Solid Brass with Patina'd Accents Zebra and Donkey Pair, Walter Bosse Style
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid brass with patina'd accents zebra and donkey pair, Walter Bosse style and/or Herta Baller. Herta worked for Bosse until he fled to Germany.
Brass
Walter Bosse Woman in Biedermeier Dress Brass Wall Sculpture, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful design by Walter Bosse, manufactured in the 1950s by Herta Baller, Austria. In excellent condition. We offer more Walter Bosse objects in our other listings.
Brass
Mid-Century Dachshund, large, Bottle Opener from Walter Bosse, Austria 1950's
Located in Vienna, Austria
Made out of solid brass, designed by Walter Bosse, produced by Herta Baller.
Brass
Beautiful Walter Bosse Austrian Bronze Donkey Mule Napkin Stand 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Walter Bosse Brieföffner „Eule“ Wien
Located in Wien, AT
A rare, original vintage letter opener by the famous Austrian artist Walter Bosse (Herta Baller / Wiener Bronze), featuring a distinctive handle shaped like a stylized owl's head w...
Brass
Brass Paperweight with Elephant Motif by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A solid brass paperweight designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Herta Baller, featuring a stylized elephant motif.
Brass
Owl Bronze Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria for Opera Ball 1953
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Rare Walter Bosse Lidded Brass Box w. Zebra Pattern. Austria, 1950s.
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller, Richard Rohac, Walter Bosse, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Malmö, SE
Handcrafted in solid brass and hand finished to a golden sheen with black patina, this new style originated by Bosse and partner Herta Baller became known as the “Black Golden Line.”
Metal, Brass
Original Mid-Century Modern Hedgehog Nesting Ashtrays by Walter Bosse for Baller
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Produced in Vienna by Herta Baller, this whimsical yet functional piece exemplifies Bosse’s "Black-Golden" line, which defined a generation of collectible brass miniatures.
Brass
Napkin Holder by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Napkin holder by Hertha Baller in brass from the 1950s.
Brass
$417 / set
3x Rare hertha baller hooks around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
3x Rare hertha baller hooks around 1950s Original condition
Brass
$1,044 / set
9x Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
9x Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition
Brass
Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s. Up to 6 available.
Brass
Hertha Baller Monkey Figurine, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Hertha Baller monkey figurine, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
$278Sale Price / set|25% Off
Four Wall hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Four wall hooks by Hertha Baller Original condition.
Brass
Brass Pipe Holder by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass blackened pipe holder manufactured in the 1950s in Austria by Hertha Baller.
Brass
Hertha Baller Candle Holder Vienna Around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Hertha Baller Candle Holder Vienna Around 1950s Original condition
Brass
5x Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
5x Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s Original condition
Brass
Frog Prince Bronze Pen Holder Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Owl Bronze Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Beautiful Walter Bosse Austrian Bronze Bear Bottle Opener 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Beautiful Walter Bosse Austrian Bronze Egg Cup Candle Holder Pig 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Vintage Art Deco Bronze Figurine, Franz Hagenauer African Woman Austria, 1950s
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Beautiful Walter Bosse Austrian Bronze Halloween Cat Ring Stand 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Beautiful Richard Rohac Austrian Bronze Beagle Dog Ring Stand
By Richard Rohac
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Cute Bronze Twins Couple Figurine, Richard Rohac, Austria, 1950s
By Richard Rohac
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Cute Bronze Dachshund Dog Figurine, Walter Bosse Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
4 Rare Hertha Baller Wall Hooks around 1950
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
4 beautiful and rare Hertha Baller wall hooks partly black painted and brass excellent original condition.
Brass
5 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
5 hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
$139 / item
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
beautiful Austrian brass hooks by manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s. Up to 3 available.
Brass
$139 / item
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian brass hooks by manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s. Up to 3 available.
Brass
$92 / item
6 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
6 hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition Priced and sold per piece.
Brass
$69Sale Price / item|25% Off
10 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
10 hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition Price and sell per piece.
Brass
4x Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
4x Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s Original condition
Brass
5 hertha baller wall hooks vienna around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
5 hertha baller wall hooks vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
Two Hertha Baller Candle Holder Vienna Around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Two Hertha Baller candle holder vienna around 1950s Original condition
Brass
$69Sale Price / item|25% Off
Six Austrian Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Six Austrian brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller Original condition Priced and sold per piece.
Brass
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. Up to 5 available. Price per hook
Brass
Six Asymetric Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Six Asymetric Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller Austria, 1950s Original condition Price and selling per piece.
Brass
Six Asymmetric Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Six asymmetric wall hooks by Hertha Baller Austria, 1950s Original condition. Price and sale per piece.
Brass
Vintage Cloth Hanger Stand with Hertha Baller Hooks, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Vintage cloth hanger stand with Hertha Baller hooks, circa 1950s Good original condition Iron brass execution.
Brass, Iron
Big Candleholder for 4 Candles by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Big candleholder for 4 candles by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Brass and partly black painted Original condition Heavy piece.
Brass
Fourteen Asymmetric Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Fourteen asymmetric brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s. priced and sold per piece. Original condition.
Brass
Ten Asymmetric Modernist Brass Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Ten asymmetric modernist brass hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s. priced and sold per piece. Original condition.
Brass
Mid-century Asymmetrical Coat Wall Hooks in Brass by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 asymmetrical dual wall hooks in patinated brass. These were made during the 1950s and retains their makers mark inscribed to their backs. Made in Austria and this particul...
Metal, Brass
Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
6 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.' Original condition
Brass
lot of three Bronze Elephant Figure by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Set of 4 Figure Horse Angel Bear by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A timeless object appealing to collectors of Walter Bosse, Herta Baller or Richard Rohac Austrian bronzes, and mid-century modern decorative arts.
Bronze
Two Hooks by Hertha Baller 1950s in the Style of Auböck
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Two hooks by Hertha Baller 1950s in the style of Auböck Two are available, priced and sold per piece. Original condition.
Brass
5 Asymetric Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller Austria, 1950s ( price per piece )
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
5 Asymetric Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller Austria, 1950s ( price per piece ) Original condition
Brass
4 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.'
Brass
8 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, around 1950s, 'Priced and Sell Per Piece'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
8 wall hooks by Hertha Baller around 1950s Priced and sell per piece.
Brass
8 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, around 1950s, 'Priced and Sell Per Piece'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
8 wall hooks by Hertha Baller around 1950s Priced and sell per piece.
Brass
Vintage 1950s - 60s Felix The Cat Brass Corkscrew, Vienna Austria
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A distinguished example of Austrian mid-century design, perfect for collectors of Richard Rohac, Herta Baller, Walter Bosse or fine modernist decorative objects.
Metal
Vintage 50s 60s Richard Rohac Vienna RR Monkey Corkscrew Brass Bronze Hagenauer
By Richard Rohac
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A distinguished example of Austrian mid-century design, perfect for collectors of Richard Rohac, Herta Baller, Walter Bosse or fine modernist decorative objects.
Metal
Hertha Baller Candle Vienna Around, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Hertha Baller candle vienna around 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Small Elephant by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, Au
Small elephant by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Original condition.
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.