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, Lion Head Handles Adjustable Magazine Newspaper Rack Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely circa 1950-1960 Bevan Funnell mahogany magazine newspaper rack with Lion’s head handles
A good looking, decorative and well made piece. The h...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Hardwood
A Mid Century Bent Wood Hall Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Mid Century Bent Wood Hall Stand
This is an Unusual Large Hat & Coat Hall Stand, it has 4 upward curving legs which form hat pegs at the top a...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Bentwood
Plexiglass magazine rack by Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois. France 1960 - 1970
By Michel Dumas
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Plexiglass
French “Butterfly” magazine rack by Mathieu Matégot 1950s
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
“Butterfly” magazine rack by Mathieu Matégot dating from 1954. French manufacturing by Ateliers Matégot. Geometric model in black lacquered steel rods and perforated sheet metal. Ite...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern French lacquered metal umbrella stand
Located in London, GB
Unusual Mid Century Modern French lacquered metal umbrella stand. This stand is very practical and whimsical and would grace any hallway. There are signs of usage to the painted fin...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Retro Magazine Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Midcentury retro magazine rack.
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Two French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valets / Coat Stands attr to Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern Perspex / Plexiglass valets with coat stands and pants rack. One piece has a jewelry box and one does not. Priced and sold indiv...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Mid-Century Red Modulable Coat Rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century red modulable coat rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Bamboo
MidCentury Umbrella Stand. 1950 - 1959
Located in CADALSO, ES
The umbrella stand is in a very nice condition. made of teak and metal
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian Wooden Hat Stand
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This object is one of a kind, a wall hanger of the highest manufacture, which represents the elegance of the objects designed and produced in the 50s. The object in good condition, d...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Sculptural White Lacquered Wood Coat Rack by Bruce Tippett Renna
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural white lacquered wood coat rack by Bruce Tippett renna for Gavina, Knoll International, circa 1968.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Coat rack, Brass, 1970s - 2 available
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Mid-Century Modern Coat rack, Brass, 1970s - 2 available
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Appendiabiti da parete anni '50 in legno, ottone e skai
Located in Premariacco, IT
Appendiabiti da parete vintage anni '50 di produzione italiana, studiato per ambienti importanti e di classe.
Grazie alla struttura moderna e funzionale è collocabile ovunque, dona ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Coat hanger by Charlotte Perriand equipping the Les Arcs ski resort in 1968
Located in Grenoble, FR
larch coat rack made by Charlotte Perriand
in the shape of a whistle in a pure minimalist and post-Lecorbusier spirit. Charlotte creates with simplicity a perfect object wonderfully ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Pine
Umbrella standing by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel - Italy - 70's
Located in Padova, IT
Umbrella stand designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by the Rinnovel Metallurgical Industry in the 70s. Rare and famous object, passed through many important auctions in the secto...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Wooden Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian red wooden coat rack, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
A Folding Bamboo Luggage Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Folding Bamboo Luggage Rack
This is a good sturdy piece, it is made in chunky bamboo, the stand is very robust and it has the added advantage t...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Rattan Magazine Rack
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Rattan Magazine Rack in the style of Franco Albini. Versatile and useful item that can also be used for holding records. In very good v...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Umbrella Stand with Bronze Bowl, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern plexiglass umbrella Stand with bronze bowl, 1980s
Plexiglass umbrella Stand in transparent plexiglass and colored rhom...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Bronze
Industrial Round Shaped Steel Hall Stand, Coat Rack
Located in Voorburg, NL
Wonderful Industrial round Hall stand, Coat Rack made of steel in the 1960’s. There is quite a lot of place for coats, shawls and hats. It has 26 coat pegs and in the middle also pla...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Teak Canterbury or Magazine Rack, This Is a Pretty Little Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Midcentury teak canterbury or magazine rack.
This is a pretty little piece, in Teak, it has 2 magazine sections and it stands on a flat base with shaped ends and has a hand hold i...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Maison Baguès, Lacquered Metal and Imitation Bamboo News Paper Rack
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Baguès, lacquered metal and imitation bamboo news paper rack.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Brass Umbrella Stand with Black Iron Base, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brass umbrella stand with black iron base, 1950s
Brass umbrella stand with eight holes and decorative knobs, black wrought iron b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Sergio Asti, Marble and Steel, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Asti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern magazine rack by Sergio Asti, Marble and Steel, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble, Steel
Italian Coat and Hat Rack in Metal with Wood Balls
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian 1980s coat rack in black metal and wood red balls.
