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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Hammered Brass Boot Umbrella Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful hand-hammered brass umbrella stand in the form of a boot, complete with spurs.
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Metal Wood Luggage Rack 1950 France
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage luggage rack or rack for suitcases from metal and wood in fresh green color 1950s France.
A fabulous construction fro...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Metal coat rack, Italian manufacture, 1970s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Condition: Fair - Superficial marks
Materials: Painted Metal
Epoque: 1960
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Magazine Rack
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A teak and suede magazine rack signed Askel Kjersgaard (Denmark).
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Machined Solid Brass Folding Magazine Rack Shelf Nice Brass Patina Clean!
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Machined Solid Brass Folding Magazine Rack Shelf Nice Brass Patina Clean!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Modular Set, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Charming modular set designed to equip an entrance and dating from the 1970s. Composed of 3 interchangeable panels, it will bring a retro touch to your int...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brass Magazine Rack Carl Auböck, 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage authentic leather brass magazine rack, which was designed by Carl Auböck, 1950s.
This iconic magazine rack shows a brass frame and a brown high quality lea...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Container for fabric, needles and sewing thread rattan
Located in Lugo, IT
Bamboo/rattan servomuto
The fabric and original of the period and is not perfect, the structure normal signs of use
Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Brass Osvaldo Borsani Style, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury an elegant umbrella stand made in brass in the style of the Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani from the 1950s.
Structure with three legs, with small cups in the part below...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century rope and black metal magazine rack, 1950's, tripod
Located in BELFORT, FR
Beautiful one-of-a-kind Mid Century Modern magazine rack, black metal and rope.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid Century rattan and black metal magazine rack, 1950's
Located in BELFORT, FR
Beautiful Mid Century Modern magazine rack, black metal and rattan.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Design Icon an Arthur Umanoff Iron and Cane Log Holder Rack
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Simple, sculptural design. Presented in As-Found condition.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand, circa 1950s
iron nickel-plated
Iron blackened.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Iron and Leather Magazine Rack in a Manner of Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Magazine rack in the style of Jacques Adnet.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Studio BBPR 'Attribution' Coat Rack, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A metal coat rack attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand, circa 1950s
Nickel-plated
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron, Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Plated & Red Magazine Racks, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of magazine racks, made from brass plated metal and perforated metal plates lacquered in red color. In the style of Mathieu Matégot.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Coat Rack, circa 1940, France
By Stella
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Coat Rack by Stella, circa 1950, France. Numbered. Very decorative piece made with ebonized beech. Circa 1940, France.
CONDITION: Very good vintage conditi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Metal Brass Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1950 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand or cane holder from red lacquered metal, brass and bamboo 1950s Italy.
While the cast iron base supports the umbrella stand for a safe stan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fun Whimsical Weinberg 1950s Pink Poodle Magazine Rack
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fun and Whimsical Weinberg pink wire poodle magazine rack. We love the large-scale of this cute girl she will add tons of charm to any decor.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Brass Magazine or Newspaper Rack
Located in Vienna, AT
Magazine rack in the style of Carl Auböck, made in Austria in the 1950s, brass construction on four slightly raised legs with drops feet made of plastic,
Height 56 cm, age-related ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Formica, Teak, Wenge
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Beech Coat Rack Six Brass Hooks Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage original Carl Auböck coat rack or wardrobe from beech with six brass hooks Vienna 1950s
While the wall mounted wardrobe...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Magazine Rack in Bamboo and Italian Design Brass, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Magazine rack in bamboo and Italian design brass, 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Umbrella Brass Cristal Mid Century Modern Italian Design, 1950
By Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and refined umbrella holder crystal art 1950s, Italian design, made of brass that has been polished, and a thick glass plate with umbrella holes, unique design and very parti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage A. Ravenel Paris French Mid Century Modern Brass Magazine Rack Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage A. Ravenel Paris French Mid Century Modern Brass Magazine Holder Stand. Item features an adjustable height (23"-26"), original French makers stamp, quality craftsmanship, sle...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Magazine Rack, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage Riviera style magazine rack from the 1950s, Italy from rattan in beautiful shape.
approx. measures:
Width 52 cm
Depth...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ash Brass Paper Basket or Basket Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage paper basket or basket from ash and brass in conical shape Austria 1960s.
The wonderful paper basket features slats from ash wood which are connected with...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Mid-Century Chrome Plated Standing Coat / Hatrack
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome plated coat rack with three bent arms tipped with off-white spheres, resting on a circular metal base. (OSVALDO BORSANI)
Wear to finish
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1980's Italian Metal & Plastic Coat Hanger Caspim
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage coat hanger made of plastic and metal made in Italy in the 1980's. Marked with'CASPIM'.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian 1950s Siva Poggibonsi Umbrella Stand Black Enamel with Figurines
Located in Weesp, NL
1950s Mid-Century Modern enameled metal umbrella stand produced by Siva Poggibonsi, Italy. Mat black enamel with Ivory colored figurines who could symbol the four seasons. The nearly 70 year old...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Enamel
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 Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Wardrobe, Austria, 1950.
