Mid-Century Perforated Metal Shelf, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Shelf, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 Mid
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Mid-Century Perforated Metal Shelf, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Shelf, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 Mid
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Mid-Century Perforated Metal Magazine Holder and Side Table, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Magazine Holder and Side Table, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
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$809Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Perforated Metal Mathieu Matégot Style Wall Mirror 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Norwich, GB
Mid Century perforated metal Mathieu Matégot style wall mirror. French. Circa 1950. The painted
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Mid-century perforated metal tray in the style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Wichita, KS
Mid-century perforated metal tray in the style of Mathieu Matégot, France, circa late 1940s–1950s
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$140Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite black enameled letter holder, circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.
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Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Materials: Metal Color: Red Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension
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Mid Century Perforated Metal Telephone Stand by Richard Galef
By Richard Galef
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century wrought iron and metal mesh telephone stand by Richard Galef. The stand is structurally
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$180Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder Catch It All
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite black enameled letter holder, catch it all circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.
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Set of 3 Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Material: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension
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Mid-Century Perforated Metal Coat Rack attributed to Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Coat Rack attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta
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Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp attributed to Ernest Igl, 1960s
By Ernest Igl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century rod pendulum with distinctive perforations. Probably by Hillebrand based on a
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$388Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Retro Midcentury Perforated Metal Basket Office Desk Car Key Dish Bowl
By Richard Galef
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Architectural tabletop key basket.
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French 1950s Perforated Metal Console in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French midcentury perforated metal console in the style of Mathieu Matégot with a tubular metal
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Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
not specified otherwise. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Yellow Styles: Mid-Century
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Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Metal & Glass Pendant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Materials: Glass, Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Item Type: Vintage, Antique or
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Mid-Century Italian Space Age Perforated Metal Chair, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mathieu Matégots.. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
3 mid-century design armchairs in perforated metal from the 50's. They may well have been made in
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Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century pendant lamp with perforated sheet elements. A minimalist design. The luminous body
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Mid Century Modern Perforated Red Metal and Brass Chandelier
By Angelo Lelii, J.T. Kalmar, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful mid century modern chandelier circa 1950s and likely produced in Italy or Austria
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Trolley, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Period: 1950s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or
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Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Cart, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Delicate bar cart with striking perforated metal elements. With its completely white color scheme
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Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Patinated Brass and Perforated Metal 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century umbrella stand in Patinated Brass and Perforated Metal 1950s. This mid century
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Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Pendant by Ernest Igl, 1960s
By Ernest Igl
Located in Hamburg, DE
, Metal Color: Black Period: 1960s Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type
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1950s–60s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack in Perforated Metal
Located in Paris, FR
perforated metal body in yellow. The angular frame creates a floating effect, reinforcing its sculptural
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Mid 20th Century French , Articulated, Pine and perforated Metal floor lamp.
Located in Oxford, GB
with lovely bakelite knobs to adjust the positioning . Perforated painted metal shade and green painted
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Mid-Century Illuminated Occasional Console Side Table Stand Perforated Metal
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Amazing Mid-Century Modern asymmetric console or table used for a telephone, for plants or as a
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1950s French Perforated Metal Bistro Table Lamp Vintage Mid-Century
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s. Adjustable Head with blue and grey varnishes on perforated diabolo metal double cone shade
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Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging
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Italian Mid-Century Flush Mounted Pendant with Perforated Black Metal Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
enclosing two large circular adjustable reflectors in perforated black lacquered metal. Great mid-century
Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamp Germany 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik ceiling lamp
Metal, Brass
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Perforated Metal Planter, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Midcentury modern planter by French designer Mathieu Matégot. Black lacquered perforated folded
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Small Mid-Century Perforated Tablet, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid-Century Perforated Tablet, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959. Additional
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Awesome Double Mid-Century Modern brass & perforated metal floor lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Double Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Rattan Floor Lamp, Italy 1950s The lamp can be
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Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Ceiling Lamp by Ernest Igl, 1960s
By Ernest Igl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid century pendant lamp with a striking perforation from the renowned hillebrand according to
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Original Mid Century brass wall lamp with perforated metal sheet lampshades
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1950s brass wall lamp with two perforated metal lampshades. Typical Mid Century Modern
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mid century modern TRAY, perforated metal and brass, attr. mathieu matégot 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Mannheim, DE
A 1950s tray in a minimalist, purist design. Made of white lacquered perforated metal with a brass
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Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Perforated Metal Shade Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of large mid-century wall lights. France, c1960s. With perforated black shades
Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp. Designed and
Brass, Metal
A set of 3 Italian mid century modern white perforated metal counter stools
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Houston, TX
A set of Italian mid century modern white perforated metal counter stools designed by Maurizio
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$991Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Italian Magazine Rack with Perforated Metal and Classic Design Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Italian Magazine Rack With Perforated Metal and Classic Design Brass. On request the
Metal, Brass
Perforated Austrian Mid-Century Metal and Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Probaly by Ernst Igl.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps with Perforated Painted Metal Shade
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps featuring elegant brass bodies paired with sculptural
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Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Perforated Metal Table Lamp from BUR, 1960s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Hamburg, DE
the cubic shape of the lamp body. A special feature of this design is the contrasting gray metal band
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Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Pendant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
information: Material: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Item Type: Vintage
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Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot, Kaiser Leuchten, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Stunning perforated metal pendant lamp from the 1970s. Very luxurious design and high quality
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Pair of beautiful mint green Mid Century Modern perforated sheet metal wall lamp
Located in München, DE
Two very beautiful Mid-Century Modern perforated metal wall lamps with white plexiglass shades. A
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Perforated Metal Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Perforated metal Italian floor lamp.
Marble, Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Steel Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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Mathieu Matégot White Rectangular Perforated Lacquered Metal Coffee Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York City, NY
Mathieu Matégot white rectangular perforated metal coffee table, France, mid-20th century Simple
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$1,600 / item
1950s Stilnovo White Perforated Metal Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilnovo White Perforated Metal Sconce Executed in cream painted perforated metal shade with
Metal, Brass
$4,130 / set
Perforated Metal Sconces by Lunel 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Perforated metal sconces by Lunel from 50.
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Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Material: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage
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Pilastro Metal Magazine Rack with Perforated Small Table Top
Located in Delft, NL
frame with perforated small table top magazine rack Mid 20th century The measurements are 44 cm high
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1960s Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful black perforated metal cone base with brass base and accents throughout, has 3
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s. A wonderful and very elegant 1950s
Metal, Brass
20th century design white perforated metal basket attributed to Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mathieu Mategot White perforated metal basket from 20th century design Realised circa 1950
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Perforated metal tripod coffee table, France 1950
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Catonvielle, FR
receives a perforated metal newspaper shelf, the glass top is in the shape of a trapezoid with cut sides
Metal, Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.