Pair of Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handles Square
Located in London, GB
Pair of square bronze push and pull door handles with central horizontal border of Brutalist relief creating a stunning detail to the door. They can be mounted on any kind of door. T...
Bronze
Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull
Located in London, GB
Pairs of round double door 1960's push and pull handles in clear glass with subtile wave relief, cast glass (2cm thick) with aluminum fittings. They are designed for a glass doors bu...
Aluminum
Vintage Belgian Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door handle, circa 1960s. $ 1450 each.
Ceramic
Architectural Pairs of Pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Two sets of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and burgundy. They are cast glass (2.2 cm thick) with bronze anodized fittings, They are des...
Glass
Architectural Pairs of pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Located in London, GB
A pair of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and burgundy. They are cast glass ( 2.2 cm thick ) with bronze anodized fittings, They are des...
Aluminum
Three 1950's Italian Door Pulls with Abstract Expressionist Design
Located in Hanover, MA
We have three of these chic mid-century Italian door pulls made of melamine with cast brass hardware with an abstract expressionist design lithograph transferred onto the plate. Pric...
Brass
Rose Quartz and Bronze Push Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Rose Quartz and Bronze push and pull door handle, a unique piece made from a semi precious stone in soft pink, set into a bronze holder that follows its natural shape and is made to ...
Bronze
Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Located in London, GB
A square push-pull door handle with raised abstract design made of cast bronze. Mid to late 20th century, found in Germany. A nice heavy piece with a dark applied patina. There are ...
Bronze
Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Juliette Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door handle, circa 1960s. $ 1450 each.
Ceramic
Architectural Push Pull Door Handles and Letterbox with Crater Relief
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle and letter box with strong relief like craters in a landscape seen from above. There is a third The handle brackets are attached to the main pla...
Bronze
Large Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle with Crowned Medieval Torch
Located in London, GB
Regal bronze push & pull door handle in the shape of a medieval torch with crown creates a stunning detail to the door. It has a great original patina. It is set slightly off angle f...
Bronze
Bronze Pair of Push Pull Door Handles Relief of Waves
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle, letter box and key holder with surface with strong relief like the waves. These identical handles can be applied inside or outside on a pair of d...
Bronze
Pair of 1950's Italian NickelPlated Brass Door Pulls x2
Located in Hanover, MA
We have two pair of 1950's Italian door pulls in the form of highly stylized modernist wings made of nickel plated brass. New Old Stock. Priced per pair (one left and one right).
Brass, Nickel
Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti 1960s
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door handle, circa 1960s.
Ceramic
Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles and Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear textural surface like straw. They have a golden glowing patina. The identical hand...
Bronze
Set of Two Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Located in London, GB
A set of two cast bronze push-pull door handles with raised abstract design. Mid to late 20th century. The set comprises two pieces of the same design, which can be turned to use on...
Bronze
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief
Located in London, GB
Single square door handle with basket weaving relief. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, circa 1970's....
Bronze
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Diamond Relief
Located in London, GB
Single square door handle with geometric diamond relief. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, circa 1970...
Bronze
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief
Located in London, GB
Single round door handle with spiralling relief that is textured. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, ...
Bronze
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with deep Relief
Located in London, GB
Single round door handle with deep relief that is textured. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, circa ...
Bronze
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Relief Ring
Located in London, GB
Single round door handle with relief ring that is deeply textured like the tentacles of an octopus. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to t...
Bronze
Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief
Located in London, GB
Single rectangular door handle with soft corners has a spiralling relief of squares on the surface. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to t...
Bronze
Architectural Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Cubist Relief
Located in London, GB
Single door handle with geometric relief that is part textured. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a strong patina due to the textured surface and its age, circ...
Bronze
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Curvaceous Relief
Located in London, GB
Single round door handle with curvaceous snake relief that is part textured. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface an...
Bronze
Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door handle, circa 1960s.
Ceramic
Belgian Tile Faced Vintage Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door handle, circa 1960s
Ceramic
Belgian Vintage Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door handle, circa 1960s. $ 1450 each.
Ceramic
Murano Sommerso Glass Push and Pull Door Handles with Chrome, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Push and pull door handles in solid glass hand blown Sommerso Murano attributed to Seguso Vetri d`Arte, glass with centre in chocolate brown and outer ring in clear glass fitted to a...
Brass
Pair Faux Gold Tortoise Heavy Brass Pulls Two Door Credenzas Dresser Mint!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Faux gold tortoise heavy brass pulls two door credenzas dresser mint!
