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Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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
Red Glass Door Handle Pair for Push & Pull Double
Located in London, GB
A pair of double door handles, push and pull, square textured vibrant red cast glass with mat antique bronze anodised aluminium. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but sui...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Metal, Aluminum

Sculptural Bronze 'Wood' Slice Art Door Handle attr Ado Chale, 1970
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Bronze Wood Slice Art Door Handle 1970 New Old Stock, never used.
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Bronze

Pair of Carved Redwood Door Panels by Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Incredible 1960’s carved redwood panels for entry doors by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman. Designed to go over a double entry doors. Four panels with frame f...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Aluminum

Finish bronze door handles series of 4 all original + patina midcentury heaven
Located in Forest, BE
Lovely series of 4 massive bronze casted door handles. They could be used inside or outside. ________________________________________________________ Son travail comprend également l...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Solid Mahogany Panel Doors - a Set of 14
Located in west palm beach, FL
Step into history with this exquisite range of solid mahogany doors acquired from the prestigious Cuban Embassy in Victoria Park, Florida. Available in a range of sizes, each door bo...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Mahogany

Handles Round Knobs in Brass Italy 1950s Gold Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Handles round Knobs in satin brass Italy 1950s gold color.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

Rare Midcentury Pair of Ear Shaped Handles in Solid Brass Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury pair of ear shaped handles in solid brass made in Italy. Manifactured GPB Italia.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Handled Cat Doorstop, by Sarreid Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century brass handled cat doorstop, by Sarreid Ltd. Spain, Circa 1970s A rare and unique model, by famed the Sarreid Ltd. foundry. The well thou...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

Rectangular Handles with Grooves in Chromed Aluminum Italy Design 1960s Silver
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular handles with grooves in chromed aluminum Italy Design 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century Pair of Italian 1950s Handles Solid Brass Gold Airplane Tail Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Italian 1950s Handles in Solid Brass Airplane Tail Silver
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

HMS Admiralty Solid Brass Lock Jas Morgan & Sons England
By Chubb & Son
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Solid Brass Bomel Collection NY Lock and Key HMS Admiralty HMS Admiralty Solid Brass Lock Jas Morgan & Sons England Padlock and key .75 thick x 3 w x 4 h Preowned original vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Nickel Drawer Pull
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9037 'Bow' Nickel Drawer Pull Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese drawer pull is executed in choice of polished brass or polished nickel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Architectural Pairs of pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Located in London, GB
A pair of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and burgundy. They are cast glass (2.2cm thick) with bronze anodized fittings, They are design...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze Pair of Push Pull Door Handles Relief of Waves
Located in London, GB
Two square cast bronze door handle, letter box and key holder with surface with strong relief like the waves. These identical handles can be applied inside or outside on a pair of double doors next to each other or on a single door on opposite sides. They can also make cupboard doors and kitchen units...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Bronze

Set of Two Circular Push-Pull Door Handles in Brass, Mid-20th Century, France
Located in London, GB
Circular push-pull door handles in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France. Each handle is made up of two separate pieces with hammered texture; each face tr...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Brass Sculptural Door Handles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian design door handles / door pulls in brass sculptural. circa 1980s. A pair is front and back.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

Very Nice 1960s Pop Art Sunburst Design Cast Aluminum Door Handle
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Pop Art Sunburst Design door handle. Great design original from the 1960s Made from solid cast aluminum. Made in Germany. Undamaged condition with very slight signs of w...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Aluminum

Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles and Letterbox
Located in London, GB
Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear textural surface like straw. They have a gol...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

1960 Brass Door Handles
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brass door handles.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Montecarlo Series Door Handle Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Olivari, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Pairs of ABS handles (black and dark red shades) and metal, Monte Carlo series designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Olivari, 1975. The manufacturer's mark is visible o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Metal

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 Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Brass

Handles Round Knobs in Satin Brass Italy 1950s Gold Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Handles round Knobs in satin brass Italy 1950s gold color.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Decorative Large Door Handle in Plated Brass 24 Kt Gold Italy 1970 Very Classic
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Decorative large door handle in plated brass 24 kt gold Italy 1970 very Classic.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Gold Plate, Brass

Mid century Brass Horse Door Knocker Italiano 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid century Brass Door Knocker. Depicting a horse's head with moving hoof. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 0,900 Kg NOTE: We offer our customers ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Modern Red Glass & Nickel Door Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style door pulls made of bright red glass in a rectangular shape. The mounting hardware is made of brass with a nickel finish. Good condition with surface wear fro...
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass, Nickel

Door Pull Handles in Copper and Steel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large scale polished copper and steel door handles, circa 1960s. These examples have wonderfully patterned polished copper fronts and are framed in ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Copper

Pair of Art Sculptural Bronze Door Knobs, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of art sculptural bronze door knobs, 1960s. Very well crafted pieces.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

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 Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Large 1950s French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1930s to 50's large French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ... easy to use, will easily fit pieces of furniture or kitchen / be...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Clear Glass Door Handle Pairs for Push & Pull Double with Antique Gold Metal
Located in London, GB
A pair of double door handles, push and pull, square textured clear cast glass with mat antique gold anodised aluminum. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but suitable for...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Solid Brass Handles, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of midcentury Italian solid crass handles, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Per Azucena Doorstop, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni doorstop for Azucena, with a brass handle on a grey marble base. 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s small French chromed knobs handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ...
Located in London, Fitzrovia
1930s to 50's French modernist chromed metal spherical knobs / handles for nightstands, cupboards, drawers ... easy to use, will easily fit pieces of furniture or kitchen or bedroom ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Four brass Door Handles , Italy 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Four Italian brass door handles from the 1940s, comes with plates for keyshole.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

