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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
Jean Prouvé "Aerator" Air Vent, France 1958
Jean Prouvé "Aerator" Air Vent, France 1958

Jean Prouvé "Aerator" Air Vent, France 1958

Jean Prouvé "Aerator" Air Vent, France 1958

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Aerator 1958 l JEAN PROUVÉ Aerator component, created for the La Doua campus of the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, 1960-1963 This aluminium panel was designed by...

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

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Aluminum

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

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

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Aluminum

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

New Starburst Kit for Flush Modern doors

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

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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

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

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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

Puerto Rico Oval Water Meter Cover

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

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Iron

Jean Prouvé INSA facade panel France 1957 large
Jean Prouvé INSA facade panel France 1957 large

Jean Prouvé INSA facade panel France 1957 large

Jean Prouvé INSA facade panel France 1957 large

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Architectural ribbed “grill” façade element designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Compagnie industrielle du matériel de transport in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, 1957. This panel...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Aluminum

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

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

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Metal, Brass

Murano Sommerso Glass Double Door Handles with Brass, Circa 1970
Murano Sommerso Glass Double Door Handles with Brass, Circa 1970

Murano Sommerso Glass Double Door Handles with Brass, Circa 1970

Murano Sommerso Glass Double Door Handles with Brass, Circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Double door handles in solid glass hand blown Sommerso Murano attributed to Seguso Vetri d`Arte, glass with centre in chocolate brown and outer ring in clear glass fitted to a chrome...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Brass

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

Midcentury Hardware Hammered Round Drawer Pulls Knobs

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

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Brass

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

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

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Bronze

Important Fireplace & Wall Copper Clading By Oborzil & Jeney, Hungary 1969
Important Fireplace & Wall Copper Clading By Oborzil & Jeney, Hungary 1969

Important Fireplace & Wall Copper Clading By Oborzil & Jeney, Hungary 1969

Important Fireplace & Wall Copper Clading By Oborzil & Jeney, Hungary 1969

Located in Trieste, IT

Copper cladding is very durable, lightweight compared to other materials and techniques, and at the end of the building life is also 100% recyclable. The image shows copper elements ...

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1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Copper

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

Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass & Glass by Taylor

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

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Brass

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

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

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Aluminum

Collection of 23 Italian Hand-Painted Glazed Terracotta Tiles — From Iris Apfel
Collection of 23 Italian Hand-Painted Glazed Terracotta Tiles — From Iris Apfel

Collection of 23 Italian Hand-Painted Glazed Terracotta Tiles — From Iris Apfel

Collection of 23 Italian Hand-Painted Glazed Terracotta Tiles — From Iris Apfel

By Deruta

Located in Morristown, NJ

Colorful collection of twenty-three Italian hand-painted glazed terracotta tiles, mid-20th century, in various floral and geometric patterns. Likely produced in Deruta or Vietri sul ...

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

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Ceramic

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

Lalique door handles "Fauns"

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

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Crystal

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

Raul Coronel Ceramic Door Plate Escutcheon

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

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

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Aluminum

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

Bronze Pull Handles for Drawers and Cabinets

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

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Bronze

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

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

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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

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

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Iron

Pair of Lateral Bronze Door Handles with Letter Plate, 20th Century, European
Pair of Lateral Bronze Door Handles with Letter Plate, 20th Century, European

Pair of Lateral Bronze Door Handles with Letter Plate, 20th Century, European

Pair of Lateral Bronze Door Handles with Letter Plate, 20th Century, European

Located in London, GB

A pair of lateral bronze push or pull door handles, with Brutalist scalloped design, mid-late 20th century, European. The set is completed with a matching letter-plate. The pieces a...

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

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Brass, 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

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

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Brass, Bronze

Venini Clear Glass Door Handles 1940's attributed to Carlo Scarpa
Venini Clear Glass Door Handles 1940's attributed to Carlo Scarpa

Venini Clear Glass Door Handles 1940's attributed to Carlo Scarpa

Venini Clear Glass Door Handles 1940's attributed to Carlo Scarpa

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

Venini 1940's Murano push and pull door handles or drawer- They are made of twisted clear glass, set in brass fittings,attributed to Carlo Scarpa. The curvaceous and elegant door han...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Brass

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

Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst 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...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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

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

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Wood

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

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

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Brass

Jean Prouvé house
Jean Prouvé house

Jean Prouvé house

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

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

1947. rare Tropical house by Ferdinand Fillod

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

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Metal

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

Mastercraft Brass and Metal Freestanding Fireplace, circa 1970s

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

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Metal, Brass

Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Pull Doorknob Malachite Brass Mexican Modernism
Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Pull Doorknob Malachite Brass Mexican Modernism

Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Pull Doorknob Malachite Brass Mexican Modernism

Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Pull Doorknob Malachite Brass Mexican Modernism

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a rare and hard to find Pull Doorknob, designed by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico circa the 1950s. Mayan revival period. Constructed with malachite and azurite compos...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Malachite, Brass

Jean Prouve Facade element in enemal France 1965 white
Jean Prouve Facade element in enemal France 1965 white

Jean Prouve Facade element in enemal France 1965 white

Jean Prouve Facade element in enemal France 1965 white

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare façade element designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured for the André-Argouges high school in Grenoble, France, 1965. This example belongs to the same modular façade system deve...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Metal

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

1970s Brutalist Solid Bronze Door Handle Keyhole Germany

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

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Bronze

Petrified Wood Push and Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970
Petrified Wood Push and Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970

