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Midcentury Austrian Coat Stand Wardrobe
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base with brass or aluminum parts, good original condition. Made in Austria in the late
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 7 Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
, designed and executed by the Austrian architect and designer Carl Auböck. The frame is made of beechwood
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Set of 4 Mid-Century Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning single hooks for individual attachment to the wall. Extremely rare and very very decorative.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Large Carl Auböck Mid-Century Coat Rack Beech Wardrobe with 8 Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
, designed and manufactured by the Austrian architect and designer Carl Auböck. The frame is made of
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

8x Mid-Century Brass Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
polished brass. Executed by Hertha Baller Vienna in Austria. To be used as coat hooks, but also for towels
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of seven single hooks which can be set differently to conjure a wonderful installation on the wall. Two different s...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century Single Door Viennese Biedermeier Cherrywood Wardrobe
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful wardrobe from the time of the Biedermeier circa 1850. Made of solid cherrywood. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Spruce, Cherry

Walter Bosse Cow Zoo Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Austrian modernist animal coat wall hook, displaying a cow. A humorous design by Walter
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

19th Century from Vienna Neoclassic Wardrobe Closet in Massive Oak Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Robust neoclassical wardrobe From Vienna, mid-19th century, with a gendarme's hat, in solid oakwood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak

Austrian Midcentury Coat Rack
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass with black painted aluminum side parts, made in Austria in the 1960s.  
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass, Aluminum

Austrian Midcentury Coat Rack
Austrian Midcentury Coat Rack
H 8.67 in W 24.41 in D 10.63 in
Carl Auböck Coatrack Wardrobe, Beechwood Patinated Brass Bronze Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A coat rack by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. It is made of
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Carl Auböck Wardrobe Coat Rack Beechwood Patinated Brass Bronze Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wardrobe by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. It is made of a
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Carl Auböck Coat Rack Wardrobe, Wood Patinated Blackened Brass Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A coat check by Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950. It consists
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Wardrobe Coat Rack Clothes Stand Roland Rainer, Vienna, Black Iron Nickel, 1956
By Roland Rainer
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
This very rare and iconic piece of furniture is one of the most sought after Austrian Post War
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal, Iron, Nickel

Carl Auböck II, Clothes Hangers, Austria, c. 1960
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carl Auböck II, Austria (7) "rare" Walnut Clothes Hangers, circa 1960 in original condition
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Rare Carl Auböck Coat Rack With Hat Rack, Wardrobe, Brass, Walnut & Beech, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
, designed and executed by the Austrian architect and designer Carl Auböck. This is a unique version, which
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Set of 18 Midcentury Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hagenauer, Vienna. Brass, 1950s Made in Austria. Two different sizes of hooks. The smaller ones are 4.5
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Set of 35 Midcentury Aluminium Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hagenauer, Vienna. Brass, 1950s Made in Austria. Two different sizes of hooks. The smaller ones are 4.5
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

8 Pcs., Wall Hooks, Brass, Hertha Baller Vienna, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Eight wall hooks designed by Hertha Baller.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Original Painted Single Door Armoire from Austria, dated 1834
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely painted armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original hand-painted finish. The soft, gentle colors with delightful floral motifs are beautifully execute...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Paint

5 Pcs., Wall Hooks, Brass Blackened, Hertha Baller Vienna, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Five wall hooks designed by Hertha Baller.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Large Carl Aubock Midcentury Walnut Ring Clothes Brush, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful large ring-shaped modernist wall-hung coat rack clothes brush from the 1950s. Designed and manufactured by Carl Aubock, Vienna, in the 1950s. Made of solid walnut wood an...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Goat Hair, Wood, Walnut

Six Carl Aubock Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s by Carl Aubock workshop, Vienna/Austria. These are authentic, vintage wall hooks, large, heavy and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Original Hand Painted Green Two Door Armoire, Austria circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This remarkable painted armoire still maintains the quality and details of the original green hand-painted finish. Please enlarge photos to appreciate the rich colors and unique patt...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Paint

Walter Bosse 5 Cat Zoo Brass Animal Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to five lovely Austrian modernist animal zoo coat wall hooks, displaying a cat, our favourite
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Up to Five Carl Aubock Large Brass Double Wall Coat Hooks #4056, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s by Carl Aubock workshop, Vienna/Austria. These are authentic, vintage wall hooks, large, heavy and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Up to 12 Austrian Modernist Solid Gold-Plated Coat Hangers from the 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 12 beautiful and heavy chrome-plated hangers executed in Austria in the 1970s. Very solid and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Gold Plate, Metal, Steel

Austrian Biedermeier Burl Walnut & Mahogany Exotic Inlaid Cask, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
hinged till, and terminating on a carved molded edge base with the original bun feet. Mid-18th Century
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Antique 1750s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Steel

5 Pcs, Wall Hooks, Brass Blackened, Hertha Baller Vienna, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Five wall hooks designed by Hertha Baller.
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Mid-20th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe, Austria 1950
Located in Wien, AT
Wardrobe, Austria, 1950 original condition
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass, Iron, Nickel

