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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
set of 3 Florentine Newspaper rack letter holder Paper basket 1960s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Three pieces Florentine wear .Newspaper rack Letter holder and Paper basket . Fruit wood Green and Gold . 1960s Italy . good condition .The measurements are for the News...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Fruitwood

Beautiful Magazine Rack
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful magazine rack Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Chrome & Brass Magazine Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Chrome

Elegant Magazine Rack in Acrylic & Brass, 1970s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
An absolute eyecatcher. Light and elegant at the same time. Handmade.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Metal

Mathieu Mategot Style Brass and Bamboo Magazine Holder, circa 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very shapely newspaper holder in the style of Mategot. Perforated metal and brass.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Ashtray Rack Design Italian Geometric Brass Enameled Aluminum Red Gold Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ashtray rack design Italian geometric brass enameled aluminum red gold color. On request the brass part can be polished, without any additional cost.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Mathieu Matégot Black Lacquered Metal Magazine Holder, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Magazine holder, designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950. Folded, perforated metal. In good original condition, with minor wear consis...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Joseph Burlini Style Iron Magazine Rack
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mid Century Joseph Burlini style magazine rack or record holder refinished in matte black with teak and brass handle
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Magazine Holder, circa1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Wooden magazine holder with rattan made around 1950s.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rattan, Wood

Tommi Parzinger for Hart Associates Nickel & Taupe Enamel Magazine Rack, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Hart Associates, Tommi Parzinger attributed Magazine Stand, Book Stand. Folder Stand. Repurpose. Featuring a sturdy rectangular two part form with curved Nickel plated Brass base and...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Nickel

Large Minimalist Brass Fruit Bowl Shell by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: fruit bowl element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s Descriptio...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Book Shelf or Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple Mid-Century Modern atomic iron wire book shelf or rack, circa 1970s. The piece has three shelves and is made of black iron wire and is in go...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Teak Magazine Caddy with Wheels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century magazine caddy features a beautiful teak construction, chrome castors, and six storage compartments which offers a modern accent to any...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Teak

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Bast Magazine Rack with Heavy Metal Shelf
Located in München, DE
Exceptional rare Mid-Century Modern newspaper and magazine rack made of braid and black metal frame and one shelf on the top. Great rare design of heavy black painted metal. The ne...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Rolf Hesland for Bruksbo Mid Century Rosewood Magazine LP Caddy Rack
Located in Countryside, IL
Rolf Hesland for Bruksbo Mid Century Rosewood Magazine LP Caddy Rack This magazine rack measures: 13.75 wide x 15.75 deep x 17.5 inches high We take our photos in a controlled ligh...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rosewood

Space age Sputnik Atomic Magazine Holder , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Space age Sputnik Atomic Magazine Holder , 1970’s Great vintage piece in good condition the balls have some damage on the paint. Dimensions: 41cm W, 26cmD, 35cmH Period: 1970’s Mate...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

1950s Fontana Arte Magazine Rack Venetian Flower Art Glass Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural Italian Magazine Holder Rack in the style of Fontana Arte Italy 1950s Made in bronze & brass -two venetian art glass inserts with etched flower design. Lower perforated me...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

1960s Danish Newspaper Rack
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of oak wood - good original condition with minor signs of use
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood, Oak

French Magazine Rack Stand Wrought Iron and Oak circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century magazine rack stand, circa 1960 French Wrought iron and massive oak Good condition Shipping: L 43.5 P24.5 H51.5 5.8 kg.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Mathieu Matégot Vintage Magazine Holder Perforated Metal circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introduce a captivating piece of design history with the Mathieu Matégot Vintage Magazine Holder. This magazine holder, designed by the renowne...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Iconic Handcrafted Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack! Mid Century Decor 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
This Spectacular Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack is a Rockstar in Mid Century Collector Circles! Sought after by professional decorators for decades, these folding magazine racks add just the right light and airy "look" to a mid century restoration! When placed next to an Eames Plywood Lounge...
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1950s Montenegrin Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Rosewood

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

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Brass

Gio Ponti Style Expanded Metal Shopping Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative expanded metal "shopping bag" with handles in the style of Gio Ponti. This piece features age appropriate patina. It would be a great décor p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Rare Mathieu Matégot Double Folded Black Metal Magazine Holder, France, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Mathieu Matégot double folded black metal magazine holder, France, 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

1940s Molded Plywood Cocktail Table & Magazine Rack
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian modernist 1940s molded plywood cocktail table and magazine rack, Smoked glass top. Elegant and unusual shape that makes it one of a kind...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Crystal, Aluminum

