Mid-Century Brass Bar Cart Trolley By MB Italy
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage 1960s bar cart trolley by MB Italy, attributed to Ico Parisi. Consist of a rosewood
Aluminum, Brass
Steel and smoked glass tray, Design Mb Italy, 1960s/'70s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Vassoio in acciaio e vetro fumè, Design Mb Italy, Anni '60/'70. Vassoio rettangolare in acciaio e
Steel
Vintage Bar Cart by MB, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant bottle trolley designed and created in Italy by M.B. Italia in the glamorous era of the
Formica
$3,934Sale Price|50% Off
H 70.87 in W 75.6 in D 23.63 in
Space Age Vanity Table by Cabinetmaker MB Italy, White Lacquer, 1970
By MB Italy
Located in Valladolid, ES
plate with the name of the Italian manufacturer DBM. The period known as the Space Age or Space Age was
Mirror, Fiberglass, Wood, Lacquer
A 1980s Elegant Italian Picture Frame in the style of Gucci Home
By Gucci, MB Italy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rectangular picture frame designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties by MB Italy, the
Silver Plate
$704
H 11.42 in W 19.3 in D 1.19 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Red and Gold Painted Metal Rectangular Italian Tray
By MB Italy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rectangular serving tray designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties by MB Italy, it's in
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Serving Tray Made by MB
By MB Italy
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stylish serving tray made in Italy by MB, aluminium and formica. The sides have been metal worked
Aluminum
Food bar cart designed by Ico Parisi for MB Italia, 1970s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in taranto, IT
Carrello bar portavivande molto raro, disegnato da Ico Parisi per MB Italia, originale degli anni
Aluminum
$1,879
H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Aluminum and Formica Cart Magazine Rack Parisi Style for MB, 1960s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
piece was designed in Italy by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Mb Italia during the 1960s. This item is
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
$1,151
H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 1.58 in
A High Quality 1930s Art Deco Copper and Glass Rectangular Italian Serving Tray
By MB Italy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
with a MB logo, indicating its protected design and Italian origin, highlighting its quality and
Copper
$2,114
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 27.56 in
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cart with Trays and Bottle Holder, MB 1960s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
aluminium and brass handles. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Mb
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Umberto Mascagni Gilded Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
By Umberto Mascagni, MB Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
and a glossy, textured mirror-effect back. The "Made in Italy" with the MB brand logo and "patent" is
Metal, Aluminum
Umberto Mascagni Silvered Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
By MB Italy, Umberto Mascagni
Located in Atlanta, GA
easel and a glossy, textured mirror effect back. The "Made in Italy" with the MB brand logo and "patent
Metal, Aluminum
Umberto Mascagni Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
By Umberto Mascagni, MB Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Umberto Mascagni, based in Bologna, designed this alluring picture frame in the
Metal, Aluminum
Silvered Aluminum Picture Frame by Umberto Mascagni, Italy 1970
By Umberto Mascagni, MB Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
blackened wood with an aluminum easel. The easel is stamped "Made in Italy" with the MB brand logo and
Metal, Aluminum
$400
H 4.75 in W 3.57 in D 0.82 in
Umberto Mascagni Geometric Gilt Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy circa 1970
By Umberto Mascagni, MB Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Umberto Mascagni, based in Bologna, designed this exquisite picture frame in the
Metal, Aluminum
Umberto Mascagni Shiny Gilt Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
By Umberto Mascagni, MB Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Umberto Mascagni from Bologna designed this stunning picture frame. The piece was
Metal, Aluminum
$400
H 4.75 in W 3.57 in D 0.82 in
Umberto Mascagni White and Gilt Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
By MB Italy, Umberto Mascagni
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Umberto Mascagni from Bologna designed this fabulous picture frame in the 1970s
Metal, Aluminum
Umberto Mascagni Frosted Gilt Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1970
By MB Italy, Umberto Mascagni
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Umberto Mascagni from Bologna designed this elegant picture frame circa 1970. The
Metal, Aluminum
$1,726
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Mb 48 Wood Case Piece by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1960s
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milan, IT
Mb 48 Case piece by Franco Albini for Poggi. Capable modular piece to be used standing alone or
Wood
$8,692
H 30.12 in W 72.05 in D 18.51 in
Walnut & olive green fabric 1950s MB 15 Sideboard by Albini & Helg for Poggi
By Succ. Carlo Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This Rare "MB 15" sideboard was designed by Franco Albini & Franca Helg and produced by Poggi since
Brass
$9,044 / set
H 27.37 in W 38.98 in D 19.49 in
Midcentury pair of sideboards MB 55 designed by Vico Magistretti for Poggi Pavia
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
optimized thanks to drawers and open compartments, ideal for storing objects. Italy, 1970s Published : Il
Wood
$4,463
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
1960s Bar Cart, MB Italia , Tray Double Face Mahogany Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant exceptional 1960s trolley bar cart, by MB Italia, in gilt brass encapsulated with black
Metal
Italian Franco Albini for Poggi Sideboard
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian model MB 51 sideboard designed by Franco Albini for Poggi. Made of solid teak with a
Teak
Sideboard MB15 by Franco Albini for Poggi in 1957
By Franco Albini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Franco Albini for Poggi sideboards model MB 15, Italy, 1957. Well-designed sideboard by Franco
Wood
Sold
H 23.63 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Floor Standing or Table Etagere in Glossy Red by MB Italy, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
An original vintage etagere by MB Italy, this 1970s design is a testament to Italian innovation and
Metal
Sold
H 1.58 in W 24.41 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Aluminum & Smoked Glass Serving Tray from MB, 1970s
By MB Italy
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Glamour and stylish serving tray by MB Italy. Typical sleek seventies design, executed in aluminium
Smoked Glass
1960s Serving Bar/Cart by MB, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use.
Wood
Mid-century brass trolley or magazine rack by MB, Italy, 1960s
By MB Italy
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage gold trolley by MB made in Italy in the 1960s. Made of Formica - combined aluminum and gold
Formica
Mid-Century Mahogany Bar Cart by Ico Parisi for MB Italy 1960s
By MB Italy
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Behold the exquisite bottle trolley, a masterpiece designed in Italy by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Mb
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Brass Folding Drinks Trolley MB Italia
By MB Italy
Located in London, GB
made in Italy by MB Italia, it dates from around the 1970-1980’s. The quality is fantastic, and this
Brass
Italian 1970s Brushed Aluminum Picture Frame by Umberto Mascagni
By MB Italy, Umberto Mascagni
Located in Atlanta, GA
So chic 1970s modern picture photo frame, manufactured by designer Umberto Mascagni Bologna, Italy
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 30.32 in W 72.45 in D 18.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard MB 51 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern sideboard MB 51 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s.
Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 71.66 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard MB 51 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard MB 51 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s Sideboard with 3 doors
Wood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Ico Parisi Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Formica and Brass, MB Italy, 1960s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury serving cart, designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for MB Italia in the 1960s
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 16.34 in
Ico Parisi Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Wood and Brass, MB Italy, 1960s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Ico and Luisa Parisi for MB Italia in the 1960s. In fantastic condition, this wonderful two level
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1970s Serving Tray, Made in Italy by MB
By MB Italy
Located in Delft, NL
1970s serving tray, made in Italy by MB Marked with Patent MB, made in Italy Aluminum with gilt
Aluminum
Sold
H 1.58 in W 17.33 in D 9.45 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Smoked Glass Italian Tray by MB
By MB Italy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An elegant mid-century modern serving tray designed and manufactured in Italy by MB, brass and
Brass
Sold
H 0.99 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Smoked Glass Italian Serving Tray by MB
By MB Italy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An elegant brass and smoked glass serving tray designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties by
Brass
Sold
H 15.36 in W 25.2 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Modern Copper and Brass Italian Serving Tray, circa 1950
By MB Italy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stylish copper and brass tray made in Italy in the 1950s by MB, the central part is in painted
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
MCM Serving Trolley or Bar Cart Attributed to Ico Parisi for MB Italia, 60s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Lucija, SI
Very beautiful and stylish Serving Trolley attributed to Ico Parisi for MB Italia in '70s. This
Aluminum
Umberto Mascagni Gilt Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
