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Mid-Century Modern 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
Beautiful mid century French coat rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1950's coat rack, it was my coat rack for 20 years, unfortunately I sold my house and could not use it anymore, it is heavy and well made, the patina is much nicer in pe...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian 1950's Bamboo Wall Mounted Coat or Hat Rack
Located in New York, NY
A charming Italian 1950's bamboo wall mounted coat or hat rack, with three ample hooks. An elegant and chic utilitarian addition to any foyer or mud room! Italy, circa 1950 Size: 17...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Minimalistic 1970s Danish Oak Wood Magazine Rack Design Made by Salin Møbler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Magazine rack Producer: Salin Møbler, Denmark Origin: Denmark Age: 1970s Description: original 1960s magazine rack made by Salin Mobl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Leather, Oak

1980s Umbrella Brass Stand, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Personal Valets Wood and Chrome
Located in Vienna, AT
German chromed steel and wood valtet made in Germany in the late 1950s. In a very good original condition.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Stainless Steel

Italian 1940s Ondulation Brass and Wood Coat Rack
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s "Ondulation" brass and wood coat rack.   
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Original 1960s French Matégot Style Metal Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern No2
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Umbrella stand in style of Matégot Origin: France Age: 1950s This original vintage umbrella stand was produced in the 1950s in France. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vintage Modernist Coat Stand by Jacques Adnet, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century standing coat hook with umbrella holder designed by Jacques Adnet. Gorgeous modernist design from the 1950s. 1950s - France Good condition with minor wear. Di...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Restored Rattan Magazine Rack W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pole rattan magazine rack with stacked base and sprouting side decoration. 1950, United States We only purchase and sell the best and finest rattan furn...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wicker, Rattan

Colorful Hand Painted Ceramic Midcentury Umbrella Stand by Eberhard Dänzer, 1965
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, unique one off & rare Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella Stand or holder signed and dated (5.1.1965) by the German artist Eberhard Dänzer (1935-2008) Karlsruhe, Germany in...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Ceramic

Italian Mid 20th Century Blonde Wooden Wall Coat Rack and Hat Stand by Fraber
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a vintage Coats and Hats Rack, made in Italy between the 50s and 60s by the company "Fraber", as attested by the brand on the back, printed with fire as the well-kn...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chestnut

Italian Hat Rack, Old New Stock
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great Italian hat rack. This was an old new stock frame and wood balls that have been newly painted. Frames were imported into the USA in the 1960s and remai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

Vintage turned wood Valet Stand - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage turned wood Valet Stand Antique - Decoration - 20th Measures : 47x42cm H:107cm
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

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

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Gold Leaf, Metal

Vintage Italian bamboo magazine rack
Located in Milano, IT
Behold 1950s furnishing accessory: an Italian magazine rack, lovingly crafted from a timeless, earthy material like bamboo. In its entirety, this magazine rack is a celebration of th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

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 Racks and Stands

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Laminate, Walnut

1964. Unic Coat Rack by André Wogenscky & Marta Pan
Located in Perpignan, FR
Pièce unique. Porte-Manteau , réalisé en 1964 par André Wogenscky et Marta Pan pour la salle de réunion du centre administratif EDF de Charleville Mézières. En parfait état .
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood, Pine

Brass Swan Magazine Stand, Italy, Polished Brass, For Books & Magazines, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
Decorative brass magazine stand, from Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Solid Wood Gentleman's Valet with Carved Accessory Dish
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern gentleman’s valet features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, sculpted hanger like coat rack, and carved wood accessories dish. Dimensions: 18w ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Walnut

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 Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Iron Benches / Luggage Racks
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of French X-form iron side tables / luggage racks from the Mid-Century Modern period . The pieces, in matte black patina, are in a sober, pure, curile form (X-Form) with gilt...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Austrian Midcentury Brass Bamboo Umbrella Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron base blackened with vertical bamboo rods and brass upper triangular part. Made in Austria in the 1950s. Partially restored   
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass, Steel

Italian Magazine Rack with Rattan, 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice magazine rack made in Italy in the 80's. It is made of rattan with a metal frame. It is in very good condition, with the normal traces of use (see pictures). We work wi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Midcentury Magazine Music or Newspaper Rack
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 Racks and Stands

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Brass

1980s gold-coloured metal Magazines/newspaper stand
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - around 1080s jr
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Beech

Italian Design Coat stand and Foldable Stairs “Dilemma” by Piretti, Italy 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
Designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castilia in 1984, the Dilemma is a remarkable fusion of functionality and design. This innovative piece serves as both a coat rack and a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Modern Vintage Lucite Brass Coat Rack Six Cloth Hangers Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage lucite brass coat rack with 6 cloth hangers designed and manufactured Italy 1950s. A fantastic coat rack from lucite and brass with six cloth hangers from ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Floor Hanger Ton 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition. Made of bent wood, cleaned and ready to use. Some minor signs of use can be found. Manufactured by TON.
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

1960s Pair of Mid-century Wooden Wall Hangers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - made of beech wood
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood, Beech

