Mid-Century Modern Photography
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 legendary 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.
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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Taken from Life by J. D. Beresford & E. O. Hoppe 1922 1st Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Book Published by W. COLLINS SONS & CO. LTD., London, Glasgow, Melbourne, Auckland 1922.
E. O. (Emil Otto) Hoppé’s photographs bring English writer J. D. (John Davys) Beresford’s ...
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1920s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Max Bill Limited Edition Hand Signed Photolithography, 1977
By Max Bill
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Max Bill photolithography signed by, circa 1977
Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Exemplary number 4912.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Hollywood Then and Now by Rosemary Lord Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hollywood then and now
Lord, Rosemary.
The film industry came to Hollywood in the early 1900s and Hollywood became a glamour factory, a city of fantasy. It was the home of the stars and the famous Hollywood sign beckoned through the smog, drawing in hopeful wannabes. Hollywood Then and Now teams photos...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 23. 'Acer Rufinerve. Ahorn. Sprossen in 10 facher Vergrößerung.'
In ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Set of 6 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 7. 'Aspidium filix mas. Wurmfarn. Junge gerollte Blätter in 4 facher Ve...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
1967 Vogue Magazine Irving Penn Framed Fashion Print
Located in Stamford, CT
Vogue Magazine 1967 fashion editorial framed page. Marisa Berenson photographed by Irving Penn.
As found framed condition in pink wooden frame with...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Larry Clark Signed Gallery Exhibition Offset Lithograph Posters
By Larry Clark
Located in Atlanta, GA
Larry Clark Gallery exhibition offset lithograph posters, American, circa 1996. The poster on the left is signed by the artist. They are from the famed photographer, filmmaker, and a...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Moholy-Nagy Mid Century Modern Black And White Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by László Moholy-Nagy.
A posthumous print from the original negative, circa 1973
Stamped by Foto Moholy-Nagy and Galerie Khlim.
In...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, M...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
John Kacere Nude Prints
Located in Atlanta, GA
John Kacere nude prints, American, circa 1970s. The top print measures 18.25" H x 27.5" W. The bottom left measures 15" H x 23" W. The bottom right measures 14.75" H x 22" W. They ha...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Archive Photography of Sculpture, circa 1955
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Archive Photography of Isamu Noguchisculpture.
Printed, circa 1970.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The phot...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Set of 3 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 11. 'Phacelia tanacetifolia. Bienenfutterpflanze. Blütenrispen in 4 fac...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Enrico Garzaro, Flora Photogram Black and White Contemporary Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photogram by Enrico Garzaro from the Flora serie, 2015.
Gelatin silver paper.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Duval Street Old Key West Photograph
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage photograph Duval Street Old Key West from a Key West estate.
Frame size 17 H x 23 W x 1 deep
Image 10 1/2" H x 16 1/2 W.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Joan Miró Archive Photography "The Kerosene Lamp" Painting, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Archive Photography of Joan Miró Painting "The Kerosene Lamp" from 1920 .
Printed, circa 1970.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 15.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Adrian Contemporary Photography, 2013
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography by Adrian from 2013.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes framed. T...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 24. Sempervivum tectorum. Hauslauch, Dachlauch in 3 facher Vergrößerung...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 111. 'Impatiens glanduligera. Balsamine, Springkraut. Stengel mit Verzweigung, natürlich Größe.'
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Karl Blossfeldt (June 13, 1865 – December 9, 1932) was a German photographer...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 18. Clematis recta. Waldrebe. Samen in 4 facher Vergrößerung.'
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Karl Blossfeldt (June 13, 1865-December 9, 1932) was a German photographer...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Vogue Magazine September 1963 Framed Cover
By David Bailey
Located in Stamford, CT
Vogue September 1963 framed original cover. Model Brigitte Bauer photographed by David Bailey. As found framed condition in gold wood frame.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Manolo Hugué Archive Photo: 1960 Sculpture, 19th Century Frame, Silver Bromide
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography of sculpture.
Printed, circa 1960.
Framed on a 19th century frame with museum glass.
Gelatin silver bromide print.
Experience the artistry of Spani...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Silver
Miró, Limited Edition Photolithography, circa 1970
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photolithography by Miró, circa 1970.
Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Exemplary number 4709.
The photolithography comes f...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Fernand Leger "Romantic landscape" Archive Photography, 1969
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Archive Photography of Fernand Leger Painting "Romantic landscape".
Printed, 1969.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ag...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Joan Miro, Abstract, Black Red Green Yellow Photolithography
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photolithography by Joan Miro, circa 1980.
Stamped photogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Exemplary number 4959.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Stephen Deutch Vintage Photo Gravure, Chicago circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Stephen Deutch, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Jhon B. Titcomb and Alfred Person Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravures by the photographers Jhon B. Titcomb and Alfred Person, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, wi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Horst Vintage Photo Gravure for Vogue Studio New York, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Horst, circa 1950.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will be framed wit...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
George Platt-Lynes Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer George Platt-Lynes, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original co...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Adrian Contemporary Photography, 2013
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography by Adrian from 2013.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes framed. T...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Rauschenberg, Limited Edition Photolithography, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photolithography by Rauschenberg, circa 1970.
Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Exemplary numbe...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Michelangelo Pistoletto Photolithography L' Aquario
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed photolithography by Pistoletto, circa 1979.
Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Exemplary number 4942.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Irving Penn, Photogravure Black and White, 1947
By Irving Penn
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Irving Penn photogravure plate page 21 inside the book Phographie 1947 edited by Arts et Metiers Graphiques.
Measures: 17 x 22.5 cm
Black wood framed size: 40 x 50 cm
Copyri...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Adrian Contemporary Photography, 2013
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography by Adrian from 2013.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes framed. T...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Adrian Contemporary Photography, 2013
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography by Adrian from 2013.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes framed. T...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Adrian Contemporary Photography, 2013
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography by Adrian from 2013.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes framed. T...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Moholy-Nagy Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by László Moholy-Nagy.
A posthumous print from the original negative, circa 1973
Stamped by Foto Moholy-Nagy and Galerie Khlim.
In...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography of Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography of sculpture.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The phot...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Fritz Henle Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Fritz Henle, circa 1950.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will be fram...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography of Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography of sculpture.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The phot...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Joan Miró Archive Photography of "Personage" Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Archive photography of Joan Miró "Personage" Sculpture.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Jean Roubier Vintage Photo Gravure, Paris, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Jean Roubier, Paris circa 1950.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Meerson Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Meersonh, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will be framed ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Adrian Contemporary Photography, 2013
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography 'Untitled' by Adrian from 2013.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography come...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Yasuo Kuniyoshi Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the Japanese/American photographer Yasuo Kuniyoshi, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Luce Contemporary Photography, circa 2019
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography made by the Spanish contemporary artist Luce.
Printed, circa 2019.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Adrian Contemporary Photography, 2013
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography 'Untitled' by Adrian from 2013.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography come...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Adrian Contemporary Photography, 2013
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography by Adrian from 2013.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes framed. T...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography of Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography of sculpture.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The phot...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Adrian Contemporary Photography, 2013
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography by Adrian from 2013.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes framed. T...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The photography comes...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Manolo Hugue Archive Photography of Sculpture, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography of sculpture.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
The phot...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Hans Keer-Bale Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Hans Keer-Bale, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will be f...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-century Modern photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern photography 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 photography created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern photography made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original photography, popular names associated with this style include Karl Blossfeldt, Man Ray, László Moholy-Nagy, and Vincent Rossell. 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 photography differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $30,367 while the average work can sell for $1,297.
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