By MB Italy, Umberto Mascagni
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italy" with the "MB" brand logo. Measurements: Overall: 12.82 in. wide (32.5 cm) x 15.19 in. high (38.5
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 13 in W 10.44 in D 1.19 in
Gilt Aluminum and Formica Wood Picture Frame by Mascagni Italy, 1970s
By MB Italy, Umberto Mascagni
Located in Atlanta, GA
metal easel at the back and is marked "Made in Italy" with the MB brand logo. Measurements: Overall
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 10.44 in W 8.47 in D 1.19 in
Modernist Aluminum and Wood Picture Photo Frame by Italian Designer MB
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern picture photo frame, manufactured by Italian designer MB. Gilded
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
Italian Designer MB Modernist Silver & Red Enamel Aluminum Picture Photo Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern picture photo frame, manufactured by Italian designer MB. Square shape
Metal, Aluminum, Enamel
Sold
H 8.47 in W 6.7 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum and Wood Picture Photo Frame by Italian Designer MB
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely vintage modernist picture photo frame, manufactured by Italian designer MB. Gilded aluminum
Metal, Aluminum
Magazine Holder MB Italia, 1970s Brass and Smoked Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage smoked glass and brass magazine, newspaper holder designed by the Italian manufacturer MB
Brass
Mid-Century MB Italia Photo Frame Brass Covered 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century MB Italia Photo Frame Brass Covered 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of
Brass
Large Franco Albini Sideboard in Teak
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Poggi, sideboard MB 51, teak, Italy, 1950 Well-designed long sideboard by
Teak
Franco Albini Sideboard in Teak
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Poggi, sideboard MB 51, teak, Italy, 1950 Well-designed long sideboard by Franco
Teak
Classical Aggregate Head on Custom MB Stand, circa 1920
Located in Richmond, VA
A classical aggregate head that appears to be an architectural fragment of David mounted on a custom Maurice Beane Studios oxidized steel stand.
Concrete, Stone
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 21.5 in
Total 8 / Set of 4 1960s Black Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs, Italy and 4 MB Knoll
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
1960s Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs. Made in Italy. Wood has black finish with cane seats and backrests and
Chrome
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$763
H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
1930s French Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak Box, Geometric Design, Excellent
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...
Oak
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about ...
Blown Glass
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$3,249Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 34.65 in D 36.23 in
Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti, Proposals
Located in Basel, BS
A stunning and exceptionally comfortable armchair set with a gorgeous original incredible turquoise suede Saporiti designer textile and a matching footstool that mirrors the armchair...
Upholstery, Suede
$1,170Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Wooden Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Catania, CT
Sophisticated Italian bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca, crafted in the 1950s. The structure is made of beautifully shaped wood, showcasing Lacca’s signature organic lines and elegan...
Glass, Wood
Art deco bar cabinet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art deco bar cabinet with glass tray. Professionally stained and repolished.
Walnut
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Jewelry safe vintage golded distinguishes itself following a new hyperluxury trend. Special compartments for jewelry and precious liquors, watch winders for watches and humidors f...
Gold Plate, Brass
$99,842
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
$3,600Sale Price|25% Off
H 41 in W 23 in D 22 in
Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest
Located in North York, ON
Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with original interior fitting, compartments, hangers and hardware. The interior and drawer c...
Brass
$2,443Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 20.28 in
Italian Smoked Glass & Metal Serving Trolley by Enzo Mari for Alessi, circa 1980
By Enzo Mari, Alessi
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant modern trolley designed by Enzo Mari for Alessi in 1989. Handlebar above a cylindrical shaft side support, on three wheels, stamped Alessi. Very hard to find, especially in t...
Faux Leather, Rattan
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H 3 Corners: 34H ...
Velvet
Campo e Graffi Bar Cart w/ Removable Tray in Teak and Brass, Italy 1960s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous triangular shaped serving bar cart with removable top tray in a beautiful combination of teak wood, brass, hand-woven wicker and white laminate. This incredibly unique and e...
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.