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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
Stitched Adnet Attributed Wall Leather Newspaper Holder, France, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.  
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Modern, Lion Head Handles Adjustable Magazine Newspaper Rack Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1950-1960 Bevan Funnell mahogany magazine newspaper rack with Lion’s head handles A good looking, decorative and well made piece. The h...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Hardwood

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

Stich Black Leather Magazine Holder, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stich black leather magazine holder. Metal base covert with leather. Brass details. Nice stylish piece. Good condition.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather

Vintage Bamboo Magazine Rack with Brass and Asian Accent
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage bamboo magazine rack with brass Chinese accent. Excellent condition. Measures 15"W x 7"D x 11"H.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker

1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Tripod Ashtray and Magazine Rack
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An italian brass tripode ashtray, usable near an armchair. It's in original nice vintage conditions and patina. The tripod ashtray is crafted from brass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

in the Style of Cesare Lacca, Brass and Wood Folding Magazine Rack, Italian, cir
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice folding magazine rack is made of brass and wood. This is a work in the style of famous Italian designer Cesare Lacca. Circa 1960.  
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1960s French Vintage 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

Scandinavian Teak Magazine Rack, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This magazine rack is made of exotic teak. 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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Wood

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

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

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Teak Magazine Rack by Ernest Sohn
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare Mid-Century Modern smoked Lucite and teak magazine rack by Ernest Sohn, circa 1960s. The piece has a sold teak upper and lower portion and smoked Lucite side panels. The d...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Teak, Lucite

Guillerme et Chambron Magazine Rack with Ceramic Ashtray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron magazine rack with Boleslaw Daniskowski ceramic ashtray, circa 1950.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

Danish Design, Wall Mounted Shelf, Magazine Rack, Pine, Metal, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall mounted magazine rack with shelves. Features display shelves and magazine storage.     
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Group of Magazine Racks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern magazine racks, circa 1950s. They are: 1) Sculptural iron magazine rack, designed by Tony Paul, seen at the left. It measures 20.25" H x 8.25" D. 2...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Jansen Brass Swan Magazine Rack
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jansen brass magazine rack in the graceful form of a swan. The sturdy and functional magazine holder is a beautiful addition to any room or decor. Large enough to ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Bamboo Magazine Stand, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Mid-Century Modern bamboo magazine stand, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Iron Magazine or Book Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury iron magazine or book holder. 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Maison Jansen, Magazine Rack with Claw Feet, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice magazine rack is made of wood and brass with claw feet. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

English Midcentury Leather Magazine Rack with Four Shelves and Brass Nailheads
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather magazine rack from the mid 20h century, with four shelves and brass nailhead trim. Created in England during the midcentury period, this leather magazine rack feat...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian "Servomuto" Valet Trouser Press by Fratelli Reguitti in Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian "Servomuto" valet trouser press by Fratelli Reguitti in walnut Measures cm: H 102, W 50, D 35.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Danish Modern Leather and Teak Magazine Rack by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Magazine holder designed by Danish Aksel Kjersgaard in the 1960s. Dual brown suede leather cradle slings. Solid teak frame. Branded "Aksel Kjersgaard Odder", "Made in Denmark".
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Suede, Teak

Beautiful Magazine Rack, Cognac Saddle Leather, Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Chromed frame, natural saddle leather straps. Beautiful patina. Straps are not fixed…can be moved.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

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

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Solid Oak Danish Magazine Rack, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish oak magazine rack. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1970s. A wonderful piece that is lovable because of its solid oak frame. This ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Teak Wood Coffee Table Magazine Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Coffee table and magazine rack in teak made in Italy in the 1970s. The magazine rack part features interlocking wooden slats connected by a brass pin.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood, Teak

Boho Beach Tiki Rattan Wicker Magazine Rack Stand, 1970s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s German magazine rack stand. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Side Table Design by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1950s
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Dutch design of the 1950s, work for Pilastro by Tjerk Reijenga (designer and Dutch avant-garde architect since he only wants renewable materials for these creations! World famous, he...
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1950s Dutch 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

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Magazine Rack on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern fine rosewood magazine rack storage.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rosewood

Tony Paul Magazine Rack Removable Tray Table, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Tony Paul for Woodlin-Hall “Tempo Group” occasional table with magazine Stand and removable wood tray. Iron frame with wooden ball feet, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Mid Century Italian Storage Rack with Teak and Metal, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian rack, 1950's. Made of black metal and teak (veneer) plate.  
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Folding Magazine Rack
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding magazine rack in mahogany wood and brass details, circa 1950.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Carl Auböck Brass & Cognac Leather Magazine Rack, Signed, # 4019, 1950, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Timeless Mid-Century Modern newspaper/magazine stand no. 4019 designed by Carl Auböck II from early 1950s, signed and manufactured by Auböck Werkstätte in Vienna. It's made of solid ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Very Rare Magazine Rack by Carl Auböck
Located in Munich, DE
Manufactured by Werkstätten Auböck. brass and leather.
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Brass Magazine Holder
Located in New York, NY
1960s solid brass swan magazine holder by Maison Jansen, in vintage condition lightly hand polished.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

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 Magazine Rack
Located in Miami, FL
Mathieu Matégot iron magazine rack.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Magazine Rack in Solid Beechwood
Located in Wien, AT
Magazine rack in solid beechwood Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Grosfeld House Double Sided Magazine Rack Oak & Lucite, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a delightful, dual sided, oak wood and Lucite magazine rack, by Grosfeld House, circa 1970s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 16" W x 5.5"...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite, Oak

Pastoe Magazine-holder designed by Cees Braakman, Dutch Design, 1954
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century magazine table from the Combex Series TM05 designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1954. Sleek walnut top with black wrought metal frame and mesh magazine holder. Dimension...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Bamboo Magazine Rack or Multipurpose Rack Midcentury
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Bamboo magazine rack or botle rack/book rack  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

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

Set of Two Pop-Art, Flower Power Stools, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pop-Art set of metal drum stools, 1960s. Psychedelic imagery, one of rockstars Jimi Hendrix and others, and one with groovy flowers. The tops are upho...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Magazines stand, simili leather and metal, France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This stand Magazine is in Simili leather, in a black color. It has been made in France circa 1970. It is in a good condition.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Faux Leather

Oak Mid-Century Modern Magazine Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oak Mid-Century Modern magazine rack. Sold and sturdy with great patina and elegant lines. Handsome wood grain and even color. Cleaned and oiled.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

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

Hardwood with Faded Oxblood Leather Top Bevan Funnell Side Table Magazine Rack
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage light mahogany side table magazine rack with oxblood leather top A good versatile table, this is circa 40-60 years old, made b...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Hardwood

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

Italian Midcentury Mahogany and Brass Magazine Rack in the Style of Ico Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant Italian midcentury brass and mahogany magazine rack in the style of Ico Parisi. Wonderful addition to any Mid-Century Modern interior!
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Holder by Cesare Lacca
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, walnut and brass, magazine holder by Cesare Lacca folds up from it's handle for mobility.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Cesare Lacca Curved Walnut Plywood Side Table or Book Stand, Italy, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Cesare Lacca curved walnut plywood side table or book stand, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

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

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

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

Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Wood Magazine Rack and Bar Cart, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern wood magazine rack and bar cart. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during 1950s by Cesare Lacca. This item is in a magnificent vintage condition,...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

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

Midcentury Round Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury round bamboo and rattan magazine rack. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s. This item is magnificent as it has a solid bamboo structure complete...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

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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