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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Willy Rizzo Magazine or Bottle Rack in Blue Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning mid-century magazine rack or bottle holder in blue lucite and chrome. This incredibly charming and unique object was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is att...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Willy Rizzo Magazine or Bottle Rack in Blue Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s

$1,287

Mid-Century Travertine Magazine Rack, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Travertine Magazine Rack, 1970s

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Travertine

Mid-Century Travertine Magazine Rack, 1970s

$496

Matégot Bookshelf Jardinière Library

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

Matégot is perhaps the last and most important metalsmith of the French after war era. Had incredible originality in his design. Always very poetic in his realization. Time to collec...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Matégot Bookshelf Jardinière Library

$4,500

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Sculptural Magazine Rack for Forma

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Washington, DC

Beautiful vintage sculptural metal magazine rack by Brazilian Modern Masters Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner for historic Brazilian company Forma. Curved metal in black and gold with a ...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Copper

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Sculptural Magazine Rack for Forma

$3,080 Sale Price

67% Off

1950 Cristal-Art MidCentury Italian Design Wood Glass Magazine Rack

By Cristal Arte

Located in Brescia, IT

Magazine Rack Crystal-Art Turin, Italy 1940-1950 Wood, Beveled Crystal and Brass Details Very good Condiction Crystal in Perfect Condiction Bibliography: Cristal-Art La Lavorazione...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Crystal, Brass

1950 Cristal-Art MidCentury Italian Design Wood Glass Magazine Rack

$1,948

Fun Whimsical Weinberg 1950s Pink Poodle Magazine Rack

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fun and Whimsical Weinberg pink wire poodle magazine rack. We love the large-scale of this cute girl she will add tons of charm to any decor.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Fun Whimsical Weinberg 1950s Pink Poodle Magazine Rack

$1,200

Sleek and stylish Mid Century Italian Magazine Rack

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Portlaoise, IE

An exceptional original mid century Italian magazine rack. Hugely decorative and stylish this piece oozes mid century Italian sophistication and desig...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Sleek and stylish Mid Century Italian Magazine Rack

$702

Mid-Century Magazine Rack in Book-Matched Rosewood by Rolf Hesland for Bruskbo

By Bruskbo, Rolf Hesland

Located in New York, NY

"This breathtaking Mid-Century Modernist Magazine Rack in Book-matched Rosewood is designed by the esteemed artist Rolf Hesland for Bruksbo, originating from Norway, Circa 1960. Hesl...

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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Magazine Rack in Book-Matched Rosewood by Rolf Hesland for Bruskbo

$1,845

French Midcentury Scoubidou Magazine Rack, 1950s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French midcentury magazine rack, France, 1950s. Plastic and iron. Measurements - Height 16.3"(41.5cm), width 14.4"(36.5cm), depth 9.8"(25cm). Few traces of age.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

French Midcentury Scoubidou Magazine Rack, 1950s

$1,000

Midcentury Modern Magazine Rack (After Tony Paul) (After Arthur Umanoff)

By Arthur Umanoff, Tony Paul

Located in Round Top, TX

A striking mid-century iron and brass magazine stand, designed in the distinctive style of Tony Paul and Arthur Umanoff. This piece boasts a sculptural, open framework composed of sl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

Midcentury Modern Magazine Rack (After Tony Paul) (After Arthur Umanoff)

$350

Midcentury Italian Brass and Wrought Iron Magazine Rack with Ashtray, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Brass and wrought iron magazine rack in brass with ashtray, 1950s. A magnificent and elegant piece where an artisanal work on materials meets Classic midcentury design. A must...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Metal

Midcentury Italian Brass and Wrought Iron Magazine Rack with Ashtray, 1950s

$708

Lovely Mid-Century Wall-Mounted Brass & Bamboo Magazine Rack Germany 1960s

Located in Munich, DE

Lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall-mounted magazine rack, 1960s, Germany. This is a very rare piece which will enrich your home. The magazine / auction catalogue i...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Lovely Mid-Century Wall-Mounted Brass & Bamboo Magazine Rack Germany 1960s

