Brass Coat Wall Hooks
$320 / item
Brass Coat Wall Hooks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured in Austria in the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
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Wall Hook, Paraprego by Lattoog
$115 / item
Wall Hook, Paraprego by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This hook for hanging clothes and accessories simulates a huge nail – or rather, a nail/screw hybrid piece. Made of different turned solid woods with a system for screwing directly t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Snoop Wall Hook, Prairie Green
$16 / item
Snoop Wall Hook, Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and fun wall hook.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks an...
Materials
Brass, Steel
Snoop Wall Hook, Rose Copper
$16 / item
Snoop Wall Hook, Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
Simple, minimal and fun wall hook.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and...
Materials
Brass, Steel
Massive Brass Coat Wall Hook
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook manufactured in Austria in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wenge Wall Coat Rack with Cast Aluminum Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four vertical wenge slats are mounted on horizontal dark-finished steel rails, producing a slatted grid structure that distributes eight cast aluminum hooks across the full width of ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The great thing about the individual hooks is that they can be individually attached to the wall in a wide variety of constellations.
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of seven single hooks which can be set differently to conjure a wonderful installation on the wall. Two different s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Coat Hooks, Osvaldo Borsani Style, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer this elegant pair of mid-century Italian wall coat hooks, crafted in brass and inspired by the design style of Osvaldo Borsani.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s. Up to 6 available.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The great thing about the individual hooks is that they can be individually attached to the wall in a wide variety of constellations. Two different sizes. The two large hooks: heig...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Plastic Coat Rack Wall Hook Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat rack or wall hook from plastic in sky blue pastel color tone designed and manufactured 1950s Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Wall Hooks, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hooks circa 1960, which was designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass black set of 3 wall hooks in animal form, 1950s, Austria.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Rare Bragalini Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wall Coat Hooks in Primitive Style
By Angelo Bragalini
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale this rare pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural wall coat hooks designed and signed by the Italian designer and artist Angelo Bragalini.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Primitive Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Copper, Iron
Midcentury Wall Hook "Cow" by Walter Bosse
$300 / item
Midcentury Wall Hook "Cow" by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass ebonized wall hook "cow". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wall Hook "Lion" by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass ebonized wall hook "lion". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wall Hook "Dog" by Walter Bosse
$370 / item
Midcentury Wall Hook "Dog" by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass ebonized wall hook "dog". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wall Hook "Bear" by Walter Bosse
$370 / item
Midcentury Wall Hook "Bear" by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare brass ebonized wall hook "bear". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wall Hook "Rabbit" by Walter Bosse
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
rare brass ebonized wall hook "rabbit". Designed by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s. Used but in very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Rare Walnut Wall Hook by Hagenauer Wien
$360 / item
Rare Walnut Wall Hook by Hagenauer Wien
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare handmade walnut wood hook, made by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien in the 1950s Excellent original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Solid Pine Wall Hook - France - 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Add a touch of retro and natural charm to your interior with this solid pine wall hook. Composed of 7 round hooks, its modular design offers great flexibility of use while evoking th...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Pine
Vintage Carved Wooden Bird Design Wall Hooks
Located in Seattle, WA
This rustic vintage wall decor has 7 hooks and is adorned with carved bird motifs. This piece has nice patina and character. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian mid century modern wood and black metal wall wardrobe with hooks, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern wood and black metal wall wardrobe with hooks, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Iron
Italian mid century modern wood and black metal wall wardrobe with hooks, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern wood and black metal wall wardrobe with hooks, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Brass Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of brass wall hooks "Max & Moritz" was designed by Walter Bosse 1950s Austria.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
$466 / item
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured by Carl Auböck in Austria in the 1950s. price per hook.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Ettore Sottsass Vintage Brass Four Wall Hooks or Coat Hooks circa 1985 Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Vienna, AT
Ettore Sottsass vintage wall mounted hooks coat hooks from brass Valli & Valli circa 1985 Italy. A wonderful poetic set of four ( 4 ) coat hooks from polished brass designed by Etto...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Coat Stand with Metal Coat Hooks, Austria, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage oak wall-mounted wardrobe or coat rack with nine loose black lacquered metal hooks.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Set of 7 Brass Coat Wall Hooks
$439 / set
Set of 7 Brass Coat Wall Hooks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured in Austria in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
$139 / item
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
beautiful Austrian brass hooks by manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s. Up to 3 available.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
$139 / item
Brass Coat Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian brass hooks by manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s. Up to 3 available.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Coat Wall Hooks, Black and Red, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass with partly black or red lacquered paint. Wear of use, lovely patina, some use-lanes but th...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Maple Collar Wall Hook by Loyal Loot
$205 / item
Maple Collar Wall Hook by Loyal Loot
Located in calgary, CA
Monsieur DressUp tailored maple collar gives any room a sense of style. Perfect at the door, by your bed or in a change room; this gently curved hook can adorn your shirt, scarf or n...
