Large Brass Door Center Pull with Rope Twist Motif
Located in London, GB
A large brass door center pull with rope twist motif, English. With original fixing bolt. Diameter: 4 inches - 10 cm. Projection from door: 3 3/4 inches - 9.5 cm.
Brass
Two Bronze Push-Pull Door Handles with Abstract Design
Located in London, GB
A set of two bronze door handles of soft rectangular form and concave face, with an abstract textured design. European, probably late twentieth century. These are heavy pieces, made...
Bronze
Aluminium Push or Pull Door Handle Set with Abstract Design, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A square aluminium door handle with abstract - almost surreal - design, together with matching letterbox cover and keyhole/lock surround. European, second half 20th century - we woul...
Aluminum
Pair of Paolo di Poli Solid Brass Round Door Pulls
By Paolo di Poli
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass double sided door handles from the studio of enamelist Paolo di Poli. Very unusual to find one without the enamel.
Brass
1950s Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza Malachite Dragon Door Handle Pull Set
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Mexico artist Pepe Mendoza dragon door handles pull set two-piece set in malachite & bronze brass 1.25 d x 9 h x 5.75 w original preowned unrestored vintage ...
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
Wharton Esherick Style Outer Door With Frosted Glass & Bronze Lever Pull
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful custom outer door having West African albizia solid wood frame with double panel frost effect glass panels, solid bronze lever pull on both sides and SOSS concealed invis...
Brass, Bronze
Brutalist Bronze Door Handle, Push or Pull Design, Late 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
Brutalist bronze door handle of abstract organic design, late 20th century, European. The design can be used either way around, and can be used on push or pull doors. The handle i...
Bronze
Modern Deco Pair Crystal / Brass Rope Design Drawer / Door Handles Pulls, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
For your pleasure a pair of Rope or Barley Twist design, crystal and brass drawer/door handles pulls. Probably French or Italian from the late 1950s in excellent condition, more than...
Brass
Midcentury Pair of Door Pull Handles in Brass and Lucite, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of door handles / door pulls in brass and lucite. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Three Door or Drawer Pulls in Bronze and Stone by Pepe Mendoza Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A treat for a modern home or one achieving the look of their mid-Century Heritage *Screws are included in with each pull 1.25"
Stone, Bronze
Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Lateral Abstract Design, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A lateral bronze push or pull door handle, with abstract design, together with escutcheon or keyhole plate; mid-late 20th century, European.
Bronze
Sold|$1,800
Set of 6 Pepe Mendoza Pulls
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in South Charleston, WV
Rare set of six brass and ceramic artisan studio hardware pulls by renowned Mexican craftsman Pepe Mendoza. All are marked on reverse. Sold as a set only. Mexico 1958. For use with d...
Brass
Evelyn Ackerman Brass and Micro-Mosaic Drawer Pulls
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Hanover, MA
Four drawer pulls in solid brass with micro-mosaic design in red, orange and yellow by Evelyn Ackerman for Era Industries, made in Italy, 1960s. Sold as a set of four. ERA impor...
Brass
1950s Pepe Mendoza Sculptural Mayan Pull Handles Malachite Brass Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Pulls Handles Mexico Mayan Revival set of two Stamped by artist 6.5 h x 2.5 w x 1 d Preowned original vintage condition Refer to images
Malachite, Brass
1950s Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Malachite Pulls Set of 7
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Mayan Revival Pepe Mendoza Pulls Rectangular Set of 7 Exquisite Malachite and Brass Knob hardware stamped by artist 1.63 h x 4.75 w x 1 d Preowned vintage con...
Malachite, Brass
Set of 10 Italian Brass Drawer or Cabinet Handles or Pulls, circa 1940's - 50's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, Fitzrovia
- Last 10 available small ones, sold as a set - Attributed to Paolo Buffa. Beautiful original 1940's to 1950's Small Italian brass / bronze handles or pulls or knobs for cupboard doo...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Push & Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian free form artistic push-and-pull door handles in brass with a honeycomb texture finish.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Two-Door Black Buffet, Steel Pulls
Located in Stamford, CT
Black sideboard with two convex curved drawers and two convex curved doors. Curved steel pulls. Shelves are 10.5 inches high, 7.5 inches high.