Coat rack 1980s also umbrella holder on the mid section of the rack.
The top of the coa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Leather and Chrome Campaign Style Magazine or Log Holder by Albrizzi
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Leather and chrome Campaign style magazine/log holder by Albrizzi.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Coat Hook by Franco Albini, Italy 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hook designed by Franco Albini (attr). The coat hook was designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. The rattan hooks...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Early Edition T16 Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Early Edition T16 Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Sculptural Magazine Rack for Forma
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful vintage sculptural metal magazine rack by Brazilian Modern Masters Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner for historic Brazilian company Forma. Curved metal in black and gold with a ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Copper
Set of 3 Coat Hangers in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Fantastic set of 3 midcentury rectangular coat hangers in curved bamboo, rattan and wicker.
These lovely coat hooks were designed in Italy during the 1960s following the Riviera tr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack, Italy, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Matégot Bookshelf Jardinière Library
Located in London, GB
Matégot is perhaps the last and most important metalsmith of the French after war era.
Had incredible originality in his design.
Always very poetic in his realization.
Time to collec...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron Magazine Rack with Ceramic Ashtray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron magazine rack with Boleslaw Danikowski ceramic ashtray, circa 1950.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Hat and Coat Stand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Wrought iron hat and coat stand with brass finals made in France in early 20th century.
The decorative design of wrought iron is very nice. One hook is missing.
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Wall Hanger, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Metal
With aged patina
Good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
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.
Height: 56 cm
width: 46 cm
depth: 18 cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wicker
Nickel Circular Compact Magazine Holder
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Nickel circular compact magazine holder.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Nickel
Guillerme et Chambron Magazine Rack circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron magazine rack circa 1960.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
1950s Italian Mid Century Modern Magazine Rack in Metal with Brass Details
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant italian mid-century modern vintage magazine rack from the 1950s.
This attractive and practical accessory consists of a black lacquered metal frame with beautiful brass detai...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Gio Ponti Style Expanded Metal Shopping Bag
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative expanded metal "shopping bag" with handles in the style of Gio Ponti. This piece features age appropriate patina. It would be a great décor p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Brass Wire Mannequin Heads / Hat Rack Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage brass wire Mannequin Heads.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rattan Coat Rack with Umbrella Stand by Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed by French furniture designer Louis Sognot circa 1960s, this vintage rattan coat rack with umbrella stand is as decorative as it is us...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Magazine Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A triangular ash table with an inset cream leather top over two web strap magazine holders.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Ash, Leather
Mid-Century Tubular Stand Flowers, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Lacquered metal, wood
New Lacquer
Good Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian 1950s Brass Magazine Basket
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s brass magazine basket. Original condition. Basket measures 11 3/8" wide x 10 1/4" deep and 21 1/2" high including the handle. One ball knob has been replaced. The showplace antique...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Two Vintage 1950s Hangers for Clothes
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of vintage hangers from the 1950s, entirely in wood with iron hanger.
Solid and robust, they can also be used as furnishing and design elements ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Mel Bogart Modernist Ashtray for Felmore
By Felmore, Mel Bogart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modernist freestanding ashtray/catch-all designed by Mel Bogart for Felmore, USA, c.1950s. It features an enameled metal dish that wraps around ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron, Metal
Rattan Bamboo Mid Century Modern c1960s Magazine Rack Super Clean MINT!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rattan Bamboo Mid Century Modern c1960s Magazine Rack Super Clean MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1950 French Mategot Style Magazine Rack Brass Woven Wire Mesh Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
1950 Mid-Century Modern French Mategot style magazine rack in distressed paint finish.
Hand-Woven Wire Mesh compartment on 4 legs with Brass Decoration.
The Brass is polished, the wi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Aluminum Silhouette Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aluminum silhouette magazine rack signed "M Tearney". The rack features a square frame with mirroring images of a smooth polished bust which sits upon a raw edge aluminum base.
Dime...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Guillerme et Chambron Magazine Rack with Ceramic Ashtray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron magazine rack with Boleslaw Daniskowski ceramic ashtray, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Bamboo Magazine Rack with Black Metal Frame
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Bamboo magazine rack with black metal frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Travertine Magazine Rack, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Travertine Magazine Rack, 1970s
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Travertine
1972, Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Iconic "Planta" ABS Coat Stand
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Red Italian Wooden Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Red Italian wooden coat rack - 1960s
European.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Magazine Rack in Oak and Leather, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Magazine rack in oak and leather, circa 1950-1960.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands
Materials
Leather, Oak
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.