Wardrobe, Austria 1950
Wardrobe, Austria 1950
H 2.76 in W 31.5 in D 9.06 in
18th Century Antik Biedermeier Maria Tereza nagy szekreny
Located in Kerepes, HU
from the House of Habsburg, Austrian archduchess, Hungarian, Czech and German royal princess, reigning
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Antique Mid-18th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

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Hardwood

Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950
Located in Wien, AT
Brass wardrobe, Austria, 1950 Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

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Aluminum, Brass

Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950
Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950
H 7.09 in W 27.96 in D 10.24 in
Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950. Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950
Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 10.24 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
H 5.52 in W 0.79 in D 4.34 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
H 2.76 in W 0.79 in D 1.97 in
Brass Coat Wall Hooks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured in Austria in the 1950s.  
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Brass Coat Wall Hooks
Brass Coat Wall Hooks
H 5.52 in W 1.19 in D 3.15 in
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Carl Auböck in Austria in the 1950s. price per hook.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Set of 7 Brass Coat Wall Hooks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured in Austria in the 1970s.  
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Set of 7 Brass Coat Wall Hooks
Set of 7 Brass Coat Wall Hooks
H 6.7 in W 0.79 in D 3.15 in
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Carl Auböck in Austria in the 1950s.   
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
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.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Massive Brass Coat Wall Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook manufactured in Austria in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Massive Brass Coat Wall Hook
Massive Brass Coat Wall Hook
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Brass Coat Wall Hooks a Set of Two
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured in the 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Brass Coat Wall Hooks a Set of Two
Brass Coat Wall Hooks a Set of Two
H 7.09 in W 0.79 in D 4.34 in
Two Door Baroque Armoire in Original Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an extraordinary armoire! We have had many painted European baroque armoires through our hands but have never seen one so decorative. It is hard to do it justice but we will d...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

Cat Wall Hook by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "cat" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Cat Wall Hook by Walter Bosse
Cat Wall Hook by Walter Bosse
H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Furniture for Havana Cigars, Puros, Attributed to Koloman Moser and Werkstatte
By Koloman Moser
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Auböck Wardrobe Nutwood and Brass
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is an original Mid-Century Modern piece of design. The coat rack consists of beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Neoclassic Wardrobe Cupboard in Massive Wood Laquered Faux Wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-19th century neoclassic wardrobe cupboard in massive wood lacquered faux wood; with columns and
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Antique 1830s Austrian Neoclassical Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented wall-mounted wardrobe by Carl Auböck, Vienna circa 1950, was made of beechwood slats
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of eight hooks from solid and partly blackened brass by Carl Auböck
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Wardrobe, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Wardrobe, Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Wardrobe, Vienna, circa 1950s
Wardrobe, Vienna, circa 1950s
H 2.37 in W 16.15 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Coat Stand with Metal Coat Hooks, Austria, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage oak wall-mounted wardrobe or coat rack with nine loose black lacquered
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vintage Wardrobe, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Vintage wardrobe, circa 1950s Brass and metal Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Wardrobe, circa 1950s
Vintage Wardrobe, circa 1950s
H 9.45 in W 24.02 in D 11.42 in
Vintage Wardrobe Vienna, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Vintage wardrobe Vienna, circa 1960s Brass and plastic Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

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Brass

 Vintage Wardrobe Vienna, circa 1960s
 Vintage Wardrobe Vienna, circa 1960s
H 7.09 in W 38.19 in D 6.3 in
Aluminium Wardrobe Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Aluminum wardrobe vienna around 1960s Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminium Wardrobe Vienna Around 1960s
Aluminium Wardrobe Vienna Around 1960s
H 3.94 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in
Brass Wardrobe Hat Rack Hanger
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass wardrobe, hanger, hat rack made in the early 1950s in Vienna. Up to two pieces available
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

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Brass

Brass Wardrobe Hat Rack Hanger
Brass Wardrobe Hat Rack Hanger
H 6.7 in W 21.66 in D 3.15 in
Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "monkey" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.  
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets

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Brass

Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
H 7.49 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in
Brass Wardrobe Hat Rack by Karl Hagenauer Vienna
By Franz Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast brass wardrobe by Karl Hagenauer Wien made in the early 1950s.  
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, rare 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine nutwood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Original Tirol Wien Wardrobe Cupboard Massive Wood Laquered Faux Wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-18th century Renaissance wardrobe cupboard in massive wood laquered faux wood; with columns and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Brass Bamboo Wardrobe Coat Rack Josef Frank Kalmar Auböck Style 1950
By Haus und Garten, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Josef Frank
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Extra large stunning and exceptional modernist coat rack or wall wardrobe, which has been designed
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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Mid Century Austrian Wardrobes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century Austrian wardrobes available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century Austrian wardrobes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Mid century Austrian wardrobes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Baroque mid century Austrian wardrobes are consistently popular styles. Many mid century Austrian wardrobes are appealing in their simplicity, but Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Carl Auböck produced popular mid century Austrian wardrobes that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Austrian Wardrobes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $658, while they’re typically $77 on the low end and $10,500 highest priced.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

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 legendary 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.

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.