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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

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 Manolo Hugué Black White Photography of Sculpture Circa 1960 Framed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A captivating vintage photograph of a sculpture by renowned Spanish artist Manolo Hugué, printed circa 1960. This gelatin silver bromide print showcases Hugué’s artistic mastery, off...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

Triptych of Original 1930s Prisoner Photos Framed with Modern Elegance
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in a glimpse of history with our unique composition – a trio of original 1930s prisoner photos elegantly framed together in a modern wooden frame. Each photograph te...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Certified Original Black and White Photography by Flint: 'Motion Taggine'
Located in Barcelona, ES
Delve into the urban art scene of 1970s New York City with this certified original photo by Flint, featuring the iconic piece titled "Motion Taggine." Measuring 43 x 4 x 54 cm and pr...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Original Vintage Photograph of an Aviator Pilot. C.1940
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful image of an airplane pilot. Silver gelatin print. On card Photogapher and sitter both unknown Unframed Free shipping.  
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1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Large Framed Black and White Photograph of Marilyn Monroe
Located in Queens, NY
Large black and white photograph of Marilyn Monroe in a white dress existing a car in a beige wooden frame with beige matting. Some damage to frame finish.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Wood

Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo Model Barry Adkins
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a important 25 plus years collection of Male Physique and Beefcake Photography, Image # 8 of male model Barry Adkins. Printed in the 1960s and are all signed by the studio when Mr. Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of LA was alive. Beautifully, professionally framed. Double white mat and simple black frame. All orig photos are 8 x 10. Framed: 16.50" W x 19" H. Other images from this L.A gallery show on separate listings... please check often while we list more every week. These photographs are very hard to shoot under glass. They are sharp, clear photographs printed the old fashioned way, by hand in the late 50s and early 60s. BIO: Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes. Bellas was well known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles. History and influence: Bruce Harry Bellas was born in Alliance, Nebraska on July 7, 1909. He worked as a chemistry teacher there until 1947, when he began photographing bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The Male Figure. Among physique photographers, Bellas' work was noted for having a distinctly campy, tongue-in-cheek sensibility. Bellas also produced a number of early homoerotic 8 mm films with titles such as Cowboy Washup and Big Gun for Hire. Bellas was known to travel around the country, finding new models to photograph and also personally delivering nude photographs to customers, since they were liable to be seized by postal inspectors if sent through the mail. An extensive archive of Bellas' nude male physique...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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'Marilyn on the Stairs' 1956 yellow plate photograph by Milton H. Greene
By Milton H. Greene
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Atypical photo of Marilyn Monroe on dusty stairs in a shabby porch. Devoid of any form of glamor the natural beauty of the moviestar remains proudly intact. Dressed in a black lace t...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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School Wall Chart, Monaco
Located in Wolfurt, AT
MONACO(D) MONACO(DK) MONACO(E) MONACO(F) MONACO(GB) MONACO(I) MOMACO(NL) Foto: H. Hariz, Hamburg - Druck: Herder Druck Freiburg im Breisga Europa ET Schola Editio. Alphen aan...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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1970's Color Photo: Portrait in the style of Thomas Ruff - Artist Unknown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970's Color Photograph Female Portrait Artist, Subject and Exact Date are Unknown (Fred Newman list on back) in the style of artist Thomas Ruff image 8" x 10" - mounted to matte...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Manolo Hugué Vintage Framed Archive Photography of Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué vintage framed archive photography of sculpture. Printed, circa 1960. Wood frame included. Materials: Gelatin silver bromide print  
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

Enrico Garzaro, Flora Photogram
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photogram by Enrico Garzaro from the flora series, 2015. Gelatin siver copy. Hand signed in the back. One of a kind print.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Enrico Garzaro, Flora Photogram
Enrico Garzaro, Flora Photogram
$662 Sale Price
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Man Ray Self-Portrait — Gelatin-Silver Archive Print (1980s), Framed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
c. 1922 Man Ray Self-Portrait — Gelatin-Silver Archive Print (1980s), Framed & Free Worldwide Shipping Caught in profile, camera pressed to cheek, Man Ray turns his lens on himself ...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Françoise Gilot Lithograph 'Portrait of a Woman', 1951
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Françoise Gilot original lithograph 'Portrait of a Woman'. From the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printe...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Set of Two Early Xxth Century Daguerrotypes
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Daguerrotypes, one in its protective case. By unknown artist from France, early xxth century In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Vintage Manolo Hugué Black White Photography of Sculpture Circa 1960 Framed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A captivating vintage photograph of a sculpture by renowned Spanish artist Manolo Hugué, printed circa 1960. This gelatin silver bromide print showcases Hugué’s artistic mastery, off...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

Frank Lloyd Wright American Architect of the Twentieth Century Book 1st Ed.1993
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright American Architect of the Twentieth century 1993. by Robin Langley Sommer. 1st Edition, hardcover book. Frank Lloyd Wright: American Architect for the Twentieth Century Hardcover book. Frank Lloyd Wright is recognized as a dominant figure in the history of modern architecture. His life and revolutionary work is described in this volume filled with more than 180 photographs illustrating 60 of his most-beloved buildings. An impressive, beautifully illustrated volume examines the creations of America's beloved architect, including interior furnishings, stunning private homes, and unique public buildings, with an introduction providing insight into his private life as well as his enduring work. Publisher ? : ? Smithmark Pub Language ? : ? English Item Weight ? : ? 3.6 pounds Dimensions ? : ? 11 x 0.75 x 14.75 inches. Recognized as a dominant figure in the history of modern architecture and the greatest design influenced in the United States during the first half of the twentieth century, Frank Lloyd Wright created, during his long and prolific career, a unique body of work that endures to this day. Beginning in 1889 with the design for his own house in Oak Park, Illinois, and continuing with hundreds of designs for residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, educational and civic structures, Wright's varied architecture is unified only by the underlying organized principles of change and innovation. Revolutionizing residential architecture with the disparate expressions of his simple creed, "out of the ground and into the light! Wright's houses feature a sense of unity and privacy, an a free flow of interior space. Wright sought synthesis in his projects by designing whenever possible, everything from furniture, art glass and lighting fixtures to table lines, carpets and carports. In his Prairies Houses, textile-block structures and Usonian houses, culminating in his masterpiece, Fallingwater, Wright experimented with forms, materials and technology in ever-evolving designs. Wright designed such ambitious commercial masterworks as the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, the S.C. Johnson and Son Administration Building and Research Tower, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum-the alter for which he is perhaps best known. This volume pays tribute to the life and works of frank Lloyd Wright with more than 180 photographs illustrating 60 selected buildings, complemented by a descriptive and incisive text. Front cover: Fallinger, the Edgar J. Kaufmann, Sr. House (1935) in Mill Run, Pennsylvania. Photographer for The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Back Cover: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1943-1956) in New York City Photo by Ezra Stroller...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Man Ray Black and White Photography of Joan Miró - Limited Edition Heliogravure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Own a piece of art history with this framed black and white portrait of the legendary artist Joan Miró, captured by the iconic photographer Man Ray. This exquisite photograph is prin...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White Artist: Brassai Type: Framed heliogravure photograph Color: Black and white Dimensions: H 29.5 x W 24.5 x D 3.5 cm S...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Man Ray Framed Black and White Rayograph - Limited Edition Heliogravure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the timeless elegance of this framed black and white Rayograph by the legendary artist and photographer Man Ray. This unique artwork, printed in heliogravure, is part of a l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Female Nude Sepia Black and White Photograph In The Manner of Ruth Bernhard
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, very alluring sepia-toned silver gelatin photograph of a nude woman in a pose quite reminiscent of Ruth Bernhard's photo Spanish Dancer. Wonderfully designed and printe...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

Original Signed Gelatin Print Photograph by Harry Rowed, Canada, Circa 1940s
Located in Peabody, MA
An original signed silver gelatin print entitled “The Summit Route” photographed in the northern Rockies by the important Canadian photojournalist Harry Rowed, ca. 1930-40s. Rowed ga...
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1940s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Rare Archive Photography of Goya's "Don Manuel Osorio de Zuñiga" – 1937.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare Archive Photography of Goya's "Don Manuel Osorio de Zuñiga" – 1937, Bache Museum, New York Framed Vintage Photograph – A Timeless Tribute to a Masterpiece Description: Step in...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Archive Photography of Henry Matisse Painting, 1959
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Henry Matisse, 1959. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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1960s Vogue Magazine Framed Covers, Set of 3
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three framed 1960s Vogue Magazine covers. Left to right: September 1964 cover features model Wilhelmina photographed by David Bailey. N...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1960s Vogue Magazine Framed Covers, Set of 3
1960s Vogue Magazine Framed Covers, Set of 3
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Man Ray – Portrait of Marcel Duchamp, 1916/1991, Black and White Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This striking black and white photograph by Man Ray, titled Portrait of Marcel Duchamp, captures the renowned artist Marcel Duchamp in a full-length seated pose. The photograph, orig...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

School Wall Chart, City Dublin, O´Connell Street with Nelson, Column
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Dublin(D) Dublin DUBLINO(I) O´Connell Street with Nelson - Column Photo: Lensmen Ltd., Dublin - Druck: Herder Druck Freiburg im Breisgau Europa ET SCH...
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1960s Irish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Walter Wagner. Photography of Madeline Carroll in the film "Blockade", 1938
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Walter Wagner. Photography of Madeline Carroll in the film "Blockade", 1938 Drama directed by William Dieterle, United States, 1938. Condition Assembled as an album with a taped ma...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Set of Twelve Karl Blossfeldt Black White Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of twelve black and white photogravure. Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942. In original condition, with minor wear consis...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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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Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.' In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifully weaves into its historical narrative, showcasing a lovely patina that adds to its charm. Karl Blossfeldt, a luminary in German photography and artistry, left an indelible mark with his close-up photographs of plants...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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 1. 'Aconitum. Eisenhut. Junger Sproß in 6 facher Vergrößerung.' In o...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Eero Saarinen The Arch 'from St. Louis & the Arch' Photograph by Joel Meyerowitz
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Joel Meyerowitz (American, born 1938) Base of Arch, Night, 1978, #6 from the portfolio of twelve, St. Louis And The Arch, Dye transfer print, edition of 100 published by the Greenber...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

