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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
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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

Fontana Arte Brass & Smoked Glass Magazine Rack Stand, 1960s, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern magazine rack designed and manufactured by Fontana Arte in the 1960s. It's made of solid brushed brass and thick smoked glass. We ship via UPS-Express.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

French Vinatge Magazine Rack in Metal, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Magazine rack, circa 1960. By unknown manufacturer from France. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

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

Jacques Adnet Magazine Stand Leather, France, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Magazine stand designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier, France, 1950. The magazine stand has a solid brass frame and is fully covered with handstitched green le...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Blackened Wood and Brass Magazine Rack, Italian Work, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Blackened wood and brass magazine rack. Italian work. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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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

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Lucite

Maison Jansen Polished Brass Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful brass magazine rack attributed to Maison Jansen. The rams heads and feet, in true Maison Jansen style set this piece apart. A compliment to any room. The professionally ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

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

Mid-Century Solid Walnut Magazine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for American Woodcraft
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century solid walnut magazine rack by Arthur Umanoff for American Woodcraft, circa 1950s. This sturdy rectangular magazine rack is finely crafted and all original with carved tri...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Perforated Sheet Black Lacquerd Magazine Rack, French by Mathieu Matégot
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This is a very nice magazine rack made of black lacquered perforated sheet of metal. This is a work by famous designer Mathieu Matégot Circa 1970.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary 1950s Arthur Umanoff magazine rack that is in good condition and has been restored by our team of craftsmen. This piece is hand-crafted out of walnut wood features e...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Walnut, Lacquer, Wood

French Rattan Basket Stand Iron Legs Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan basket with his iron stand Midcentury Good condition Shipping: H 74 L 56 P 56 1.6 kg.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

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

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

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

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Lucite

50's Spaghetti Magazine Rack
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Spaghetti Magazine rack was designed and produced during the 1950's. It is made of bent metal bar painted in black and plastic-coated braid in red color. Metal has paint splin...
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Fontana Arte Magazine Rack in Brass and Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte magazine rack in brass and glass, Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Mexican Magazine Rack Attributed to Charles Allen
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding magazine and books rack attributed to Charles Allen made in mahogany first class wood and steel details, circa 1950.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

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

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

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

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Brass

Raoul Guys Attributed Metal and Rattan Canine Inspired Magazine Holder
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mid century rattan and wrought iron canine inspired magazine holder attributed to Raoul Guys, France circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wicker

Mid-Century Modern Nickel Chrome Gentlemans Clothes Valet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional style of simplicity in this chrome with black enamel elements clothes valet. Adjustable back rod to change the height of support for the shirt and jacket. Large base to well support the entire rack. Tray with pants holder...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Enamel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Magazine Rack by Martin California
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous, colorful and Sculptural magazine rack by Martin California c1960. Bentwood with decoupage like illustration of magazines of the day. In excellent vintage condition...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bentwood, Paint

Italian Stained Plywood & Decotared Glass 1950s Magazine Rack
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Stained plywood structure with brass & grinded glass Mid-Century Modern magazine rack. Original Vintage condition: wear consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Umanoff Steel and Rattan Magazine Rack
Located in Tucson, AZ
Rare Arthur Umanoff designed magazine rack utilizing his trademark rattan wrapped handle. In good vintage condition with surface rust consistent with use and age.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Steel

Mid-Century Italian Magazine Rack with Perforated Metal and Classic Design Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Italian Magazine Rack With Perforated Metal and Classic Design Brass. 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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Metal, 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

Carl Auböck Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Bookstand, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A Carl Auböck vintage Mid-Century Modern brass bookstand model no. 3606, which was designed 1950s, Vienna. The bookstand shows beautiful brass patina...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

Iron Magazine Rack in a Manner of Jacques Adnet, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-Century Modern magazine rack in the style of Jacques Adnet. Made in black iron and with beautiful leaf imitated sides. Stamped 'Made In Sweden' on the side of one leg.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

Maison Baguès French Bronze, Leather & Laminated Wood Magazine Rack on Casters
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Maison Baguès French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack features Bronze Bamboo style Frame with leather compartment for the magazines. The Top is laminated Wood with clear lac...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bronze

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

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brass Magazine Rack Carl Auböck, 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage leather brass magazine rack, which was designed by Carl Auböck, 1950s. The magazine rack consists of a brass frame and a light high quality leather bag for...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

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

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

Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury French Riviera bamboo and rattan magazine rack with a unique circular shape made in original Vienna Straw. This item was produced in Italy during the 1960s. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

Italian Mid-Century Modern Aqua Green Magazine Rack with Brass Detail, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern aqua green magazine rack with brass detail, 1980s Aqua green magazine rack with flat surface in teal painted metal in or...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Magazine Rack in White Painted Metal, France, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare magazine rack designed by Mathieu Matégot and produced in France during the 1950s. In good vintage condition and showing patina from age and use.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Midcentury Magazine Music or Newspaper Rack by Ico Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Open, four-footed stand, center vertically divided into two parts, foldable Beech/brass construction made in Italy in the 1950s Original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

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

Tony Paul Black Wire, Ceramic & Wood Record Album Stand, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tony Paul Atomic Record Stand, Smoking Stand with Ceramic Dish, Ashtray. Featuring a spiral Black Iron wire framework, cylindrical form, round wooden handle and feet, rectangular gla...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Iron

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

Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Curved Magazine Rack, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Magazine rack in bamboo and rattan, elevated and curved, made in Italy in the 1960s. An astonishing piece that will enrich a midcentury-style living room or studio.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Bottle Holder in Teak and Wenge, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Bottle holder in teak and wenge. Made in Denmark in the 1950s.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Formica, Teak, Wenge

Gilded Rose Magazine Rack Florentine Hollywood Regency Style Tole Toleware 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Florentine Italian gilded magazine rack. Perfect as a storage stand near your reading chair. The piece is in beautiful antique condition...
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1950s 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

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

Modernist Magazine Rack
Located in Denton, TX
Modernist lacquered metal with wood ball feet magazine rack very space age.
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Perforated Chrome Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern perforated chrome magazine rack, circa 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Mathieu Matégot White Metal Magazine Rack 1950s, France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare magazine rack by Mathieu Matégot in white enameled metal. Original condition with strong and beautiful patina.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

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

Mid-Century French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century French riviera bamboo and rattan magazine rack. This marvellous piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s This magnificent piece presents two different sh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Magazine Rack in Brass, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A fantastic magazine rack in brass and glass. Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Brass

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

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Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wenge Folding Magazine Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant Mid-Century Modern folding magazine rack in wenge wood, circa 1980s. The rack is in very good vintage condition and measures 13" D x 14.5" W x 13" H; it can be folded ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wenge

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

Minimalist Magazine Rack Holder in Glass and Chrome 1960s by Weber, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s large magazine rack by Andreas Weber. Stainless steel and glass construction. Large and sculptural design object. The base construction of the magazine holder consists ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Stainless 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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