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Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Piero Fornasetti Strumenti Musicali Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magazine rack by Italian designer and artist, Piero Fornasetti, circa 1950s, Italy. The rack features a musical themed lithograph printed on plywood with a wire brass divider on the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Retro Wrought Iron Mirrored Hat and Coat Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Retro Wrought Iron Mirrored Hat and Coat Rack This is a very stylish and heavy quality piece in wrought iron with 4 double hooks, and a good large mirror A very useful...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

Italian Foldable Magazine Rack in Walnut and Brass with Illustrations
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Foldable magazine stand, walnut, brass, Italy, 1950s. This elegant and slender magazine holder shows two lovely illustrations on the side. One represents a Mexican guitar player and the other is a woman who is carrying a water pitcher. The illustrations are both executed in black and white color. The tripod piece can be folded and stored away. The mixture of two differently colors wooden pieces...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Dedalo Umbrella Stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black plastic umbrella holder. Wear due to time and age. Stamped.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Italian Wire Coat Rack
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian wire coat rack.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack in Black Steel and Teak, Germany 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Coat Rack in Black Steel and Teak, Germany 1960s This elegant mid-century modern coat rack blends minimalist design with warm natural materials. Manufactured in G...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Teak

1970s hangers made of iron and colored resin
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set of three vintage colored resin hangers with iron frame. Normal signs due to age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

Italian Midcentury White Wood Metal Coat Stand by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury white wood metal Coat stand by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1960s Coat stand with square base in white painted wood and metal. In the upper part it has 4 metal hooks ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern Magazine rack in woven rattan with handle, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Magazine rack in finely woven rattan with handle, 1960s Magazine rack entirely structured in curved and finely woven rattan. The magazine section is V-shap...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Rattan

An Italian 1950 s split cane bamboo and rattan coat hook by Olaf Von Bohr
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1950's split cane bamboo and rattan coat hook by Olaf Von Bohr with four dark teak wooden hooks.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Teak

Italian Brass Magazine Rack, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Bamboo Magazine Rack This is a real retro piece, made in bamboo, it has 2 magazine sections and it stands on neat legs and has a hoop-over handle An excellent and good ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Wall Coat Hanger, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden slats structure and four brass hooks wall coat hanger. Elegant wall coat hanger, with four brass hooks with wooden slats structure, with a typical m...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Vintage Brass Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage brass stand Dimensions. 20 W ; 15 D ; 18 1/2 H.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Vintage Brass Stand
Vintage Brass Stand
$128 Sale Price
20% Off
Mathieu Matégot Iron and Bronze Petite Two Tier Stand or Shelf Display
Located in Westport, CT
Mathieu Matégot black iron and bronze mesh two tier stand / shelf display Piece. Hungarian born 1910 -2001, then turned nationality French designer circa 1950s, pioneered perforated...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bronze, Iron

80s hangers, Airon Milan
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1980s coat stand produced by Airon Milano. Red and black lacquered metal frame. Adjustable height coat hooks and flag marker mounted at apex. Good vintage condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Grosfeld House Lucite and Bleached Oak Magazine Stand
Located in Westport, CT
Grosfeld House Lucite and bleached oak 1940s magazine stand,
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Lucite, Oak

Leather and Chrome Campaign Style Magazine or Log Holder by Albrizzi
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Leather and chrome Campaign style magazine/log holder by Albrizzi.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Planta, Coatrack in Black by Piretti
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Planta iconic coat rack. The coat rack hooks, can be set in or out and have multiple functions for hanging coats or clothes in different ways and have an umbrella stand. The coat ra...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Italian magazine cart features the unique sculptural Italian design of Cesare Lacca and makes a stunning addition to any interior. Perfect rolling side table with glas...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Glass, Wood

