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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
Fabulous Vintage Mid Century Steel Mill Occupational Photograph Dated 1958
Located in Rochester, NY
Wonderful 1950 occupational photograph. Simonds Saw and Steel Mill. Lockport NY. 1958. Silver gelatin photograph. In the original wood frame.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

"Bad Boys" Photo Art - 21 Framed Original Mugshots from 1960's
Located in North Miami, FL
Incredible collection of twenty-one (21) original mugshots from Salt Lake City, Utah Police Department in 1950s and 1960s. These are petty crimes of ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood

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

Original Photo of furniture/interior by Charles Eames, USA - 1950
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1950 - Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic - suitable for framing - photographed by Illek and Paul jr
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

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

Fallingwater A Frank Lloyd Wright Country House by Edgar Kaufmann Book, 1986
By Edgar Kaufmann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fallingwater, A Frank lloyd Wright Country House, Edgar K. Kaufmann, 1986 " Fallingwater - a Frank Lloyd Wright Country House " Vintage 1986 1st Edition Modernism Architecture Large...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Audrey Hepburn, Original Vintage Photograph by Vincent Rossell, Paris, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Other

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 1950s Studio Photograph Male Nude
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From an important 25 plus year collection of Male Physique and Beefcake photography, an iconic image done by Bruce in the studio with model posing on the iconic black and white floor, showing off his masculine back.. Printed in the 1960s and are all signed by the studio on verso when Mr. Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of LA was alive. Beautifully, professionally framed. Double white mat and simple black frame. All original photos are 8 x 10. Framed 16.50" W x 19" H. Please see other listings for more photographs from this collection available for sale for the 1st time. These listing 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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Other

Biker in a Mirror Black and White Photograph Gravure Print by Burk Uzzle, 1980
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Biker in a mirror black and white photograph Gravure print by Burk Uzzle 1980 Gravure print (1984, France). Burk Uzzle is an American photojournalist, previously member of Mag...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Joseph Beuys Lithograph, "L'Udito", 1974 – Limited Edition, Hand-Signed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Joseph Beuys Lithograph, "L'Udito", 1974 – Limited Edition, Hand-Signed (Framed) Description: Immerse yourself in the world of one of contemporary art’s great masters. This lithogr...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Original Photo of Grasshopper Armchair by Eoro Saarinen for Knoll / USA, 1948
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1950. - Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic. - Suitable for framing. - Photographed by Illek and Paul. jr
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

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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Paper

Large Signed Nude by Stilson circa 1966
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Bill Stilson 1966 nude lithograph. Willian H Stilson was a popular Rockport, Massachusetts artist known for figure, seascape, and genre paintings. ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Metal

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 50s Male Nude Photograph Handsome Model
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From an important 25 plus year collection of Male Physique and Beefcake photography, image # 7 of handsome male model Bill Gregory. Printed in the 1960s and are all signed by the studio on verso when Mr. Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of LA was alive. Beautifully, professionally framed. Double white mat and simple black frame. All original photos are 8 x 10. Framed 16.50" W x 19" H. Please see other listings for more photographs from this collection available for sale for the 1st time. These listing 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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Other

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

Programme for the Thelonious Monk Quartet’s from the Charlie Watts Collection
Located in Long Island City, NY
Programme for the Thelonious Monk Quartet’s 1965 tour of Japan, from the Charlie Watts collection signed and inscribed by Thelonious Monk. Thelonious Monk was an influential Americ...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Marylin Monroe Photograph by Philippe Halsman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Philippe Halsman (1906-1979) Marilyn Monroe (At a drive-in, eating a hamburger), 1952 Gelatin silver print, printed 1981, numbered '226/250' in ink and portfolio copyright credit sta...
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Mid-20th Century American 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...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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

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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. 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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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 Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Bruce of L.A.Original 1950s Male Physique Photograph Model Handsome Bill Gregory
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From an important 25 plus year collection of Male Physique and Beefcake photography, image # 7 of handsome male model Bill Gregory. Printed in the 1960s ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Other

Framed Helmut Newton Black and White Photography - Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Black and White Photograph of Karl Lagerfeld by Helmut Newton, Published in Newton's Illustrated, 1980s Own a piece of fashion and photographic history with this framed black...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Vintage 1950s Original Male Physique Photograph by Bruce of Los Angeles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An original iconic male physique photograph by legendary photographer Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of Los Angeles. Our collection (soon to be available on separate listings are all original (not copied from negative). This iconic image with a beach ball was one of the props that became synonymous with a Bruce Bellas photograph. Printed in the 1950s, the stamped images were printed when he was alive. They are the rare, sought after photographs prized by collectors of the genre. 8x 10 photograph, white matt, beautifully framed in classic black. Bio: An icon of gay art and one of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until his death in 1974, Bellas photographed some of the most important figures in the world of physical culture; bodybuilders Steve Reeves, Bob McCune, and George Eiferman, and models Joe Dallesandro, Mark Nixon, and Brian Idol...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography - Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Marilyn Monroe Pop Art Neon Serigraph Print by Bert Stern, 1962, mid-century Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1968 Pop Art "The Marilyn Monroe Trip" #5 & 6 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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Paper