$1,062

Vintage French Style Scrolling Wrought Iron Magazine Rack Stand with Heart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Style Scrolling Wrought Iron Magazine Rack Stand with Heart. Item features scrolling wrought iron frame, heart design, great style and form. Circa Mid 20th Century. Me...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Vintage French Style Scrolling Wrought Iron Magazine Rack Stand with Heart

$140

Hollywood Regency Magazine Rack or Stand in the Style of Paul Evans Italy 1970s

By Paul Evans

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

Hollywood Regency Magazine Rack or Stand in the Style of Paul Evans Italy 1970s

$1,157

Gio Ponti Style Expanded Metal Shopping Bag

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Decorative expanded metal "shopping bag" with handles in the style of Gio Ponti. This piece features age appropriate patina. It would be a great décor p...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Gio Ponti Style Expanded Metal Shopping Bag

$1,500

Mid-Century Bamboo Magazine Holder, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Bamboo Magazine Holder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Bamboo Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Typ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Mid-Century Bamboo Magazine Holder, 1960s

$704

Set of 10 Mid-Century West German Space Age Magazine Rack, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century West German Space Age Magazine Rack, 1960s, Set of 10, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Plastic Color: Brown Styles: Mid...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Set of 10 Mid-Century West German Space Age Magazine Rack, 1960s

$1,173 / set

Italian Lucite & Brass Magazine Rack, Italy 1970

Located in Vienna, AT

lucite and gilt brass magazine rack, Italy 1970 Stylish magazine rack or wood rack made from one bent slab of thick perspex and 2 solid tu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Lucite & Brass Magazine Rack, Italy 1970

$840

Mid-Century Ornamental Magazine Rack, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid Century magazine rack with factual perforated plate and ornamental details. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960s Item T...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Ornamental Magazine Rack, 1960s

$469

Mid-Century Space Age Model LP Box Magazine and Vinyl Rack, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Space Age Model LP Box Magazine and Vinyl Rack, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Plastic Style: Mid-Century Modern Color: Orange...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Mid-Century Space Age Model LP Box Magazine and Vinyl Rack, 1960s

$587

Mid-Century Cesare Lacca Black Lacquered Beech Wood Italian Magazine Rack, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful magazine rack in black lacquered beech wood with removable mid-century shelves. Cesare Lacca designed this amazing piece and was produced in Milan, Italy during the 1950s. This item is fantastic because it is both stylish and functional, as the black lacquered wood structure blends wonderfully with the brown shelves creating a striking mid-century balance and can be folded in order to easily carry it. This piece is perfect for a mid-century library or living room and will complete any project with its striking lines. Born in Naples in 1929, Italian architect-designer Cesare Lacca created modernist furniture and metalwork throughout the 1950s. Though details of his personal life and professional training remain lost to history, there are sufficient surviving primary sources that document his many elegant designs in brasswork for which he is the best know and which fetch high prices from collectors. Like many Italian designers in the 20th century, Lacca moved to Milan after World War II to launch his career. Before he was even 21 years old, his work was selected by a group of American curators for inclusion in the landmark exhibition Italy at Work: Her Renaissance in Design Today that toured 12 US museums between 1950 and 1953—the first major exhibition of Italian design outside of Italy. The exhibition showcased the best and brightest of Italian designers who had embraced modernist principles and rejuvenated traditional Italian crafts, like Carlo Mollino, Franco Albini, and Gio Ponti In the exhibition catalogue, curator Meyric R. Roger’s spotlights Lacca's expert achievements in brass, noting “the variety and quality of his creations,” which “place him high among the architect-designers leading the current [Modernist] movement." Rogers adds, "The quality of his work...provide[s] all the decorative effectiveness needed without strain or exaggeration”. Lacca designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well as magazine racks and coffee tables. Lacca’s most iconic tea cart was manufactured by Italian brand Cassina and features sculpted beech, cedar, teak, or walnut with brass details, a glass tabletop, and a removable glass tray. Lacca also designed high-backed lounge chairs, which were regularly featured in Arredoluce advertisements for Angelo Lelli’s lighting...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Cesare Lacca Black Lacquered Beech Wood Italian Magazine Rack, 1950s