Walter Wagner. Photography of Madeline Carroll in the film "Blockade", 1938
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Walter Wagner. Photography of Madeline Carroll in the film "Blockade", 1938 Drama directed by William Dieterle, United States, 1938. Condition Assembled as an album with a taped ma...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Early B & W Original Bruce of LA Male Nude Photograph Rare Studio Stamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare early B & W orig photograph from Bruce Bellas. This tasteful nude is a horizontal image of a handsome blond male model. The verso has the early stamp with PO Box in Los Angele...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paris de Nuit: Rare Framed Heliogravure by Brassai, 1933
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Capture the essence of 1930s Paris with this rare framed heliogravure photography by Brassai, showcasing mesmerizing scenes from his iconic book "Paris de Nuit...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Jose Ortiz Echagüe's Vision: Spanish Heritage in Photogravure, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jose Ortiz Echagüe's Vision: Spanish Heritage in Photogravure, circa 1930 From 1930 Photography by Jose Ortiz Echagüe Photogravure Framed in black lacqu...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Marilyn Monroe Trip 1 & 2 Print by Bert Stern, 1968, Midcentury Pop Art, neon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1968 Pop Art "The Marilyn Monroe Trip" 1 & 2 print by Bert Stern. Bert Stern was the last man to photograph Marilyn Monroe. Stern made this image from one of the photographs of that ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White Artist: Brassai Type: Framed heliogravure photograph Color: Black and white Dimensions: H 29.5 x W 24.5 x D 3.5 cm S...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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1940s Silver Gelatin Photo of the Diego Rivera Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Silver Gelatin Photo of the Diego Rivera Studio. In 1931, commissioned by Diego Rivera, Juan O'Gorman designed one of the first functionalist architectural ...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Man Ray Photography of Gertrude Stein
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography of Gertrude Stein, 1930. A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann. Gelatin silver bromide. Man Ray (1890–1976) was an Ame...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Jack Wasserman Photography of Madeleine Carroll in "Goodbye, My Fancy", 1948
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jack Wasserman Photography of Madeleine Carroll in "Goodbye, My Fancy", 1948 Photography in Black And White With registered trademark of the photographer In original condition wit...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Janet Javons Black And White Photography of Madeleine Carroll
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Janet Javons Black And White Photography of Madeleine Carroll Photography in Black And White With registered trademark of the photographer In original condition with minor wear c...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.' In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifully weaves into its historical narrative, showcasing a lovely patina that adds to its charm. Karl Blossfeldt, a luminary in German photography and artistry, left an indelible mark with his close-up photographs of plants...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Walter Wagner. Photography of Madeline Carroll in the film "Blockade", 1938
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Walter Wagner. Photography of Madeline Carroll in the film "Blockade", 1938 Drama directed by William Dieterle, United States, 1938. Condition Assembled as an album with a taped ma...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Man Ray Archive Photography of Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray archive photography of Alexander Calder in 1921 Printed, circa 1970 Gelatin silver bromide, measures: 22.5 x 17.5. Man Ray (1890-1976) was an American visual artist who spe...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Pascal and Vastian, Color Framed Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Captured by Pascal and Vastian, this framed photograph offers a captivating glimpse into the world of archival organization—a serene tableau of order and structure. The image showcas...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.' In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.' In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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 26. cosmos bipinatus (Compositae). Schmuckkörbchen, Mexiko-aster. Kelchblätter in 8 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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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 19. Forsythia suspensa. junger Sprooß der Forsythie in 10 facher Vergrö...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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 2. 'Dispsacus laciniatus. Schilitzblätterige Karde, Weberkarde, Weberdi...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Cleveland Museum of Art Photography of Henri Matisse 'Geraniums', 1993
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and white photography of henri matisse 'Geraniums', by Cleveland Museum of Art from 1993. In original condition, with minor wear consi...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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The Art Institute of Chicago Photography of Jackson Pollock Painting, circa 1991
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Jackson Pollock Painting "The Key" by The Art Institute of Chicago, 1991. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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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Aaron Siskind Silver Gelatin Prints Avizpe 1966
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally a documentary photographer, Aaron Siskind turned away from representation and towards abstraction in the 1940s, using his camera to capture the graphic patterns, shapes, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Steel

Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol's Flesh: Joe Dallesandro with Child I, 1968.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol's Flesh: Joe Dallesandro with Child II, 19.25 x 13.25 in. Rare photo from Scavullo’s New York studio. 1968. Large scale photo mounted on board. Exceed...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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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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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