
This charming mid-century bamboo and wicker magazine rack was designed and produced in Italy in the 1960s. Its wickerwork style reminds us of furniture designed by Franco Albini and ...
Bamboo, Rattan
$379
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack, 1966 Design
Located in bari, IT
Mid-Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack, 1960s
Bamboo, Rattan
$380
H 18 in W 19 in D 10 in
Mid Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack in the Franco Albini Style
By Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack in The Franco Albini Style. C 1970s Features a natural color bent bamboo frame with a curved handle and undulating trellis ...
Rattan
$280Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 19.5 in D 11 in
Vintage ModernnRattan Bamboo Magazine Rack Attributed Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage rattan or bamboo magazine rack. Attributed to designer Franco Albini. Unmarked. Dimensions: 21.5" H x 19.5" W x 11" D Please visit take a look at...
Bamboo, Rattan
$476Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 18.9 in D 9.45 in
French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack, 1960s Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern Demi-lune Shaped French Riviera Magazine Rack. The rack is quite deep and has two arches as side. It is made in bamboo and rattan with two different sha...
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Wrapped Cane and Iron Magazine Holder by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wrapped cane and iron magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Original orange enamel finish. A sturdy and functional piece. This Umanoff magazine holder combines sculptural form...
Iron
$1,250
H 14 in W 8.25 in D 14 in
Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Olympus" table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. The circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base. Slight signs of wear an...
Aluminum
Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 2 by George Nelson, 1984
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare postmodern cream, brown, and navy checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Very few signs of wear. Two different shades of c...
Aluminum
$5,100 / item
H 16.54 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Carv Occasional Table in Calacatta Viola Marble by Daniel Fintzi for Formar
By Daniel Fintzi
Located in 中西區, HK
A sculptural side table carved from a single solid block of Calacatta Viola marble. Use it as an occasional or accent table beside a sofa or lounge chair, as a low end table or drink...
Marble
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
Metal
$56,869
H 18.9 in Dm 19.69 in
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's Additional Information: Material: Copper, nickel plated steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling...
Copper, Steel
"Rondel" Blonde Burl Wood Veneer Cocktail Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Rondel Bunching Tables celebrate the expressive movement of mappa burl, prized for its swirling, cloud-like grain. Each drum form is wrapped in hand-matched veneer and carefully ...
Burl
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$2,850 / item
H 16.54 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Carv Occasional Sculptural Side Table in Solid Nero Marquina Marble by FORMAR
By Daniel Fintzi
Located in 中西區, HK
A sculptural side table carved from a single solid block of Nero Marquina black marble. Use it as an occasional or accent table beside a sofa or lounge chair, as a low end table or d...
Marble
George Nelson Tripod Table Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce large tripod table clock, Model 4764, designed by George Nelson and Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Satin brass dial encased in plexiglass bubble, with signature b...
Brass
Nimbus / Beehive Pendant Lamp by George Nelson and Associates Midcentury
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare chandelier model NS808 / 'Nimbus' (also known as 'Beehive') by renowned George Nelson and Associates studio made for Nessen Lighting, designed in 1969 by Farid Iskander.
Aluminum
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 14 in D 14 in
Rare 1950s California Modern George Nelson Arbuck Outdoor Iron Stools / Tables
By Arbuck, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely rare pair of Arbuck Inc. square grid stools, with original labeled cushions. Could source glass tops to make tables, but no glass is included in this sale. Sold as a pair ...
Iron
$18,382 / set
H 27.96 in W 120.87 in D 90.56 in
Herman Miller George Nelson Modular Seating Cognac Natural Leather Sofa
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This living room set model modular sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This set was completely re -upholstered in high premium cognac Natural leather. It has a soft...
Steel, Chrome
George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson office, designed by Irving Harper for Howard Miller. This is the only clock and was never produced. Purchased from Howard Miller Executive.
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar model 4623 Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model 4623 sofa with bleached mahogany base designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair.
Mohair
$4,800 / set
H 27.55 in W 37.4 in D 36.3 in
George Nelson Pair Chairs for Herman Miller, Oversized, Velvet, circa 1965
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair George Nelson chairs for Herman Miller, circa 1965 Stylish oversized chairs in petrol velvet with brushed steel feet. They are in good original condition with no major fla...
Steel
$4,395
H 29 in W 82 in D 36 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Hidden Leaf Dining Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Hidden Leaf Dining Table This table measures: 54 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches, each hidden leaf m...
Walnut
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.
If your chilly winter nights are largely spent warming up by the fireplace, you’re going to need a set of antique or vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots to keep things tidy.
There’s something intrinsically primal yet comforting about having a fire in one’s home. A fire in a fabulous antique fireplace brings warmth, both literal and intangible, to a living room, den or bedroom. On a cold, snowy night, there is nothing quite so satisfying as having a warm cup of mulled wine and watching the flames dance in golden splendor.
Of course, one needs the accompanying accoutrements to keep a fireplace orderly. However, newly minted tools may not match the carefully considered decor and specific furniture style that you had in mind for your space. Fortunately, antique and vintage fireplace tools were so well made that they still work decades later. These pieces also have the added benefit of being quite stylish and elegant in their design so they won’t stand out in a minimalist space.
Andirons keep the logs off the floor of the fireplace so air can better circulate and keep the fire bright. An andiron, importantly, will prevent a burning log from rolling out of a fireplace and keep a fire burning evenly as well as prevent any mess from accumulating. Some andirons are simple iron brackets to elevate the wood, but others are more ornate baskets that introduce a touch of luxury to the fireplace.
Chimney pots are extensions added to the top of a smokestack. They’re completely visible from your home’s exterior, so choose one that you love. We like a tapered terracotta version. A chimney pot will elongate the chimney as well as help draft air to keep a fire alight. It may also prevent smoke from billowing around the room, which is, of course, extremely hazardous to your health. A fire’s smoke will also damage your furniture as well as any adjacent art. Smoke and soot can stain, leaving things to look dreary and dark. Chimney pots were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Victorian-era chimney pots still make for an attractive addition to contemporary homes.
We can all agree that a fireplace is going to elevate your space. To complete the look, find a collection of antique and vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots today on 1stDibs.
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