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Mid-Century Modern Pot in White Disko Metal by Just Andersen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Large bowl in silver colored disko metal with pot lid by Just Andersen, circa 1930. Signed.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Donald Deskey Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern brass and iron 3 piece fireplace tools with brass and iron tripod stand
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Forged Iron Firetools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mexican forged iron firetools consisting of a shovel, poker, fork, and holder, circa 1970s. Firetool holder itself is ornate with a decorative foot and back including a partial desig...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Forney, TX
A simply stunning, elegantly refined American Mid-Century Modern four piece fireplace tool set
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Three Piece Lucite & Chrome Fireplace Set Tools
Located in Toledo, OH
Three piece Mid-Century Modern Lucite fireplace set. Shovel, broom and poker sit atop a chrome
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Lucite

Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Nickel Bronze Fireplace Tool Set Danny Alessandro
By Danny Alessandro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Two Toned Polished Nickel & bronze / brass fireplace tool set Danny
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze, Nickel

1960's Large Mid-Century Modern French Brass Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of large 1960s mid-century modern French brass andirons, in vintage condition with
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Five-Piece Chrome Fire Place Tool Set
By ABF
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid-century chrome fireplace tools. Sleek handled tools rest in a modern streamline tool stand.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Chrome

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Bronze Fireplace Tool Set Danny Alessandro
By Danny Alessandro, Stone Manufacturing Company
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern 5 piece polished bronze / brass fireplace tool set in the manner of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Bronze

Wrought Iron and Brass Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four piece set of Mid-Century Modern, fireplace tools features looped wrought iron frame and tools
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Andirons by Alessandro Albrizzi
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in New York, NY
represent the beauty of Italian Mid-Century Modern design at its best. They would be a winning addition to
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set Of Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Tools
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Mid-Century Modern Lucite and chrome fireplace tools. This modern set of fireplace tools has
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Three piece set of Alessandro Abruzzi style chrome and brass fireplace tool set, Italy Circe 1970's. Shiny and bright, this set of 3 place tools with both warm and cool accents is a...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brass Fire Tool Andiron Set
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1950s sculptural brass fire tool set, with original patina. Can be polish polished for additional cost. Set Includes Fire tools , Andirons and log holder. Tools 35.5 h x 1...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Brass and Steel Fireplace Tools 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern fireplace tools. Designed and manufactured probably in 1970s, Germany
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Glass Folding Triptych Fire Screen by Jemeppe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A mid-century fire screen consisting of three panels of glass with brass hinges. It has heat proof
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Folding Triptych Fire Screen by Jemeppe
Mid-Century Modern Glass Folding Triptych Fire Screen by Jemeppe
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H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
French Mid-Century Modern Polished Steel Fireplace Tools, 1960s, France
By Danny Alessandro
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
French 1970's minimalist design four-piece polished stainless steel fireplace tools with beautiful details like the waved handles. The set is in vintage original condition with lovel...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Iron Brass Fireplace Tool Set Vereinigte Werkstätten Germany
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, BY
Great mid-century modern fireplace tool set by Vereinigte Werkstätten, made in Germany, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wood & Iron Fireplace Tool Set by Seymour
By Seymour Manufacturing Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous period modern fireplace tool set. 4 pc set includes the holder, shovel, brush, and a clamp
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

American Mid-Century Modern Solid Iron Modernist Set of Fireplace Tools
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid iron fire tools set in black enameled finish with a nice patina in original condition. polished chrome handles can be used indoors or outdoors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Four-Piece Lucite and Chrome Fire Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern four piece fireplace tool set was realized in the United States
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Chrome

Whimsical Set Brass Iron Stylized Dog Fire Tools Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical set of stylized brass dog handled fire tools from the Mid-Century.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Set of Mid Century Designer Modern Fireplace Tools in Chrome & Lucite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage modern set of fireplace tools circa 1970's. It features chrome plated steel construction
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Chrome

Mid-Century Large Bail Brass Handled Fireplace Bucket
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century large Bail Brass Handled Fireplace Bucket measuring 17" in diameter and standing 12
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Flame Four Piece Bronze & Black Enamel Firetool Set
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic Mid-Century Modern four piece fire tool set was realized in the United
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze, Enamel

Mid Century Modern Iron & Brass Petite 4 piece Set of Fireplace Tools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 4 piece set of fireplace tools. Consists of brush poker shovel and the holder. Iron with brass accent handles in a teardrop form. Petite set for the smaller area, possibly a...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Mid Century Modern 7Pc Set by Donald Deskey Fireplace Screen Tools & Andirons
By Ward Bennett, Donald Deskey
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular complete set (7pieces) of a design by Donald Deskey made by Ward Bennet. Set consisting of a fireplace screen, 38.5 x 27. A pair of Andirons 18.5d x 9w x 19.5h And a 4 p...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Chrome & Frosted Lucite Fireplace Tool Set by Pace
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. It is in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Iron Brass Wall Mounted Fireplace Tool Set by Mel Bogart 1951
By Mel Bogart
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mel Bogart Iron Brass Wall Mounted Fireplace Tool Set Set of wall mounted modernist fireplace tools designed by Mel Bogart 1951 Manufactured by Stewart Winthrop and selecte...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Petite Brass Iron Fireplace Tool Set Brush Poker Shovel 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a lovely and petite set of brass & iron fireplace tools, including a shovel, brush and poker, circa 1960s. In very good condition, with a beautiful patina. ...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Fire Tool Set in Glass and Polished Brass w/ Black Enamel
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern five piece fire tool set was realized in the France, circa 1960
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Enamel

