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Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
French Architectural Mid Century "Brise De Soleil" Aluminum Panel by Jean Prouvé
French Architectural Mid Century "Brise De Soleil" Aluminum Panel by Jean Prouvé

French Architectural Mid Century "Brise De Soleil" Aluminum Panel by Jean Prouvé

$22,103

French Architectural Mid Century "Brise De Soleil" Aluminum Panel by Jean Prouvé

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and large free standing decorative French mid century aluminium "Brise De Soleil" sun shutter panel on metal feet designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by the Ateliers Jea...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit
Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit

Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit

$1,295 / set

Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit

By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats

Located in South Charleston, WV

Size fitted to your door. Produced for clients not wishing to purchase our doors directly and use their own existing or newly purchased door for a modern look For use on exterior or...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

New Starburst Kit for Flush Modern doors
New Starburst Kit for Flush Modern doors

New Starburst Kit for Flush Modern doors

$1,295 / set

New Starburst Kit for Flush Modern doors

By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats

Located in South Charleston, WV

Hand-crafted by Aaron Saxton in the United States. Produced for clients not wishing to purchase our doors directly and to provide their own existing door for adornment, or newly pu...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design

Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design

$672Sale Price|35% Off

Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design

Located in London, GB

A cast bronze push-pull door handle with raised abstract design. Mid to late 20th century, found in Germany. A nice heavy piece with a dark applied patina. There are signs of wear, ...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst Hardware Kit
Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst Hardware Kit

Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst Hardware Kit

$2,495 / set

Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst Hardware Kit

By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats

Located in South Charleston, WV

Size fitted to your door. Produced for clients not wishing to purchase our doors directly and use their own existing or newly purchased door for a modern look For use on exterior or...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

French Mid Century Ventilation Shutter by Jean Prouvé for CIMT France, 1950s
French Mid Century Ventilation Shutter by Jean Prouvé for CIMT France, 1950s

French Mid Century Ventilation Shutter by Jean Prouvé for CIMT France, 1950s

$34,051

French Mid Century Ventilation Shutter by Jean Prouvé for CIMT France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare French mid century architectural "areator" ventilation shutter panel in naturally patinated aluminum by Jean Prouvé for the C.I.M.T in France, 1950s. In great original co...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Puerto Rico Oval Water Meter Cover
Puerto Rico Oval Water Meter Cover

Puerto Rico Oval Water Meter Cover

$595

Puerto Rico Oval Water Meter Cover

Located in New York, NY

Puerto Rico Oval Water Meter Cover. Vintage cast iron oval Puerto Rico water meter cover; chestnut brown iron meter cover manufactured by Ford Meter Box Company, Wabash, Indiana. Ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Hardware Hammered Round Drawer Pulls Knobs
Midcentury Hardware Hammered Round Drawer Pulls Knobs

Midcentury Hardware Hammered Round Drawer Pulls Knobs

$65 / set

Midcentury Hardware Hammered Round Drawer Pulls Knobs

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury Drawer Hardware Hammered Round Pulls Knobs Set of two 2 diameter x .75 tall Original vintage condition. Refer to images please.  

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass & Glass by Taylor
Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass & Glass by Taylor

Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass & Glass by Taylor

$220Sale Price|20% Off

Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass & Glass by Taylor

By D. Taylor

Located in San Diego, CA

The beautiful design on this wall barometer by Taylor in patinated brass and glass can be hung on the wall or table top.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Raul Coronel Ceramic Door Plate Escutcheon
Raul Coronel Ceramic Door Plate Escutcheon

Raul Coronel Ceramic Door Plate Escutcheon

$825

Raul Coronel Ceramic Door Plate Escutcheon

By Raul Coronel

Located in Southampton, NJ

Unique & seldom seen ceramic door plate escutcheon by Raul Coronel. This piece was never used/installed. Center opening diameter measures 2-5/8” to fit around your existing door knob...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls x2
Pair of Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls x2

Pair of Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls x2

$1,200 / set

Pair of Hammered Aluminum Door Pulls x2

Located in Hanover, MA

Paif of vintage Italian hammered aluminum door pulls. New Old Stock. We have two pairs available. Priced per pair (left and right).

