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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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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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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$884 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 cm x W 10.5 cm x H 13 cm
...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Wood, Paper
$682 Sale Price
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Henry Waxman Black And White Photography of Madeleine Carroll
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henry Waxman 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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Paper
$1,474 Sale Price
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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
$2,063 Sale Price
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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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Paper
$884 Sale Price
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Paris Nocturne: Brassai's Urban Portrait 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...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,108 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
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Scholl Wall Chart, Rome
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This poster with a photo of the city Rome (Italy) was produced by Europa et Schola Edition and used in schools for cultural education.
Foto: Servizio delle Informationi , Roma...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Framed Portrait Photography in Black and White of Madeline Carroll, circa 1938
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed Portrait Photography in Black and White of Madeline Carroll.
Circa 1938
Photography by Walter Wagner
Gelatin Silver print
Actress: Madeline Carroll
Film: 'Blockade' (1938)
Di...
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$825 Sale Price
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Paris de Nuit: Rare Framed Heliogravure by Brassai, 1933
By Brassaï
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
$1,008 Sale Price
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Paris de Nuit: Rare Framed Heliogravure by Brassai, 1933
By Brassaï
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
$1,008 Sale Price
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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
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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 beautifull...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$648 Sale Price
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Agusti Centellas Photography
By Agusti Centelles
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by Agusti Centellas, circa 1920
Gelatin silver print framed.
Stamp in the back.
Agustí Centelles Ossó (1909 in Valencia - 1 December 1985 in Barcelona) was a Catal...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$607 Sale Price
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Moholy-Nagy Self Portrait Black and White Photogram
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Self Portrait by László Moholy-Nagy, 1922.
A posthumous print from the original negative circa 1970.
Stamped by Foto Moholy-Nagy and Galerie Khlim.
Excellent print and framed ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,375 Sale Price
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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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,031 Sale Price
65% Off
Paris de Nuit: Rare Framed Heliogravure by Brassai, 1933
By Brassaï
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
$1,008 Sale Price
65% Off
Paris de Nuit: Rare Framed Heliogravure by Brassai, 1933
By Brassaï
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,008 Sale Price
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Brassai Black and White Framed Photography, circa 1936
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step back in time with Brassai's captivating lens as he beautifully frames a dinner table in 1935 Paris. This black and white gelatin silver bromide photograph, stamped by the master...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,739 Sale Price
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Maurice Marinot 'Intérieur' Limited Edition Lithograph, circa 1972
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithograph 'Intérieur' by Maurice Marinot, circa 1906.
Lithograph printed from an original painting made by the author in France, circa 1906.
Published by Fernand Mourlot in Les Fauves...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,409 Sale Price
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Michelangelo Pistoletto Photolithography L' Aquario
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed photolithography by Pistoletto, circa 1979.
Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Exemplary number 4942.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,415 Sale Price
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Pascal and Vastian's Monochrome Reverie: A Trilogy of Sculpted Echoes
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
In this enchanting collection, Pascal and Vastian invite you to step into a timeless realm with "Monochrome Reverie: A Trilogy of Sculpted Echoes (2017)." This set of three black and...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,721 Sale Price / set
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Bruno Stefani Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Bruno Stefani, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passe-partout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
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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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School Wall Chart Reykjavik (IS) City and Port
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Reykjavik (IS) City and Port
Photo: H. Schlenker, Schweningen - Druck: Herder Druck Freiburg im Breisgau
Europa ET SCHOLA EDITIO. Alphen aan den Rijin. Barcelona, Basel, Berlin...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
Arthur M. Sackler Museum Photography of Mark Rothko's Harvard Murals, circa 1988
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Mark Rothko's Harvard Murals, by Arthur M. Sackler Museum.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$648 Sale Price
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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 Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$530 Sale Price
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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 Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$571 Sale Price
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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 Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$530 Sale Price
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Vintage Elizabeth Taylor Signed Photograph
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare vintage Elizabeth Taylor signed photograph with Actor Peter Lawford, circa 1952. The photo was taken when Lawford came to visit Taylor on the set of her movie "Ivanhoe" i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$450 Sale Price
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Marcelle D'Heily and Fritz Henle Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Marcelle D'Heily and Fritz Henle, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
$1,002 Sale Price
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Archive Photography of Henry Matisse Painting 'Mademoiselle Roudenko', 1963
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Henry Matisse Painting 'Mademoiselle Roudenko' by The Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Massachusetts from 1963.
In ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$648 Sale Price
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Fernand Leger "Le Mecanicien" Archive Photography by Louis Carré, 1953
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Archive Photography of Fernand Leger painting "Le Mecanicien" by Louise Carré.
Printed, 1953 in France.
In original condition, with minor we...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
$471 Sale Price
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László Moholy-Nagy Black and White Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
László Moholy-Nagy photography.
Stamp: "Nachlass Lázló Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946) (= Estate of Lázló Moholy-Nagy" and "einmalige Auflage für die Griffelku...
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1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,297 Sale Price
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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 6. 'Polypodiaceae Aspidieae. Tüpfelfarn. Junges eingerolltes Blatt in 4...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$884 Sale Price
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Set Of 2 Vintage Photograps Of Ceramic Artwork By Ditta Abrhamova, Czechoslovaki
Located in Zohor, SK
This elegant set of two black-and-white photographs captures the unique ceramic creations of renowned artist Ditta Abrahámová. Taken in the 1980s, the photographs were preserved as p...
