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Mid Century Metal

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Mid-Century Metal Clothes Hanger
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid-century metal clothes hanger. Clothes hanger in ochre metal, with worked legs. Good condition
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Clothes Hanger
Mid-Century Metal Clothes Hanger
H 53.15 in W 61.82 in D 20.08 in
Midcentury Metal Bar Cart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pantinaed midcentury metal bar cart on wheels. Small chip to glass on bottom shelf, pictured
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Midcentury Metal Bar Cart
Midcentury Metal Bar Cart
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Metal Table with a Great Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century metal table with a great base.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Tables

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Metal

Mid-century metal floor lamp by Emiel Veranneman, Belgium 1958
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century metal floor lamp by Emiel Veranneman - Belgium 1958.
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal and Wood Coffee Table with Magazine Holder, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century metal and wood coffee table with magazine holder - Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Antique Original Midcentury Metal Airplane Propellor with Nosecone
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A wonderful original midcentury metal airplane propellor with nosecone. This piece was the prized
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Metal Coffee Table with Stone Top, France, c. 1960s
Located in New York City, NY
Mid-Century Metal Coffee Table with Stone Top, France, c. 1960s. This exceptional coffee table
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stone, Metal

Mid Century Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser, 1950s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser, 1950s, Germany This lamp works with 3x E14
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Metal Display Cabinet with Three Internal Shelves, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century metal display cabinet with three internal shelves, 1950s Rectangular metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Metal and Brass Decorated Handles by Reggiani, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century metal and brass decorated handles by Reggiani, 1970s Pair of round handles in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage French Midcentury Metal Peacocks with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French metal peacocks from the mid-20th century, with verdigris patina. Created in France
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Beautiful and Rare Swiveling Midcentury Metal Table Mirror in White
Located in München, DE
Beautiful movable midcentury metal table mirror in white. Rare design. Made in Germany. Frame is
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

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Metal

French Mid-Century Metal Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Painted old-red metal sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Metal

French Mid-Century Metal Sculpture
French Mid-Century Metal Sculpture
H 29 in W 19 in D 11.5 in
Mid-Century Metal Center Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique metal table features asian inspired top, as well as ornate rolled metal accenting. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Vanity Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting bare metal design vanity dresser. Wheels on the legs, swivel mirror. (Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Dressers

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Vanity Dresser
Mid-Century Metal Vanity Dresser
H 65 in W 35 in D 19 in
Mid-century Metal Chandelier by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz, 1970s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Mid-Century Metal Spanish Chandelier by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. This Chandelier was designed
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Metal and White Plastic Round Italian Table Mirror, Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury metal and white plastic round table mirror. This amazing item was produced in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Metal Easel Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1960s
By Arredondo, Angelo Lelii
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Metal easel floor lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, 1960s Metal easel
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Easels

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Metal

Midcentury Metal Chaise Lounge
Located in Sheffield, MA
Reclining outdoor chaise lounge with painted black metal frame, flexible straps for added comfort
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Iron

Midcentury Metal Chaise Lounge
Midcentury Metal Chaise Lounge
H 33.5 in W 28.25 in D 73.5 in
French Mid-Century Metal Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Rare French Mid-Century floor lamp with three multicolored shades.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

French Mid-Century Metal Floor Lamp
French Mid-Century Metal Floor Lamp
H 73.23 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
American Mid-Century Metal Toboggan Sled
Located in New York, NY
American 1940s wood and metal toboggan (sled) with a steering wheel and brake lever
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Vintage 1940s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Metal

Rare Xl Mid-Century Metal Patio Floor Lamp in Very Good Original Condition
Located in München, DE
Very rare mid-century metal tripod patio floor lamp made of metal. Beautiful minimalist German
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Metal Potted Plant Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic midcentury life-size potted plant or philodendron sculpture, handcrafted in metal with a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Metal

Midcentury Metal Pendant Light, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage light metal space age pendant light in copper colour with black rim.
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Metal Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Metal Table Lamp, 1950s
Midcentury Metal Table Lamp, 1950s
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 13.39 in
Midcentury Metal Chandelier/Lidokov, 1960s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Labeled - Re-polished - Fully functional
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Metal Chandelier/Lidokov, 1960s
Midcentury Metal Chandelier/Lidokov, 1960s
H 23.63 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Mid-century metal table lamp Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
to its timeless appeal. Embrace the futuristic charm of mid-century design with this chrome table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Unique Mid-Century Metal Table Lamp, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
One of a kind vintage black & white metal table lamp from former Czechoslovakia. The lamp was
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Flower Stand, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Flower Stand, 1960's
Mid-Century Metal Flower Stand, 1960's
H 14.97 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
Single Mid-Century Metal Spanish Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A single metal table lamp, on splayed feet, in a pleasing silvered colour. Spain, c1960s. Good
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Single Mid-Century Metal Spanish Table Lamp
Single Mid-Century Metal Spanish Table Lamp
H 17.33 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Single Mid-Century Metal Spanish Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A single metal table lamp, on splayed feet, in a pleasing golden colour. Spain, c1960s. Good
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Single Mid-Century Metal Spanish Table Lamp
Single Mid-Century Metal Spanish Table Lamp
H 17.33 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Mid century metal mesh umbrella stand, France 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in ECHT, NL
Original mid-century umbrella stand in the manner of Mathieu Mategot. It is made from metal mesh
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Wall Sculpture by C Jere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Curtis Jere abstract wall hanging, depicting a sail scenery. Made from torch cut metal
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

