Circular Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handle in bronze (or brass), mid-20th century, France. A very simple elegant handle, made up of two separate pieces - each side with a slightly concave dish ...
Bronze
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in Catania, IT
Circular push-pull door handle in bronze (or brass), mid-20th century, Italy. A very simple elegant handle, made up of two separate pieces - each side with a slightly concave dish a...
Aluminum
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handle in bronze (or brass), mid-20th century, France. A very simple elegant handle, made up of two separate pieces - each side with a slightly concave dish ...
Bronze
$679Sale Price|44% Off
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handle in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France. The handle is made up of two separate pieces with hammered texture; each trimmed w...
Metal, Brass
Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, England
Located in London, GB
Circular push-and-pull door handle in brass, mid-20th century, England. A simple handle, made up of two separate round pieces; each side contoured with a wide stem and optional rose...
Metal, Bronze
Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle
Located in London, GB
A bronze push or pull door handle with textured finish and smooth raised central band. Germany, second half 20th century (probably 1970s). A heavy piece, made of cast metal, with ...
Bronze
Set of Two Circular Push-Pull Door Handles in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handles in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France. Each handle is made up of two separate pieces with hammered texture; each face tr...
Metal, Brass
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle, Brutalist Design, European, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A square bronze push-pull door handle with a dark brown patina and raised brutalist bark-like pattern. Mid-to-late 20th century, European. This is a heavy piece, made of cast and pa...
Bronze
$1,800 / set
Door Pull Handles in Copper and Steel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large scale polished copper and steel door handles, circa 1960s. These examples have wonderfully patterned polished copper fronts and are framed in heavy patinated steel frames. Pric...
Copper
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Contoured Design
Located in London, GB
A sculptural bronze push or pull door handle with abstract relief. Second half 20th century (probably 1970s), found in Germany. A heavy piece, made of cast metal, with very nice c...
Bronze
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Heavy Patina
Located in London, GB
A sculptural bronze push or pull door handle with abstract relief. Second half 20th century (probably 1970s), found in Germany. A heavy rectangular piece, made of cast metal, with a...
Bronze
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Block Pattern
Located in London, GB
A square bronze push-pull door handle with a dark brown patina and simple raised block pattern (minor flaws). Mid-to-late 20th century, European. This is a heavy piece, made of cast...
Bronze
1950s Pepe Mendoza Square Door Pull Handle Malachite Brass
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Modernist Square Door Pull Mexico stamped by artist 4.75 x 4.75 x 1.5 d Preowned original vintage, patina present. Refer to image...
Malachite, Brass
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Basket-Work Relief Pattern
Located in London, GB
A square bronze push-pull door handle with a dark brown patina and raised basket-work pattern. Mid-to-late 20th century, European. This is a heavy piece, made of cast and patinated ...
Bronze
1950s Gio Ponti Brass Italian Door Pull Handle & Plate ITALY
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Italian Door Plate & Pull Handle in Rich Brass ITALY 1950s Note seven units (7) are available. All are sold individually. In the style of Gio Ponti 8 tall x 1.25 W ...
Brass
Pair of Round Bronze Door Handles Push Pull with Flower Relief
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous large pair of cast round bronze door pulls with flower relief from the 1970’s.
Bronze
Heavy Organic Gilt Brass or Bronze Pull Handles for Doors, Drawers, Cupboards...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Handles - Heavy organic gilt metal (I think brass or bronze) pull handles for doors, drawers, cupboards etc.. Please note that the position of the screw holes at the back of the han...
Bronze, Brass
Round Midcentury Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle Air Bubbles, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern round double push and pull door handle in clear Murano glass with air bubbles and aluminium center.
Aluminum, Iron
Round Midcentury Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle Air Bubbles, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern round double push and pull door handle in clear Murano glass with air bubbles and aluminium center.
Aluminum, Iron
$1,794Sale Price|40% Off
Paul Evans Style MCM Brutalist Bronze Door Handle Pull Pair, 2 Sets Available
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Evans-style bronze cast door pull set with a distinct late 1960s Mid-century/Brutalist pattern across the front. This Pull set is made from solid bronze pieces, each made from a...
Bronze
Pair of Lateral Bronze Door Handles with Letter Plate, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A pair of lateral bronze push or pull door handles, with Brutalist scalloped design, mid-late 20th century, European. The set is completed with a matching letter-plate. The pieces a...
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Door Handle and Bell Push with Brutalist Design 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A rectangular bronze push or pull door handle, with Brutalist geometric design, together with matching bell push, mid-late 20th century, European. This is a heavy handle, made of ca...
Brass, Bronze
Large Brass & Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1950s
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and highly decorative pair of large circular brass door pulls by renowned Mexican designer Pepe Mendoza, produced in the 1950s. Each piece showcases a stylized Chinese charact...
Brass
$1,850 / set
Vintage MCM Bronze Door Handles - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your architectural entry with this exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist door handles. Expertly cast in substantial bronze, these oversized pulls feature a masterf...
Bronze
Pair of Brass and Enamel Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico, 1958
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They embody the unique blend of Mid-Century Modern Mexican craftsmanship and Asian-inspired motifs that define Mendoza’s legacy.
Brass
A set of solid, heavy 1970s Brutalist pull handles with letter slot and doorbell
Located in München, DE
Rare, solid Brutalist pull handle set with letter slot and doorbell. Manufacturer: Alpan. Made in Germany. 1970s. Very heavy and high-quality construction. Great Brutalist design. Al...
Bronze
Vintage MCM Pleated Doors With Inlay Handles -Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These extraordinary architectural doors are stunning examples of bespoke Mid-Century design, featuring deeply carved vertical grooves that create a dynamic, pleated or fluted texture.