Steel
Mid Century Knoll Four Door Walnut Credenza with Leather Pulls
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and classic Mid Century understated Knoll credenza has four sliding doors with original leather pulls and adjustable wood shelves.
Walnut
Mid-century Modern Amber Glass Push and Pull Door Handle
Located in London, GB
Amber glass double door handle with brass fittings for a glass door. France 1960-70's They can be adapted for a wooden door by extending the external thread. The last picture shows a...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Set Bronze Push & Pull Door Handles for Double Doors
Located in London, GB
A set of two rectangular bronze door handles with flat surface and deep oxidised textural waves, European 1970s. A design with lots of movement and depth in. The top surface is polis...
Bronze
Set of 4 Mid Century Oversized 1950's Round Brass Door Pulls
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 4 mid century oversized 1950's round brass door pulls.
Brass
John Widdicomb Tambour Door Tall Chest Dresser, Mid Century Brass Star Pulls
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century American Modern mahogany chest by John Widdicomb with tambour doors and solid brass star hardware. This dresser features shaped feet, three exterior dovetail cons...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Long Baker Blonde 6-Door Credenza Aluminum Pulls, 1970s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful long blonde wood credenza, with lovely aluminum pulls, by Baker, circa 1970s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 96" (8') W x 19" D x 33...
Wood
Exceptional Mid-Century Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle by Seguso 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handle in clear Murano glass with air bubbles.
Brass
Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern Credenza w/ Sliding Doors 12 Drawers Brass Pull
By Paul McCobb, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful walnut Danish mid century modern 12 drawers credenza with sliding doors.
Brass
Sold|$1,400
Four Lucite Eglomisse & Bronze Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four vintage Italian door or drawer pulls in cast bronze with gilt eglomisse in a basket woven design. Mount horizontally or vertically.
Bronze
Sold|$1,302
Murano Push & Pull Glass Door Handle
Located in London, GB
Murano push & pull glass door handle. Dimensions: Width 15 cm x 15 cm Depth 9,5 cm each side of the door.
Glass
Sold|$895
Blue Dalle de Verre Door Pull
Located in Hanover, MA
French 1960's double door pull in blue cast glass with brass hardware.
Brass
Vintage Brutalist Cast Bronze Door / Drawer Pulls Handles
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Brutalist Cast Bronze Door / Drawer Pulls Handles. In the manner of Paul Evans and Bertoia This listing is for the complete set. 4 large rectangular with 8 smaller circular ...
Bronze
Pair of Midcentury Brass Cabinet or Door Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pair of midcentury brass pulls for a door or cabinet... very simple and elegant.
Brass
Rectangular Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle
Located in London, GB
Rectangular bronze cast door handle with a textural relief in vertical curves and dark patina, suitable for push and pull doors. The handle brackets are attached to the main plate by...
Bronze
Large Pair of Curved Tubular Brass Double Door Push & Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Large pair of Mid Century Modern curvaceous large tubular brass door handles originally made for glass double doors on both sides. These door handles were designed in the 1930-1950's...
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Pair of French Amber Yellow Glass Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1960's double door pulls in cast amber yellow glass with knurled aluminum hardware fittings. They're beguiling just to look at and touch even if you don't have a spec...
Art Glass
Sold|$2,400
Paolo de Poli Enamel Door Pulls, Italy 1950s
By Paolo De Poli
Located in New York, NY
Paolo de Paol was an artisan as well and entrepreneur and designer. His enamel door pulls were so popular they were being commissioned in large quantity from many of the renown archi...
Copper
Copper Bronze Push and Pull Relief Door Handle
Located in London, GB
Square bronze cast door handle with a textural relief, and dark patina, suitable for doors with a push and pull mechanism. The handle brackets are attached to the main plate by two f...
