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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
Vintage Plexiglass and Gilded Brass Ring-Holder
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage Plexiglass and gilded brass ring-holder. Plexiglass and gilded brass ring-holder from the 1960s-1970s, vintage. H: 31cm, W: 41cm, D: 28cm.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Pair of Blue and Yellow Ceramic Face-Shaped 1950s Wall Hanger by S. Polo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of 1950s wall hangers. Wooden frame with mask-shaped ceramic coating. Metal hooks. Very good condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Midcentury Magazine Rack, Design ULUV, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical - Rare type - Marked - Rack, stand - Very good original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century SteelCase Hat/Coat Stand
Located in Alhambra, CA
1950's Steelcase hall tree. Classic mid-century modern design. Made of brushed steel. In great vintage condition, see photos for condition details. 20.5" diameter x 67"h
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Steel

1950s Mid- Century Leather and Brass Adnet Style Magazine Stand
Located in New York, NY
This classic leather and brass magazine stand was realized in in the manner of Jacques Adnet. The French art deco modernist designer, architect and interior designer was renowned for...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Pair of Slatted Wall Coat Racks
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Slatted Wall Coat Racks Furniture - Wall coat rack Measures : 60cmx12,5cm H:185cm Material : Wood Wear consistent with age and use
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Jules Wabbes: slatted coat rack in Wengé and brass
Located in Zemst, BE
Slatted coat rack by Jules Wabbes. Her we have a reedition from this iconic coat rack by one of the most famous Belgian designers. This item dates from 2010. He was created by BULO ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

20th Century Italian Modern Brass Folding Side Table - Vintage Magazine Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian folding side table made of hand crafted polished brass, in good condition. Each of the two table tops are adjustable, composed with a folding mechanism which allows it to be stored away, particularized by four different hunting scenery from the 1900's. Circa 1940 - 1950, Italy. Book Storage...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Ettore Sottsass Umbrella Stand for Rinovel, 1955
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Ettore Sottsass umbrella stand for Rinovel, Italy, 1955. Quick shipping in the continental U.S. via FedEx, $175.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Midcentury Teak Magazine Rack Danish Style
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This is a mid-century modern magazine rack, featuring a minimalist design that complements its functional purpose. The frame is made of teak, a high-quality hardwood known for its du...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Teak

Mid-century Italian Magazine Rack in the Style of Gio Ponti, Brass and Glass
Located in London, Fitzrovia
mid-century Italian magazine rack in the style of Gio Ponti, brass and glass, unpolished.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Holder by Cesare Lacca
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, walnut and brass, magazine holder by Cesare Lacca folds up from it's handle for mobility, Ingenious design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Modernist Vintage Brass Metal Umbrella Stand Cane Holder Carl Auböck 1950 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage authentic umbrella stand or cane holder by Carl Auböck for workshop Auböck 1950s Vienna. The wonderful umbrella stand or cane holder from black lacquered metal and ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Magazine Rack on Wheels
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern fine rosewood magazine rack storage.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Rosewood

Magazine Holder in Wood, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful magazine or newspaper holder. Originall produced in the mid-century era of design in Czechoslovakia. The holder is in an excellent original condition with the exception of ...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Oak

Mid Century Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Bamboo Magazine Rack This is a real retro piece, made in bamboo, it has 2 magazine sections and it stands on neat legs and has a hoop-over handle An excellent and good ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Mid Century Modern Umbrella Stand deaifned by Carl Aubock, Austria 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Brass and black painted iron umbrella stand attributed to Carl Aubock. It features a weighted iron base designed to collect rainwater, with ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

Mid century metal mesh umbrella stand, France 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Original mid-century umbrella stand in the manner of Mathieu Mategot. It is made from metal mesh. The white paint is original. Besides an umbrella stand it is also suitable as a wast...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

1960's Italian Teak Wall Mounted Coatrack With New Mohair Velvet Fabric
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1960's Italian Teak Wallmounted Coatrack Re-upholstered with new Mustard Yellow Mohair Velvet 6 Solid Teak round Disc coat hangers
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Mohair, Teak

Guillerme & Chambron, Oak & Ceramic Ash Tray and Stand, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating a look as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and recogn...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Ceramic, Oak

Solid Brass Tube Design Mid-Century Modern Magazine Stand on Casters
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid brass tube design Mid-Century Modern magazine stand on casters.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Paul McCobb Brass Inset Leather Caned Magazine Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb magazine table. Caned shelves with leather top. Brass edging. High quality Paul McCobb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of eight hooks from solid and partly blackened brass by Carl Auböck 1950s Vienna. Wonderful set of eight pieces hooks number 5 like, which consists of...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Coat Stands Ceramic San Polo Venezia
Located in bari, IT
A set of coat stands Italian midcentury ceramic by San Polo Venezia. A factory for the production of artistic ceramics, active in Campo San Polo 2126 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Ceramic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack, Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Rattan

Functionalist Mute Servant by Vichr a Spol, Prague
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Functionalist mute servant by Vichr a Spol. Prague in original vintage condition. Signs of usage ang age, minor traces of corosion.
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1930s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Steel

Brass and Glass Revolving Coat Rack Ascribable to Fontana Arte, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This coat rack features a handmade brass frame with glass hangers. The upper part is revolving. It is a vintage piece, therefore it...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

American Mid-Century Bronze Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1940s) bronze rectangular ease picture frame with top and base molding and rectangular solid base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bronze