$1,051

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

Italian Mid Century magazine rack made of brass and perforated sheet metal

$1,062

French “Butterfly” magazine rack by Mathieu Matégot 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

“Butterfly” magazine rack by Mathieu Matégot dating from 1954. French manufacturing by Ateliers Matégot. Geometric model in black lacquered steel rods and perforated sheet metal. Ite...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

French “Butterfly” magazine rack by Mathieu Matégot 1950s

$1,157

French Side Table and Magazine Rack Stand, Beech Iron & circa 1950

Located in Labrit, Landes

Mid-century side table with magazine rack stand French Made circa 1950 The rack stand has been repaired, this repair was intended to preserve the aesthetics of the product, but it ca...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

French Side Table and Magazine Rack Stand, Beech Iron & circa 1950

$531

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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Metal, Aluminum

Aluminum Silhouette Magazine Rack

$1,200

Mid Century Walnut Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid-Century Modern walnut magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft. Constructed with walnut spindles and the rack has a cutout handle.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff

$575

Magazine Rack/ Table in the style of Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bleached Mahogany magazine rack/ table. Very useful design set up to hold newspapers, magazines and books! 3 Levels give ample space for storage! Top is perfect to hold a Lamp! Much ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Mahogany

Magazine Rack/ Table in the style of Dunbar

$850

Vintage Side Table/Magazine Holder, 1960s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Vintage magazine holder or coffee table, 1960 s materials: wood, plywood, glass, aluminium details style: mid century period: 1960s ...

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1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Vintage Side Table/Magazine Holder, 1960s

$316 Sale Price

20% Off

Magazine Tree by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An olive green stained walnut magazine tree with cantilevered shelves.

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Magazine Tree by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$14,000

Mid-Century Modern Translucent Lucite Magazine Stand by Dorothy Thorpe

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in New York, NY

This stunning magazine stand was realized by the illustrious Dorothy Thorpe in the United States circa 1970. It features concentric amorphic forms realized in translucent Lucite with...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Translucent Lucite Magazine Stand by Dorothy Thorpe

$875

Gilded Wood Magazine Rack Florentine Hollywood Regency Style Tole Toleware 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Florentine Italian painted magazine rack. Perfect as a storage stand near your reading chair. The piece is in beautiful antique condition with patina. There is slight paint...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Gilded Wood Magazine Rack Florentine Hollywood Regency Style Tole Toleware 1950s

$620

Gio Ponti Style Magazine Rack, Ebonized Wood and Brass with 2 Prints, Italy 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous folding magazine rack from the 1950s in ebonized wood and brass. It has two prints depicting scenes of fox hunting

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Gio Ponti Style Magazine Rack, Ebonized Wood and Brass with 2 Prints, Italy 1950

$1,181

Jacques ADNET French Mid-century Magazine Rack, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century magazine rack by Jacques ADNET, France, 1950s. Magazine rack in leather and iron with two compartments and pastille base. Height : 16.25"(41.3cm), Width : 16.25"(4...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Jacques ADNET French Mid-century Magazine Rack, 1950s

$2,500

Wendingen, Issue 6, Cover by Jaap Gidding, 1921

Located in Barcelona, ES

Journal, 'Wendingen,' Issue No. 6 1921, lithograph cover designed by Jaap Gidding, Amsterdam, Holland, 1921. Journal titled 'Wendingen' mask issue no. 6, 1921 1921-1926 dedicat...