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France

$1,214

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France

Located in London, GB

Circular push-pull door handle in bronze (or brass), mid-20th century, France. A very simple elegant handle, made up of two separate pieces - each side with a slightly concave dish ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Door Handle and Bell Push with Brutalist Design 20th Century, European
Bronze Door Handle and Bell Push with Brutalist Design 20th Century, European

Bronze Door Handle and Bell Push with Brutalist Design 20th Century, European

$1,242 / set

Bronze Door Handle and Bell Push with Brutalist Design 20th Century, European

Located in London, GB

A rectangular bronze push or pull door handle, with Brutalist geometric design, together with matching bell push, mid-late 20th century, European. This is a heavy handle, made of ca...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Bronze

3 pc. Modernist Stained Glass Panels circa 1970's
3 pc. Modernist Stained Glass Panels circa 1970's

3 pc. Modernist Stained Glass Panels circa 1970's

$1,600 / set

3 pc. Modernist Stained Glass Panels circa 1970's

Located in New York, NY

Unusual set of three leaded stained glass panels, executed in the modernist style, constructed of colored glass pieces, fused with lead trim, framed with a solid wood border. The t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stained Glass

Lalique door handles "Fauns"
Lalique door handles "Fauns"

Lalique door handles "Fauns"

$9,000 / item

Lalique door handles "Fauns"

By Marc Lalique

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Created by Marc Lalique in 1962, the Faunes door handles show two crystal fauns sculpted in relief, set amongst a motif of vine leaves and bunches of grapes. Handcrafted in France ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Crystal

Set of Six Door Handles in Brass & Abalone Shell by by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's
Set of Six Door Handles in Brass & Abalone Shell by by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

Set of Six Door Handles in Brass & Abalone Shell by by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

$6,450 / set

Set of Six Door Handles in Brass & Abalone Shell by by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate the aesthetic of your home with this exquisite Set of Six Door Handles in Brass & Abalone Shell designed and manufactured in Mexico Distrito Federal by Peñoles. The handles ...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Bronze Pull Handles for Drawers and Cabinets
Bronze Pull Handles for Drawers and Cabinets

Bronze Pull Handles for Drawers and Cabinets

$828 / set

Bronze Pull Handles for Drawers and Cabinets

Located in London, GB

Bronze pull handles are suitable for drawers, cupboards and any type of cabinet furniture,. The design is inspired by vintage leather handles on suitcases with a textured surface bu...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

1950s Sculptural Italian Brass Door Pulls Set of Four
1950s Sculptural Italian Brass Door Pulls Set of Four

1950s Sculptural Italian Brass Door Pulls Set of Four

$350 / set

1950s Sculptural Italian Brass Door Pulls Set of Four

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Set of flared wings Italian Sculptural hardware Brass Door Pulls Drawer handles. 4 pieces in set. Lovely design Italy Mid Century Modern. 6.75 W x...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s
Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s

Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s

$4,181

Jean Prouvé Mid Century "CIMT" Aluminum Facade Panel Produced in France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century aluminum "CIMT" facade panel by Jean Prouvé for Campus Scientifique De La Doua in Lyon, France 1950s. In good vintage and original condition. Dimensions: H: 170 cm...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit
Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit

Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit

$1,295 / set

Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit

By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton

Located in South Charleston, WV

Size fitted to your door. Produced for clients not wishing to purchase our doors directly and use their own existing or newly purchased door for a modern look For use on exterior or...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s
French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s

French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s

$47,791

French Mid Century Aluminum Brise Soleil Sun Shutter Panel by Jean Prouvé 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and iconic French architectural mid century aluminum sun shutter / brise soleil by Jean Prouvé with an original chain mechanism inside the gold aluminum frame. In great ori...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design

Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design

$897

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 ...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Two Italian Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls
Two Italian Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls

Two Italian Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls

$1,350 / set

Two Italian Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of two 1950's Italian door pulls in the form of highly stylized modernist wings made of nickel plated brass. New Old Stock. Both right hand orientation.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Nickel

1950s Set of Six Modernist Brass Pull Handle Knobs Carl Aubock Style
1950s Set of Six Modernist Brass Pull Handle Knobs Carl Aubock Style

1950s Set of Six Modernist Brass Pull Handle Knobs Carl Aubock Style

$250 / set

1950s Set of Six Modernist Brass Pull Handle Knobs Carl Aubock Style

By Paul McCobb

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Set of Six Modernist Gold Pull Handles Knobs Brass hardware vintage 6 handles 2 h x 2 w x 1 d Preowned vintage condition with patina Refer to listed images

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Double Pair of Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square
Double Pair of Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square

Double Pair of Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square

$5,037 / set

Double Pair of Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square

Located in London, GB

Double pair of 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....