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1980s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$212 Sale Price / set
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Set Of 4 Large Vintage Photograps Of Ceramic Artwork By Ditta Abrhamova, Cz
Located in Zohor, SK
This elegant set of four black-and-white photographs captures the unique ceramic creations of renowned artist Ditta Abrahámová. Taken in the 1980s, the photographs were preserved as ...
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1980s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$383 Sale Price / set
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Man Ray Photography of Henri Matisse
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Henri Matisse photographed by Man Ray, circa 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide.
Born (Philad...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$4,988 Sale Price
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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 74.
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
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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 43.
In original condition, w...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$884 Sale Price
50% Off
Brassai Self Portrait Black and White Photography
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai self portrait photography
Stamped.
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$3,803 Sale Price
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Raoul Hausmann Black and White Signed Photography
By Raoul Hausmann
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography made by Raoul Hausmann
Signed by the artist
In original good conditions.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,907 Sale Price
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The Art Institute of Chicago Archive Photography of Joan Miro Sculpture, 1971
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Joan Miro sculpture "Personage" from 1967 by The Art Institute of Chicago, 1972.
In original condition, with min...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$648 Sale Price
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Terra Museum of American Art Photography of Wassily Kandinsky Painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Wassily Kandinsky Painting " Fragment I for Composition 7" by Terra Museum of American Art, 1993.
In original co...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$648 Sale Price
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László Moholy-Nagy "Licht-Raum Modulationen" Photography 2/6
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
László Moholy-Nagy photography 2/6 from a set of 6 photographies.
Single edition of 'Light-Room Modulations' folder, original title 'Licht-Raum Modulationen.'
Published by Edition Griffelkunst in Hamburg, 2005.
On verso monogrammed and handwritten by the daughter of the photographer (Hatula Moholy-Nagy) and German Art Society Griffelkunst.
In original good condition.
László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946) was a Hungarian painter...
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1920s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,061 Sale Price
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Manolo Hugué Archive Photography of Sculpture, Free Shipping
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Manolo Hugué archive photography of sculpture.
Printed, circa 1960.
Wood frame included.
Materials:
Gelatin silver bromide print
Dimensions:
D 1.9 cm x W 11 cm x H 13.2 c...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Wood, Paper
$619 Sale Price
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Set of 6 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 7. 'Aspidium filix mas. Wurmfarn. Junge gerollte Blätter in 4 facher Ve...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$2,895 Sale Price / set
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"Torso, " Rare, Original Photograph with Nude Figure by Fritz Henle, 1950s
By Henry W. Henley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although Fritz Henle was born in Germany and worked in America for years, he was truly an international figure, living and working in the Caribbean, Asia, Mexico and Europe over several decades. He was called "the last of the great classic photographers" by Helmut Gernsheim, the great photography historian, and because he often used the 2.25" square format film for the Rolleiflex camera...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$2,560 Sale Price
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Brassai Self Portrait Photography
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography made by Brassai in 1935 in Paris.
Gelatin silver bromide.
Stamped by Brassai.
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,297 Sale Price
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Audrey Hepburn, 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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Paper
Terra Museum of American Art Photography of Wassily Kandinsky Painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Wassily Kandinsky Painting " Fragment I for Composition 7" by Terra Museum of American Art, 1982.
In original co...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$648 Sale Price
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Set of 3 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 11. 'Phacelia tanacetifolia. Bienenfutterpflanze. Blütenrispen in 4 fac...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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$1,403 Sale Price / set
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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 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
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Luigi Veronesi Rayograph Hand Signed Photography, 1937
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by Luigi Veronesi in 1937.
Gelatin silver bromide print from the original negative in 1974.
Measures: 21 x 23 cm without frame
65 x 92.5 x 1.5 framed
Handsigned in th...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$2,653 Sale Price
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Horst Vintage Photo Gravure for Vogue Studio New York, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Horst, circa 1950.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will be framed wit...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Glass, Wood, Paper
$886 Sale Price
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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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Paper
$884 Sale Price
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The Art Institute of Chicago Archive Photography of Joan Miro Drawing, 1971
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black and White Photography of Joan Miro Drawing "Figures en Estat de Metamorfosi" from 1931 by The Art Institute of Chicago, 1971.
In original co...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$648 Sale Price
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Ernest Koehli 'Picnic Tables' Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure 'Picnic Tables' by the photographer Ernest Koehli.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with minor wear cons...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$613 Sale Price
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Set of 3 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt set of 6 Photogravures 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...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,444 Sale Price / set
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Remy Duval and Lucio Ridenti Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Remy Duval and Lucio Ridenti, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Paper
Wood
Museum's glass
Dimensions:
Photo gravure 1...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Wood
$996 Sale Price
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Moholy-Nagy Self Portrait Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Self-portrait by László Moholy-Nagy, 1926.
A posthumous print from the original negative, circa 1972.
Stamped by Foto Moholy-Nagy and Galerie Khlim.
In original good condition...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Photography
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Paper
$1,238 Sale Price
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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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