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Period: 1950s
Recognized Seller Listings
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Attribution, Coat Rack, Brass, Resin, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and resin coat rack; design and production attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Arthur Umanoff Iron Room Dividers w 140 Leather Wine Bottle Holders, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ultimate entertaining piece, this Arthur Umanoff four section wine rack system and room divider which also incorporates an artful array of one hundred forty leather wine bottle holders, two wicker baskets, ten butcher block wooden shelves, and all contained within four individual black iron frames, this magnificent room divider or wall unit is the ideal companion to any entertainment home or creative studio.
Designed in 1954 by Arthur Umanoff and produced in low quantities by Shaver Howard throughout the late 1950s, this collector's item works equally wonderfully as a room divider or against a wall, it can be placed together in one continuous unit, angled for a corner, or separated - the four individual sections can be scattered throughout a room, home or office.
Consider the many ways you can use this fantastic Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard room divider wall unit. Whether placed to divide a room or against a wall, this sizable piece can hold a large collection of wine, up to 140 bottles in the leather bottle holders that are have style similarities as designs from Jacques Adnet, 2 wicker baskets in the style of Franco Albini can hold drink accessories, glassware and tools, and the 10 wooden butcher block shelves can hold bottles of liquor, trays with condiments and mixers, recipe books...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
20th Century Ico Parisi Single Coat Rack in Wood with Metal Casters, Light 1950s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1916, but as early as 1925 with his family he moved to Como, where in 1936 he graduated as a building surveyor and served an apprenticeship ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini, Coat Rack, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan coat rack designed and produced by Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
MId-Century Modern Sterling Silver-Mounted Honeywell Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver-mounted Honeywell barometer, Baldwin and Miller Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, Ca. 1950's. Barometer mechanism itself is made by the Honeywell Compan...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Ico Parisi Pair of Magazine Racks in Black Lacquered Wood, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1916, but as early as 1925 with his family he moved to Como, where in 1936 he graduated as a building surveyor and served an apprenticeship ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Vase by Gariboldi for San Cristoforo, Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Tall ceramic vase or umbrella stand by Giovanni Gariboldi for San Cristoforo - Richard Ginori.
Outstanding combination of organic shape and color.
Part of a collection of Italian 1...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Coat Hangers, Nickel-plated Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 5 nickel-plated brass coat hangers designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Azucena, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Italian Foldable Magazine Rack in Walnut and Brass with Illustrations
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Foldable magazine stand, walnut, brass, Italy, 1950s.
This elegant and slender magazine holder shows two lovely illustrations on the side. One represents a Mexican guitar player and the other is a woman who is carrying a water pitcher. The illustrations are both executed in black and white color. The tripod piece can be folded and stored away. The mixture of two differently colors wooden pieces...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
20th Century Paolo Buffa Armchair & Pouf in Wood and Upholstery for Marelli, 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903-1970), architect and designer, worked in the field of furniture design. Trained in the studio of Ponti and Lancia, from where he borrowed elements of neoclassical inspiration, in 1928, Buffa opened his own studio with Cassi Ramelli...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Ico Parisi Single Coat Rack in Wood with Metal Casters, Brown 1950s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1916, but as early as 1925 with his family he moved to Como, where in 1936 he graduated as a building surveyor and served an apprenticeship ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
'Cleopatra' Daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping Netherlands, c. 1953, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish 'Cleopatra' daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands, was designed and produced in circa 1953. Signed on the springs as can be seen in the photos.
Featurin...
