Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

Unusual Mid Century Copper & Iron Book Rack C. 1960 - Attrib. Arthur Umanoff

$1,250
£950.57
€1,096.44
CA$1,751.02
A$1,959.74
CHF 1,023.29
MX$23,908.93
NOK 12,989.32
SEK 12,326.06
DKK 8,187.67
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Mid-century Modern copper and iron book rack, attributed to Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. This sculptural piece embodies the ingenuity of Umanoff’s design philosophy, blending utilitarian function with artistic form. The rack features a minimalist iron framework with clean, angular lines, supported by a base of rich copper with a warm patina. The copper accents not only provide stability but also introduce a striking contrast to the industrial black iron, showcasing a harmonious interplay of materials. The geometric design is both practical and decorative, embodying the era’s shift toward modernist aesthetics with an emphasis on open, airy structures. This piece would serve as a sophisticated addition to any modern interior, offering both storage and a statement of timeless design. Measures: 25.75" w x 8" d x 10" h.
  • Attributed to:
    Arthur Umanoff (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear to surface of copper including some patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838243817562

More From This Seller

View All
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style MCM Chrome, Bamboo & Glass Etagere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely American, late 20th century. Step into the glamorous world of Hollywood Regency with this exceptional vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) étagère, where sleek chrome, organic ba...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Chrome

Pr, Donald Deskey for Bennett Textured Bronze and Brass Andirons C. 1950s
By Bennett Co., Donald Deskey
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of andirons, designed by the iconic modernist Donald Deskey for Bennett, exemplifies mid-century American design at its most refined. Produced in the 1950s, these andirons ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

19th Century English Oak & Brass Cane / Umbrella Holder 8FT Victorian Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 19th century. A highly unusual and likely custom made for a high-end Victorian hotel, this 8FT long cane or umbrella stand is constructed with an oak frame in three main se...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Mission Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique French 10-Tier Zinc Wine Bottle Drying Rack, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique french wine bottle drying rack. Made of zinc and constructed of 10 levels. No apparent marks.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Decorative Baskets

Materials

Zinc

Antique German or Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved 3 Section Foliate Canterbury
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine quality 19th century German or Swiss Black Forest carved canterbury. Featuring a carved faux bois handle, 3 section main body, foliate decoration throughout and resting on 4 pet...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Gold Mid-Century Modern Anodized Aluminum Modular Wine Rack
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gold Mid-Century Modern anodized aluminum modular wine rack. A genius design of individual extruded anodized aluminum that slides together to create a modular wine rack that can t...
Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Aluminum

You May Also Like

Art Deco Wall Mounted Magazine Rack in Mahogany & Brass, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1920s wall hung magazine rack with 7 sleves: Montag-Sonntag (Monday-Sunday). It made from mahogany veneered oak and the 7 foldable sleves are made from partia...
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Brutalist Copper Magazine Rack / Newspaper Stand C.1970
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Brutalist Copper Magazine Rack / Newspaper Stand C.1970 in very good condition commensurate with age.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Copper

Magazine Stand in Patinated Leather and Brass by Illums Bolighus, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Lejre, DK
Magazine stand in brass and leather designed and made by Illums Bolighus in the 1950s. Great condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Atomic 1950's English Wrought Iron Book Holder \ Magazine Rack
Located in Leicester, GB
A stylish modernist mid-century magazine rack from 1950's - 60's England. Gorgeous atomic style made in hand wrought black iron and finished with the cutest contrasting wooden balls....
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Enameled Metal, Wood and Brass Italian Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and unique magazine rack in metal and wood produced in Italy, circa 1950s. A wonderful enamelled metal, wood and brass piece, that will...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass, Metal

1960s Italian Mid-Century Brass Metal Magazine Rack Book Stand
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern magazine stand or folio rack dated around the 1950s with nice top brass spike design. A great piece that perfectly adds to every home...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass