Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
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
4x Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
4x Wall Hooks 'Bakelite and Brass', Vienna, circa 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Gilt Metal Tole Rose Flower Key Hanger Wall Decoration, Italy Vintage, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful gilt metal key hanger wall decoration. Made in Italy, about 1950s. Made of gilded metal. In very good used condition. Very charming piece. Nice addition to your room or e...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
3 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
5 wall hooks by Hertha Baller
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
10 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
10 hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
Original condition
Price and sell per piece.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
8 Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, around 1950s, 'Priced and Sell Per Piece'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
8 wall hooks by Hertha Baller around 1950s
Priced and sell per piece.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Brass Wall Hooks, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Original condition
Priced and sold per piece.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4327 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4327 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Three Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks of a Lion Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Three Walter Bosse brass wall hooks of a Lion Austria, 1950s.
3 are available, priced and sold per piece.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4327 Nickel-Plated Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4327 nickel-plated hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese hook is executed in nickel-plated brass by Werkst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Carl Auböck Model #4994 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4994 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4330/1 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4330/1 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Aubö...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Leather Saddle Wine Rack Wall Display by Amuneal
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This Leather Saddle Wine Rack Wall Display by Amuneal is the perfect solution for displaying a wine collection in a Modern style with a small footprint. A series of custom bronze machined hardware components make spacing and overall height flexible. Each machined mount holds a leather-wrapped bronze saddle...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carl Auböck Model #5261 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5261 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #5262 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #5262 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Nickel-Plated Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in nickel-plated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Carl Auböck Model #4965 Large Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4956 brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
Price is per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Fourteen Asymmetric Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Fourteen asymmetric brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s.
priced and sold per piece.
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Solid wood Wall Shelves and Brackets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great pair of wooden wall mounted brackets. The pieces are hand tooled and have a half circle on top. In the photo are a pair of our monkey candlesticks.
The pair work anywhere ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Maple
French Entry Hall Mirror Key Holder Rattan & Bamboo, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little mirror and key holder for an entry.
Good condition
Good condition and patina
Shipping:
4 / 34 / 50 cm 0.8 kg
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo, Mirror
Monkey Hook Wardrobe Hooks by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass hook "monkey" by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller, Vienna from the 1950s.
Used but in very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Three coat hooks in the style of Carl Auböck, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Three coat hooks in the style of Carl Auböck, 1950s
two hooks each; two holes for attaching to the wall; signs of age and wear
good original condition
price per piece, three available
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Patinated #4982 Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of five patinated #4982 wall hooks by Carl Auböck.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #4056 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Six Austrian Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Six Austrian brass wall hooks by Hertha Baller
Original condition
Priced and sold per piece.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Lalique Glass Consoles or Side Tables or Night Tables
By Lalique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of small Lalique glass consoles, "Mouflons".
Half round clear glass shelf supported by frosted glass dear like head on tall neck.
Measures: Width 22", depth 14", height 20"
V...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Glass
Mithe Espelt Ceramic Wall Mounted Keys Holder
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Surprising object by Mithe Espelt, this wall mounted key holder in ceramic with brass hooks. Enameled bird and plants decors.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Ceramic
8 Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
8 Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
5 big and 4 small walter bosse hooks vienna around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
5 big and 4 small walter bosse hooks vienna around 1950s
Big Hooks:
H: 15,5cm
W: 3,5cm
D: 8cm
Small hooks:
H: 5,5cm
W: 7cm
D: 4cm
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Wall Coat Hooks, Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five wall hooks, made in the 1960s. They are made of metal in the Brutalist Style. Wear of use, lovely patina, some use-lanes but this is old-age. Found at an Estate Sale in...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
Elegant Brass wall hooks around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Elegant Brass wall hooks around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Vintage Rococo Revival Ornament Brackets, French, Giltwood, Candle Stand
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage Rococo revival ornament brackets. A French, giltwood mounted candle stand, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Pleasing Rococo revival taste with...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Giltwood
Carl Auböck Model #4982 Patinated Brass Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4982 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
11x Brass Wall Hooks, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
11x Brass Wall Hooks, circa 1950s by Hertha Baller
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #9038 Patinated Brass Knob
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #9038 patinated brass knob.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese knob is executed in darkly patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Aus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Wicker and Iron Coat Hook by Orange
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iron and wicker coat hook by Orange Furniture. Made-to-order.
