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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: Late 20th Century
Pair of Mannequins 90s Show Room Gucci 90's
Located in bari, IT
Show Room Gucci mannequin satin metal base plastic bust covered with green velvet, arms hands and head fully articulated. The measurements in description re...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Bamboo Magazine Rack in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan bamboo magazine rack in the Style of Franco Albini. Circa 1970s. Features an arched rattan frame designed in the style of Franco Albini & McGuire, and Ficks Reed. In excellent original condition with minor signs or wear and age. Please see close up pictures for details. Dimensions: W 17" x D 9" x 17" Made in Indonesia.
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1970s Indonesian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rattan, Twine

Vintage Magazine Rack with Hand Painted Floral Decal
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Magazine Rack with Hand Painted Floral Decal Dimensions. 13 1/2 W ; 10 1/2 D ; 20 1/2 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Rattan Bamboo Oversized Magazine Rack Holder Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage oversized large bamboo rattan magazine rack holder stand. Dimensions: 21 W x 15.5 D x 21.75 H. Original vintage rattan.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Chrome Magazine Rack in the style of Willi Glaeser for TMP
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimal and linear chrome magazine rack in the style of Willi Glaeser. This piece is chic and minimalist, ideal for your office or chic work space. This piece will hold your newspape...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

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

Magazine Rack in Lucite, Rattan and Chrome Christian Dior style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury Magazine rack or basket with handle in rattan and lucite with chrome borders in the style of Christian Dior Home. 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, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Magazine Holder Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid Century Modern sculptural Lucite magazine holder. This very unique magazine rack features a curved zigzag wave design.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

1970's Unique Book Stand Shelf by ULUV, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful wooden book stand shelf made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's by ULUV.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Vintage Brass Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage brass stand Dimensions. 20 W ; 15 D ; 18 1/2 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

1980s Set of Two Modernist Brown Lucite Italian Magazine Stands
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two stylish magazine stands designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Tommaso Barbi, the brown lucite is printed with a decoration of leaves in the colors of autumn. They ar...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Mid Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack in the Franco Albini Style
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Magazine Rack in The Franco Albini Style. C 1970s Features a natural color bent bamboo frame with a curved handle and undulating trellis ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rattan

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 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

Gramigna & Mazza Magazine Rack Marble Steel, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Gramigna & Mazza magazine rack marble steel, 1970 For Krupp, Italy Rare large magazine rack with a heavy solid marble foot and a stainless steel magazine insert. The rack is in go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Marble, Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Materials

Bamboo

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

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

French Style Scrolling Wrought Iron Magazine Rack Stand with Heart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French style scrolling wrought iron magazine rack stand with heart. Item features a scrolling wrought iron frame, heart design, great style...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Metal

Smoked Lucite Magazine Rack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant folded magazine rack in smoked lucite. This vintage piece adds an elegant mid-century touch to any room. Perfect for storing magazines, mail, ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Lucite

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

Materials

Cane, Lucite

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

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Lucite

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

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

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

Materials

Metal, 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

Materials

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Black Steel Magazine Rack
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern chrome magazine rack with black interior finish and black wood base, 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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

Materials

Lucite

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

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

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

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

Materials

Lucite

Minimalistic 1970s Danish Teak Magazine Rack Made in Denmark, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: magazine rack in the manner of Kai Kristiansen Origin: Denmark Material: Teak and linen Age: 1970s Description: original 1960s magazi...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Linen, Teak

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

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

Materials

Metal, 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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Lucite

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

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

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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