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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 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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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

Walter Lamb Style Iron and Rope Magazine Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Walter Lamb mid-century style magazine stand with iron base and zig zag cotton rope accent.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Large Peter Pepper Wall-Mounted Magazine Holder in Rosewood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall-mounted magazine holder by Peter Pepper Products of Gardens, CA (circa 1970s). Composed of a black laminate divider in three sections framed by rosewood borders. Very nice, vin...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Laminate, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Magazine Racks by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Magazine Racks by Brazilian Designer, 1960s This unique pair of magazine racks is a testament to the creativity of mid-century Brazilian design. The racks are made from wood and were created by an unknown Brazilian designer...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Brazilian Modern Magazine Rack in Marble and Iron with Coffee Table, 1965
Located in Milano, IT
Classic modern Brazilian design from the middle of the last century, the magazine rack has a black square iron frame with suede slings to support the magazines. The set is completed ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Marble, Iron

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

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Aluminum

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Beautifully crafted Mid-Century Modern magazine or book rack designed by the prolific designer Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s. Featuring distinctive staves and practical handles on eith...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Henry P. Glass Walnut and Naugahyde Magazine Rack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive Henry P. Glass magazine rack with sculpted walnut legs assembled using sophisticated wood joinery techniques (circular joints). Slots are made of Naugahyde (original to th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Mid Century rope and black metal magazine rack, 1950's, tripod
Located in BELFORT, FR
Beautiful one-of-a-kind Mid Century Modern magazine rack, black metal and rope.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Travertine Magazine Rack, 1990's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice travertine magazine rack made in Italy in the 90's. It is made of beautiful travertine. Please take notice of the very nice patterns. It is in very good condition, one t...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Travertine

Fabulous Zig-Zag Mid-Century Modern Style Lucite Magazine Rack
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous bent clear Lucite magazine rack.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Mid Century Scandinavian Magazine Rack in Teak Veneered Plywood, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very nice magazine rack made in Scandinavia in the early 70's. Consists of two bended wooden plates. It is made of teak veneered plywood. It can be folded or split into t...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Teak

Aldo Tura Brass Magazine Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1950's Italian extra tall brass magazine holder by Aldo Tura. Very nice size and convenient handle. Gorgeous patina on original lacquered brass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Extraordinary Mid Century Modern newspaper and magazine stand made of iron
Located in München, DE
Beautiful newspaper or magazine rack made of black iron and with brass ball feet. An original Mid Century Modern design object. Very high quality minimalist 1950s streamline design. ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice vintage faux bamboo magazine rack.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Faux Bamboo

Grosfeld House Lucite and Bleached Oak Magazine Stand
Located in Westport, CT
Grosfeld House Lucite and bleached oak 1940s magazine stand,
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite, Oak

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

News rack in rosewood of danish design from the 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish design, exquisite magazine rack from the 1960s. Meticulously crafted from Rio rosewood, this piece exudes elegance and durability. The ecru fabric complements the rich patina ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Magazine Rack
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very cute solid brass tube unusual design Mid-Century Modern magazine rack.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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

1950 French Mategot Style Magazine Rack Brass Woven Wire Mesh Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
1950 Mid-Century Modern French Mategot style magazine rack in distressed paint finish. Hand-Woven Wire Mesh compartment on 4 legs with Brass Decoration. The Brass is polished, the wi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

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

Spindle Magazine Rack / Book Rack in Solid Black Cherry Wood, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a gorgeous magazine rack constructed from solid black cherry wood. Constructed in the late 1960's or early 1970's this exquisite piece features extraordinary variegated w...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Cherry

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 Rack. Item features iron construction, plenty of storage. Very nice vintage item, Clean modernist lines, S...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

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

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Brass

Ebonized Wood Table with Glass Inserts
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized wood table with glass top and magazine rack base.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Glass, Wood

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

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

Mint Condition Mid Century modern c1970s Burnt Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mint Condition Mid Century modern c1970s Burnt Bamboo Magazine Rack
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

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

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Chrome

Mid-Century Flower Stand, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Style Mid-Century Modern Scrolled Stainless Steel Magazine Rack
Located in Miami, FL
Osvaldo Borsani style Mid-Century Modern scrolled stainless steel and metal magazine rack. Beautiful and timeless design. A-905-335
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Midcentury Magazine Rack, Design ULUV, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Rare type - Marked - Rack, stand - Very good original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

