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1960s Midcentury Trolley Serving Cart Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Mannheim, DE
Rare 1960s tea cart manufactured by Wilhelm Renz Furniture Company. Outstanding design with 2 large
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Walnut

German brown coffee table from Wilhelm Renz, 1970s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Palermo, PA
German black coffee table from Wilhelm Renz, 1970s. DImensions: H= 40 cm; W= 110 cm; D= 110 cm.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Wilhelm Renz Teak Veneer Coffee Table, 1960s Germany
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuss, NW
materials - Made in Germany, manufacturer: Wilhelm Renz Height adjustable 53 - 63 cm.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Wilhelm Renz Freestanding Desk with Drawers, from, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuss, NW
mortise & tenon solid wood drawers Made in Germany, manufacturer: Wilhelm Renz (Branding inside).
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Vintage 1960s German Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Teak

Midcentury Side or Coffee Table Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type. - Marked by label. - Practical.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Round Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz, 1960's
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Lisboa, PT
This coffee table was designed and produced by Wilhelm Renz, in Germany, during the 1960's. It has
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Walnut

60s 70s Walnut Dining Table Wilhelm Renz Dining Table Folding Table
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s walnut dining table Wilhelm Renz dining table folding table Object: dining table
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Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Tables

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Metal

1960s 1970s serving trolley walnut teak Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz Design
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s 1970s serving trolley walnut teak Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz Design Object: Serving
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Vintage 1970s German Serving Tables

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Chrome

Mid Century adjust. & extend. teak coffee / dining table by Wilhelm Renz, 1950s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
table, made by Wilhelm Renz. ( label available). Time -typical spread legs, table top with refined
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Round Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz in Teak and Glass, around 1960
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare Round Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz was made out of Teak and Glass around 1960. A unique
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Glass, Teak

Rare Pair of Rosewood & Smoked Glass Cube End Tables Attributed to Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Norwalk, CT
attributed to the German maker Wilhelm Renz. Imbued with the timeless spirit of 1970's design, this
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Smoked Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Design Teak Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 140 x 50 x 52,5cm (Width x Depth x Height) This large mid century coffee table was manufactured in Germany and is crafted of solid teak wood. The excellent craftsmansh...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Laminate, Teak

Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in München, DE
. Flexible in use and sturdily constructed. Design: Walter Wirz Manufacturer: Wilhelm Renz Condition
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Plywood

Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
H 10.24 in W 78.75 in D 7.88 in
1960s Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz, Alfred & Manfred Veyhl
Located in Neuss, NW
. Designer: Wilhelm Renz, frame manufacturer : Metallbau Veyhl (Branding on the table top and frame).
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Vintage 1960s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

1960s Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz
1960s Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz
H 21.66 in W 49.22 in D 22.84 in
Long German Wilheilm Renz for Walter Renz hanging shelf, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Long German Wilheilm Renz for Walter Renz hanging shelf, 1960s Design year: 1960s Dimensions
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Wall shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz 1960s
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in PARIS, FR
This shelf was created by American designer Walter Wirz and published by the German company Wilhelm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Chrome & Maple Flip-Top Dining Hall Table by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by Wilhelm Renz. Borrowing inspiration from American modernists such as Milo Baughman and Arthur
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Teak Wall Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Teak wall shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Light glass edge printing/shadow  
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Wood, Teak

Large Floating Teak Wall Mounted Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful floating wall unit designed by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s. Very good
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

60s 70s wall shelf shelf oak Oak Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz Design
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s wall shelf shelf oak Oak Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz Design Object: shelf
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Vintage 1970s German Shelves

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Oak

Signed Walter Wirz Wilhelm Renz Serving Cart Bar Trolley Side Table Teak 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
for Wilhelm Renz, Germany circa 1960s. The beautiful cart is made of solid teak and teak veneer and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Nickel, Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modular Sideboard in Teak by Rex Raab for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 60s
By Wilhelm Renz, Rex Raab
Located in Lucija, SI
Wilhelm Renz in Germany. Teak material It shows exquisite craftsmanship and offers lots of beautiful
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Small Mid-Century Sideboard in Teak by Rex Raab for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Rex Raab
Located in München, Bavaria
credenza was designed by Rex Raab and produced in the 1950s by Wilhelm Renz in Germany. It shows
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Teak

