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 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
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
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, Mar...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Enrico Garzaro, Flora Photogram
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photogram by Enrico Garzaro from the Flora serie, 2015.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Pair of Italian Midcentury Photographs in Black and White of 2 Mannequins, 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Italian midcentury photographs in black and white of 2 mannequins 1960s
Very expressive staged mannequins that look almost like real people.
The charm of the 60s is clear, the distinctive faces captivating even in black and white.
The photographs are freely placed on a small base and then framed with an off-white cardboard background.
The handmade 2.0cm wide black frame dresses...
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1960s Italian 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 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, M...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Vintage Framed & Matte Large Photograph "The Elephants Meet" Signed Bob Wallace
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Vintage Large Photograph "The Elephants Meet". Framed and matte. Signed by Bob Wallace.
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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Wood
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 photograp...
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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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Remy Duval and Lucio Ridenti Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Remy Duval and Lucio Ridenti, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Paper
Wood
Museum's glass
Dimensions:
Photo gravure 1...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Wood
Ph. Pottier and Sougez Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Fiery Crags and Peter Stackpole, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
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1940s French 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 77.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Archive Photography of Henri Matisse 'Still Life', 1954
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and white photography of Henri Matisse 'Still Life' from 1954.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Photography of Christian Dotremont
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Original photography of Christian Dotremont by unknown photographer, circa 1970.
In original good conditions.
Christian Dotremont (1922-1979...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Derek Sullivan 'After the Life for the Most Part (E)' Silkscreen, 2014
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Derek Sullivan silkscreen in colour 'After the life for the most part (e)'.
Made by the artist in Canada, circa 2014.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Enrico Garzaro Black and White Contemporary Botanical Photography, circa 2015
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photogram by artist Enrico Garzaro from the Flora series, 2015.
Gelatin silver paper.
Framed.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Françoise Gilot Lithograph 'The Love Letter', 1951
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Françoise Gilot original lithograph 'The Love Letter'.
From the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Enrico Garzaro Black and White Contemporary Photography, circa 2015
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photogram by artist Enrico Garzaro from the Flora series, 2015.
Gelatin silver paper.
Framed. Not signed.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Brassai Black and White Photography of an Interior, circa 1936
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography made by Brassai in 1935 in Paris.
Gelatine silver bromide.
Stamped by Brassai.
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
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...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
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
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
Philippe Halsman John F Kennedy Silver Gelatin
Located in Westport, CT
Philippe Halsman silver Gelatin John f Kennedy
Photograph circa 1952 printed 1978. Stamped and raised signature. Lower right. Behind UV glass and with metal frame .photograph size is 11 x...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Metal
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
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.
...
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
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...
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
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
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.
...
Category
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
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.
...
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
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 '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
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, 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
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 pati...
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...
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 pati...
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
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
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, 2012
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary photography by Adrian from 2012.
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
Wood, Paper, Glass
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Fritz Henle Vintage Photo Gravure, New York, 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...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, 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...
Category
1940s 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
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.