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

1947. rare Tropical house by Ferdinand Fillod
1947. rare Tropical house by Ferdinand Fillod

1947. rare Tropical house by Ferdinand Fillod

$1,015,572

1947. rare Tropical house by Ferdinand Fillod

By Ferdinand Fillod

Located in Perpignan, FR

Galerie Clément Cividino is pleased to offer for sale a superb Fillod pavilion, a rare and highly sought-after example of French lightweight architecture. Currently on display at the...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouvé house
Jean Prouvé house

Jean Prouvé house

$597,395

Jean Prouvé house

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Perpignan, FR

Disaster Relief House – 6x6 Model, 1944 By Jean Prouvé – Rare, Fully Original Example Offered for sale by Clément Cividino, a renowned gallerist specializing in historical design an...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Aluminium Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern, Finland, 1980
Alvar Aalto Aluminium Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern, Finland, 1980

Alvar Aalto Aluminium Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern, Finland, 1980

$1,046Sale Price|30% Off

Alvar Aalto Aluminium Door Handles, Mid-Century Modern, Finland, 1980

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Turku, Finland

Sculptural Door Handles designed by Alvar Aaltos. Made in Finland. Material: Alumininum Includes two handles and spacer. No connecting screws / rose screws.

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1980s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Eight 1930's Italian Brass Door Pulls After Borsani
Eight 1930's Italian Brass Door Pulls After Borsani

Eight 1930's Italian Brass Door Pulls After Borsani

$2,600 / set

Eight 1930's Italian Brass Door Pulls After Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of 8 Italian art deco solid brass door or drawer pulls in the manner of Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1930's. Very similar to maniglie used by Michele Marelli and cabinet maker Cusartel...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wood Room Divider, Mid-Century Modern, 1967, 217cm Tall
Vintage Wood Room Divider, Mid-Century Modern, 1967, 217cm Tall

Vintage Wood Room Divider, Mid-Century Modern, 1967, 217cm Tall

$2,389

Vintage Wood Room Divider, Mid-Century Modern, 1967, 217cm Tall

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage wood room divider - 1960s Wear consistent with age and use. Room divider - Séparateur de pièce Measures : 61,5x19,5cm H:217cm

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Planter in the Style of Finn Juhl
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Planter in the Style of Finn Juhl

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Planter in the Style of Finn Juhl

$1,900

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Planter in the Style of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Planter in the style of Finn Juhl. Terracotta with paint finish. Needs to be restored or used in current condition. We can help.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Italian mid-century modern beige metal wood ceiling fan Marelli Casablanca, 1999
Italian mid-century modern beige metal wood ceiling fan Marelli Casablanca, 1999

Italian mid-century modern beige metal wood ceiling fan Marelli Casablanca, 1999

$3,106

Italian mid-century modern beige metal wood ceiling fan Marelli Casablanca, 1999

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern beige metal and wood ceiling fan Marelli by Casablanca, 1999 Ceiling fan model Marelli with three curved wooden blades. The central round-section structure...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950s
Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950s

Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950s

$3,850 / set

Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950s

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a touch of Mexican flair to your cabinets with this stunning Set of Six Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico in the 1950's by Los Castil...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Brass

Set of 6 Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls, Mexico 1950's
Set of 6 Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls, Mexico 1950's

Set of 6 Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls, Mexico 1950's

$1,200 / set

Set of 6 Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls, Mexico 1950's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a touch of vintage charm to your cabinets with this set of 6 Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls from Mexico, dating back to the 1950s. Each pull features a unique spiral design, crafted f...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Richard "Dick" Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider by Modernica
Richard "Dick" Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider by Modernica

Richard "Dick" Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider by Modernica

