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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
Period: 1970s
Peter Pepper Product Hanging Magazine Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Pepper product walnut and orange painted Masonite wall magazine rack. Great color combo! All original condition. Couple spots of paint loss and broken edge to back bottom as se...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut, Masonite

Midcentury Italian Magazine Rack Walnut Briar effect with Brass Handles, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Italian Midcentury magazine rack in an elegant formica with a walnut briar effect and brass finishes. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s. This it...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Metal

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Leather Magazine Rack, France 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury bamboo, rattan and leather magazine rack. This unique piece was produced in France in the 1970s in the style of Jacques Adnet. The leather combined with the curve...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Vinyl Rack Design Sven-Eric Juhlin for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - For vinyls, books or magazines - Marked - Rare type - Rack, stand - Space Age style.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Magazine Rack
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century chrome Mmgazine rack This magazine rack measures: 18 wide x 12 deep x 15 inches high All pi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Bamboo magazine rack, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Magazine rack Material: Bamboo, wicker Condition: Mint vintage H-53 cm, W-53 cm, D-34 cm
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1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

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

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Glass, Acrylic

Black Lacquered Metal and Glass Shelf Magazine Rack. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This magazine rack is made of black lacquered metal and glass shelf. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Alessandro Albrizzi Midcentury Chromed Steel and Red Leather Magazine Rack 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Midcentury chromed steel and red leather magazine rack. The famous Venetian designer Alessandro Albrizzi designed this piece in Italy during t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Straw Magazine Rack with Metal Structure, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern straw magazine rack with metal structure, 1970s Magazine rack with wrought iron and straw structure. Perfect for indoor and outdoor Good condition, defects...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

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

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Wood

Brass Chrome Basket Magazine Rack, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Magazine stand or catch-all basket, Italy mid century Vintage magazine basket from interwoven chrome and brass metal ribbons. It's in good original cond...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Chrome

Bakelite or Lucite and Brass Magazines Stands, Black and Gilt Color, France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Magazine rack in Lucite or bakelite, with borders in gold-coloured Brass. This object was made in France in the 1970s. It goes very well with modern atmospheres, Ina it is used to st...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

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

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Lucite

Gilt Metal and Fabric Magazine Rack. French Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This magazine rack is made of gilt metal and fabric. 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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Metal

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

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 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

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Lucite

Mid-Century 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brass Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack or Basket, by Bottega Gadda, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Oval brass faux bamboo magazine rack or basket by Bottega Garda, Italy, 1970s. On the bottom the signature is still engraved "Made in Italy". Bott...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

In the Style of Christian Dior, Pair of Lucite, Brass and Encrusted Cane
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of magazine racks are made of Lucite and encrusted cane. This is a beautiful work in the style of Christian Dior and Gabriella Crespi. This is a French work, circ...
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1970s 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

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

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

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

In the Style of Poul Kjaerholm, Brushed Steel and Black Leather Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This interesting magazine rack is made of brushed steel and black leather. This is a work in the style of famous Danish designer Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, circa 1970.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

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

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Steel

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

Lucite and Brass Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed and Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magazine rack in smoked Lucite and brass handles designed in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones. The magazine holder is from the "Box" line, it was manufactured in the mid-1960s, it ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Magazine Holder Rack in Nickel and Netting Lucite, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Magazine rack in Lucite wire mesh with metal nickel details. Made in Italy, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Nickel

1970s Neal Small Chrome Double Side Magazine Rack with Light
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Chrome Magazine Rack and Light from 1973 by Neal Small for George Kovacs Lighting.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Leather Magazine Rack, 1970s in the Style of Adnet
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury bamboo, rattan and leather magazine rack. This unique piece was produced during 1970s in the style of Jacques Adnet. A luxury accessory for any modern environme...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Maison Baguès, Lacquered Metal and Imitation Bamboo News Paper Rack
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Baguès, lacquered metal and imitation bamboo news paper rack.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

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

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Brass

In the Style of Christian Dior, Lucite, Brass and Encrusted
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice magazine rack is made of Lucite and encrusted cane. This is a beautiful work in the style of Christian Dior. 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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Brass

Lucite and Acrylic Magazine Rack or Holder
Located in Kansas City, MO
1970s Lucite magazine stand. High quality thick acrylic construction.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Stainless Steel and Lucite Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare magazine holder designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The piece is executed in bronzed Lucite having a solid stainless steel frame hav...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Stainless Steel

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

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Brass

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

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Aluminum, Brass

Designer Vintage "Arched" Magazine Rack after Vernor Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magazine rack in off-white painted metal with a cane-wrapped handle, circa 1970s. Features two splayed 'arches' supported by a round base. Very unique form, reminiscent of designs by Vernor Panton...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Brass Rack Lira L1 by Gallotti & Radice 1970s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented vintage magazine rack named Lira L1 was designed by Pierangelo Gallotti and manufactured by Gallotti & Radice, Italy. The elegant magazine rack features a gilded alumi...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Nickel & Lucite Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones, Arched Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful magazine holder in polished nickel and Lucite designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones, the piece is from the arched collection and is in excellent condition with ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Nickel

Crocodile Bar Portable Italian Design 1970s Brass Lucite Brown Magazine Rack
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Faux Crocodile bar portable Italian design 1970s brass Lucite brown magazine rack.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Brass Vintage Newspaper Magazine Rack 1970s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
This round shaped magazine rack was made of hammered brass. Inside are four compartments and also at the top it features a handle. The magazine rack shows a sign "Zeitungen". The car...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Pair of Peter Pepper Black and White Wall-Mounted Magazine Holders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wall-mounted magazine holders by Peter Pepper Products of Wilmington, CA (circa 1970s). Composed of a laminate divider (one in black, the other in white) framed by walnut borders. V...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Laminate, Walnut

Magazine Rack in Bamboo and Italian Design Brass, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Magazine rack in bamboo and Italian design brass, 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Chrome

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

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

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Brass

Arthur Court Turtle Aluminium and Lucite Magazine Rack Regency Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical Arthur Court turtle aluminium and Lucite magazine rack. This is a must have for Arthur Court collectors or anyone who love to display the...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

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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