Vintage Framed Tinted Photograph of Beach Landscape.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece has aged beautifully, gorgeous Patina throughout. Within wooden framing. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 22 W ; 1/2 D ; 13 1/2 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Wood

Black and White Industrial Factory Scene Photograph, American, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black and white photograph of an Industrial steel mill scene. American, early to mid-20th century. Written on the back is Louis Creveling, California. Professionally matted and frame...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Brassai Rare Black And White Framed Photography, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a journey through the nocturnal streets of "Paris de Nuit" with this exclusive rare heliogravure test print by Brassai. Prior to the publication of his iconic book, this pr...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

VILLA DELLA REGINA II Torino, 2017 by Carlo Carossio
Located in Rome, IT
Carlo Carossio VILLA DELLA REGINA II , Torino, 2017 from series "Grande Bellezza" for Compendio Gallery, Roma full ultra HD edition of 10 +2 ap Measure: 120 x 180 cm signed and numb...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Prinzessin by Cosima von Bonin
By Cosima von Bonin
Located in Berlin, BE
'Prinzessin' by Cosima von Bonin 1992 C-Print auf Fuji-Colour paper. Signed, dated and numbered on verso. - Framed under passepartout. 1 of 3 prints. 32 x 24 cm. The conceptual arti...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

László Moholy-Nagy "Portrait of Ellen Frank" Framed Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Ellen Frank photographed by László Moholy-Nagy, 1929. A posthumous print from the original negative, circa 1973. Stamped by Galerie Khlim. In original good condition. ...
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1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Architectural Industrial Black and White Photograph
Located in San Francisco, CA
One of a kind, never published, black and white photo of Industrial architectural construction site scaffolding, unsigned. Professionally matted and framed, American, early to mid-20...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Original Photo of furniture by Helmuth Magga - Deutsche werkstätten / 1957
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1951 - Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic - suitable for framing jr
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

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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Paper

Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography - Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948 From 1948 Photography by Brassai Photogravure From 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler Printed ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Framed Black and White Portrait of Man Ray, Vintage Self-Portrait Photograph
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Black and White Portrait of Man Ray, Vintage Self-Portrait Photograph, Circa 1980 Striking black and white photographic portrait of Man Ray, one of the most influential artis...
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1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography - Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

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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Paper

Antique Photo "Victoria de Samotracia" - Louvre Edition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Photo "Victoria de Samotracia" - Louvre Edition Year: 1940 Medium: Black and white photograph Frame: Wooden frame Dimensions: Height 40 cm, Depth 2 cm, Width 34 cm Condi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Nobuyoshi Araki Woman Polaroid Signed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Polaroid by Nobuyoshi Araki hand signed. Nobuyoshi Araki born May 25, 1940) is a Japanese photographer and contemporary artist. Having publ...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Plastic

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

Man Ray Epreuve de Artiste Photography – Hand Signed and Stamped Masterpiece
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surreal with this exceptional black and white Epreuve de Artiste photography by the legendary Man Ray. A surrealist portrait of a woman, meticulously framed i...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Miró, Limited Edition Photolithography, circa 1970
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

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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Black and White Photography of Picasso Painting 'Guernica', 1973
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and white archive photography of Picasso Painting 'Guernica', 1973. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mat...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Man Ray Sefportrait Black and White Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Selfportrait photographed by Man Ray. A posthumous print from the original negative circa 1970 by Pierre Gassmann. Gelatin silver bromide. Framed in a 19th century frame with m...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

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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Paper

Set of 4 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 15. 'Pirus alnifolia. Fruchtzweige in 1/2 facher Vergrößerung.' Photog...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

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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Other

Man Ray Black and White Framed Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

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." Originally published...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Bruce of Los Angeles Vintage Original Male Physique Photograph of Carl Venus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From an important 25 plus year collection of male physique and beefcake, printed in the 1960s, signed by the studio when Mr. Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of LA...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Other

1960, Photography Jean Ribière
Located in Perpignan, FR
Staircase of the futuristic Royan Cathedral, circa 1960 100 x 100 cm / limited and numbered edition n°1/12 Digigraphy print on textured cotton fineart paper 320 gr. Certification: Signed and numbered by hand. Frame: Black wood Colour: Black and white Jean Ribière...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Framed 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 original good condition. László Moho...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography of Jacques Doucet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of French fashion designer Jacques Doucet photographed by Man Ray, circa 1926. A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann. Gelatin silver bro...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Brassai Rare Black And White Framed Photography, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a journey through the nocturnal streets of "Paris de Nuit" with this exclusive rare heliogravure test print by Brassai. Prior to the publication of his iconic book, this pr...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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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