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1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Paper

Wendingen, Issue 6, Cover by Jaap Gidding, 1921

$578

Geometric Magazine Holder Italian Mid-century Design Wood and Brass Gold 1950s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Magazine holder Italian midcentury design, in rosewood metal and brass, geometric and Minimalist design.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Geometric Magazine Holder Italian Mid-century Design Wood and Brass Gold 1950s

$1,417

Italian Lucite Acrylic Magazine Rack Stand 1970s Guzzini Style

By Guzzini

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A wave-shaped magazine holder which also can be used upside-down, made of transparent Plexiglas or acrylic in the style of Guzzini. This elegant piece seamlessly integrates into a ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Italian Lucite Acrylic Magazine Rack Stand 1970s Guzzini Style

$436

Large Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Collapsable Metal Magazine Rack

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large, free-standing three-tier magazine rack in black enameled metal with perforated cross and circle motif, all supported by gold, orb feet (ca. 1950s, USA). Each tier is 2.75" dee...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Enamel

Large Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Collapsable Metal Magazine Rack

$1,800

Jacques Adnet Encyclopedia / Magazine Stand

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Jacques Adnet (French, 1900-1984) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: oak, leather Dimensions (H, W, D): 22"h, 30.5"w, 20.5"d Addition...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Oak

Jacques Adnet Encyclopedia / Magazine Stand

$7,500

Carl Auböck II Midcentury Magazine Rack, Brass & Brown Leather, Vintage, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful modernist original and old newspaper stand / magazine rack from the 1950s. Model No. 3808. Designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck, Austria. The news rack is in very go...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Carl Auböck II Midcentury Magazine Rack, Brass & Brown Leather, Vintage, Austria

$2,200

Midcentury Wood and Brass Italian Magazine Rack in Ico Parisi Style, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury wood and brass folding magazine rack. This item was produced in Italy during 1950s in the style of Ico Parisi. This folding magazine rack is marvellous as it has two watercolour landscapes engravings on each side affixed behind the glass, plus beech and brass details. Iconic design and unique features, this piece is going to be a central point in a midcentury-style living room or entrance hall. Ico Parisi was an Italian architect and designer. Born Domenico Parisi in 1916 in Palermo, Italy, he was involved in building construction and architecture in Como during his early adulthood. By the 1940s, Parisi took up filmmaking and began designing furniture in 1945, for which he would become most renowned. His designs are characterized by their Italian Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, constructed using soft woods often cut into boomerang-like shapes, augmented by metal slats and boldly colored upholstery. His most prolific period was the two decades that preceded 1965, when he married and formed a design team with his wife, Luisa Aiani, in 1948. He studied architecture between 1949-1952 under Alberto...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Wood and Brass Italian Magazine Rack in Ico Parisi Style, 1950s

$708

French Rattan Bamboo Magazine Rack with Chinoiserie Details, 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching bamboo and rattan magazine rack, France, 1950s-1960s This magazine stand features a bamboo basket with loop and chinoiserie rattan decorations. It has all the taste of ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane

French Rattan Bamboo Magazine Rack with Chinoiserie Details, 1960s

$1,476

Wendingen, Issue 7 / 8, Cover by Lion Cachet, 1921

Located in Barcelona, ES

Journal, 'Wendingen,' Issue No 7 / 8 1921, lithograph cover designed by Lion Cachet, Amsterdam, Holland, 1921. Journal titled 'Wendingen' Mask issue No. 7 / 8 1921 1921 No. 7/8...

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1920s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Paper

Wendingen, Issue 7 / 8, Cover by Lion Cachet, 1921

$214 Sale Price

69% Off

Magazine Rack in Canvas and Bamboo 1970s

Located in Meer, VAN

Magazine Rack in Canvas and Bamboo. Europe, 1970s. This is a wonderful magazine rack made in bamboo and canvas. A piece with lots of character and warmth, due to its natural materia...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Canvas, Bamboo

Magazine Rack in Canvas and Bamboo 1970s

$775

Wall Unit Midcentury Italian Design Brass and Wood Magazine Rack

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Wall unit midcentury Italian design brass and wood magazine rack.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Wall Unit Midcentury Italian Design Brass and Wood Magazine Rack

$944

Lovely Brass Magazine Rack Mid-Century Modern, 1950s, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

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

Lovely Brass Magazine Rack Mid-Century Modern, 1950s, Austria

$1,476

Funky Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack / Stand with Side Table by Tony Paul

By Tony Paul

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An uncommon magazine rack / table designed by Tony Paul circa 1950's. It features black metal framing with maple wood accents.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Funky Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack / Stand with Side Table by Tony Paul