1950s Brass and Fabric Magazine Stand, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - brass surface has been repolished
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Aged Vintage Magazine Holder with Greek inspired Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage magazine rack features a charming design that combines functionality with artistic flair, showcasing a warm orange finish contrasted by black trim. The rack's scalloped ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Antique Asian Style Bamboo Carved Magazine Book Rack Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Asian Style Bamboo Carved Magazine Book Rack Holder Featuring a stylish antique bamboo magazine rack with decorative panels in the...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Danish Midcentury Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original Danish magazine rack from the 1960´s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Canvas

Wall-Mounted Wicker Magazine Rack by Carl Auböck II
Located in London, GB
A wall mounted magazine rack designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s. Quintessential of the designs of the 2nd Carl Auböck, the design of this exceptional wall-mounted magazin...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Fontana Arte Brass and Smoked Glass Magazine Rack Stand, 1960s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
A chic magazine holder comprising a curved smoked glass shelf held within a brass frame with an integral handle. By Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

1970s Bamboo Magazine Holder, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage bamboo magazine or newspaper holder. Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

1970s Bamboo Magazine Holder, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage bamboo magazine or newspaper holder. Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Gold Leaf Finish Faux Bamboo Magazine Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A faux bamboo magazine holder with a gold leaf finish in original vintage condition.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Gold Leaf, Metal

Magazine Holder in the style of Mathieu Matègot, France 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Magazine Holder, evocative of Mathieu Matègot's style from 1950s France, is a journey into the heart of mid-century modern design, where form meets function in a ha...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Midcentury Nickel-Plated Brass and Smoked Glass Magazine Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Stilish magazine rack with geometric structure in nickel-plated brass with double oblique panel in smoked glass. Italian production from the 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mathieu Matégot Iron and Bronze Petite Two Tier Stand or Shelf Display
Located in Westport, CT
Mathieu Matégot black iron and bronze mesh two tier stand / shelf display Piece. Hungarian born 1910 -2001, then turned nationality French designer circa 1950s, pioneered perforated...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bronze, Iron

Fontana Arte, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Magazine Rack, Brass, Glass, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fontana Arte, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Magazine Rack, Brass, Glass, 1970s This Italian mid-century modern magazine rack by Fontana Arte is a wonderful blend of form and function....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Alvar Aalto Style Bent Wood Magazine Stand Rack
Located in Ferndale, MI
Diminutive chair side blonde laminate wood with dowel magazine stand. Clean lines and blonde wood lead me to the Aalto look .
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Maple

Midcentury Teak Magazine Rack, Salin Møbler, Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice model. - practical.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Teak

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Seventeen-Bottle Wine Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Arthur Umanoff wine rack in painted wrought iron. Can be used as a tabletop or floor rack, accommodating 17 bottles. Pictured with this wine rack is the smaller, 7-bottle hold...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Rare Mid-Century Design Icon an Arthur Umanoff Iron and Cane Log Holder Rack
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, sculptural design. Presented in As-Found condition.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brass Magazine Rack Carl Auböck, 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage authentic leather brass magazine rack, which was designed by Carl Auböck, 1950s. This iconic magazine rack shows a brass frame and a brown high quality lea...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian mid-century modern magazine rack in wood and burnished brass, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern magazine rack in wood and burnished brass, 1960s Magazine rack in wood and burnished brass. The structure is composed of rectangular and round section slat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Machined Chrome Bar X Base Brass Nuts and Leather Belts Magazine Rack Shelf
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern machined chrome frame sling leather shelf magazine rack.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Brass Magazine Rack Maison Bagues, France, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage faux bamboo newspaper rack or magazine rack by Maison Bagues, 1940s France. An amazing newspaper rack from solid brass and ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

1960s ULUV Beech Newspaper Stand, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - stamped by producer
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Magazine Rack Mid-Century Whimsical like Frankl Bamboo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Slightly sage shaded grey. Interesting design. In the manner of Paul Frankl.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Magazine Rack, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Magazine Rack, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s Chic bamboo and rattan vintage magazine rack designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th c...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Foldable magazine rack in chrome and banana leaves
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Foldable magazine rack in chrome and banana leaves - 1970s Natural Materials - Wabi Sabi spirit - Decoration Measures : 43x39cm H:43cm Materials : Chrome - banana leaves
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Magazine Racks on Metal Casters
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass magazine racks on metal casters.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Leather and Chrome Campaign Style Magazine or Log Holder by Albrizzi
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Leather and chrome Campaign style magazine/log holder by Albrizzi.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome

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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