Category
Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
20th Century Ico Parisi Double Coat Rack in Wood with Metal Casters, Dark, 1950s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1916, but as early as 1925 with his family he moved to Como, where in 1936 he graduated as a building surveyor and served an apprenticeship ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Behind the Picture Window by Bernard Rudofsky
Located in New York, NY
First edition of Bernard Rudofsky’s idiosyncratic and iconoclastic discussion of modern living conditions in postwar America, published by Oxford University Press in 1955. 201 pages, 8vo, hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. Several black-and-white illustrations. Rudofsky (1905-1988), an Austrian/American architect, curator, critic, industrial designer, exhibition designer, fashion designer, and author is best-known for his controversial exhibitions and accompanying catalogs, including Are Clothes Modern? (MoMA, 1944), Architecture Without Architects (MoMA, 1964), and Now I Lay Me Down to Eat (Cooper-Hewitt, 1980). He is also famous for his mid-century Bernardo sandal designs, which are popular again today. Behind the Picture Window...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
La Ceramica in Italia
Located in New York, NY
Well-edited and lavishly illustrated survey of mid-century Italian ceramics, written by Hugo Blattler and published in Rome in 1958 by Aristide Palombi as part of the Arti Pratiche series, intended to contribute to an examination in depth of the material, as well as to the documentation and to the spreading of knowledge of each separate subject. Features vessels, lighting, fireplaces, and artworks by renowned artists such as Lucio Fontana, Salvatore Meli, Fauson Melotti, Gio Ponti, Antonia Campi, Marcello Fantoni, Franco Meneguzzo, Pietro Melandri, and Guido Gambone, along with a host of lesser-known figures. Stellar abstract designs throughout. Square 8vo (8.5” x 9”), 206 pages, hardcover, illustrated throughout in b/w. Slight lean to spine. Mild soiling to extremities, with chipping to corners. Professional repair to front hinge, as well as between pp. 194-5 and 204-5. Light chipping to first two leaves. The complete front cover remains of the dust jacket, which is still crisp and vibrant, with only minor chipping to top edge. Missing spine and back of dust jacket. A must-have for collectors and connoisseurs of Italian design and mid century ceramics.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Paper
Edward Wormley Pair of Rare Twin Headboards in Sculpted Walnut 1957, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare twin headboards model no. 5731 in sculpted walnut from the Janus Series by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1957 (with original metal labels signed “DUNBAR Berne, Ind...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal coat hangers designed and produced by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR 'Attribution' Coat Rack, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A metal coat rack attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Metal, Orange Resin, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and orange resin coat hanger designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Coat Hangers, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of hand-painted ceramic coat hangers designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Designer, Coat Hangers, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of hand-painted ceramic coat hangers designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand Theme Balloons in Metal and Brass
Located in Turin, Turin
Umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti themed Balloons in silkscreened sheet metal and brass from the 1950s. Good condition, patina of time, original in all its parts.
Presence of brand “Fornasetti Milano Made in Italy” on the bottom (request additional photo to see markbrand).
Published in: Barnaba Fornasetti, “Fornasetti La Bottega...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Sheet Metal, Brass
Ico Parisi, Umbrella Stand, Teak, Stainless Steel, Stildomus, Rome, Italy, 1959
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in High Point, NC
A stainless steel and teak umbrella stand, designed and produced by Ico Parisi for Stildomus, Rome, c. 1959.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stainless Steel
20th Century Ico Parisi Coffee Table with Magazine Rack model Dione Stildomus
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in Turin, Turin
Here the theme of the coffee table with magazine rack, which the author Ico Parisi first dedicated his attention to in the late 40s, is rethought and proposed in a more functional an...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass, Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Set of Coat Hangers, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three brass coat hangers designed and produced by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (1.62 x 1.37 x .25) (H x W x D).
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi, Coat Rack Shelf, Plywood, Metal, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A coat rack with top shelf designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi and produced by Home, Italy, 1950s. In plywood, black-lacquered metal, and red and white-painted solid wood.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pair of Coat Hangers, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass coat hangers, designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass coat hanger designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (1.78 x 15.56 x .18).
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bas Van Pelt Black Lacquered Metal Magazine Rack, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bas van Pelt may be the most well-known for his seating designs, but this rare magazine rack shows the designer’s less known side. The design of this model feels contemporary and shows off the creativity of van Pelt.
This type of storage is often referred to as a display rack, which is especially apt for this model. The black lacquered wired metal body is arranged in an airy design that allows the display of magazines and books. The curving shape of the five arches create a modern, artistic look crowned - quite literally - by the single pole in the middle with a ring at the end. This feature gives the design that extra element that distinguishes it from other models, while also serving a functional role. The entire rack can be picked up easily thanks to the ring, further, it still manages to stand out and grab the eye despite its small size. The wooden bottom adds an organic touch that is a beloved feature of mid-century modern design and of Dutch designer, Bas van Pelt as well. It pairs very well with the black metal frame and both materials get visually enhanced as a consequence. The rack stands on four brass leg ends showing how attention was given to the smallest detail.
