20th Century, Italian Production Wall Bookcase with adjustable shelves, 60s
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Wall Bookcase composed of 3 bays with height-adjustable shelves. Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s. It is realized in lacquered metal structure with brass bases and 14 woo...
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid Century Wall Cabinet In Walnut with Glass Doors and Interior Shelves
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this wall-mounted cabinet dates from the 1960s. Cabinet has a walnut base with sliding clear glass doors and glass interior shelves. Unknown maker.
Glass, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Wooden Shelves, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century pair of wooden shelves, 1980s. Pair of black painted wooden shelves with steel finishes in different sizes. 1980s. Good conditions, the supports show signs...
Steel
Italian Designer, Small Wall Shelves, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three small bamboo, rattan and smoked glass wall shelves designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 6” H x 6” W x 6” D
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Italian Neoclassic Giltwood Wall Shelves, Wheat Design, Good Condition
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neoclassic-style carved giltwood wall shelves with bundle of wheat design and carved balls below the semi-circular shelf surfaces. (PRICED AS PAIR) Condition: Good; ...
Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit, Italy, 1970s
Wood
Italian Gold Gilt Giltwood Wall Shelves Acanthus Leaf Design, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Italian gold gilt giltwood gold-leaf wall shelves, circa mid-20th century, Italy.
Gold, Gold Leaf
$2,447 / set
MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOODEN SHELVES
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of carved wooden shelves, finely gilded with gold leaf. The shelves feature a cornucopia shape, embellished with intertwined leaves and scrolls, lending a refined touch ...
Gold Leaf
A Pair of Carved Gilt Wood Wall Shelves
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of giltwood wheat motif wall shelves, Italy, mid 20th Century, the good size measuring 15 inches high, 12.5 inches wide, and 6 iches deep.
Giltwood
$6,118Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Console, 1960s, Good Condition
By Dino Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary wall console, designed by Dino Cavalli for Tredici & C. Pavia, perfectly exemplifies the elegance and functionality that characterize high-quality Italian craftsma...
Wood
Italian Baroque Period Walnut Three Level Wall Shelf, mid 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having shaped and slightly tapering sides with an angled roof, the three shelves fronted by protective slats
Walnut
A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Wall Shelves
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An unusual pair of Italian made gilt wood wall shelves. The Louis XV style with a lattice work center with Demilune top and scrolling details. 11 inches wide, 10.5 inches tall, 6 in...
Giltwood
Pair Mid-Century Venetian Wall Shelf of Gilded Carved Acanthus Italy
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of old petite venetian wall shelves, in gilded carved acanthus. W 6.5 x D 3 5/8 x H 7.5 in
Wood
Space Age Italian Wall Unit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Italian Space Age wall unit. Laminate blue faux bois with black lacquer, glass and aluminum details. A diverse storage piece allowing for use as a bookshelf, bar unit or media cab...
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Suspended Console, Teak, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Suspended Console, Teak, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Marcello Siard for Kartell Set of 6 Black Plastic Shelves, Italy 1970s
By Kartell, Marcello Siard
Located in Naples, IT
Set of six shelves with asymmetrical plastic profile in black, designed by Marcello Siard for Kartell in the 1970s, are of two sizes 4 small (cm.35x44x30) and two large (cm. 35x80x30...
Plastic
Italian Tiered Beige Marbled Finish Wall-Mounted Shelf / Console
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid-century wall-mounted shelf / console table with a rectangular top and tiered and tapered base with a beige marbled lacquered finish.
Wood, Lacquer
Libreria a Pantografo in Legno Massello e Dettagli in Ottone - Italia - Anni '70
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante libreria a parete a pantografo in legno massello, realizzata con un sistema modulare espandibile composto da stecche parallele unite tramite giunti cilindrici torniti. La st...