1950s Gio Ponti Brass Italian Door Pull Handle & Plate ITALY
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Italian Door Plate & Pull Handle in Rich Brass ITALY 1950s Note seven units (7) are available. All are sold individually. In the style of Gio Ponti 8 tall x 1.25 W ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Rare Cat and Mouse Door Bell, circa 1950, Austria.
Located in Brussels, BE
Incredible rare Walter Bosse cat and mouse door bell, circa 1950, Austria. Polished and blackened brass. Dimensions: 44 cm H, 27 cm D, 13 cm W. Good original condition, item never se...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Architectural Large Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle with Medieval Torch
Located in London, GB
Regal bronze push & pull door handle in the shape of a medieval torch with crown creates a stunning detail to the door. It has a great original patina. ...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Pair Mid Century Venini Handles Brass Shiny and Murano Glass 1950s Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Mid Century Venini Handles Brass Satin and Murano Glass 1950s Made in Italy
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Handles Italy 1950 Mid-Century Wings Futurist Minimalist Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Solid brass handles Italy 1950 Midcentury wings futurist minimalist gold, remnant of deposition of old manufacture.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square with matching Bell
Located in London, GB
Pair of square bronze push and pull door handles and matching bell with central horizontal border of Brutalist relief creating a stunning detail to the door. They can be mounted on a...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Door Handle, Circa 1940
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This Mid-Century Modern door handle, crafted from solid brass, exemplifies the design aesthetics of Italy in the 1940s. Its iconic style and durabl...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

1960s Southwestern Brass Aztec/Mayan Door Handset Manner of Pepe Mendoza #1
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Vintage Southwestern Door Handle Handsets Brass Aztec Mayan Green Patina and Gold Accent in the Manner Of Pepe Mendoza. Listing 1 Handset At A Time. These Beautiful Handsets...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Architectural Pairs of Pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Located in London, GB
Two sets of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and burgundy. They are cast glass (2.2cm thick) with bronze anodized fittings, They are desi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Large Double-Sided Sunflower Shape Door Handle by Chrystiane Charles
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Fabulous quality cast bronze double sided sunflower shaped door handle designed by Chrystiane Charles - silvered and ormolu finish, beautiful crisp casting, circa 1970, France. Pr...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

Mid-century pair of Solid Brass Handles with Geometric designs Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century pair of Solid Brass Handles with Geometric designs Italian
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

Pair of Luxury Handles Midcentury Italian Design Carlo Mollino Style Gold Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved sculpture pair of luxury handles midcentury Italian design Carlo Mollino style gold brass. Carlo Mollino style.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Brass

Midcentury Finish set of 4 oak and chrome door handle rectangular shape 1950's
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant and fine oak mid century modern Finish door handle. Made out of massive oak wood and chromed steel. We didn't touched the patina. __________________________________________...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Handle Barovier 1940s Brass Chrome Glass Murano Italian design 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Handle Barovier 1940s Brass Chrome Glass Murano Italian design 1940s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Clear Glass Square Double Door Handles Pairs with Gold Metal
Located in London, GB
A pair of double door handles, push and pull, square textured clear cast glass with mat gold anodised aluminum. They are designed for a glass or wooden doors but suitable for any kin...
Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Paolo De Poli Red Enameled Copper Italian Door Handle, circa 1960
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Modern iconic Italian door handle by the enameller and painter Paolo De Poli (1905–1996) in collaboration with Gio Ponti. Made of red e...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Copper

Max Ingrand Blue Glass and Brass Door Handle for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Max Ingrand door handle for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s. Can be used as one handle or as 2 separated handles.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carved Wood Doors by Phillip Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
These two doors were commissioned directly from the artist and were made for a specific site . The front of the doors are wonderfully contoured and are highly sculptural. The design ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, brass and marble doorstop, Italy design 1948
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, rare original brass and marble doorstop, Italy circa 1948, manufactured by Azucena Original first production as shown by the s...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage French Butterfly Air Vent in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Original 1950s French built-in Air vent in solid brass. Finely machined knob/handle/adjuster. Measurements: Diameter: 10 cm. Suitable for doors, bathrooms, maritime environments or a...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Model #9030-1 Polished Brass Drawer Pull
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9030-1 polished brass drawer pull. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese drawer pull is executed in poli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Metal Door Handles Door, Set of 4 pairs
Located in Argelato, BO
Important Set of Italian Mid-Century metal door handles NB. The price is for each pair of handles, in total there are still 4 pairs available
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Extremely rare set of 6 brass door handles made in Finland originals
Located in Forest, BE
Extremely rare set of 6 massive brass door handles by master finish architect Alvar Aalto. ________________________________________________________ Son travail comprend également le...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Push Pull Architectural Door Handle in Rose Quarz and Bronze
Located in London, GB
Rose Quartz and Bronze push and pull door handle, made from a semi precious stone in soft pink, set into a bronze holder that follows its natural shape and is made to measure. It is a piece of jewelry for your door. The handle is attached to a bronze bracket which will befitted to the door with two standard bolts (not supplied) suiting the thickness of your door. The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

1960s Modern Architectural Solid Aluminum Gates 14 Available
Located in Dallas, TX
Architectural modern gates from a government installation. Set consist of 14 panels. Meticulously constructed from solid bar brushed aluminum stock with in...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-century Modern doors and gates for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern doors and gates for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage doors and gates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, 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 doors and gates made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original doors and gates, popular names associated with this style include Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats, Maria Armada, and Werkstätte Carl Auböck. 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 doors and gates differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $224 and tops out at $56,438 while the average work can sell for $1,331.

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