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

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Bamboo

Mid-Century Organic Suit Rack by Fratelli Reguitti 1950 Ca
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and very elegant Mid-Century Organic coat stand, made for the Fratelli Reguitti company on a probable design by Ico Parisi, who worked permanently for the company. The work, in ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Appendiabiti Di Carlo De Carli Per Fiarm Anni 60-70 rosso laccato
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Appendiabiti in legno laccato nella tonalità dell'arancione e metallo cromato.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Two Valet de Nuit by Pilastro Black & White Enameled Metal Netherlands 1955
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of fold-able valet, coat racks manufactured for Pilastro in the Netherlands between 1955 and 1960. Made from enameled metal. Two valets: one white in the original c...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Racks by Cees Braakman - Netherlands
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of folding magazine racks in stained and shellac-varnished beech. Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Netherlands c. 1960.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Beech

Italian mid-century modern rattan and metal magazine rack, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rattan and metal magazine rack, 1970s Magazine rack with wrought iron and straw structure. Perfect for indoor...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Carl Auböck #4019-1 or 4019-2 Newspaper Tray, Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4019-1 or 4019-2 newspaper tray in leather and brass, Austria. Available in black or brown leather.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Rattan & Rush Midcentury Basket or Magazine Rack
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rush and rattan basket with pivotable handle. Ideal as a magazine rack or fruit basket. Light oxidation and patina. height: cm 18- 42.5.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Rattan, Rush

Jacques Adnet Leather Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer Jacques Adnet is best known for impeccable designs that bring leather, function and design together. The magazine rack with iron structure in wonderful condition ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Mathieu Matégot, Umbrella Stand in Golden Brass, France, 1960
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Mathieu Matégot, umbrella stand in gilded brass, France, 1960. Very good original condition.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Folding Valet Metal Stand by Fratelli Reguitti 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Fratelli Reguitti stylish folding modernist metal valet stand from the 1950s. Mid-Century Italian Foldable Valet Stand in Iron and brass. Uni...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

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 Racks and Stands

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Laminate, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Brass Valet Style Ico Luisa Parisi 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage x form valet or coat stand style of Ico & Luisa Parisi for Reguitti 1950s. A gorgeous design valet in a honey color tone with brass details. Marked with ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

1950s Midcentury Design Bamboo Brass Magazine Rack
Located in Brescia, IT
Bamboo and brass magazine rack Excellent condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

1950s Perforated Metal Minimalist Architects Side Table Serving Tray Cabinmodern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Model No. TS400 Tray Table. Rare side table, surface measures 17.5 wide and 11.5 deep.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

French 1940s Iron Magazine Rack
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s white painted iron magazine rack with open lattice design and gilt ball trim with a coil form handle. (manner of Jean Prouve)
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Three Red Plastic Coat Hangers Olaf Bohr 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of three plastic wall brackets or cloth hanger in red color designed by Olaf Bohr 1960s, Germany and produced by Kartell Italy. Easily to fix the coat...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-Century Italian smoked glass and brass umbrella stand. Weight: 26,5 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

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. A-96...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Lucite

Mid Century Bamboo and Cane Magazine Rack in French Riviera Style, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
a vintage magazine holder dating back to the 50s and 60s of certain European production. Likely made in Italy, this mid century magazine rack is all handcrafted. The slats of the horizontal plane, on which the magazines rest...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

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

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Brass

Maison Baguès French Brass & Smoked Glass Magazine Rack
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Maison Baguès French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack, smoked Glass sides and Brass Bamboo Style Frame.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Jacques Adnet valet chair made in France 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Stylish black leather valet chair by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s in France. It’s covered in black leather and Tartan Fabric with Adnets signature de...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

American Mid-Century Glass Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1940s) rectangular glass easel picture frame with etched floral design and small brass trimmed corners.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Glass

Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musicali Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and early magazine stand or portariviste designed and manufactured by the Italian master of playful and surreal self-expression Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. The vintage rack...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

Vintage Wrought Iron Scrolling Hollywood Regency Whimsical Magazine Rack Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wrought Iron Scrolling Hollywood Regency Whimsical Magazine Rack Stand. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 15.75" H x 19" W x 9.25" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron and Leather Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American Modern wine rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard composed of eight saddle-leather strap holders and wrought iron frame. All original condition, appearing to ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

Organic Riviera Style Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Wall Mirror Coat Hooks, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Riviera Style vintage organic bamboo rattan wall mirror with two ( 2 ) coat hooks 1950s Italy. A stunning organic wall mirror rectangular like with coat hooks in beautiful brown color. While the rattan frame is carefully cleaned, the mirror glass shows fine scratches and desirable mirror patina. This wall mirror from rattan embodies the easygoing kind of chic. It works perfect to mid century modern environment or as an eclectic addition to organic interior. Rattan pieces add a touch of texture while rattan has an association to Art Deco. It would also be perfect in corporate locations such as boutique hotel lobby as well your entry room...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Rattan, Mirror

Mid-century Modern racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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 racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern 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 racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Mathieu Matégot, Herta Baller, and Ico Parisi. 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 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 $16 and tops out at $69,300 while the average work can sell for $1,110.

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