German Mid-Century Wall Unit in Teak by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, Bavaria
veneered U-profile by Wilhelm Renz for Walter Wirz - here in a version in teak and 100 cm length. Due to
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Teak

Mid-Century German Wall Unit in Teak by Rex Raab for Wilhelm Renz, 1960
By Wilhelm Renz, Rex Raab
Located in München, Bavaria
designed by Rex Raab and produced in the 1950s by Wilhelm Renz in Germany and can be mounted to the wall
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

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Glass, Teak

Midcentury Bar Cart Serving Table Chrome Rosewood Laminate, Wirz for Renz 1970s
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Amazing modernist bar cart, drinks or serving table or trolley designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Walter Wirz Large Teak Wall Shelf - Wilhelm Renz 1960
By Walter Wirz
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Walter Wirz Large Teak Wall Shelf - Wilhelm Renz 1960 Discover the timeless elegance of the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Walter Wirz Large Teak Wall Shelf - Wilhelm Renz 1960
Walter Wirz Large Teak Wall Shelf - Wilhelm Renz 1960
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H 10.63 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Danish Teakwood Sideboard
By Kai Kristiansen, Wilhelm Renz, Hans J. Wegner, Walter Wirz, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish teak sideboard from the 1960s. Very high quality workmanship and elegant design. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of age-rela...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Danish Teakwood Sideboard
Danish Teakwood Sideboard
H 29.34 in W 86.62 in D 16.54 in
Danish Teakwood Sideboard
By Kai Kristiansen, Wilhelm Renz, Hans J. Wegner, Walter Wirz, Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish teak sideboard from the 1960s. Very high-quality workmanship and elegant design. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wea...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Iron

Danish Teakwood Sideboard
Danish Teakwood Sideboard
H 29.34 in W 98.43 in D 18.31 in
Rayonnage en pin par Walter Wirz
By Walter Wirz
Located in PARIS, FR
Etagère simple et raffinée faite d'un profilé en U plaqué par Wilhelm Renz pour Walter Wirz. Ici
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Pine

Rayonnage en pin par Walter Wirz
Rayonnage en pin par Walter Wirz
H 9.45 in W 59.06 in D 7.49 in
Rayonnage en noyer par Walter Wirz
By Walter Wirz
Located in PARIS, FR
Etagère simple et élégante faite d'un profilé en U plaqué par Wilhelm Renz pour Walter Wirz. Ici
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Rayonnage en noyer par Walter Wirz
Rayonnage en noyer par Walter Wirz
H 7.49 in W 59.06 in D 10.44 in
Coffee Table from Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This coffee table was manufactured by Wilhelm Renz in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz, 1970s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
This coffee table from the 1970s was produced by Wilhelm Renz. It remains fully original.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1950s Serving Trolley by Wilhelm Renz, Walnut
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
1950s serving trolley by Wilhelm Renz in straight-lined design. Solid wood frame on brass casters
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

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Walnut

1950s Serving Trolley by Wilhelm Renz, Walnut
1950s Serving Trolley by Wilhelm Renz, Walnut
H 24.41 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
Round Modern German Walnut Side Table by Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Warsaw, PL
This modernist table was manufactured in Germany by Wilhelm Renz during the 1960s. It is an example
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Chrome

1953 Scandinavian Modern Table by Wilhelm Renz
By Oscar Niemeyer, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Bremen, DE
Side table manufactured circa 1953 by Wilhelm Renz, tripod base. Solid birch and triangular shaped
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Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

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Laminate, Birch

Spacious Sideboard by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, 1960s
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Munster, NRW
This spacious sideboard was designed by Walter Wirz and manufactured by Wilhelm Renz in Germany in
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Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Walnut Wall Shelf by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Berlin, DE
furniture manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The board has a width of 150 cm and is in very good condition except
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Walnut

Iron and wood top table by Walter Wirtz for Wilhelm Renz
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in San Francisco, CA
The greatest visions develop out of a dynamic past. From its founding in 1882, Renz developed from
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20th Century End Tables