Brass
Chrome and Glass Shelf, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s Design
By Giuseppe Raimondi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Defined by its minimalist silhouette and gentle curvature, this wall-mounted unit captures the essence of mid-century modern and space-age design. The polished chrome frame contrasts...
Metal
Italian Florentine Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf, Italy Circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Gold Leaf Wall Shelf. A hard to find piece, this shelf featuring three shelves and one drawer could certainly stand alone on a wall or functional to hold a treasures...
Gold Leaf
Set of 2 Mid-Century Gilded Wood Wall Consoles, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 wall consoles in gilded wood, Italy, 1940s. In the 90s they underwent a conservative restoration and a new gilding was done.
Wood
Mid-Century Bamboo & Glass Wall Shelf in the Manner of Vittorio Bonacina
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted shelf inspired by the organic aesthetic of Italian maker Vittorio Bonacina, exemplifying the Mid-Century embrace of natural materials and handcrafted construction. The d...
Bamboo, Glass
Italian Mid-Century Moden Black Bookcase Brooklyn by Stoppino and Acerbis, 1980s
By Lodovico Acerbis, Giotto Stoppino
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Moden black bookcase Broolyn by Stoppino and Acerbis, 1980s Bookcase Brooklyn in black painted wood with 4 shelves supported by tie rods hooked to a white painte...
Metal
Amma Floating Wall Console, Maple Wood, Italian, Circa 1950s
By Amma
Located in London, GB
This elegant Floating Wall Console by Amma, Italy, circa 1950s, is a refined example of Italian mid-century modern design. Crafted in beautifully grained maple wood, the console feat...
Maple
Monumental Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a very large scale Italian carved giltwood wall bracket. It is a majestic mid-century piece. I believe the bird to be a Ho Ho bird, but it could also be an eagle. It is in ve...
Giltwood
Carved Wooden Wall Panel by Gianni Pinna, Italy, 1970s
By Gianni Pinna
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking Italian wall panel was carved by Gianni Pinna in the 1970s and showcases expressive sculptural relief work. Executed in richly toned wood, the composition features rhyt...
Glass, Wood
Vintage Italian Chrome and Brass “Cityscape” Wall-Mounted Unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover this stunning vintage “Cityscape” wall-mounted unit, crafted in Italy and attributed to the talented designer Renato Zevi, dating back to the stylish 1970s. This piece embod...
Brass, Chrome
Modular Wall Unit "Aggregabili" by Anonima Design for Bonetto, Italy, 1969
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Exceptional and highly important modular wall unit from the celebrated "Aggregabili" series, designed by the Turin-based collective Anonima Design and produced by Bonetto, Italy, in ...
Wood
Elio Monesi Modular Wall Unit and Credenza, Italy, 1950s
By Elio Monesi
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique wall unit with matching credenza designed by Elio Monesi (1927–1994), created for his private home in Milan. The system is composed of two rosewood wall panels and three wenge...
Rosewood, Wenge
Elegant wall-mounted shelving unit attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique wall unit with matching credenza designed by Elio Monesi (1927–1994), created for his private home in Milan. The system is composed of two rosewood wall panels and three wenge...
Brass
Italian Modular Shelving Wall Unit with Cabinets in Walnut Stainless Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular shelving wall unit, walnut, stainless steel, smoked glass, Italy, 1970s Designed and made in Italy, a streamlined bookcase that is meant to be affixed to the wall. The const...
Stainless Steel
Mid.C Italian Gilt Iron Rope & Tassle Wall Shelves
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1960 Italian Gilt Iron Rope & Tassle Wall Shelves sku 1358 H48 x W67 x D18cm
Iron
French Riviera Two-Tier Wall Shelf in Curved Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century two tier wall shelf in bamboo and woven rattan wicker.
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$4,235Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Wall Console Attr. to Melchiorre Bega in Walnut and Blue Fabric
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
Large Italian console or wall shelf from the 1950s. The console is attributed to the great designer Melchiorre Bega because of its shape and line. The structure is made of walnut woo...