Unique Mid-Century Metal and Glass Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These charming tables will fit perfectly in any small nook or bedroom. Featuring chrome metal
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Metal

Mid-century Metal & Chrome Table Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage orange metal and chrome table lamp with adjustable lamp shade. Produced in former
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Mid-century Metal & Milk Glass Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage white table or bedside lamp made of metal and chrome with milk glass lamp shade. Produced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Magazine Rack with Fishes, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice metal magazine rack made in France in the 50's. Illustrating two fishes on both sides.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Metal Art Klismos Patio Chair Set
By Thinline
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 4 Klismos chairs by the southern California firm Thinline. These look barely used and never abused, circa 1960s Sculpted square bar frames with light green enamel ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Studio Photographer Lamp, Italy 1940s
Located in Catania, CT
Very good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this Studio Lamp produced in Italy during the 40s. With original maker’s mark. Full working with EU standard, adaptab...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Romeo Rega Mid Century Metal and Glass Chandelier
By Romeo Rega
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Chandelier by Romeo Rega made of small rectangular chromed metal piece, with one-in-two covered
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Mid Century Metal Pendant Light in Brown
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Mid century pendant light made in brown lacquered metal. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb
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Vintage 1970s European Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Metal and Glass Pineapples
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of decorative pineapples hand crafted with a stylized metal frame having gold tone
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Verdigris Midcentury Metal Hanging Pendants '7'
Located in London, GB
A set of pendant lights. French, circa 1940s. Great as a cluster or individually. Three large and eight 'smaller' models. Priced and sold individually. Dimensions: 18 ...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Mid-Century Metal and Crystal Pendant from Vitrika
By Vitrika
Located in Praha, CZ
This chandelier was produced by Vitrika in Denmark during the 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Mid-Century Metal Floral Base Round Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century coffee table with painted shaped metal floral base and circular glass top.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Metal Floral Base Round Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury coffee table with painted shaped metal floral base and circular glass top.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Antique French Marble and Mid-Century Metal Vanity/Washstand
Located in Sheffield, MA
with rounded corners and half round front and a mid-century modern metal stand that has been newly
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures

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Marble, Metal

White Opaline Vintage Mid-Century Metal Scones Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal and opaline glass wall lamp. Used in a Dutch monastery wall plate 8.5 × 8.5 cm for use
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Midcentury Metal and Faux Stone Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rugged coffee table features a sturdy metal frame with a very unique "textured" paint job. The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Metal Cranes or Bird Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standup pair of life size mid century cranes hand crafted in metal, each with its own familiar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Metal Console Table with Stone Top
Located in New York, NY
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste, and innovation. A passion for luxury and an unwavering commitment to beauty are ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Stone, Metal

Stilnovo Midcentury Metal Illuminated Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An Stilnovo illuminated wall mirror from the 1960s made in Italy. The mirror has a brass and metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Metal, Aluminum

Stilnovo Midcentury Metal Illuminated Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Stilnovo Midcentury Metal Illuminated Mirror, Italy, 1960s
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H 27.56 in W 15.36 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Large Midcentury Metal Pineapple Chandeliers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive large-scale pair of twelve-light black metal chandeliers in the form of stylized
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bagues French Mid-Century Metal and Crystal Bead Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) gilt metal scroll design 6 arm chandelier with beaded crystal trim and
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of Midcentury Metal Sea Fan Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dramatic pair of midcentury cast metal sea fans with their iconic form finished in gold leaf and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Swedishs Mid Century Metal and Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of two mid-century floor lamps was made in Sweden in the 1960s by Stilarmatur. The lamps
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Orange Mid-Century Metal Serving Tray with Handles, Powder Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large MCM Orange Metal Serving Bar Tray with Handles This large and very sturdy Hermes color
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
than the combination of metals, such as brass and glass. At its most basic level, mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opal, Metal

Pair of Mid Century Metal Table Lamps with Flexible Arms
Located in Ulm, DE
Two table lamps with flexible arms Metal with original patina Mid Century, 1950/60s Dimensions
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Metal Opaline Glass Italy 1960s Sputnik Space Age
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The unusual and very rare metal chandelier made in Italy in the 1960s. Comprising a chrome-plated
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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Mid Century Metal For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century metal you’re looking for. Each mid century metal for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. If you’re shopping for a mid century metal, we have 40569 options in-stock, while there are 1076 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century metal you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century metal, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century metal has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Metal?

The average selling price for a mid century metal at 1stDibs is $1,958, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,228,234 for the 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.

Questions About Mid Century Metal
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.

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