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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Raoul Guys Attributed Metal and Rattan Canine Inspired Magazine Holder
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mid century rattan and wrought iron canine inspired magazine holder attributed to Raoul Guys, France circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wicker

Lucite, Brass & Encrusted Cane Magazine Rack in the Style of C. Dior & G. Crespi
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual magazine rack is made of lucite, brass and encrusted cane. This is a French work in the style of Christian Dior and Gabriella Crespi. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Cane, Lucite

Mid-Century Cubic Brass and Chromed Metal Italian Newspaper Rack, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury modern magazine and Newspaper Rack in brass and chrome. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s. The piece is a unique combination of line...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Carl Auböck Model #3808 Black Leather and Brass Magazine Rack
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3642 black leather and brass table designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural magazine rack is executed in beautifully grained black cowhide lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Perforated Sheet Black Lacquerd Magazine Rack, French by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This is a very nice magazine rack made of black lacquered perforated sheet of metal. This is a work by famous designer Mathieu Matégot Circa 1970.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Black Stained Bentwood Sculptural Magazine Stand, Rack Mid Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous and very uncommon Mid-Century Modern bentwood magazine stand or rack is from the 1950s. It is stained black from how it was acquired. The cutout holes are so very moder...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bentwood

Vintage Mid-Century Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary 1950s Arthur Umanoff magazine rack that is in good condition and has been restored by our team of craftsmen. This piece is hand-crafted out of walnut wood features e...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut, Lacquer, Wood

Magazine Rack Bamboo and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Magazine rack in bamboo with brass details and a vinyl divider in the inside to seperate the magazines / books. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Midcentury Magazine Holder by Ystad Metall
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare magazine holder in metal with rattan handle and details in brass, by Ystad Metall. Condition: Good original condition with light signs of age and...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Selection of Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern magazine racks, circa 1960s. They are: 1) Danish modern suede and chrome magazine rack, in the manner of Poul Kjaerholm, seen at the top left. It mea...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack, Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Chrome

50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Spaghetti Magazine rack was designed and produced during the 1950's. It is made of bent metal bar painted in black and plastic-coated braid in red color. Metal has paint splin...
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Mid Century Modern Black Hairpin Metal Mesh 2 Tier Magazine Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mathieu Mategot Mid Century Modern Black Hairpin Metal Mesh 2 Tier Magazine Book Stand. Item features iron construction, Plenty of storage, Very nice vintage item, Clean modernist li...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Blackened Wood and Brass Magazine Rack, Italian Work, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Blackened wood and brass magazine rack. Italian work. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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

Solid Brass Tube Design Mid-Century Modern Magazine Stand on Casters
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid brass tube design Mid-Century Modern magazine stand on casters.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Magazine Rack Made of Iron Chains, French Work
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This magazine rack is made of iron chains. This is a Frenchwork. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Mid-Century Vintage Handmade Folding Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Miami, FL
Folding magazine rack made of bamboo from the 1970s.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Midcentury Fontana Arte Brass and Smoked Glass Magazine Rack Stand, 1960s, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern newspaper and magazine rack designed and manufactured by Fontana Arte in the 1960s. It's made of solid brushed brass and thick smoked glass. Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wenge Folding Magazine Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant Mid-Century Modern folding magazine rack in wenge wood, circa 1980s. The rack is in very good vintage condition and measures 13" D x 14.5" W x 13" H; it can be folded ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wenge

Black Lacquered Metal Magazine Rack, French Work, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This black lacquered magazine rack is made of metal. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

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

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Vintage Danish Magazine Rack in Oak from Salling Stolefabrik, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Danish magazine rack in oak from Salling Stolefabrik - 1960s A Danish magazine rack produced in the 1960s by Salling Stolefabrik. The...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Oak

Maison Jansen Polished Brass Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful brass magazine rack attributed to Maison Jansen. The rams heads and feet, in true Maison Jansen style set this piece apart. A compliment to any room. The professionally ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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