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass "Tower Furniture" Series Wall Cabinet
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Metal
Wrought Iron Wall Mount Console Shelf Made in Italy att. to Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron wall mount console bracket, attributed to Pier Luigi Colli, circa 1940's, marked made in Italy. Well crafted, in excellent, original, clean condition. Offered is t...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Glass and brass bathroom set Fontana Arte mid-century 1960 style
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, Lombardia
his set includes a roll holder, three towel racks, and shelves that combine elegance and functionality in a refined design.Made from high-quality materials, clear glass lends a light...
Brass
Guzzini Stone CD Rack Wall Shelf by Enzo Calabrese circa 1999 by Guzzini, Italy
By Enzo Calabrese
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare CD Rack named Guzzini Stone features 65 slots for Compact Discs. The wall shelf was designed by Enzo Calabrese, circa 1999 and was produced by Guzzini, Italy. approx. meas...
Plastic
Italian Arch Top Hanging Wood Display Cabinet with Chicken Wire Door and Key
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian country style hanging wood cabinet with a chicken wire door and key with lock, Italy, mid to late 20th century. A beautiful cabinet having a graceful, clean-lined form housi...
Wood
Pair of Italian Rococo Carved Giltwood Wall Shelves, Mid-20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A decorative pair of mid-20th-century Italian wall shelves, hand carved in an open Rococo form with curling scrolls, pierced ornament, and deeply modeled acanthus leaves.
Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
IMid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit, 1960s
Wood
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System
By Simon Furniture, Enzo Mari
Located in Chicago, IL
Enzo Mari Dima Modular Wall Shelving System for Simon International Dima Italy, circa 1970 Enameled steel, shelves adjustable with solid plastic holders. Each individule shelve: 36 ...
Steel
$315Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Italian Gilt Plaster Roses Wall Brackets Shelves
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage Mid-Century Italian gilt plaster wall brackets shelves.
Plaster
Italian Shelves Wall Cabinet in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Wien, AT
Superb Italian wall unit designed in the style of Gio Ponti 1950s. It is made entirely of beech wood that is hand polished in black shellack. Open shelves and cabinets that have a fl...
Beech
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum, wood, glass, Italy, design 1957. This sleek, wall-mounted shelving unit, crafted ...
Aluminum, Steel
Italian large bookcase, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian large bookcase, 1970s. Dimensions: H= 200 cm; W= 325 cm; D= 52 cm.
Metal
Pair of Rattan Wall Shelves with Woven Accents, Italy 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of wall hanging shelves in bamboo and rattan, Italy, 1960s. The structures are made in bamboo with woven top and rattan decorative accents at the back. Each one of ...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Wall Unit, 1960s
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy). Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections with the five original, re...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Gilt Wall Bracket Shelves
By Borghese
Located in Elkhart, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian neoclassical wall sconce shelves by Borghese, richly carved with foliate swags, fluted detailing, and pineapple-form finials.
Composition
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Gilt Tole & Crystals Wall Brackets Shelves
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of vintage Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency style Italian gilt tole and crystals wall brackets shelves.
Crystal, Tôle
Italian modern Shelf in black wood and steel, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Shelf in black wood and steel, 1980s Shelf with rectangular top in black painted wood and steel finishes. The shelf has a vertical axis on which the 2 steel supports a...
Steel
Italian Modern Large Shelf in Black Wood and Steel, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Large shelf in black wood and steel, 1980s Large shelf with rectangular top in black painted wood and steel finishes. The shelf has a vertical axis on which the 3 ste...
Steel
1940s, Italian Plate Rack, kitchen Shelf, dresser 4 Drawers, painted, decoratet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid Century Italian Plate & Pot Rack, for kitchen room or tavern, tyrolean style, in massive pine painted and decorated, with four drawers MEASURES in cm : H 100 W 142 D 28
Pine
Italian Brass and Glass Hanging Shelf Osvaldo Borsani Style
Located in New York, NY
Italian brass and glass hanging shelf style of Osvaldo Borsani.