Set of Mid Century Modern Fireplace Tools w Glass Holder attributed to Albrizzi
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant set o fireplace tools with stainless steel handles and a holder with the central piece being a piece of glass. Holders top and bottom is also stainless st...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Stainless Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Donald Deskey Set Wall Mount Iron Brass Fireplace Tools 1950s
By Donald Deskey
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, wall-mounted, set of three fireplace tools, including a brush, poker and shovel, made of wrought iron and with brass handles, by Donald Deske...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Complete Mid Century Modern Chrome Fire Place Tools and Stand
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1441 MCM Chrome fireplace tools 4 piece on base
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Vintage 1960s Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted wrought iron mid century log holder with unusual steel tray base. Nice medium scale
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modernist Danny Alessandro Steel Chrome Fireplace Tool Set
By Danny Alessandro
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning set of Post-Modern fireplace tools by Danny Alessandro. Bold, elegantly refined
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Brass Framed Tri-Fold Fire Screen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century brass framed tri-fold fire screen with screen wire panels and geometric design.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Larger than most, this impressive fireplace insert grate is solid and sturdy - the surface shows obvious signs of age and use, normal and consistent with age.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Iron

Large Circular Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Large mid century circular wrought iron log holder in very good, clean, ready to use condition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Steel Fire Screen, circa 1960, Belgium.
By Pol Bury
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice mid-century fire screen, circa 1960, Belgium. Polished steel. Beautiful metal work. According
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel

Mid-Century Minimalist Brass & Oak Fireplace Tool Set
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Attributed to Alessandro Albrizzi this brass and Oak fireplace tool set. Nice aged patina from many years of use. Solid, heavy and well made set. No structural damage.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Set of Mid 20th Century Fireplace Tools, C.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of mid 20th century fireplace tools, C.1950 Stylish Mid-Century Modern black and gold fire
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Metal

American Mid Century atomic Age Iron & Walnut Firetools Set
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic American Atomic Age, mid-century modern fire tools set with walnut handles and iron
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Mid Century Wood and Iron Fireplace Tool Set
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid century iron and wood 4 piece fireplace tool set. Nice sculpted wood elongated handles makes it
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Unusual Mid Century Octagonal Wrought Iron Log Holder
By Arthur Umanoff, Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Unusual architectural octagonal wrought iron log holder, in very good, original clean and ready to use condition. The piece is constructed of solid squared stock iron.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Wrought and Cast Iron Fireplace Log Holder
By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Unusual mid century log holder having a squared top with rounded corners, executed in heavy wrought
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Tempered Glass Fire Screen, circa 1970, France.
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century modern fire screen, circa 1970, France. Tempered glass, brown patinated steel
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel

Mid-Century Modernist Andiron Pair by Donald Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in San Diego, CA
exhude pure mid-century style. Side by side, the two andirons project a modernist propelling “U” shape
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid Century 4 Piece Chrome / Wood Fireplace Tool Set
By Maison Jansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A four piece mid century fireplace tool set consisting of the holder, brush, shovel and log pick
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Steel, Chrome

Diminutive Mid Century Wrought Iron Log Kindling Wood Holder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wrought iron log, or kindling wood, holder constructed of heavy solid stock having three interior supports to keep the smaller pieces of wood from falling through to the floo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Hand Made Glass Painted and Iron Fire Screen
Located in Miami, FL
A very unusual iron fire screen that is in solid state. The panel is handmade in glass and metal and has an attractive mosaic painted by hand in different colors in which the figure...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Art Glass

Mid Century Modernist Set Fireplace Tools Stainless Steel & Wenge Circa 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Rare modern fireplace tool set circa 1970s Minimalist design in stainless steel with carved Wenge
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Fireplace Tool Set by Bennett Attributed to Deskey
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Great midcentury fireplace tool set signed Bennett, design attributed to Donald Deskey. This set is in exceptional clean, ready to use original condition. Set includes a stand, poker...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Brass, Iron

Two French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Fire Screens Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Firescreens attributed to French master iron worker
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Paid of Mid-Century Brass & Polished Nickel Andirons by Danny Alessandro
By Danny Alessandro
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of Mid-Century Modernist andirons by the American designer, Danny Alessandro. In
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Nickel, Brass

American Mid Century Atomic Age Patinated Brass Wall Mounted Fireplace Tools Set
Located in San Diego, CA
1950's Atomic mid-century age.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Unusual Octagonal Mid Century Log Holder in Wrought Iron ca. 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Unusual octagonal form, nice usable scale, good clean, ready to use condition, recently repainted black. Most MCM log holders are circular in form, this model is not often seen on th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modernist Three Piece Fire Tool Set in Brass by Alessandro Albrizzi
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Three Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Brass and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Enamel

Beautiful Mid Century Radiator Covering Made of Brass and Perforated Sheet Metal
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
Beautiful mid century radiator covering or fireplace screen made of brass and perforated sheet
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal, Brass

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Mid Century Modern Pot For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern pot available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern pot for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern pot, we have 1201 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern pot — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century modern pot bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century modern pot has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Donald Deskey, Alessandro Albrizzi and Carl Auböck are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Pot?

Prices for a mid century modern pot start at $35 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $1,261.

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 Modern Pot
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.

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