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Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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 legendary 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.

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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Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack Stand by Maison Bagues Brass Glass France 1950s Jansen
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A very nice faux bamboo patinated brass and glass magazine holder or stand by Maison Baguès comparable to Maison Jansen and Maison Charles, France, circa 1950. This vintage piece is ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Large glass decanter element with leather Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: decanter element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s Description: Original 1950s decanter ele...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Glass

Aluminum Silhouette Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aluminum silhouette magazine rack signed "M Tearney". The rack features a square frame with mirroring images of a smooth polished bust which sits upon a raw edge aluminum base. Dime...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Aluminum, Metal

Perforated Metal News Paper Rack, 1960s, France
Located in Den Haag, NL
So simple can it be. Just at sheet off perforated metal. Folding on. The right places. And dare it is a stylish newspaper rack. White color.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Romeo Rega Minimalist Magazine Rack in Solid Brass Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Romeo Rega Minimalist magazine rack in solid brass Italian design 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Chrome

Mathieu Matégot White Lacquered Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Magazine holder, designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950. Folded, perforated metal. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. With some rust. Seems to have been repainted many years ago. Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) was a Hungarian and French designer and material artist. He was one of the most renowned French designers of the 1950s. Born and educated in Budapest, he moved to France in the early 1930s, where he worked as a window dresser and women’s clothing...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Ico Parisi Midcentury Aluminum and Formica Trolley Magazine Rack for MB, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury formica and aluminium magazine rack trolley with design wheels. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Mb Italia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Metal, Aluminum

1980s Mid-Century Modern Streamlined Chrome Magazine Rack Foldable
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Mid-Century Modern Streamlined Chrome Magazine Rack Foldable Clean modern lines. Chrome plated finish. No stamp present from maker. 13....
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Vintage Magazine or Record Holder in the Style of Mathieu Matego for Pilastro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage magazine or record holder in the style of Mathieu Mategot for Pilastro, Holland. White perforated steel with faux-"rattan" wrap on handle.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Mathieu Matégot White Magazine Holder, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Magazine holder, designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950. Folded, perforated metal. In good condition, with minor wear consistent with...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Pair of 1960s White Magazine Racks by Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Rodolfo Bonetto for Bilumen in 1968, this iconic Italian space age plastic magazine holder is ingeniously designed in an unusual U shape. It has an integrated handle for ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Mathieu Matégot Java Magazine Holder 1950s
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Portes-revues "Java" - Magazine holder by Mathieu Matégot folded steel Original white paint, Edition Les Ateliers Matégot circa 1955 Ex-collection Pierre Bergé Like a coutur...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Mid-Century Chrome Magazine Rack in the style of Willi Glaeser for TMP
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimal and linear chrome magazine rack in the style of Willi Glaeser. This piece is chic and minimalist, ideal for your office or chic work space. This piece will hold your newspape...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glass Top Acrylic End Tables Magazine Stands
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern glass top acrylic end tables magazine stands. Original 1970’s, American, Mid-Century Modern pieces. Unique acrylic design with magazine Stand qualities. Lo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Glass, Acrylic

Italian Mid Century magazine rack made of brass and perforated sheet metal
Located in München, DE
Exceptional beautiful original Italian Mid Century Modern Brass newspaper or magazine rack. The entire frame is made of brass. The shelf is made of perforated sheet metal painted in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

French Vinatge Magazine Rack in Metal, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Magazine rack, circa 1960. By unknown manufacturer from France. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Magazine Holder Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid Century Modern sculptural Lucite magazine holder. This very unique magazine rack features a curved zigzag wave design.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Vintage Magazine or Record Holder in the Style of Mathieu Matego for Pilastro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage magazine or record holder in the style of Mathieu Mategot for Pilastro, Holland. Black painted steel rod frame with a white perforated steel top and wrapped handles.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Maison Baguès ‘Attributed' Brass & Toned Glass Magazine Rack / Newspaper Stand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage brass and dark 'smoked' toned glass magazine / newspaper / book rack, holder or stand, attributed to Maison Baguès, made in France, circa 1940s-1950s. Perfect for ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

White Lacquered Et Perforated Magazine Rack, French Work in the Style of Mathieu
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This magazine rack is made of white lacquered et perforated metal. This is a French work in the style of Mathieu Matégot. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Plexiglass Magazine Rack, Ftrench Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Magazine Rack is made of Lucite. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Mid Century Lucite Magazine Holder Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An elegant magazine rack in lucite/plexiglass and brass produced in Italy during the 1970's. The magazine rack has a high quality and the design and production feels very solid. It i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Etagere "Tubo" by John Mascheroni
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant etagere in a chunky tube chromed with smoked glass. Welded smooth corners with multiple chrome coatings. Scratches to glass with a few chips. Minor age related wea...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Mid-Century Lucite Magazine Rack
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid-century lucite magazine rack. This piece measures: 12 wide x 7.5 deep x 13 inches high and weighs 5.3 pounds. Excellent vintage condition We take our photos in a control...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Sergio Asti, Marble and Steel, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern magazine rack by Sergio Asti, Marble and Steel, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Marble, Steel