Large Midcentury Coat Rack, in Gold Color from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
Large midcentury coat and hat rack with a very elegant design. Made in Austria, the construction is made out of gold anodised aluminium with 7 coat hooks. The hat rack is made from n...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Metal Brass Umbrella Stand 1950s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand from black lacquered metal, brass and plastic, 1950s Germany. A stunning umbrella stand in black and golden color tones from 1950s designed...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook, 1960, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook model# 4650 designed by Carl Auböck and manufactured by Carl Auböck workshop 1960 Vienna. The gorgeous stitch...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Black Freestanding Coat Rack, circa 1969
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage aluminum and black freestanding coat rack or coat stand with an integrated umbrella stand designed and manufactured c...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Modernist Vintage Brass Aluminum Black Metal Umbrella Stand 1950s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid Century Modern Vintage umbrella stand from brass, aluminum and black lacquered metal 1950s Germany. A beautiful vintage umbrella stand showing a brass cage and black la...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Wicker Magazine Rack, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This magazine rack was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s made of wicker. In good Vintage condition. Measures: Height: 56 cm Width: 43 cm Depth: 17 cm.   
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wicker

Stainless Steel and Lucite Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare magazine holder designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The piece is executed in bronzed Lucite having a solid stainless steel frame hav...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Stainless Steel

Brass and Bronzed Lucite Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare magazine holder designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. The piece is executed in bronzed Lucite having a tubular brass frame, having thr...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Glass Magazine Rack Lacca Fontana Arte 1950s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an ornate magazine rack, made of brass, with two smoked glass panels and an opal handle, by Lacca for Fontana Arte, circa the 1950s. In good vintage conditi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Height Adjustable Coat/Shirt Holder in Lucite & Nickel by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare coat or shirt hanger designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1960s. The piece is executed in chrome with a Lucite base and a height adjustable mec...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Nickel

Charles Hollis Jones Magazine Holder in Nickel and Frosted Lucite, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magazine rack in white frosted acrylic and nickel handles designed and manufactured in the 1970s by Charles Hollis Jones. The magazine holder has three compartments and is ideal to ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Nickel

Italian midcentury Gio Ponti style umbrella stand 1950's
Located in bari, IT
Grid-worked metal umbrella stand embellished with a metal leaf decorated in the Gio Ponti style, late 1950s production.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Design Black Metal coat Hanger
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design coat hanger is made of black metal. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Magazine Rack Mid-Century Whimsical like Frankl Bamboo
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Slightly sage shaded grey. Interesting design. In the manner of Paul Frankl.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass White Metal Coat Rack Hat Rack 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage coat rack or hat rack from brass and white metal 1950s Italy. A wonderful and elegant wall mounted coat rack or hat rack from white lacquered perforated me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Ebonized Wood and Glass Side Table / Magazine Rack
Located in New York, NY
Angular, ebonized wood and glass side table with magazine holder and brass details.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Glass, Wood

Quirky and Stylish Art Deco Chrome Umbrella or Stick Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Quirky and Stylish Art Deco Chrome umbrella or stick stand Great fun, the chrome umbrella, is an umbrella stand, the umbrella is made in tubular chrome, in the shape of and umbrel...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Chrome Plastic Coat Hangers Olaf Bohr, 1960s
Located in Catania, CT
Original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of three coat hangers made from chrome plastic designed by Olaf Bohr for Kartell. Small losses of chrome. Italy 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Vintage White Gold Metal Umbrella Stand 1950s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage white and gold metal umbrella stand or cane holder 1950s Germany. An amazing umbrella stand by Schiwa Luxus 1950s Germany shows white lacquered and perfora...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented wall-mounted wardrobe by Carl Auböck, Vienna circa 1950, was made of beechwood slats, which were lacquered black and colorless. Also the wardrobe features five pieces...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Italian magazine cart features the unique sculptural Italian design of Cesare Lacca and makes a stunning addition to any interior. Perfect rolling side table with glas...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Brass Vintage Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented vintage magazine rack in the style of Mathieu Mategot stands out through its extraordinary structure. Also the magazine basket of the maga...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mahogany Faux Bamboo X Shape Antique Magazine Rack
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux bamboo mahogany X profile base magazine rack in style of gibbings.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Mahogany

Italian Wall Coat Rack by Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo 1960's
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Porte manteau Italien de Franco Albini datant des années 1960's Modèle mural en bambou et rotin composé de 2 patères En superbe état de conservation, cet article à été nettoyé par ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Italian mid-century modern Umbrella stand by Campo and Graffi for Home, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Umbrella stand by Campo and Graffi for Home, 1960s Round base umbrella stand in black painted metal rod. The structure has 3 vertical rods joined by a spir...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Vintage Italian Brass Magazine Rack from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this Italian magazine rack made from brass. It includes a ceramic ashtray on the top. Produced in Italy during the 50s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Brass Umbrella Stand Franz Hagenauer 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand from black iron and brass by Franz Hagenauer for Workshop Hagenauer, 1950s, Austria. Franz Hagenauer ( Vienna 1906 - 1986 ) A gorgeous umb...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass, Iron

Mid Century Italian Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo Folding Collapsible Towel Rack
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Italian modern chrome faux bamboo folding collapsible towel rack.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Unusual Vintage Bamboo Magazine Rack Ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming, bamboo magazine holder, ca' 1950's. The middle piece has a bend-so its easier to handle.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Magazine Holder in the style of Mathieu Matègot, France 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this Magazine Holder, evocative of Mathieu Matègot's style from 1950s France, is a journey into the heart of mid-century modern design, where form meets function in a ha...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

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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