$300Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Book Shelf or Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple Mid-Century Modern atomic iron wire book shelf or rack, circa 1970s. The piece has three shelves and is made of black iron wire and is in good vintage condition with some ...
Iron
Tony Paul Style Vintage c1970s Bent Wire Magazine Rack Shelf Wood Ball Feet MINT
By Tony Paul
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tony Paul Style Vintage c1970s Bent Wire Magazine Rack Shelf Wood Ball Feet MINT!
Steel
Coen de Vries for Pilastro Colorful Wire Coat Rack with Shelf
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece consists of coated wire frame with black and yellow enameled metal hooks and red wire upper shelf.
Metal, Wire
Full Size Mid-Century Modern Headboard by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century modern solid birch with headboard with wire rack/storage/shelf.
Sold
H 32 in W 27 in D 8 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wire Rack Shelf Unit Ball Finials Tony Paul MINT!
By Paul McCobb, Tony Paul
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wire Rack Shelf Unit Ball Finials Tony Paul MINT!
Steel, Wire
Vintage 1960s Red Wire Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect Mid-Century Modern red coated metal wire shelf or rack. In the style of Tomado or Pilastro, this piece is in perfect vintage condition with the original mounting hardware.
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H 60 in W 39.75 in D 19 in
Baker Style Reclaimed Book Shelf Rack with Industrial Metal Frame and Wire Back
Located in Seattle, WA
This Baker-style bookshelf rack combines industrial charm with practical design. It features a black powder-coated tubular steel frame with a gently tapered silhouette and grid wire...
Steel
50s Pullsman Trolley Train Bus Brass Luggage Rack Parcel Shelf
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s Mid-Century Bus, Train, Trolley Cast Brass, Brass Rod, and Brass Wire Construction. Bolts to Wall. Luggage Baggage Shelf, Rack W: 30.25 x D: 13 x H: 10 in.
Wire, Brass
1960s Black Wire Rack Book Shelf
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s black metal wire rack boom shelf with two shelves for storage.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Black Iron Wire Magazine Rack.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century modern magazine rack features a minimalist wireframe design constructed from solid black-painted iron. The open framework includes five vertical compartments...
Iron
$297Sale Price|30% Off
H 30 in W 31.25 in D 9.2 in
Mid-Century 3-Tier Iron Wire Art Display Shelf Bookshelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-Century iron wire 3-tier art display shelf bookshelf each featuring a welding frame made from hundreds of black iron rods sculpted into a geometric shape. The cubist-lik...
Iron
1950’s Brass Magazine / Shoe Shelf / Rack
Located in Bern, BE
Stylish Mid Century design Shoe Stand / Rackwith perforated sheet metal tabletop and gold tubular metal frame. Compliments any interior space. Ideal for limited space shoe storage at...
Metal, Brass
Stylish 1960's Magazine / Newspaper Rack
Located in Bern, BE
Stylish 1960's Magazine / Newspaper Holder. Metal frame with brass details. Measurements: Height: 48 cm Width: 42 cm Depth: 22 cm In excellent condition with little signs of use.
Metal, Brass
$688Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.5 in W 18.75 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Magazine Stand, Iron & Brass, 1960s, Umanoff
By Tony Paul, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Round Top, TX
A striking mid-century iron and brass magazine stand, designed in the distinctive style of Tony Paul and Arthur Umanoff. This piece boasts a sculptural, open framework composed of sl...
Brass, Iron
Iron and Brass Catch All Shelf Magazine Rack
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and dramatic iron and brass two-tier stand, functions as a magazine rack or catch all for a bathroom etc. The shelves are iron of semi circular form, the handle is faux bambo...
Brass, Wrought Iron
50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Spaghetti Magazine rack was designed and produced during the 1950's. It is made of bent metal bar painted in black and plastic-coated braid in red color. Metal has paint splin...
Metal
$59
H 16.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Metal Wire Gold Magazine Rack Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Metal Wire Gold Magazine Rack Stand. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 16.5" H x 17" W x 9.5" D.
Metal
Mid Century Swiss Magazine / Newspaper Rack
Located in Bern, BE
Stylish Mid Century Swiss made Magazine / Newspaper Rack with Brass details. Believed to be produced for Möbel Pfister, Switzerland in the late 1950’s, early 1960's. Lovely example ...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Italian Storage Rack with Teak and Metal, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian rack, 1950's. Made of black metal and teak (veneer) plate.