Metal
Massive, heavy 1970s Brutalist bronze push handle by Alpan Germany
Located in München, DE
Rare, solid Brutalist pull handle. Manufacturer: Alpan. Made in Germany. 1970s. Very heavy and high-quality construction. Great Brutalist design. Made of solid bronze. Total weight a...
Bronze
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Push & Pull Marbled Glass Door Handle Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare & elegant Mid-Century Modern pull & push door handle. Designed and manufactured probably in Italy, 1960s.
Brass
$350Sale Price|46% Off
Mid Century Modern Large Venini Glass Rope Design Door Handle Pull Murano Italy
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent door handle by Venini in Diamante glass rope form. Thick, heavy glass with striated blood red interior twist. In metal mounts with screw holes for mounting. In very good ...
Crystal, Metal
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Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]
Located in London, GB
Circular push-and-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France. A simple elegant handle, made up of two separate round pieces; each side with a slightly concave dish and wid...
Metal, Bronze
$800Sale Price / set|20% Off
2 Mid Century Modern Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knob Door Pull Handle
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paul Evans style Brutalist Cabinet Vanity Desk Drawer Knobs Door Pulls Handles.
Metal
Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Push & Pull Door Handles by Seguso 1950s
By Venini, Archimede Seguso, Barovier&Toso, Seguso
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handles in Murano glass with gold layer.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Zebra Ceramic Door Handle 1960's
Located in London, GB
Single square push & pull door handle made with a hand painted ceramic tile depicting zebra's in black and white glaze is set in aluminium. The door handles was designed in the 1...
Ceramic
Mid-Sized Bronze Push-Pull Handle, European 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A neat push-pull door handle made of bronze with abstract design, smaller than typical designs. 20th century, European. Good vintage condition with changing tones to the patina from...
Bronze
1970s Vintage Sculptural Lucite Handles Door Pulls Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Sculptural Lucite Handle Pulls 3.25d x 10 h x 4 w plastic handle 1 diameter Pair of Lucite handles. Vintage. One small perforation. Preowned unrestored Refer to images
Lucite
Large Lateral Push Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze
Located in London, GB
A large lateral push-pull door handle of abstract Brutalist design. European, second half 20th century. A striking piece - made to span the full width of a door - formed from cast ...
Bronze
Petrified Wood Push and Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A sculptural push-pull door handle crafted from a solid slice of petrified wood, displaying an organic pattern and rich natural coloration ranging from deep browns to warm ochre. For...
Aluminum
Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Located in London, GB
A square push-pull door handle with raised abstract design made of cast bronze. Mid to late 20th century, found in Germany. A nice heavy piece with a dark applied patina. There are ...
Bronze
Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull
Located in London, GB
Pairs of round double door 1960's push and pull handles in clear glass with subtile wave relief, cast glass (2cm thick) with aluminum fittings. They are designed for a glass doors bu...
Aluminum
Pair of Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handles Square
Located in London, GB
Pair of square bronze push and pull door handles with central horizontal border of Brutalist relief creating a stunning detail to the door. They can be mounted on any kind of door. T...
Bronze
Architectural Pairs of Pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Two sets of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and burgundy. They are cast glass (2.2 cm thick) with bronze anodized fittings, They are des...
Glass
Vintage Belgian Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door handle, circa 1960s. $ 1450 each.
Ceramic
Set of Two Double Red Cast Glass Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
A set of two double push and pull square textured vibrant red cast glass with mat antique bronze anodized aluminium fixtures. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but suitab...
Glass
Architectural Pairs of pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Located in London, GB
A pair of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and burgundy. They are cast glass ( 2.2 cm thick ) with bronze anodized fittings, They are des...
Aluminum
Rose Quartz and Bronze Push Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Rose Quartz and Bronze push and pull door handle, a unique piece made from a semi precious stone in soft pink, set into a bronze holder that follows its natural shape and is made to ...
Bronze
Unique Door Length 2.5 meter Push & Pull Bronze 1960's Pair of Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Unique full door length 2.5 meter long push & pull tubular bronze door handles. They are bespoke 1960's and came from double glass doors of a formal bank in Germany. The patina is or...
Bronze
Architectural Push Pull Door Handles and Letterbox with Crater Relief
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle and letter box with strong relief like craters in a landscape seen from above. There is a third The handle brackets are attached to the main pla...
Bronze
Bronze Pair of Push Pull Door Handles Relief of Waves
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle, letter box and key holder with surface with strong relief like the waves. These identical handles can be applied inside or outside on a pair of d...
Bronze
Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Juliette Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury Belgian tile faced entry door pull handle. Mid-Century Ceramic Door Pull handle.
Ceramic
Large Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle with Crowned Medieval Torch
Located in London, GB
Regal bronze push & pull door handle in the shape of a medieval torch with crown creates a stunning detail to the door. It has a great original patina. It is set slightly off angle f...
Bronze
Set of Two Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Located in London, GB
A set of two cast bronze push-pull door handles with raised abstract design. Mid to late 20th century. The set comprises two pieces of the same design, which can be turned to use on...
Bronze
Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles and Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear textural surface like straw. They have a golden glowing patina. The identical hand...
Bronze
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief
Located in London, GB
Single square door handle with basket weaving relief. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, circa 1970's....
Bronze
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Diamond Relief
Located in London, GB
Single square door handle with geometric diamond relief. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, circa 1970...
Bronze
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief
Located in London, GB
Single round door handle with spiralling relief that is textured. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, ...
Bronze
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with deep Relief
Located in London, GB
Single round door handle with deep relief that is textured. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, circa ...
Bronze
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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