Petrified Wood Push and Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970

Petrified Wood Push and Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970

Located in London, GB

A sculptural push-pull door handle crafted from a solid slice of petrified wood, displaying an organic pattern and rich natural coloration ranging from deep browns to warm ochre. For...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Aluminum

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

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

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Bronze

Vintage brass Water Tap's - Faucet´s, 1950s, Set of 2
Vintage brass Water Tap's - Faucet´s, 1950s, Set of 2

Vintage brass Water Tap's - Faucet´s, 1950s, Set of 2

Vintage brass Water Tap's - Faucet´s, 1950s, Set of 2

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 2 solid brass water faucets. Both tested and in working order. They also come with original hose connectors/adaptors. Made in Europe, probably Scandinavian/Sweden circa 1930...

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

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Brass

Separation Shelf Made of Exotic Wood, circa 1970
Separation Shelf Made of Exotic Wood, circa 1970

Separation Shelf Made of Exotic Wood, circa 1970

Separation Shelf Made of Exotic Wood, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice separation shelf is made of exotic wood. This is a very simple design, a French work, Circa 1970.

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti 1960s
Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti 1960s

Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti 1960s

Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti 1960s

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Architectural door pull by Belgian ceramic tile artist Juliette Belarti. Vintage midcentury Belgian tile faced entry door pull handle. Great abstract in green, white snd orange colo...

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

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Ceramic

La casa nella casa reproduction of Dino Gavina's house within the house
La casa nella casa reproduction of Dino Gavina's house within the house

La casa nella casa reproduction of Dino Gavina's house within the house

La casa nella casa reproduction of Dino Gavina's house within the house

By Dino Gavina

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

1:1 reproduction of the “casa nella casa/house within the house”, a sort of refuge, a “cube” in which to isolate oneself, which Dino Gavina created inside his own home in Bologna (IT...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Wood

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

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

By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

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

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Pine

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

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

Set of Four Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square and Bell
Set of Four Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square and Bell

Set of Four Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square and Bell

Set of Four Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square and Bell

Located in London, GB

Four 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. They can...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Bronze

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

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

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Bronze

Unique Door Length 2.5 meter Push & Pull Bronze 1960's Pair of Door Handles
Unique Door Length 2.5 meter Push & Pull Bronze 1960's Pair of Door Handles

Unique Door Length 2.5 meter Push & Pull Bronze 1960's Pair of Door Handles

Unique Door Length 2.5 meter Push & Pull Bronze 1960's Pair of Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Unique full door length 2.5 meter long push & pull tubular bronze door handles. They are bespoke 1960's and came from double glass doors of a formal bank in Germany. The patina is or...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull
Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull

Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull

Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull

Located in London, GB

Pairs of round double door 1960's push and pull handles in clear glass with subtile wave relief, cast glass (2cm thick) with aluminum fittings. They are designed for a glass doors bu...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Hexagonal Midcentury Door Handle of Hammered Brass and Copper, Italy
Hexagonal Midcentury Door Handle of Hammered Brass and Copper, Italy

Hexagonal Midcentury Door Handle of Hammered Brass and Copper, Italy

Hexagonal Midcentury Door Handle of Hammered Brass and Copper, Italy

Located in London, GB

Italian mid-century door handle of hammered brass and blackened copper, in long asymmetrical hexagonal form. Hand-crafted piece with a hammered pattern to the brass and smooth dee...

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

Materials

Copper, Brass

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

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

Pair of Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's
Pair of Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

Pair of Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

Pair of Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enhance the elegance of your doors with this exquisite Set of 2 Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell designed and manufactured in the 1950's in Mexico Distrito Federal by Peñoles. ...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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

Modernist ceramic door handle on aluminum support, 1950s
Modernist ceramic door handle on aluminum support, 1950s

Modernist ceramic door handle on aluminum support, 1950s

Modernist ceramic door handle on aluminum support, 1950s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Magnificent ceramic door handle on aluminum support. From the 50s, modernist style. Beautiful colors and superb iridescence. The ceramic tile is square with dimensions: 15.5 cm x 15....

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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

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

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

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]

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

Patinated Copper Hood from USA
Patinated Copper Hood from USA

Patinated Copper Hood from USA

Patinated Copper Hood from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A large scaled and beautifully constructed custom copper flue or hood made of standing seam tapered panels having a warm patina.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

Murano Sommerso Glass Push and Pull Door Handles with Chrome, Circa 1970
Murano Sommerso Glass Push and Pull Door Handles with Chrome, Circa 1970

Murano Sommerso Glass Push and Pull Door Handles with Chrome, Circa 1970

Murano Sommerso Glass Push and Pull Door Handles with Chrome, Circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Push and pull door handles in solid glass hand blown Sommerso Murano attributed to Seguso Vetri d`Arte, glass with centre in chocolate brown and outer ring in clear glass fitted to a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

!950's Italian Glazed Earthenware Door Pull
!950's Italian Glazed Earthenware Door Pull

!950's Italian Glazed Earthenware Door Pull

!950's Italian Glazed Earthenware Door Pull

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage Italian door pull made of an 11.5" x 4" x 0.75" slab tile of painted and glazed earthenware with a cast anodized aluminum mount.

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1950s Italian 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

Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door 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

Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief

Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief

Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief

Located in London, GB

Single square door handle with basket weaving relief. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, circa 1970's....

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

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