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
Irving Penn, Photogravure Black and White, 1947
By Irving Penn
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Irving Penn photogravure plate page 21 inside the book Phographie 1947 edited by Arts et Metiers Graphiques.
Measures: 17 x 22.5 cm
Black wood framed size: 40 x 50 cm
Copyri...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,710 Sale Price
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Brassai Rare Black And White Framed Photography, circa 1930
By Brassaï
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
$1,108 Sale Price
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Set of Five Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of five Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures 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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Paper
$3,089 Sale Price / set
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Larry Clark Signed Gallery Exhibition Offset Lithograph Posters
By Larry Clark
Located in Atlanta, GA
Larry Clark Gallery exhibition offset lithograph posters, American, circa 1996. The poster on the left is signed by the artist. They are from the famed photographer, filmmaker, and a...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
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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Paper
$1,474 Sale Price
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Gertrude Fehr Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Gertrude Fehr, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passe-partout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with minor wear consist...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
$825 Sale Price
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Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
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...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of Six Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of six Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear t...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$3,797 Sale Price / set
64% Off
László Moholy-Nagy "Licht-Raum Modulationen" Photography 6/6
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
László Moholy-Nagy photography 6/6 from a set of 6 photographies.
Single edition of 'Light-Room Modulations' folder, original title 'Licht-Raum Modulationen.'
Published by Edition ...
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1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,061 Sale Price
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Lee Denim Clad Rodeo Clown Black and White Photo, 1960s
Located in Garnerville, NY
Vintage late 1960s black and white photo of a Lee Denim overalls clad rodeo clown. Looks like a regular pair of Lee jeans with added suspe...
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Late 20th Century 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
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Paper
$648 Sale Price
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F. L. Kennett, "Degas", original 1950s black and white photograph
Located in London, GB
F. L. Kennett, "Degas", original 1950s black and white modernist photograph.
Bears the photographer's studio stamps on the reverse.
This photograph is unframed.
Frederick Leslie ...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Man Ray's Solarized B&W Portrait of Georges Braque, Posthumous Print, 1977
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the world of 20th century art with this striking Man Ray solarized black and white photography of Georges Braque, captured in 1930. This powerful portrait, printed posthumously from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann, showcases the visionary talent of Man Ray, a renowned American visual artist.
Crafted using gelatin silver bromide, this exceptional piece highlights Man Ray's (1890-1976) significant contributions to the Dada and Surrealist movements, even though his ties to both were informal. Celebrated for his photography, Man Ray was also a respected fashion and portrait photographer, as well as a pioneer in the field of photograms.
This captivating Man Ray solarized black and white photograph of Georges Braque is not only a testament to the artist's immense talent but also a remarkable piece of art history that will grace any collection or space with its captivating presence.
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Man Ray photography of Georges Braque, 1930.
A posthumous print...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$4,585 Sale Price
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George Platt-Lynes Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer George Platt-Lynes, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original co...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,026 Sale Price
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Manolo Hugué Archive Photography of Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography of sculpture.
Printed, circa 1960.
Wood frame included.
Materials:
Gelatin silver bromide print
Dimensions:
D 2.3 cm x W 10 cm x H 12.4 c...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Wood, Paper
$654 Sale Price
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Man Ray Framed Black and White Rayograph - Limited Edition Heliogravure
By Man Ray
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
$601 Sale Price
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Dora Maar Black And White Framed Photography Edited by Centre Pompidou
By Dora Maar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dora Maar Black And White Framed Photography Edited by Centre Pompidou
Framed in Balck Lacquered Wood
Edited in 2019.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and ...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$518 Sale Price
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National Gallery of Art Photography of Goya 'The Naked Maja', 1976
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and white archive photography of goya 'The Naked Maja', by National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C , 1976.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$884 Sale Price
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Daniel Masclet Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the French photographer Daniel Masclet.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent w...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,033 Sale Price
50% Off
Man Ray Archive Photography of Smoking Device
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray Archive photography of smoking device in 1959.
Printed in 1970 by Studio Marconi.
Framed on a 19th century frame with Museum Glass.
Gelatin silver bromide 24 x 18.
Ma...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,173 Sale Price
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Brassai Rare Black And White Framed Photography, circa 1930
By Brassaï
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
$1,108 Sale Price
62% Off
Audrey Hepburn, Original Vintage Photograph by Vincent Rossell, Paris, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Ro...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Other
Eadweard Muybridge Framed Black and White Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explore the pioneering work of Eadweard Muybridge with this framed black and white photograph, capturing his iconic study of a baby in motion. This photograph, printed in heliogravur...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$626 Sale Price
78% Off
Brassai Rare Black And White Framed Photography, circa 1930
By Brassaï
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$1,108 Sale Price
62% Off
Brassai Rare Black And White Framed Photography, circa 1930
By Brassaï
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$1,108 Sale Price
62% Off
Pascal and Vastian's Sculpted Echoes: Timeless Reverie Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in a singular masterpiece from the trilogy— "Sculpted Echoes: Timeless Reverie (2017)" by Pascal and Vastian. This black and white photograph, framed with meticulous...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$583 Sale Price
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Joan Miró Archive Photography of "Figures en Metamorfosi', circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Archive Photography of Joan Miró "Figures en Metamorfosi' painting.