Midcentury Bamboo and Leather Magazine Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant big magazine rack in bamboo with handle with leather details. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Arthur Umanoff Teak and Brass Floor Lamp, Magazine Rack, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff attributed teak and brass floor lamp. Featuring a turned Teak wishbone form,versatile oval rimmed (14H) Magazine Stand, turned ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Herman Miller Molded Plywood Magazine Rack Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller molded plywood bent tube legs coffee table with substantial magazine rack bookcase by Herman Miller.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Plywood

Magazine Rack Stand Metal Smoked Glass Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury French stand with magazine rack Black lacquered metal Smoked glass Good vintage condition for its age with only minor marks of use.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Metal

Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury French Riviera bamboo and rattan magazine rack with a unique circular shape made in original Vienna Straw. This item 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

Iron Magazine Rack in a Manner of Jacques Adnet, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern magazine rack in the style of Jacques Adnet. Made in black iron and with beautiful leaf imitated sides. Stamped 'Made In Sweden' on the side of one leg.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Design Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca 1960, Italy
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Beautiful design magazine rack designed by Cesare Lacca from Italy in the 60s. The rack is made of brass with walnut wood. The storage rack is collapsible. This is a really nic...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

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

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Brass

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 French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century French riviera bamboo and rattan magazine rack. This marvellous piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s This magnificent piece presents two different sh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Carl Auböck Brass and Leather Magazine Rack
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Auböck brass and leather magazine rack, patined cognac leather and brass, model 3808 Note; strong patina and wear with several tears on edges and underside, consistent with age...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Jacques Adnet Magazine Stand Leather, France, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Magazine stand designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier, France, 1950. The magazine stand has a solid brass frame and is fully covered with handstitched green le...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vintage Magazine Rack Made of Metal and Wood, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
This is a beautiful and versatile magazine rack that you can leave on the floor or place it on a table or cabinet. It will give a modern and sleek look to any interior. The rack i...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Modernist Magazine Rack
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist lacquered metal with wood ball feet magazine rack very space age.
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Carl Aubock Brass and Black Leather Magazine Holder
Located in Westport, CT
Rare.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Mexican Magazine Rack Attributed to Charles Allen
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding magazine and books rack attributed to Charles Allen made in mahogany first class wood and steel details, circa 1950.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Brass Magazine Rack in the Style of Sarried Ltd
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A brass wrapped double slotted magazine rack with slanted top and to both sides sturdy brass handles perfect for moving the piece without taking the contents out. Designed and manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack Newspaper Stand Etched Lucite 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern magazine rack, Newspaper Stand in Lucite with etched details to the sides. Beautiful piece for any interior design to store your favorite magazines or books.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Multi Adjustable Modernist Wall Hanging Walnut Magazine Display Rack
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wall mount walnut magazine display stand. Taller than most at almost five feet. Multiple Masonite adjustable dividers in dovetailed slats.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Tony Paul Black Wire, Ceramic & Wood Record Album Stand, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tony Paul Atomic Record Stand, Smoking Stand with Ceramic Dish, Ashtray. Featuring a spiral Black Iron wire framework, cylindrical form, round wooden handle and feet, rectangular gla...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Guillerme et Chambron Magazine Rack circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron magazine rack circa 1960.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Curved Magazine Rack, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Magazine rack in bamboo and rattan, elevated and curved, made in Italy in the 1960s. An astonishing piece that will enrich a midcentury-style living room or studio.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Vintage 1970s Pine and Canvas Magazine Rack, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury magazine rack in rustic pine from 1970´s.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Pine

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

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

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Mid Century Elm Magazine Library Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent mid century elm magazine library table The table measures: 25 wide x 16 deep x 26.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood, Elm

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

Rattan Bamboo Magazine Basket Stand by Artimeta, the Netherlands 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rattan magazine basket stand was manufactured by the Dutch company Artimeta. It has a braided rattan magazine basket on a black metal stand. An elegant and minimalistic design. ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Magazine Rack in Brass, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A fantastic magazine rack in brass and glass. Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Rattan Magazine Rack, France, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Rattan magazine rack, France, circa 1940 Delicate magazine rack comprised of bended rattan. Good condition with no damages.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rattan

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

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Sculptural Magazine Rack for Forma
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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Copper, Metal

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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