$26,000

Richard "Dick" Harvey Sculpta Grille Room Divider by Modernica

By Don Harvey

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a free standing "Contemporary" model C-20 Sculpta room divider. Born in 1919 and raised in New York City, Richard "Dick" Harvey studied art at Brooklyn Tech High school an...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Resin, Wood

Set of 7 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
Set of 7 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

Set of 7 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

$4,495 / set

Set of 7 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a touch of Mexican flair to your cabinets with this stunning Set of Six Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico in the 1950's by Los Castil...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Brass

Pair of Large Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls
Pair of Large Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls

Pair of Large Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls

$1,800 / set

Pair of Large Nickel Plated Brass Door Pulls

Located in Hanover, MA

This pair is larger than the similar sets we have posted. 1950's Italian door pulls in the form of stylized modernist wings made of nickel plated brass. New Old Stock.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Kitchen Drawers by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s
Kitchen Drawers by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s

Kitchen Drawers by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s

$597 / set

Kitchen Drawers by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs 1800 ski resort Pinewood, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Kitchen drawers designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, a ski resort in the Alps. These doors come from a kitchen of Les Arcs 1800, Résidence La Nova. Manufactured in France in...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Huge 9 Feet High, Art Deco Style Brass and 16x Marbled Glass Chandelier Pendant
Huge 9 Feet High, Art Deco Style Brass and 16x Marbled Glass Chandelier Pendant

Huge 9 Feet High, Art Deco Style Brass and 16x Marbled Glass Chandelier Pendant

$13,740

Huge 9 Feet High, Art Deco Style Brass and 16x Marbled Glass Chandelier Pendant

Located in Lisse, NL

Enormous Mid-Century Modern Brass & Handblown Glass Chandelier, Art Deco Style, 1950s. A breathtaking and rare monumental chandelier from the 1950s, masterfully handcrafted with tim...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell Inlay by Peñoles, Mexico 1950s
Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell Inlay by Peñoles, Mexico 1950s

Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell Inlay by Peñoles, Mexico 1950s

$2,950 / set

Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell Inlay by Peñoles, Mexico 1950s

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enhance the elegance and uniqueness of your cabinets with this exquisite Set of 6 Cabinet Pulls in Solid Brass & Abalone Shell Inlay by Peñoles. The pieces were designed and manufact...

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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Large Lateral Push Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze
Large Lateral Push Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze

Large Lateral Push Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze

$2,070

Large Lateral Push Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze

Located in London, GB

A large lateral push-pull door handle of abstract Brutalist design. European, second half 20th century. A striking piece - made to span the full width of a door - formed from cast ...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Two Italian Brass Door Pulls
Two Italian Brass Door Pulls

Two Italian Brass Door Pulls

$1,590 / set

Two Italian Brass Door Pulls

Located in Hanover, MA

Two 1960's Italian door pulls in solid brass in the form of stylised wings or feathers. New Old Stock. NOTE: Both are RIGHT hand orientation unless one is inverted; these are not a ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France

$690Sale Price|44% Off

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France

Located in London, GB

Circular push-pull door handle in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France. The handle is made up of two separate pieces with hammered texture; each trimmed w...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass
1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass

1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass

$1,250 / set

1970s Greek Key Drawer Cabinet Pulls Patinated Brass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury Hardware Greek Grecian Key Brass Pulls mounting 2.25 spread. No screws. Set of two .75 d x 5 long x 2 d Preowned original vintage ...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Architectural Pair Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze, Letterbox and Key Fixtures
Architectural Pair Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze, Letterbox and Key Fixtures

Architectural Pair Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze, Letterbox and Key Fixtures

$3,105 / set

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...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Single Teardrop Pull Knob Mexican Modernism
1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Single Teardrop Pull Knob Mexican Modernism

1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Single Teardrop Pull Knob Mexican Modernism

$650

1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Single Teardrop Pull Knob Mexican Modernism

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1950s Pepe Mendoza Malachite Brass Single Tear Drop Pull Knob from Mexico circa the 1950s. Amazon Mayan revival period. Stamped by artist Dimensions: 2 h ...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Malachite, Brass

Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Teardrop Pull Doorknob Malachite Brass Mexican Modern
Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Teardrop Pull Doorknob Malachite Brass Mexican Modern

Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Teardrop Pull Doorknob Malachite Brass Mexican Modern

