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.
Metal
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Metal
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant light with striking cross perforation. The design is often attributed to the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. It is probably of German origin and from Hillebrand. ...
Metal
$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.
Metal
Set of 3 Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant light with striking cross perforation. The design is often attributed to the Italian manufacturer Stilnovo. It is probably of German origin and from Hillebrand. ...
Metal
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, 1950s Minimalist mid-century coat rack with unique materiality.
Metal
$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.
Metal
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 design by Ernest Igl from the 50s/60s. The bright blue tone of the umbrella is parti...
Metal
$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.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Shelf, Vintage Design, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Shelf, 1950s, in Very Good conditions.
Metal
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 base.
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Modular Perforated Metal Bookshelf
Located in PARIS, FR
A stunning example of French Mid-Century Modern design, this modular bookshelf is in the manner of Mathieu Matégot, the visionary designer who revolutionized furniture with his innov...
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Metal & Glass Pendant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Glass, Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension: 8.66ʺW × 8.66ʺD × 13.78ʺL Con...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Yellow Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: France Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 10.63ʺW × 8.66ʺD × 14...
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Perforated Metal Chair, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Italy Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 16.54ʺW × 18.5ʺD × 30.3...
Metal
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.
Metal, Sheet Metal, Metallic Thread
Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century pendant lamp with perforated sheet elements.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Perforated Red Metal and Brass Chandelier
By Angelo Lelii, J.T. Kalmar, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Great perforated red metal screens, and nice movement in the arms.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Trolley, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree bar cart with perforated sheet metal element The design is reminiscent of Mategot Pinhole plate strikes a delicate frame A very elegant design to the smallest detail Carriag...
Metal
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 and clean lines, this design pursues a minimalist aesthetic. Removable shelves made...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Standing Ashtray with Perforated Metal, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Standing Ashtray with Perforated Metal, 1960s
Brass, Steel
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.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Pendant by Ernest Igl, 1960s
By Ernest Igl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century pendant lamp with distinctive perforation from the renowned Hillebrand based on a design by Ernest Igl from the 60s. The lamp consists of three elements. The glare ...
Metal
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 display. The light reflects from the rotatable perforated shade of the fluorescent tu...
Metal
1950s–60s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack in Perforated Metal
Located in Paris, FR
Functional yet visually precise, this is a restrained example of mid-century French design practical, linear, and quietly expressive.
Metal, Steel
Mid 20th Century French , Articulated, Pine and perforated Metal floor lamp.
Located in Oxford, GB
Incredibly stylish articulated late 1960s -1970s European floor light . French or Spanish . Pine with lovely bakelite knobs to adjust the positioning . Perforated painted metal shad...
Metal
1950s French Perforated Metal Bistro Table Lamp Vintage Mid-Century
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Hyattsville, MD
French table light attributed to Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001), produced by Atelier Mategot in the 1950s. Adjustable Head with blue and grey varnishes on perforated diabolo metal doubl...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, French Garden Metal Coffee Table with Perforated Top, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined French outdoor garden coffee table crafted in painted metal, featuring a perforated rectangular tabletop and a light, elegant frame. The design is characterized by slender ...
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Flush Mounted Pendant with Perforated Black Metal Shades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian suspension pendant with two cylindrical sconces articulated on golden brass hinges enclosing two large circular adjustable reflectors in perforated black lacquered metal. Gre...
Metal, Brass
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging light.
Metal
Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamp Germany 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik ceiling lamp.
Metal, Brass
Small Mid-Century Perforated Tablet, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid-Century Perforated Tablet, in Very Good conditions.
Metal
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 adjusted in all directions. The width ranges from 45 cm to 140 cm. A wonderful lamp. The ...
Metal, Brass
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 design in original condition with a beautiful patina.
Metal, Brass
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 a draft by ernest igl from the 1960s. The lamp consists of three elements. The bl...
Metal
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 reminiscent of Mathieu Matégot. Could be hung up or down. Dimensions: 95 W x 33 D...
Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Brass, Metal
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 rim. The design is attributed to Mathieu Matégot. The decoration on the pictures is...
Metal
Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp
By Mathieu Matégot, Kaiser Leuchten, Fog & Mørup, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in München, DE
Stunning perforated metal pendant lamp from the 1970s. Very luxurious design and high quality workmanship. The lamp is a real asset and an absolute favorite for every home. A spec...
Metal
$1,123Sale Price|20% 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.
Metal, Brass
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 Tempestini, circa 1950s.
Metal
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 cylindrical shades crafted from painted metal. The soft golden-cream finish of the shades...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Pendant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist pendant lamp with striking perforation. The simple basic shape of the cylinder is broken up via a symmetrical longhole perforation. The lamp is open and releases direct l...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Perforated Metal Table Lamp from BUR, 1960s
By Bünte und Remmler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table lamp by German manufacturer BUR Bünte & Remmler Leuchten. A very rare version. Cubic shapes permeate this design. Probably the most striking detail of these BUR des...
Metal
A pair of beautiful mid-century modern bedside lamps with perforated metal shade
Located in München, DE
With perforated metal shades and brass necks. Teak veneer base.
Metal, Brass
Perforated Metal Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Perforated metal Italian floor lamp.
Marble, Metal
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.
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Steel Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 7.09ʺW × 7.09ʺD × 24.8ʺH Condition: ...
Metal
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 yet elegant design consists of a perforated metal table top, clean curvilinear edg...
Metal
$4,095 / set
Perforated Metal Sconces by Lunel 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Perforated metal sconces by Lunel from 50.
Metal
Minimalist Umbrella Stand, Perforated Steel, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid century shield stand made of perforated sheet in red and black.
Metal
$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 brass arm and backplate. The shade rotates freely left/right and up/down on a ball...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Wall Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century wall lamp with flexible umbrella. Probably from Emperor. A minimalist design. Cubic shapes run through this design, from the screen to the wall plate. The most striking ...
Metal
Pilastro Metal Magazine Rack with Perforated Small Table Top
Located in Delft, NL
Pilastro metal magazine rack with perforated small table top A Dutch design, black lacquered frame with perforated small table top magazine rack Mid 20th century The measureme...
Metal
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 Edison standard bulbs and finial. Original brass trimmed shade shown is included. THIS ...
Metal, Brass
Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s.
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.
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