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
Set of 4 Op-Art Wall Coat Hooks, Mid-Century Modern, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of four beautiful Mid-Century Op Art Space Age wall hooks from the 1960s. Crafted entirely from silver aluminum, each hook showcases a striking optical art pattern on its round...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Space Age Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented wall-mounted wardrobe by Carl Auböck, Vienna circa 1950, was made of beechwood slats, which were lacquered black and colorless. Also the wardrobe features five pieces...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bentwood Wall Hooks, Czechoslovakia, 1940s–1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare pair of sculptural bentwood wall hooks produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s–1950s. Expertly crafted from bent beech wood and finished in elegant black lacquer, these hook...
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Beech
Set of Three Large Mid Century Modern Brass Coat Hooks or Wall Wardrobes 1960s
Located in München, BY
Set of three large, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern coat hooks or wall wardrobes. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of four Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, 1950, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four wall hooks by Herta Baller 1950, Austria, was made of brass and partly black lacquered.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hooks, Bronze Wall Coat Racks circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of bronze wall coat hooks, circa 1960 Pair of decorative gilded bronze wall coat hooks, made in France in the 1960s. Each hook features an openwork base adorned with elegant, c...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
1960s European Bronze Wall Coat Hook Hagenauer Style
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Coat hook Made in Europe in the style of Austrian Hagenauer sculptural clothes hanger hook in bronze 12 are available. Listing price is per hanger. Measures: 5 tall x 4.5 wide x 2.25...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Brass Coat Wall Hooks a Set of Two
$698 / item
Brass Coat Wall Hooks a Set of Two
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hooks manufactured in the 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Wall Hooks in Wood and Straw
$646Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Wall Hooks in Wood and Straw
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of four vintage mid-century modern Italian coat wall hooks in solid wood and woven cane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Straw, Cane, Wood, Poplar
Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare - elegant and representative.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze Wall Coat Racks or Hooks circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of bronze wall coat hooks, circa 1960 Pair of decorative gilded bronze wall coat hooks, made in France in the 1960s. Each hook features an openwork base adorned with elegant, c...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Set of 18 Midcentury Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of eighteen single hooks which can be set differently to conjure a wonderful installation on the wall. Inspired by th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Set of 35 Midcentury Aluminium Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of eighteen single hooks which can be set differently to conjure a wonderful installation on the wall. Inspired by th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Brass Coat Wall Double Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian brass hooks manufactured by Hertha Baller in Austria in the 1950s. Up to 5 available. Price per hook
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Bosse & Baller Asymmetric Coat Brass Wall Hook, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed and manufactured by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller (Bosse Baller Company) in 1950s. Handmad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Glass and Brass Wall Mounted Coat Hooks
By Osvaldo Borsani, Vitrex
Located in Hanover, MA
Original 1940's brass swiveling coat hooks mounted to a Vitrex tempered glass shelf designed by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy. See catalog image from the Borsani Archives. This shelf is m...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Veca Pair Of Italian Wall Hooks In Steel And Crystal
By VECA
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, which includes technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items. Elegant and refined pair of vintage Italia...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Vintage Galloping Horses Wall Hook Rack - Equestrian Decorative Key Holder.
Located in Seattle, WA
Charming vintage brass toned wall hook rack featuring a trio of galloping horses in mid-stride. The sculptural relief captures the movement and strength of each horse with detailed m...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 wall coat hooks by Schönbuch , 1970s Germany
By Schönbuch
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 6 wall coat hooks by Schönbuch , 1970s Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Mid-Century Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning single hooks for individual attachment to the wall. Extremely rare and very very decorative.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Italian Bamboo Wall Coat Rack with 3 Hooks and Decorative Scrolls
Located in New York, NY
A charming Italian 1950's bamboo wall mounted coat or hat rack, with three ample hooks, ready to be hung and decorative scroll motifs throughout the rectangular frieze. An elegant an...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Rattan Bamboo Wall Coat Rack with 5 Hooks, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Riviera midcentury wall coat or hats rack with five hooks. 1960s This lovely bamboo and rattan coat hanger has a nice desing inspired in the style of Franco Albini. It has 5 ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Gilt Metal Wall Coat Rack with Four Hooks, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a charming mid-20th century wall coat rack made of gilt metal. Featuring four double hooks mounted on a bar that curves at the ends, it is characteri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Auböck Midcentury Patinated Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hook by Carl Auböck II. Made of polished and patinated solid brass and come with the original brass screws. The same hooks were sold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Three Midcentury Bosse Baller Brass Coat Wall Hooks, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Austrian Mid-Century Modern solid brass hooks from the "Black Gold Line" designed & manufactured by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller (Bosse Baller Company) in 1950s. Handmade ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Rare Set of Four Wall-Mounted Coat Hooks by Azucena, 1950s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Each hook is crafted from thick brass sheet, expertly bent into a sculptural, architectural form that balances strength and refinement. The design is understated yet highly sophistic...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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Modern Wall Hook For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic modern wall hook available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and aluminum, every modern wall hook was constructed with great care. There are 494 variations of the antique or vintage modern wall hook you’re looking for, while we also have 23 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the modern wall hook you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern wall hook is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern wall hook over the years, but those crafted by Hertha Baller, Carl Auböck and Walter Bosse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Modern Wall Hook?
A modern wall hook can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $300, while the lowest priced sells for $56 and the highest can go for as much as $10,180.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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