Wooden Open Wall Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a great highlight on
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk, Writing Table by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern teak desk, writing table by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a great highlight on
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Wooden Open Wall Shelf Designed by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
manufacturer Wilhelm Renz. The U-shaped structure and minimalistic German design make a great highlight on
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Renz Sideboard in Rosewood Designed by Walter Wirz
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Renz sideboard designed by Walter Wirz in the 1960s. The Renz sideboard is produced by Wilhelm Renz
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Steel

Walter Wirtz for Wilhem Renz Secretary Bureau Desk Teak, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Renz, Germany, 1960s. The quality and design is superb: an internal spring mechanism opens up with the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Slim Desk Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: Slim desk Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s, European walnut, the little desk leaves nothing
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Vintage 1960s German Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Slim Desk Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
Slim Desk Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Extension Rosewood Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome and versatile table with flip-open top which doubles the surface area. Beautifully figured, bookmatched rosewood veneer with rich tone and color. Sturdy, steel base with cri...
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20th Century German Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Steel

Wilhelm Renz Tea Cart in Rosewood, Germany, 1960
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped tea cart designed and made by Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960. This tea cart is made
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Wilhelm Renz Tea Cart in Rosewood, Germany, 1960
Wilhelm Renz Tea Cart in Rosewood, Germany, 1960
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 16.93 in
Folding Adjustable Teak Coffee Table by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the 1950s this novel table can be adjusted by width as well as height, the top unfolding to 39” x 45.7” and 28” high. A stylish and sturdy base supports this clever mecha...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Teak

Set Nesting Tables Wilhelm Renz for Birnbaum, 1960s Germany
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Hannover, DE
Set nesting tables, probably mahagony. Designed by Wilhelm Renz for the manufacturer Birnbaum
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Height Adjustable Teak Table by Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak table dining and coffee table Producer: Wilhelm Renz Description
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Fantastic German Rosewood Coffee Dining Table by Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a fantastic circa 1960s German made Rosewood table by Wilhelm Renz. This table
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Adjustable Height Table by Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century adjustable height table by Wilhelm Renz - Germany 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s German Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Unusual Walnut and Nickel Bar Cart by Wilhelm Renz, Late 1960s
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unusual walnut and nickel bar cart by Wilhelm Renz, circa late 1960s. This all original example has
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Vintage 1960s German Carts and Bar Carts

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Rubber

Mid-Century Modern Wilhelm Renz Flip-Top Chrome and Oak Console Dining Table
By Wilhelm Renz
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and practical console table manufactured by Wilhelm Renz of Germany that can be flipped
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Chrome

Teak Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in München, DE
. Flexible in use and sturdily constructed. Design: Walter Wirz Manufacturer: Wilhelm Renz Condition: Very
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Teak

Teak Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
Teak Shelf by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
H 10.44 in W 58.86 in D 8.08 in
Large Wall-Shelves by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirtz
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rosewood wall-mounted shelves by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Rosewood

Large Wall-Shelves by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
Large Wall-Shelves by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
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H 10.24 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
Walter Wirz Rosewood Wall Shelve Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1965
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalist wall shelve designed by Walter Wirz and manufactured by Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1965
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Rosewood

Walter Wirz Wall Shelves Wilhelm Renz Teakwood, Germany, 1965
By Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of three large wall shelves designed by Walter Wirtz and manufactured by Wilhelm Renz
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Adjustable Table in Rosewood Wilhelm Renz Style, Germany, 1960
By Wilhelm Renz, Florence Knoll
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped adjustable table designed in the style of Florence Knoll or Wilhelm Renz, Germany
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

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Renz Wilhelm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic renz wilhelm available at 1stDibs. Each renz wilhelm for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are many kinds of the renz wilhelm you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each renz wilhelm bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made renz wilhelm over the years, but those crafted by Wilhelm Renz, Walter Wirz and Walter Wirtz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Renz Wilhelm?

A renz wilhelm can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,213, while the lowest priced sells for $257 and the highest can go for as much as $5,520.

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

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 legendary 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.

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.