$1,500

Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Teardrop Pull Doorknob Malachite Brass Mexican Modern

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Doorknob in Teardrop shape, designed by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico circa the 1950s. Mayan revival style. Constructed with brass & malachite and azurite c...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc
Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc

Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc

$11,708 / set

Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc

By Limoges

Located in Lisse, NL

Highly decorative porcelain bathroom set with stunning roses pattern, by one of Europe's finest. Over the years we have sold very few porcelain Limoges pieces and that is simply because these high value items don't find there way to the open market very often. So to have been given the opportunity to purchase a set as complete and remarkable as the one we are offering you here, more than made our day. Also, because we already know that someone will be thrilled to be able to own and use this rare and beautiful set in their (new) home or, for example, in their holiday home. This vintage Limoges set of high quality and detail consists of the following: - A practical size washbasin with gilt bronze mythological dolphin handles. - Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce. - A porcelain shelf (for wall mounting) to go under the mirror. - A bronze and porcelain, 4 light pendant light. - A shell design porcelain and bronze soap holder (for wall mounting). - A toilet paper holder with some damage (we therefor listed this set as a five-piece set). The two stunning bronze dolphins used to be the handles with which you could turn on the cold and hot water, but at some point in time the actual water tap...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

$3,450 / set

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 ...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Brass

Modernist Translucent Architectural Panel with Repeating Curlicue Field Motif
Modernist Translucent Architectural Panel with Repeating Curlicue Field Motif

Modernist Translucent Architectural Panel with Repeating Curlicue Field Motif

$695

Modernist Translucent Architectural Panel with Repeating Curlicue Field Motif

By Jasper Johns

Located in New York, NY

Groovy architectural panel constructed of translucent plastic with embedded wood curlicue elements repeating throughout. I believe this panel was originally a room divider, or some s...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Clear Glass Door Handles with Antique Gold Metal
Mid-Century Modern Clear Glass Door Handles with Antique Gold Metal

Mid-Century Modern Clear Glass Door Handles with Antique Gold Metal

$2,415 / set

Mid-Century Modern Clear Glass Door Handles with Antique Gold Metal

Located in London, GB

Pair of textures glass double door handles, push and pull, clear cast glass with mat antique gold anodized aluminum. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but suitable for an...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1970s Brutalist Solid Bronze Door Handle Keyhole Germany
1970s Brutalist Solid Bronze Door Handle Keyhole Germany

1970s Brutalist Solid Bronze Door Handle Keyhole Germany

$1,450 / set

1970s Brutalist Solid Bronze Door Handle Keyhole Germany

By Paul Evans

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a door pull handle and a matching keyhole plate. Made in Germany circa the 1970s. Solid bronze with an abstract brutalist design. Stamped by the maker. ALPAN ...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Textured & Contoured Design, 20th Century
Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Textured & Contoured Design, 20th Century

Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Textured & Contoured Design, 20th Century

$1,104

Bronze Push-Pull Handle with Textured & Contoured Design, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

An unusual rectangular push-pull door handle made of patinated bronze, featuring a raised textured and contoured design. 20th century design, found in Germany. The piece is nicely m...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Mastercraft Brass and Metal Freestanding Fireplace, circa 1970s
Mastercraft Brass and Metal Freestanding Fireplace, circa 1970s

Mastercraft Brass and Metal Freestanding Fireplace, circa 1970s

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

Mastercraft Brass and Metal Freestanding Fireplace, circa 1970s

By Mastercraft

Located in Saint Louis, MO

A sexy Scandinavian vibe emanates with a warm glow from this vintage Mastercraft faux fireplace, which can conveniently move with you as there is no installation required. Faux logs...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century
Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century

Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century

$2,760

Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Two modernist panels of wrought iron - railings, gates or screens. Mid-20th century, found in Sweden. Striking modernist design of folded triangles and rods finished in black paint....

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]
Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]

Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]

$1,242

Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [I]

Located in London, GB

Circular push-and-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France. A simple elegant handle, made up of two separate round pieces; each side with a slightly concave dish and wid...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-century Modern architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern architectural elements made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original architectural elements, popular names associated with this style include Juliette Belarti, Mastercraft, and Pepe Mendoza. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $1,078,195 while the average work can sell for $1,598.

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