Bronze
Four 1940's Italian Bronze Cornucopia Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four cast bronze door pulls in the form of stylized cornucopia similar to Gio Ponti's candelabra design for Christofle circa 1928
Bronze
Sleek 1960s Ruth Richmond Lucite Drawer / Door Pulls
By Ruth Richmond
Located in Miami, FL
A Luxe set of eight Lucite drawer/cabinet pulls with bubbly inclusions by interior designer, architect and home builder Ruth Richmond of Sarasota, Florida. With dark brass mounts, th...
Brass
Large Square Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Pair of caramel brown translucent glass cast square glass push and pull door handles with bronze color fittings designed for double doors, 1970's. The process to cast glass is by di...
Bronze
Mexican Brass and Inlaid Stone Door / Cabinet Pull Handle
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in New York, NY
Mexican inlaid green stone inlay brass door / cabinet door pull handle. Attributed to Pepe Mendoza, master Mexican metalsmith.
Brass
Pair of Architectural Aerodynamic Aluminium Push Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Pair of Mid Century Modern aluminum cast push and pull door handles shaped like wings.
Aluminum
Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle with Relief
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Modern rectangular bronze cast door handle with a textural relief, suitable for push and pull doors.
Bronze
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza cane doors w Leather Pulls
Located in Pasadena, TX
Scarcely seen early 1950's walnut credenza. So many marvelous features include four caned doors with leather pulls, two generously sized drawers, side bar with spacious cabinetry & w...
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Rectangular Brass Push-Pull Door Handles, Italy
Located in London, GB
Pair of push-pull brass door handles with grid pattern and mellow patina. Delicate pieces, possibly for internal doors. Second half 20th century. Found in Italy. Approximate dime...
Brass
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.
Bronze
Two Pair 1950's Brass Italian Modernist Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Two pair of magnificently stylish Italian modern door pulls in solid polished brass. Priced per pair.
Brass
Pair of Bronze Owl Push and Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Pair of push and pull bronze door handles depicting owls with original shiny finish. When we gaze upon the push and pull cast bronze door handles shaped like birds we are reminded o...
Bronze
Pair of Brutalist Push and Pull Bronze Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Pair of rectangular push and pull door handles in Brutalist design of angled squares and rectangles, with a polished texture to the top surface and nice patina in the deep areas. The...
Bronze
1960's Italian Round Smoked Glass Double Door Pull
Located in Hanover, MA
Highly stylized almost space age architectural double door pull made of smoked charcoal/brown thick cast glass and black anodized hardware. Very good.
Aluminum
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Orange Glass
Located in London, GB
Orange glass cast square glass push and pull door handle with brass fittings designed for a glass door, French 1960's. The fixings can be adjusted for wooden doors. Thickness of the...
Brass
Round Murano Push and Pull Glass Double Door Handle
Located in London, GB
Round Murano clear glass push and pull double door handle with air bubbles and aluminium center. Easy to apply on any door with 6mm threaded bolt. Dimensions: Width 15 cm x 15 c...
Metal
Large Modernist Push-Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze
Located in London, GB
A large push-pull door handle of cast bronze with geometric modernist design. Found in Germany and dating from the third quarter 20th century. The handle has been left as found, unp...
Bronze
Large Push Pull Double Door Handles in Red Glass
Located in London, GB
A pair of door handles, push and pull, rectangular vibrant red cast glass with chrome fittings designed for a glass or wooden doors but suitable for any kind of doors. The glass slab...
Chrome
Brutalist Push Pull Door Handle Pair in Bronze Relief
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle with strong relief and soft curved corners. The handle brackets are attached to the main plate by two fixings. The handles are fitted to the door w...
Bronze
1960's Brass Pair of Push and Pull Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Pair of large elegant modernist door bronze handles.
Bronze
Pair of Architectural Bronze Push Pull Door Handle Wave Relief
Located in London, GB
Two artistic bronze cast door handle with a textural relief like a wave, suitable for push and pull doors.
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze
Located in London, GB
A pair of heavy push-pull door handles of cast bronze. In art deco style, 20th century.
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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