Brass
$3,073Sale Price|22% Off
Cabinet With Pull-Up Door Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This cabinet embodies these principles, making it a valuable addition to any home that appreciates mid-century modern aesthetics and functionality.
Rosewood
Light Walnut Banana Shape Pulls Two Doors End Table Nightstand Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light walnut banana shape pulls two doors end table nightstand mint!
Walnut
Los Castillo Lapis Lazuli , Malachite, bronze Inlay Silver Plate Fish Door Pulls
By Los Castillo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning matched pair Los Castillo Stylized "Fish" Door Pulls .....Lapis Lazuli , Malachite, bronze Inlay Silver Plate.. Salvaged from the William Kesling estate in Los Angeles Ca. ...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Bronze
Set of Four Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square and Bell
Located in London, GB
Four square bronze push and pull door handles and matching bell with central horizontal relief border between the smooth area's, creating a stunning dimension to the doors. They can...
Bronze
Tall Highboy Light Walnut Multi-Drawer Cabinet Sliding Leather Doors Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall highboy gentleman's chest or bachelor chest. Medium to light walnut finish. Pull out desk or sorting table flip top compartment. Exposed tapered dowel shape l...
Walnut
Architectural Pair Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze, Letterbox and Key Fixtures
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle, letter box and key holder with surface with strong relief like the ripples in the sand. The handle brackets are attached to the main plate by two...
Bronze
American Walnut Dresser Credenza 4 Drawers Two Door Compartment Brass Pulls MINT
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored American walnut dresser credenza 4 drawers two door compartment brass pulls mint!.
Brass
Four Doors Black Lacquer Faux Finish Brass Hardware Pull Credenza Dresser Server
By James Mont, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oriental style black lacquer faux finish brass hardware server credenza cabinet. James Mont decor inspiration.
Brass
Large Asian Black Lacquer Large Carved Wood Door Pulls 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Asian Black Lacquer Large Carved Wood Door Pulls 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza
Oak
Pair of Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the elegance of your doors with this exquisite Set of 2 Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell designed and manufactured in the 1950's in Mexico Distrito Federal by Peñoles. ...
Brass
Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Pulls Walnut Side End Table
By Tomlinson, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Drop Pulls Walnut Side End Table Stand MINT.
Brass
9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser
By Mastercraft, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser MINT!
Brass
Pair of Round Cylinder Shape Two Doors End Lamp Tables Stands Pull Out Trays
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Round Cylinder Shape Two Doors End Lamp Tables Stands Pull Out Trays MINT
Marble, Brass
Pair Square Marble Top 2 Door Nightstands End Tables Large Decorative Pulls Mint
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair square marble top 2 door nightstands end tables large decorative pulls brass feet tips mint.
Travertine, Brass
Five Star Shaped Door Pulls in Brass & Stone by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the elegance of your doors with this exquisite set of Five Star Shaped Door Pulls by Los Castillo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico in the 1950s. The pieces are made from a luxurio...
Stone, Brass
Diamond Shape Door Front Horse Shoe Shape Brass Drop Pulls High Boy Dresser MINT
By Mastercraft, Drexel, John Widdicomb, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Diamond Shape Door Front Horse Shoe Shape Brass Drop Pulls 6 Drawers Shelves Compartment High Boy Gentlemen's Chest Dresser MINT!
Brass
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Cast Aluminum Large Door or Gate Pulls in the Style of Frank Lloyd Wright
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of cast aluminum large door or gate pulls. The pattern is reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's textile block design. Suitable for outdoor use. Nice patina. 1950s
Aluminum
Solid Teak Brass Bracket Shape Heavy Drop Pulls Lift Top Two Doors Silver Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Teak Brass Bracket Shape Heavy Drop Pulls Lift Top Two Doors Silver Chest MINT!
Brass
Flip Top Drop Brass Pulls 3 Drawers Two Door Compartment Server Cabinet on Wheel
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flip Top Drop Brass Pulls 3 Drawers Two Door Compartment Server Credenza Bar Liquor Cabinet on Wheels MINT!
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller One Door One Drawer Night Stand J Pulls Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nelson for Herman Miller one door one drawer night stand J Pulls MintT!
Oak
Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the elegance of your doors with this exquisite Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell designed and manufactured in the 1950's in Mexico Distrito Federal by Peñol...
Brass
Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of vintage charm to your doors with this exquisite Set of 3 Large Door Pulls designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by Los Castillo. Crafted in the 1950s, each pull ...
Stone, Brass
Brass Sled Leg Cabinet by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Thomasville cabinet features beautiful vintage finish with inlaid brass legs. Mid-century style design with brass door pulls accenting the rich lacquered burl wood door ...
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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