Printed, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$583 Sale Price
71% Off
Eadweard Muybridge Framed Black and White Photography - Man in Motion Study
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explore the pioneering work of Eadweard Muybridge with this framed black and white photograph, capturing his iconic study of a woman in motion. This photograph, printed in heliogravu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$1,474 Sale Price
50% Off
Fritz Henle Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Fritz Henle, circa 1950.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will be fram...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
Pascal and Vastian Framed Photography, 2015
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
In the tapestry of Pascal and Vastian's artistry, behold a photograph that whispers the poignant tale of a sculpted hand, adorned in hues that dance with both resilience and fragility. A fractured finger, a silent echo of time's tender touch, rests as a testament to the delicate dance between strength and vulnerability.
Colors, vivid and alive, cascade like a lyrical melody, painting emotions on the canvas of the sculpted palm. In this fractured fragment, a narrative unfolds—a story untold, a chapter suspended in the eternal dance of creation and decay.
The play of light caresses the sculpted contours, revealing not just the form, but the essence of the captured moment. It is a photograph that transcends the tangible, inviting the observer to feel the pulse of emotion that courses through the veins of the broken...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$531 Sale Price
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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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Paper
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
Brassai Urban Rare Black And White Framed Heliogravure, circa 1930
By Brassaï
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$1,108 Sale Price
62% Off
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, preserving a...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$589 Sale Price
72% Off
Julius Shulman styled Architectural Photo Set #2 by Joseph W Molitor
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A portfolio of 17 mounted architectural industrial Mid Century photographs by Joseph W. Molitor ( 1935- 1985 ) . Molitor who was a peer of leading 20th Century photographers such as Balthazar Korab , Ezra Stoller , Hedrich Blessing...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
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...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
Eadweard Muybridge Framed Black and White Photography - Women in Motion Study
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explore the pioneering work of Eadweard Muybridge with this framed black and white photograph, capturing his iconic study of a woman in motion. This photograph, printed in heliogravu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$1,474 Sale Price
50% Off
Moholy-Nagy Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by László Moholy-Nagy, 1926.
A posthumous print from the original negative, circa 1973.
Stamped by Foto Moholy-Nagy and Galerie Khlim...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,621 Sale Price
57% Off
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
Materials
Paper
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
Audrey Hepburn, Original Vintage Photograph by Vincent Rossell, Paris, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell
Vintage gelatin silver print
Photographer's c...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Other
Man Ray Mid Century Modern Photography of André Breton
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of André Breton photographed by Man Ray, 1932.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bro...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$3,478 Sale Price
62% Off
Françoise Gilot Lithograph 'The Caress', 1951
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Françoise Gilot original lithograph 'The Caress'.
Made in France, circa 1951.
Printed by Mourlot in 366 copies.
Framed.
In good original condition,...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$737 Sale Price
50% Off
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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Paper
$678 Sale Price
50% Off
Museum: A Symphony of Art in a Set of 10 Black and White Framed Photographies
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the world of art within art with "Museum," a captivating set of 10 black and white photographies curated to evoke a sense of timeless wonder. Each photograph captures an ar...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$11,498 Sale Price / set
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Eadweard Muybridge Framed Black and White Photography -Hand with Ball Movement
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explore the pioneering work of Eadweard Muybridge with this framed black and white photograph, capturing his meticulous study of the movement of a hand with a ball on top of a table....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,476 Sale Price
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Joseph Woodson “Pops” Whitesell Silver Gelatin Large Format Photograph Ca. 1930s
Located in Peabody, MA
Silver gelatin large format print by the New Orleans photographer Joseph Woodson “Pops” Whitesell. Entitled “Hoosier Pioneers” it depicts the matriarchs of his Indiana heritage, ca. ...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Karl Blossfeldt 1942 B&W Botanic Photogravure - Iconic Floral Art Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embrace the captivating beauty of nature with this iconic Karl Blossfeldt Black & White Flower Photogravure, a striking piece of botanic photography from 1942. Renowned for his groun...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
Araki's Artistry:1st Edition Books - Satchin and Mabo + Works Collection Nº1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Explore the captivating world of Nobuyoshi Araki with this set of two rare first edition books, showcasing the artistic brilliance of the renowned Japanese photographer...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,238 Sale Price / set
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Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Brassaï, Pablo Picasso
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
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
Luigi Veronesi Photography, 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by Luigi Veronesi in 1940.
Gelatin silver bromide print from the original negative in 1974.
Hand signed in the lower left corner.
Limited edition of 30 copies, this is the 2/30.
In original condition.
Luigi Veronesi (1908-1998) was an Italian photographer...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$2,358 Sale Price
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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...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$679 Sale Price
50% Off
Joan Miro, Abstract, Black Red Green Yellow Photolithography
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photolithography by Joan Miro, circa 1980.
Stamped photogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Exemplary number 4959.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,415 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of Six Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of six Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures 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...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$3,797 Sale Price / set
64% Off
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...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of Four Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of four Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear ...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$2,423 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White
By Brassaï
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
$737 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of Four Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of four Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear ...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$2,464 Sale Price / set
65% Off
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 43.
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
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
School Wall Charts, Tirana
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This poster with a photo of the city Tirana (Albania) was produced by Europa et Schola Edition and used in schools for cultural education.
Foto: A.T.A., Tirana; Herder Druck Freib...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Paris by Night: Brassai's Rare Heliogravure Test Framed Print
By Brassaï
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
$1,031 Sale Price
65% Off
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.
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Assembled as an album with a taped ma...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
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