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Midcentury French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Italian Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury French Riviera bamboo and rattan magazine rack.
This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1960s.
A spectacular item that will enrich a midcentury...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Cantilever Chrome Magazine Rack
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Minimalist design. Visually appealing as a piece of sculpture. The cantilever as well as the openness and the repeating pattern of the chrome wire create an Op-Art inspired piece of ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Mid century rattan magazine rack by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury Czechoslovak magazine rack designed by Jan Kalous for ÚLUV in the 1960´s. Very simple and elegant design. In good Vintage condition, bears signs of age and using.
Heigh...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood
- good condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Moden Wire Steel Vintage Coat Rack Karl Fichtel Germany c 1955
By Karl Fichtel
Located in Vienna, AT
Metal coat racks or coat stands from black lacquered wire steel designed by Karl Fichtel and produced by Drahtwerke Erlau A.G.Aalen, Germany, circa 1955.
Minimalist design from the 1950s, the wall mounted wardrobe...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wire
Bobbin Turned Yew Wood Hall Stand for Hats Coats and Umbrellas
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bobbin Turned Yew Wood Hall Stand for Hats Coats and Umbrellas
This is an Unusual Hat & Coat Hall Stand it has 5 Large Hat pegs at the top, 5 more for coats below, the stand sits f...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Yew
French Umbrella Stand in Wrought Iron 1950s
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Umbrella Stand in Wrought Iron 1950s
A stylish and attractive French Umbrella Stand dating from the 1950s.
It has been hand-made in wrought iron with a C scroll framework ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Magazine Rack, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
An absolute eyecatcher.
Light and elegant at the same time.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Designer Vintage "Arched" Magazine Rack after Vernor Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magazine rack in off-white painted metal with a cane-wrapped handle, circa 1970s. Features two splayed 'arches' supported by a round base. Very unique form, reminiscent of designs by Vernor Panton...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Flower Stand, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Wood
Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Rattan 1960s Glove Box/Magazine Rack with Red Fabric
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This vintage box is made from a rattan frame with a red fabric bag. It features a useful lid and practice handle. It can be used as a magazine rack or a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rush
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Soft Grey Metal Brass Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand or cane holder from metal in soft grey color with brass details 1960s Germany.
A stunning vintage umbrella stand in cylindral shape from pe...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Aldo Tura Brass Magazine Stand
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1950's Italian extra tall brass magazine holder by Aldo Tura.
Very nice size and convenient handle.
Gorgeous patina on original lacquered brass.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Magazine Racks on Metal Casters
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass magazine racks on metal casters.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Magazine Stand With Bamboo Detail, Circa 1950
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Magazine stand in black enameled metal partly wrapped in bamboo and supported by a round base with a tubular stem.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Teak Umbrella Stand, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
- practical.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mint Condition Mid Century modern c1970s Burnt Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mint Condition Mid Century modern c1970s Burnt Bamboo Magazine Rack
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Plexi & Brass Rack for Coasts, Trousers, Ties, Belts and Cufflinks
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Midcentury plexi & brass rack for coasts, trousers, ties, belts and cufflinks.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage German Perforated Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in North Miami, FL
This handcrafted bronze umbrella stand is superb with footed base and playful perforations throughout. Oval shaped, this shiny bronze fashioned from a single hammered and riveted sh...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Ashtray that becomes an umbrella stand in chrome , 1950, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Bamboo Brass Magazine Rack Maison Baguès Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your newspapers organized and neat inside this vintage magazine holder. Crafted in Paris France circa 1950, and attributed to Maison Bague...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Valet White Gold Metal Brass Leather Lucite 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage valet or coat rack from metal, brass, leather and lucite in white and gold colors by Münchner Vereinigte Werkstätten, 1960s Germany.
An elegant valet from metal with amazing brass details like a tray for your utensils like cufflinks.
The hanger made from lucite is perfect to hang up your jacket, while the hager from leather takes your trousers in a sophisticated way.
Through the circular base from cast iron cased...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Travertine Magazine Rack, 1990's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice travertine magazine rack made in Italy in the 90's.
It is made of beautiful travertine.
Please take notice of the very nice patterns.
It is in very good condition, one t...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Travertine
Italian Stained Plywood & Decotared Glass 1950s Magazine Rack
By Cesare Lacca
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 Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Metal Flower Stand, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of metal
- good, original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
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.