Brass
Dodona 300 bookcase by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide - Italy - 70's.
By Ernesto Gismondi, Artemide
Located in Padova, IT
Modular bookcase with adjustable shelves. Plastic material. The legendary Italian company Artemide was founded in the province of Milan in 1959 by the designer and engineer Ernesto G...
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1970s
By Amma
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1970s Modular.
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Custom-Made Architectural Wall Unit in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, glass, mahogany, Italy, 1950s Exceptional Italian wall unit from the 1950s, crafted from richly grained mahogany wood with elegant glass details. Its architectural compos...
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s
By Raffaella Crespi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Raffaella Crespi, Italy, 1960s
Metal
20th Century, attr. to Fontana Arte Glass and Wooden Shelf
By Fontana Arte
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Fontana Arte was launched in 1932 with a mission to develop products with a more artisanal feel. The Italian design company's offerings range from stained glass to furnishings and li...
Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 71.26 in W 119.3 in D 18.9 in
Wall Unit by Silvio Cavatorta, 1950, Italy, Teak, Brass, Metal, Mirror
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
Large teak, black painted metal and brass wall unit by Silvio Cavatorta, with storage areas, drawers, shelves and a bar. Measures: W 303 cm, D 47.5 cm, H 165.5, 180.5 cm. Perfect co...
Brass
Mid century Modern Italian Wall Unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid century Modern Italian Wall Unit - 1960s Wear consistent with age and use / See Photos
Metal
Italian Coat Rack
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Southampton, NY
Charming hardwood 3-knob coat rack with upper shelf and metal hooks, from the Bristol Hotel Murano, attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Metal
Midcentury Italian Shelf and Coat Rack
Located in Seattle, WA
This is unique brass and wood wall mount shelf with coat rack. Functional and attractive!
Brass
Unavailable
H 66.93 in W 82.68 in D 11.82 in
1970s Wall Unit Modular System in Oakwood with Drawers and Mirrors
Located in Parma, IT
Wall unit on design of Italian 1970s production. Oakwood with mirrors and drawers. Modular system can be arranged at will.
Mirror, Oak
Unavailable
H 121.66 in W 85.24 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid Century Modern Italian Floor to Ceiling teak Wall Unit - 1960s adjustable height... Wear consistent with age and use : See photos
Metal
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
20th Century Baroque Shelf Giltwood Baroque Style Polychromed flowers , 1900s
Located in Torino, Torino
Wall Shelf made in the early 1900s, Gilt-wood with pure Gold sheets, Polychromed Sculptures, hand Carved. Baroque style.
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 36.23 in D 8.67 in
Enzo Mari, Mid-Century Wall System Design for Simon, Italy
By Enzo Mari
Located in Utrecht, NL
Approx. 20 meter of wall system designed by Enzo Mari and manufactured by Simon in the period 1960-1970. Accompanied by an original document of the brochure of Simon from that pe...
Metal
Italian Wall Unit 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Very pretty wall-unit that really dresses up a room.
Wood
Vintage Italian Mahogany Wall Mounted Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Italian mid century design make these floating side tables timeless.
Wood
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 93.31 in D 17.33 in
Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Wall Unit for Bernini, Italy, 1970s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in L'Escala, ES
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, wall unit, rosewood, Italy, 1970s. In perfect vintage condition. This large wall unit is designed by the Italian designer Gianfranco Frattini. Th...
Rosewood
Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Urio wall system in rosewood designed in 1957 by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy. Different elements including shelves, desk, chest of drawers and cupboards with sliding doors.
Italian Coat Rack
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Southampton, NY
Charming hardwood 2-knob wall-mount coat rack with upper shelf and metal hooks, from the Bristol Hotel Murano, attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Metal
ELCO wall mounted storage panel
Located in Houston, TX
mid century modern
wall mounted storage panel
designed by Giorgio de Ferrari.