Whether used to hold magazines, newspapers or any other periodicals, this magazine display is sure to stand out. While serving a primarily functional role, this model is sure to stand out for its aesthetic qualities as well, reminding why mid-century modernism was one of the most creative design eras of all time.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some small marks on the wood.
Dimensions:
17.71 in W x 13.38 in D x 24.8 in H
45 cm W x 34 cm D x 63 cm H
About the designer:
Bas Van Pelt (1900 Dordrecht (NL) - 1945 Sandbostel (DE)) was a well-known Dutch interior and furniture designer, known for the clarity and quality of his designs. His works created in the 1930s and 1940s are regarded for their progressive design and quality.
While he is most well-known for his chair designs, van Pelt was also active as an interior designer. He also designed fabrics for window...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Coat Rack with Mirror, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, c. 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan wall coat hanger with mirror, designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Studio BBPR 'Attribution' Coat Rack With Multicolored Hooks, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A metal coat rack with multicolored hooks, designed and produced by Studio BBPR, Italy, 1950s.
Hooks lacquered in red, white, black and yellow.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Maurice Alvo Painted screen from Galerie Jean Royere
By Maurice Alvo
Located in Encino, CA
Maurice Alvo.
Very interesting screen for the Galerie Jean Royere.
An important and rare oil on canvas mounted in two panels of a wooden screen, depicting musical Harlequins. The o...
Category
French Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Canvas
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR 'Attribution' Coat Rack with Shelf, Metal, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A metal coat rack with a walnut shelf, attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Rack, Brass, Resin, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and resin coat rack, design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Teak, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and metal coat hanger designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Louis Vuitton, Ave Marceau, 78bis, Paris, 1950's Suitcase
Located in Montreal, QC
Rigid suitcase in monogram canvas, lozinated edges, corners and closure in brass. Bought from Saks Fifth Ave New-York.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Leather
Franco Albini (Attribution), Coat Rack, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan coat rack design attributed to Franco Albini, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR 'Attribution' Coat Rack, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A metal coat rack attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Set of Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three metal coat hangers designed and produced by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Thonet Coatrack
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Thonet Coatrack, stained oakwood bentwood furniture design with lacquer finish.
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'Attribution' Coat Hangers, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of painted metal coat hangers design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950s. Presumably manufactured by Azucena.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
20th Century Pair of Night Stands by ISA Bergamo in Wood, Glass and Brass
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Turin, Turin
Pair of night stands by ISA Bergamo designed in '50s.
The couple of night stands has the structure in wood, a top in glass, details in brass.
Presence of the brandmark ISA.
Good co...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass coat hanger designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (1.78 x 15.56 x .18).
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Coat Hanger, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass coat hanger designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : (1.78 x 15.56 x .18).
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Lincoln Bank" Still Toy Savings Bank, American, circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
This seldom seen bank is technically a mechanical bank but basically it is a still bank with a slight mechanical function, that being; once it is full of coins, it opens up automatic...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Tin
Alvar Aalto Room Divider Model 100 Produced by Artek in Finland
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Room divider model 100 designed by Alvar Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very rare toy that I have not seen an example of before, and judging by it's action and appearance, I would venture to say it is post war, probably made in Japan for the American market (boy looks very American). I have called it "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" which resembles the clockwork movement. To operate: hold the toy in the left hand with thumb on chest and then; wind up attached original key with the right hand several times; and release. With a smiling face, the boy will roll his head back and forth, while diligently shining his black boots, using an up and down motion with his right hand. The toy works quite well and will go on for some time. It is made up of several materials. The head, hands, and shoes are made of composition; it has a tin body; the clothes jersey, hat, and "falling" trousers" are made of fabric. The toy is in good original condition; some wear to boy's hat and jersey in back (see images), a slight "bend" to tinplate in the rear; but for the most part, the toy is very sturdy, works well, has a nice appearance, and wonderful charisma.
This is a charming rare toy that operates as it should, and is a "must have" for collectors of post-war vintage wind up toys...
Category
Japanese Folk Art Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Composition, Tin
Italian Designer, Pair of Coat Hangers, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass coat hangers, designed and produced by an Italian designer, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
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