Umanoff Steel and Rattan Magazine Rack
Located in Tucson, AZ
Rare Arthur Umanoff designed magazine rack utilizing his trademark rattan wrapped handle. In good vintage condition with surface rust consistent with use and age.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Chrome and Lucite Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare magazine holder designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The piece is executed in Lucite having a tubular chromed frame having three comp...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Elegant Magazine Rack in Acrylic & Brass, 1970s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
An absolute eyecatcher. Light and elegant at the same time. Handmade.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Perforated Chrome Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern perforated chrome magazine rack, circa 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Hollywood Regency Plexiglass Warehouse Rack 1970s Italy
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hollywood regency Plexiglass warehouse rack 1970s Italy This is a plexiglass warehouse rack that fits in various styles of interior. This warehouse rack has beautiful gold ac...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Leather Magazine Rack by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern leather magazine rack or stand by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1960s. This magazine rack is a 1960s creation by the Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin. Consisting of...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Brass and Lucite Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jone
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Magazine holder by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jone. Constructed of clear lucite and polish brass. We also have a chrome one in a different listing. It’s in ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Gramigna & Mazza Magazine Rack Marble Steel, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Gramigna & Mazza magazine rack marble steel, 1970 For Krupp, Italy Rare large magazine rack with a heavy solid marble foot and a stainless steel magazine insert. The rack is in go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Minimalist Magazine Rack Holder in Glass and Chrome 1960s by Weber, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s large magazine rack by Andreas Weber. Stainless steel and glass construction. Large and sculptural design object. The base construction of the magazine holder consists ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Chrome & Brass Magazine Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Chrome

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Magazine Rack Lucite Mirror and Mylar "Chrome"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
In the manner of Dorothy Thorpe, this sculptural magazine rack has a mirrored base that holds twelve chrome sockets into which the Lucite uprights are secured. With Mid-Century Moder...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Aqua Green Magazine Rack with Brass Detail, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern aqua green magazine rack with brass detail, 1980s Aqua green magazine rack with flat surface in teal painted metal in or...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Hollis Jones Magazine Holder in Brass and Acrylic
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic lucite and brass magazine holder was created in the late 1970s and was designed by the American furniture designer Ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Magazine Rack Table Brass and Glass, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Magazine rack stand in a brass and glass structure which can also be used as a table as it features a glass shelf. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Magazine Rack in White Painted Metal, France, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare magazine rack designed by Mathieu Matégot and produced in France during the 1950s. In good vintage condition and showing patina from age and use.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Magazine Holder, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage metal magazine rack intertwined with a rubber cord.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mel Bogart Modernist Ashtray for Felmore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modernist freestanding ashtray/catch-all designed by Mel Bogart for Felmore, USA, c.1950s. It features an enameled metal dish that wraps around ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron, Metal

Mid-Century Tubax 'Attributed' Chrome Industrial Coat Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Tubax (attributed) industrial coat rack with three chrome tube arms creating a triangular freestanding coat rack with 6 hooks and center weight. In original condition with...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Mathieu Matégot White Metal Magazine Rack 1950s, France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare magazine rack by Mathieu Matégot in white enameled metal. Original condition with strong and beautiful patina.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Lucite News Paper Stand, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Lucite news paper stand, Italy, circa 1970s. Original condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Mid-Century Metal Magazine Rack with Fishes, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice metal magazine rack made in France in the 50's. Illustrating two fishes on both sides.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Futuristic Aluminum Magazine / Log Holder Rack
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio one of a kind aluminum magazine rack. Could also function as a log holder. Looks like a mountainscape. Rack measures: 18.25" wide, 12" deep and 26.5" high.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Fontana Arte Magazine Rack in Brass and Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte magazine rack in brass and glass, Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Magazine Rack Brass Gold Italian Design Transparent Glass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian midcentury magazine rack brass gold Italian design transparent glass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

In the Style of François Arnal, Glass and Brushed Steel Design Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice design magazine rack is made of a thick glass and brushed steel. The quality of this piece is really good and the magazine rack is very heavy. This is a French work In...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

1950s Perforated Metal Minimalist Architects Side Table Serving Tray Cabinmodern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Model No. TS400 Tray Table. Rare side table, surface measures 17.5 wide and 11.5 deep.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Magazine Rack Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Magazine Rack vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Modernist Folded Magazine Stand, by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta Soest, 1950s
Located in Schagen, NL
Wonderful folded magazine rack, holder with typical perforated metal base. The piece was designed by Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta Soest, circa 1955. It remains in a good vintage cond...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Maison Baguès Attributed Cast Brass Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack or Newspaper Stand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Maison Baguès attributed cast brass and smoked dark toned glass magazine / newspaper / book rack, holder or stand, perfect for the Hollywood Regency style, in faux bamboo. Made in Fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Magazine Rack in Solid Brass and Perforated Metal Italy Design 1950s Midcentury
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Magazine rack in solid brass and perforated metal Italy design 1950s midcentury, transparent side glasses.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Maison Baguès Magazine Rack Stand Faux Bamboo Brass Glass, France, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Magazine racket by the French Maison Baguès in a faux bamboo brass structure and glass. Made in France, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Iron and Brass Catch All Shelf Magazine Rack
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and dramatic iron and brass two-tier stand, functions as a magazine rack or catch all for a bathroom etc. The shelves are iron of semi circular form, the handle is faux bambo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Magazine Rack or Stand in the Style of Paul Evans Italy 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style magazine rack or stand, 1970s, Italy. In the style of Paul Evans. The magazine holder is executed brass and aluminum sheet. C...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-century Modern magazine racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern magazine racks and stands 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 magazine racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern magazine racks and stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original magazine racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Mathieu Matégot, Cesare Lacca, and Jacques Adnet. 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 magazine racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $82 and tops out at $14,000 while the average work can sell for $999.

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