$1,600

Vivai Del Sud Style Bamboo Wicker Magazine Rack Stand, 1970s, Italy

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian magazine rack stand. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. Attributed to Vivai Del Sud, fount at...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vivai Del Sud Style Bamboo Wicker Magazine Rack Stand, 1970s, Italy

$280

1960s Italian Mid-Century Brass Metal Magazine Rack Book Stand

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern magazine stand or folio rack dated around the 1950s with nice top brass spike design. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

1960s Italian Mid-Century Brass Metal Magazine Rack Book Stand

$1,181

French Mategot style 1950s Large Iron Magazine Rack

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

A fabulous large French midcentury painted iron magazine rack in the style of Mathieu Mategot. A period midcentury piece, larger than average magazine racks so able to hold a few mag...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

French Mategot style 1950s Large Iron Magazine Rack

$921

Music Note-Shaped Italian Brass Magazine Stand (c. 1950s)

Located in London, GB

This is possibly the most elegant magazine stand we've ever seen and a rare beauty - we've never come upon one like it before. Italian, 1950s and the perfect choice for anyone who si...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Music Note-Shaped Italian Brass Magazine Stand (c. 1950s)

$338 Sale Price

48% Off

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern magazine rack by Brazilian Designer, 1960s This magazine rack is a carefully crafted piece of furniture made of wood, featuring a solid wooden base and smaller ...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

$1,200

Mid-Century Modern Reading Table with Magazine Rack, 1950s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-Century Modern Reading Table with Magazine Rack, 1950s, France. This elegant French mid-century modern reading table combines simplicity and functionality with a slender y...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Reading Table with Magazine Rack, 1950s

$1,650

French Magazine Rack Embossed Brass & Wood Representing Spanish Galleons c. 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Mid-century magazine rack in embossed brass and wood. The two main faces depict Spanish galleons sailing on the sea. French, made circa 1960 Good condition Shipping: 20 / 40 / 41 ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

French Magazine Rack Embossed Brass & Wood Representing Spanish Galleons c. 1960

$791

Beautiful Vivai del Sud Bamboo Wicker Magazine Rack Stand, 1970s, Italy

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s Italian magazine rack stand. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement. Attributed to Vivai Del Sud, fount at...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Beautiful Vivai del Sud Bamboo Wicker Magazine Rack Stand, 1970s, Italy

$320

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Book Shelf or Rack

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple Mid-Century Modern atomic iron wire book shelf or rack, circa 1970s. The piece has three shelves and is made of black iron wire and is in go...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Book Shelf or Rack

$300 Sale Price

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Selection of Magazine Racks or Log Holders

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of magazine racks or log holders, circa 19th century to 1950s. They are: 1) Italian gilt metal faux bamboo magazine rack, circa 1950s, seen at the top left. It measures: 1...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Copper, Metal

Selection of Magazine Racks or Log Holders

$650 / item

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Magazine Rack, Italy 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely Mid-Century magazine rack fully made in bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This stylish French riviera style magazine rack was produced in Italy during the 1960s. ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo, Rattan and Wicker Magazine Rack, Italy 1960s

$649

Magazine Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A triangular ash table with an inset cream leather top over two web strap magazine holders.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Ash, Leather

Magazine Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,800

1960 Piero Fornasetti Italian Design Black & White Brass Metal Magazine Rack

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brescia, IT

Magazine Rack Piero Fornasetti Italy, 1960 Black and White Metal and Brass Details Very good Condiction (brass magazine martition missed) Original 1960

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

1960 Piero Fornasetti Italian Design Black & White Brass Metal Magazine Rack

$2,716

Pair of Italian White Magazine Racks by Kartell

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian mid-century white plastic magazine racks with six compartments and a round handle, designed by Giotto Stopinno for Kartell, model 4675 / Made in Milan Italy 1970s Measures: height 18 inches, width 16 inches, depth 12 inches...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Pair of Italian White Magazine Racks by Kartell

$1,100 / set

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.