Vintage antler set, corkscrew, bottle opener, funnel, 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Shows signs of use. Beautiful decoration. Suitable for collectors. Original condition.
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Metal
Vintage antler set, corkscrew, bottle opener, funnel, 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Shows signs of use. Beautiful decoration. Suitable for collectors. Original condition.
Metal
Set of Corkscrew Swivel Lounge Chairs in Mohair. C. 1970s
Located in Westport, CT
Rare pair of Corkscrew Swivel Lounge Chairs, circa 1970-1979. These chairs feature a unique corkscrew design with a swivel return system on polished steel tulip supports. They have b...
Mohair
Vintage Metal Fish Corkscrew Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic Early 1960s Fish Motif Corkscrew & Bottle Opener Authentic early 1960s corkscrew and bottle opener featuring a charming fish motif and classic mid-century design.
Bronze
Carl Auböck Corkscrew #5970-1 "Modern Key", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Corkscrew #5970-1 "Modern Key", Austria 2022.
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s - 60s Felix The Cat Brass Corkscrew, Vienna Austria
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Patinated Brass Bronze Corkscrew, Austria, 1950s This charming Mid-Century Modern sculpture is an authentic Vienna Bronze from the 1950s.
Metal
Vintage Danish Seahorse Corkscrew & Lobster Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Figural Danish Modern Bottle opener in the shape a lobster and a seahorse compact corkscrew. Materials: solid teak, brass and Glass eyes. Made in Denmark circa 1960-70 in as style re...
Teak
Wall mounted Woman Head Bronze Corkscrew Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian corkscrew in the form of a Woman Head. Has a hook to be attached at the wall. Nice addition to your room, bar or just for your collection of Austrian bro...
Bronze
Pair of Modern Swivel Club Directional Style Corkscrew Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of grey swivel club chairs. If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may be able to deliver curbside for less...
Upholstery
Vintage African Tribal Bottle Opener and Corkscrew Set England, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of vintage brass bar items - a corkscrew and bottle-opener. With African masks or faces. The bottle-opener is marked England and number 958. The corkscrew is marked Made in Eng...
Metal
Vintage Metal Fish Corkscrew Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s corkscrew and bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg Germany.
Bronze
Vintage Brass Combination Bar Tool — Miniature Shovel Form with Hidden Corkscrew
By R.G. Mitchell Ltd. 1
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A playful yet functional object, it embodies the whimsical spirit of mid-century barware and makes a delightful addition to any collection.
Brass
Laurent Siret corkscrew, Caves de la Tour Eiffel, grapewood, France, 1940s
Located in Forserum, SE
French 1940s corkscrew by Laurent Siret. Crafted from an organically shaped branch of grapewood. Stamped ’Laurent Siret and Rochfort sur Loire’ in the metal and marked ’Caves de la T...
Steel
Large Vintage 48" Curtis Jere MCM Corkscrew Bottle Opener Pop Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage 48" Curtis Jere Mid Century Modern Corkscrew Bottle Opener Pop Art Wall Sculpture.
Steel
Carl Aubock II Rare Brass Corkscrew Cup Model 3710 Austria 1940s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Troy, MI
Carl Auböck II model 3710 Austria c. 1949 Turned wood cup with elongated oval brass handle that removes to a reveal a functioning corkscrew Original patina Signed both to the bottom...
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Corkscrew, Bottle Opener and Toothpick Dispenser for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The 3 pieces are made from brushed stainless steel. The price is for the set of 3.
Stainless Steel
Auböck Brass Key Paperweight & Cork Screw, Corkscrew, Midcentury, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Carl Auböck "Key" bottle opener, corkscrew & paperweight in solid brass, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. The key is in a very good condition. We ship via DHL...
Brass
MCM "Korkenzieher" Wine Corkscrew in Box by Peter Raacke for Rostfrei
By Rostfrei Solinger
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well constructed MCM "Korkenzieher" wine corkscrew by Peter Raacke for Rostfrei circa 1970s. The corkscrew is in very good vintage condition in its original box and m...
Stainless Steel
Vintage, Horn Handle, Corkscrew from Amboss Austria, Chrome-Plated, 1950s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A vintage corkscrew from Amboss Austria, from the early 1950s. The handle is made from the tip of a deer antler and held in place with a pin which goes through the handle. There is ...
Metal
Vintage Bronze Key Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s or older bottle opener, if unscrewed it has also a corkscrew inside. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale i...
Brass
Gilded Metal Corkscrew by Aldo Colombo "Pierre the Sommelier" - Italy 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Vintage "Pierre the Sommelier" Corkscrew by Aldo Colombo, Italy 1980s Add a touch of charm and character to your barware collection with this vintage "Pierre the Sommelier" corkscre...