Metal
Magazine Rack by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Black magazine rack with perforated metal by Mathieu Matégot France, 1950s.
Metal
$450Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 48.5 in W 31.25 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century 4-Tier Iron Wire Art Display Shelf Bookshelf, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original pair of Mid-Century iron wire 4-tier art display shelf bookshelfs each featuring a welding frame made from hundreds of black iron rods sculpted into a geometric shape. The c...
Iron
Magazine Rack Iron, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Magazine rack iron, circa 1950s Wicker on the handle Iron blackened Original condition.
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Iron Wire Magazine Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern iron wire magazine rack, circa 1970s. The rack is in good vintage condition with some wear and a great patina. Measurements: 18.25"W x 17.25"D x 15"H. #3557
Iron
$2,600
H 56 in W 44.25 in D 13.5 in
Mid-Century American Modern Iron Shelving Unit / Etagere by Freda Diamond
By Freda Diamond, Baumritter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile, modernist shelving unit designed by MOMA Good Design winner, Freda Diamond, for Baumritter, (ca. 1954, USA). Composed of a wrought iron frame supporting four steel inset m...
Steel, Wrought Iron
$402Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 25.5 in D 9 in
Mid-Century 3-Tier Iron Wire Art Display Shelf Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-Century iron wire 3-tier art display shelf bookshelf etagere featuring a welding frame made from hundreds of black iron rods sculpted into a geometric shape. The cubist-...
Iron
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon Nickel Plated Brass French Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Pierre Yves Rochon nickel plated brass French sconces. Specially made for a prestigious palace in Paris. In the style of Rulhman. US rewired and in working condition. 2 S...
Brass, Nickel
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
White Oak Dining Table, The Toko
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak dining table - The Toko is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. We use the table both as a dining table or desk. Each table is hand-made with solid whi...
Oak
$2,499 / item
H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Sconce for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' darkly patinated outdoor sconce for Örsjö. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition by Örsjö of the classic Swedish design that ...
Metal
$6,657 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Mahogany
Pair of Large French 1960s Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large pair of French wall lamps composed of teak, polished brass, and gun metal enamel bodies with white glass cone shades. Newly rewired each with one candelabra socket.
Brass
Rare Arne Vodder Danish Teak Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual Danish teak credenza designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast, ca' 1960. Model 211. Featuring reversable sliding door, finished back, sculpted and raised...
Teak
$3,104Sale Price / item|22% Off
H 78.74 in W 13.77 in D 11.81 in
Contemporary Book Shelf Stand in Brazilian Hardwood by Leo Strauss
Located in Atibaia, BR
The book shelf column is a piece of unique construction and design. Its geometric shapes, straight angles and simple lines, significant characteristics of the modernist movement in B...
Brass
$3,102
H 43.31 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
IKEA ‘MTP’ Cabinet in Natural Oak, Designed by Marian Grabinski in 1963
By IKEA
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful IKEA cabinet that was initially designed as a wedding gift for Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA. The cabinet is made of natural oak veneer with all edges in full oak, w...
Oak
$2,800 / set
H 28.25 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Design for Leisure Art Deco Revival Low Counter Swivel Stools - Set of Four
By Designs for Leisure
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Design for Leisure low counter stools with ultra suede fabric on steel frame bases. The swivel seat returns to original position for a consistent look when not being use...
Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Solid White Oak Coffee Table Metal Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern solid white oak coffee table metal legs. 1.5" solid white oak slab Rectangle coffee table. Steel tube legs mounted underneath. Flat head screws circa 1960. ...
Steel
Pair of Wall Lamps by Itsu Finland
By Itsu
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of charming brass wall lights (sconces) by Itsu, Finland, ca' 1950's. Petite scale, wall switch, rewired for USA, can be used as uplights or downlights, pivoting. Nice origina...
Brass
Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® outdoor modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. T...
Mahogany
Milo Baughman Rosewood & Chrome Writing Desk, USA, c.1969
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small writing desk by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rosewood top with three storage drawers sit atop contemporary bases of chromed steel. Overall in very good condition. The ro...
Chrome
$6,544
H 21.26 in W 48.82 in D 66.93 in
Wall Lamp by Designer Cosack Leuchten from the 50's in Lacquered Metal, E539
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
German telescopic lamp from the 50's by the designer Cosack Leutchen. The arm, counterweight and shade are made of black or beige lacquered metal. The system of counterweight and pul...
Metal
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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With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
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Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
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Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.