Unavailable
Console Table or Wall Unit by Dino Cavalli
By Dino Cavalli
Located in Brussels, BE
Dark rosewood veneered console table -shelf with one drawer is the middle. It needs to be fixed on the wall.Stamped Dino Cavalli Tredici & C.Italy.
Rosewood
Italian 1950s Bookshelf with Dry Bar
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian bookshelf with dry bar from 1950s. Teakwood, laminated front door, glass and nickel metal fittings. Appropriate size to be used as a room separation or against the wall.
Italian 1960s Gilded Wood Bracket Shelf
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1960s beautiful gilded wood wall bracket or sconce. Scrolling acanthus leaf detail.
Gold
Teak Wall-Unit by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma Model Urio
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Munster, NRW
Wall-unit by Ico Parisi, manufactured by "Mobili Italiani Moderni." All hanging pieces are verneered with real teakwood and feature handles and decorations made of aluminium. All pro...
Steel
Fontana Arte Smoked Glass Lighted Vanity Mirror with shelves
By Fontana Arte
Located in Portland, ME
This sophisticated vanity mirror was manufactured by Fontana Arte with handcut and polished smoked leaded crystal. Unique Italian Craft - each example of this form has a unique shape...
Cut Glass, Mirror
606 Universal Shelving by Dieter Rams
By DePadova 1, Dieter Rams
Located in LYON, FR
Shelve 606 universal shelving in aluminum, upscale version. Freestanding or wall-mounted. Highly flexible shelving and storage system. The storage measures 66.5 cm or 91 cm ...
Aluminum
Stunning Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit Attributed to Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian mid century design at its best. An asymmetrical architectural design in two-tone chevron pattern.
Italian Mid Century Wall Unit with Bar by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Hudson, NY
An exquisite wall unit by Vittorio Dassi executed in teak and parchment. This wall unit has all the bells and whistles. There is a chevron parquetry patterned drop front bar with mir...
Brass
Unavailable
H 32.49 in W 39.38 in D 11.42 in
Mid-Century Italian Brassed and Teak Wall Bookshelf by Feal, Mod. S1, 1956
By Feal
Located in Milan, Italy
This wall-mounted bookcase was designed in Italy in 1956 by FEAL (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega). It is listed as Model S1. It is made of a gilded anodized aluminum structure,...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 87.01 in W 32.68 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Metal and Brown Wood Freestanding Italian Bookcase
Located in Cassina de'Pecchi, IT
A linear fashion freestanding bookcase made in Italy, representative of the minimalism of the 1950s. The item presents adjustable shelves in wood on a black metal structure with eleg...
Brass, Iron
Wall Sideboard with Sliding Doors, 1960s
Located in Savona, IT
Sideboard of Italian manufacture produced in the 1960s. Structure in veneered wood. Storage compartments with sliding doors, internal shelves and wooden handles. Central open comp...
Teak
Plastic Wall Bookcase 'Speedy' by Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Parma, IT
1970s wall bookcase prod. Saporiti Italy. Wholly in plastic, with interlocking uprights and shelves supports, in chromed steel. Includes two containers, one big shelf and five smal...
Steel
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 110.24 in D 17.72 in
Acerbis 1970s Wall Modular System ‘Life’ Designed by Roberto Monsani
By Roberto Monsani, Acerbis
Located in Parma, IT
Modular system designed by Roberto Monsani for Acerbis in the 1970s. Includes four approachable lacquered wood panels that support six cubes with lacquered wood doors, with backligh...
Wood
Unavailable
H 76.78 in W 106.3 in D 23.63 in
Multi Storage Functional Italian Shelving System Room Divider with Art Work
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning modular and multi functional free standing lacquered metal with copper feet shelving unit - cupboard - room divider - credenza with multi storage possibilities, a bookcase, ...
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.