Folding magazine rack by Jacques Adnet in metal and Leather, France 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / magazine holder / Jacques Adnet / metal and leather / mid-century / vintage A stunning brass and leather folding magazine rack designed by Jacques Adnet, France 1950...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Witco Kitty Cat Magazine Holder
Located in Highland, IN
This kitty cat is Classic Witco– the company founded by William Westenhaver and known most famously as the furniture that adorns Elvis' "jungle room." Made of deeply carved swap cedar and finished in the Classic Witco way with the dark, raised grain, it's in the form of a cat with a body wrapped in faux fur and designed to hold books or magazines. Loaded with charm and whimsy, it is the perfect addition to hip retro pad or Tiki room...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Faux Fur, Cedar

Laverne Originals Magazine Rack by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley, Geraldine Funk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Museum quality Laverne originals magazine rack with original handwoven fiber sling design/made by Geraldine Funk. Same leg design applied here as the ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

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

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Brass

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

Mid Century Modern Etagere "Tubo" by John Mascheroni
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant etagere in a chunky tube chromed with smoked glass. Welded smooth corners with multiple chrome coatings. Scratches to glass with a few chips. Minor age related wea...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Vintage Baker Furniture Company Magazine Periodical Rack, Brass Casters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Baker Furniture Company magazine periodical rack, brass casters. Original finish. Labelled. Multiple dividers inside with closed ends. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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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

Torbjorn Afdal Leather Newspaper Rack
Located in London, GB
Designed by Torbjørn Afdal, this leather newspaper rack is a masterful combination of Scandinavian minimalism and luxurious materials. Crafted from rich hardwood, the piece showcases...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Wood

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

Ponti Style Parchment Magazine Rack 1950s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning modernist magazine rack attributed to Aldo Tura and was distributed through Rosenthal. When I bought this piece there was a labeled one for sale and at the time the design...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Mahogany, Glass, Goatskin

Large glass decanter element with leather Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: decanter element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s Description: Original 1950s decanter ele...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Glass

Scandinavian Midcentury Magazine Holder
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian mid-century magazine holder in metal with a teak handle. Manufactured in Sweden circa 1950. Condition: Good original condition with signs of age and use.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Magazine Stand in Solid Oak
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Magazine Stand in Solid Oak. Presumably European, 1960s or 1970s. This is a wonderful and very unusual magazine stand or side table in solid oak. A very decorative free ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Oak

Rare Black Lacquered Metal, Leather and Plaid Fabric Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare magazine rack is made of fabric and leather on a black lacquered metal base, plaid fabric. This is a very nice French work, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Bar Cart / Magazine Holder by Paul Nagel for JIE Gantofta, Germany, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
This beautiful wheeled teak trolley on a minimalist steel base, was designed by Paul Nagel. Manufactured by JIE Gantofta in Germany in the 1950s. This beautiful wheeled Formica-t...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vintage 1960s Rodolfo Bonetto Abstract Plastic Magazine Holder Vessel Minimalist
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Embossed Markings.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Plastic

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

Glass and Chrome Magazine Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome and Glass Magazine Rack or Stand. Might be good as a log holder as well. Pretty clean condition. Chrome handles, corners and feet.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Carlo Hauner. Magazine holder, c. 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare magazine rack, designed around 1950 by Carlo Hauner, subtly combines elegance and functionality. Based on a black lacquered metal base, it exudes a contemporary look while ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Copper

French Mid-Century Modern Steel & Smoked Glass Magazine Rack, Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Solid and heavy polished steel French magazine rack by Maison Jansen.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Leather Magazine Rack on a Brushed Steel Base, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This magazine rack is made of black leather on a brushed steel base. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Jacques Adnet, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

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

American Mid Century Modern Walnut & Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls and leather insert, circa 1970s freshly refinished, Very nice accent to any executives desk! Californi...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Log Holder / Magazine Rack
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak frame stand with heavy canvas holder. Made for carrying logs and holding them by the fireplace. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Canvas, Teak

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

Allen Ditson Magazine Holder Chair Sculpture, 1950's
By Allen Ditson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Allen Ditson walnut and cord magazine holder, in the shape of a small chair, circa late 1950s. This all original one-off example is executed in beautifully grained walnut and was pur...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Cord, Walnut

1960's Flower Stand, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Flower or decoration stand, made of metal. Very popular and seeked after in the 1960's to 1970's.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Sculptural Mid-Century Log Basket or Magazine Rack in Brass 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Mid-Century Log Basket or Magazine Rack in Brass, 1970s. Yes, this is the piece you have been looking for. It works perfectly with your fire place! This wonderful sculptu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Gilt Brass, Onyx and Stitched Leather Occasional Table with Magazine Rack
Located in Hanover, MA
This table is a prototype created by our own artisans, inspired by 1950s French and Italian design. The round top and base are polished onyx within a ring of 24-karat gold plated br...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Onyx, Gold Plate

1960s Newspaper or Magazine Holder by ULUV, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Beech wood - Good original condition with minor signs of use
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Beech

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

Jacques Adnet Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome magazine rack by Jacques Adnet. Made of iron and brass. Excellent vintage condition. Star detail on both sides and closed fist on top. Great piece!
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

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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