Beautiful midcentury style!
Four in stock.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Wicker
Carl Auböck Model #4995 Polished Brass Wall Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4995 Polished Brass Wall Hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
1x herta Baller hook around 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
1x herta Baller hook around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Polished Nickel Hook
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Polished Nickel Hook.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist midcentury wall hook is executed in choice of patinated brass, polished brass, or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Nickel, Brass
5 Wall hooks on wood vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
5 Wall hooks on wood vienna around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #4994-1 Wall Hook, Austria 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #4994-1 Wall Hook, Austria 2022.
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
3 Walter Bosse Brass Wall Hooks of a Lion Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
3 Walter Bosse brass wall hooks of a Lion Austria, 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Brass wall hooks 1950s (priced and sold per piece)
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck Model #4056 Brass wall hooks around 1950s
Original condition
(priced and sold per piece) (per one hook)
We have also the small carl auböck hooks
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Austrian Midcentury Brass Wall Hooks by Hertha Baller
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass coat, hat hooks, elegant shape and perfect quality by Hertha Baller from the 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Set of Five #4086 Wall Hooks by Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of five #4086 wall hooks by Carl Auböck.
(Other quantity also available.)
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
4 Wall Hooks Vienna, 1970s ( priced and sold per piece )
Located in Wien, AT
4 Wall Hooks Vienna, 1970s ( priced and sold per piece )
Original condition
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Model #4965 Hook in Nickel
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck #4965 hook in nickel. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in softly brushed nickel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria.
Produce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Nickel
3x Brass Wall Hooks around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
3x Brass Wall Hooks around 1950s
3 are available
Original condition.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Three Wall Coat Hooks and Cloth Hanger Sets Lucite and Brass, 1970s German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lot of three coat hooks and cloth hanger, 1970s German. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or just for your collection of design items. Made of brass and Lucite. They are in used...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 "Sputnik Era" Wall Hooks String Style, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s set of 3 wall coat or clothes hooks. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or just for your collection of Design items. Made of metal and brass. Found at an esta...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal, Brass
4 Wall Hooks Vienna, 1970s ( priced and sold per piece )
Located in Wien, AT
4 Wall Hooks Vienna, 1970s ( priced and sold per piece )
Original condition
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
6x Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
6x Austrian wall hooks by Hertha Baller, 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Wicker Rattan & Wrought Iron Coatrack Shelf, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
A combination shelf and coat rack, wicker wrapped wrought iron.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Wrought Iron
6 Wall Hooks, Italy, Around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
6 Wall hooks Italy around 1970s
Original condition
the bigger one´s :
Hight: 15cm
Wide: 9cm
Depth: 9cm
smaller one´s:
Hight: 6cm
Wide: 9cm
Depth: 5cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
6 Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
6 Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, circa 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
4 Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.'
By Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Hooks by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s 'Priced and Sold Per Piece.'
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Lot Four Wall Hook Vereinigte Werkstätten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lot of four 1970s wall coat or clothes hooks in Sunburst motif by Vereinigte Werkstätten. Nice addition to your room, entry hall or just for your collection of design items. Made of ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
3x small brass hooks vienna around 1950s ( attr. Hagenauer )
Located in Wien, AT
3x small brass hooks vienna around 1950s ( attr. Hagenauer )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern wall brackets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wall brackets 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 wall brackets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wall brackets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall brackets, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Herta Baller, Lalique, and Jacques Adnet. 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 wall brackets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $16,000 while the average work can sell for $429.