Metal
$632Sale Price|20% Off
Large Carl Aubock Brass Key Corkscrew Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful sculptural Mid-Century cork screw bottle opener in the shape of a big key. This is a rare and not common model, designed by Carl Aubock, executed by the Carl Aubock works...
Brass
$578Sale Price|35% Off
Carl Auböck II Barboy Bottle Opener & Corkscrew, Leather & Steel, Amboss Austria
By Amboss Austria, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful bird-shaped bottle opener & corkscrew, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown leather. Designed by Carl Aubock II, Vienna. Executed in the 1960 by Amboss Au...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 50s 60s Vienna Elephant Herta Baller Corkscrew Brass Bronze Hagenauer
By Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Herta Baller Patinated Brass Elephant, Austria, 1950s This charming Mid-Century Modern elephant sculpture is an authentic Herta Baller design from the 1950s. It is 100% original and...
Metal
Vintage 50s 60s Richard Rohac Corkscrew “Vagabond with Melon Hat” Vienna Austria
By Richard Rohac
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Richard Rohac Patinated Brass Bronze Corkscrew, Austria, 1950s This charming Mid-Century Modern sculpture is an authentic Richard Rohac design from the 1950s.
Metal
Pair of French 1980's Clear and Amber Lucite Corkscrew Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1980's French Corkscrew form lucite lamps in Clear and Amber tones. The lamps have been Newly rewired with adjustable Antiqued Bronze double clusters and silk rayon cords. Ea...
Brass
Vintage Bronze Key Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware Boxed
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener and corkscrew in the original box. Included is also a wall hook to display it at a wall. The original Box has some little scratches, but this is old...
Brass
Vintage Figural Sea Lion Corkscrew in Copper & Teak by Zero Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual Wiener werkstätte inspired sea lion or seal balancing a corkscrew with spherical teak handle. The seal is made from patinated copper and was made by Zero in Copenhagen Denmar...
Copper, Stainless Steel
Vintage 50s 60s Richard Rohac Vienna RR Monkey Corkscrew Brass Bronze Hagenauer
By Richard Rohac
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Richard Rohac Patinated Brass Figurine, Austria, 1950s This charming Mid-Century Modern monkey ape sculpture is an authentic Richard Rohac design from the 1950s. It is 100% original...
Metal
Vintage 50s 60s Vienna Walter Bosse Corkscrew Fawn Designed for Herta Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Herta Baller Patinated Brass Fawn, Austria, 1950s This charming Mid-Century Modern sculpture is an authentic Walter Bosse Herta Baller design from the 1950s. It is 100% original and...
Metal
Vintage 50s 60s Richard Rohac Vienna RR Cat Corkscrew Brass Bronze Hagenauer
By Richard Rohac
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Richard Rohac Patinated Brass Cat, Austria, 1950s This charming Mid-Century Modern cat sculpture is an authentic Richard Rohac design from the 1950s. It is 100% original and documen...
Metal
Pair of Vintage Wood Crow Bird Corkscrew Bottle Opener Danish Design, Denmark
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage pair of Danish teak wood bottle opener and corkscrew bird figures. An original Barware from the 1960s, nice addition to every bar card trolley or just to display a...
Metal
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Corkscrew Swivel Chairs Black & Blue
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Vladimir Kagan for prestigious manufacturer Directional, this symmetrical (left and right) pair of chairs are rare and exclusive. Their distinct and organic design featur...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Bronze Key Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Germany.
Brass
Vintage Bronze Key Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Metal Breweriana Barware, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Brass
Key-shaped Corkscrew with pierced Bow Handle, by Carl Auböck Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Corkscrew designed like an old-fashioned key, with a pierced, scrollwork “bow” handle in a warm brass tone. A steel spiral worm extends from the stem, and a separate cylindrical slee...
Brass, Steel
Barware Set Tray, Tongs and Corkscrew in Goatskin & Steel by Aldo Tura, Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Rome, IT
Barware set composed of a serving tray, tongs and corkscrew in white goatskin and steel details by the Italian designer Aldo Tura. Made in Italy in the 1950s. The original label i...
Steel
Carl Auböck Modern Key Large Brass Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful and oversized, vintage Mid-Century brass key combines a corkscrew for opening wine bottles and a bottle opener for crown caps.
Metal, Brass
$474Sale Price|40% Off
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury combination corkscrew, bottle opener, and paperweight dating from the 1950s. Shaped like a large key, it was designed by Carl Auböck and crafted by his workshop in Vienn...
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.
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