Tall Bamboo and Rattan What Not Shelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Bamboo and Rattan What Not Shelf This is a free standing 4 sided Shelf Unit , made in the very Fashionable Bamboo, and it has 3 square rattan ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Mid Century Walnut and Brass Folding Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Mid-Century Italian Walnut & Brass Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca ✨ This stunning mid-century magazine rack, designed and manufactured by Cesare Lacca in Italy during the 1950s, is...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Nickel Circular Compact Magazine Holder
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Nickel circular compact magazine holder.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Nickel

Italian Iron Brass and Beechwood Valet, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian iron brass and beechwood valet, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Industrial Round Shaped Steel Hall Stand, Coat Rack
Located in Voorburg, NL
Wonderful Industrial round Hall stand, Coat Rack made of steel in the 1960’s. There is quite a lot of place for coats, shawls and hats. It has 26 coat pegs and in the middle also pla...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Steel

Mathieu Mategot Mid Century Modern Black Hairpin Metal Mesh 2 Tier Magazine Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mathieu Mategot Mid Century Modern Black Hairpin Metal Mesh 2 Tier Magazine Rack. Item features iron construction, plenty of storage. Very nice vintage item, Clean modernist lines, S...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Iron

Gun Holder or 2 Leather Paterns in the Style of Jacques Adnet, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gun holder or 2 leather paterns in the style of Jacques Adnet, circa 1950-1960.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Leather

Italian Mid-Century Brass Umbrella Stand with Black Iron Base, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brass umbrella stand with black iron base, 1950s Brass umbrella stand with eight holes and decorative knobs, black wrought iron b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Red Modulable Coat Rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century red modulable coat rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Floor Hanger Ton 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition. Made of bent wood, cleaned and ready to use. Some minor signs of use can be found. Manufactured by TON.
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

ViNTAGE GREEN LEATHER FLAMED HARDWOOD SIDE END WINE TABLE MAGAZINE RACK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage flamed mahogany side table magazine rack with green leather top Please note the delivery ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Leather, Hardwood

Goffredo Reggiani coat hanger from the 70s
Located in Uccle, BE
Goffredo Reggiani coat hanger from the 70s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Coat Stand by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi for Home, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural coat stand by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi for Home. Black painted metal frame.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

French Umbrella Stand in Wrought Iron 1950s
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Umbrella Stand in Wrought Iron 1950s A stylish and attractive French Umbrella Stand dating from the 1950s. It has been hand-made in wrought iron with a C scroll framework ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Italian 1950s Brass Magazine Basket
Located in Montclair, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern 1950s brass magazine basket. Original condition. Basket measures 11 3/8" wide x 10 1/4" deep and 21 1/2" high including the handle. One ball knob has been replaced. The showplace antique...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Italian Coat and Hat Rack in Metal with Wood Balls
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian 1980s coat rack in black metal and wood red balls. Coat rack 1980s also umbrella holder on the mid section of the rack. The top of the coa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Italian Coat Rak - 1980s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Splendid Italian coat rack designed in the 1980s. This coat rack, made entirely of metal, features two yellow shelves and a spacious black drawer. It also has four plastic hooks for...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

1970s Bamboo Magazine Holder, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage bamboo magazine or newspaper holder. Good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Seventeen-Bottle Wine Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Arthur Umanoff wine rack in painted wrought iron. Can be used as a tabletop or floor rack, accommodating 17 bottles. Pictured with this wine rack is the smaller, 7-bottle hold...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Brass Wire Mannequin Heads / Hat Rack Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage brass wire Mannequin Heads.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid Century Wood and Chrome Dutch Wall Coat Rack
Located in Voorburg, NL
Wonderful Dutch Wall Coat Rack in beautiful wood and chromed steel made in the ‘60s. There is quite a lot of place for coats, shawls and hats. The coat rack is in very good condition...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Coat hanger by Charlotte Perriand equipping the Les Arcs ski resort in 1968
Located in Grenoble, FR
larch coat rack made by Charlotte Perriand in the shape of a whistle in a pure minimalist and post-Lecorbusier spirit. Charlotte creates with simplicity a perfect object wonderfully ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Pine

FINE ViNTAGE BENTWOOD MID CENTURY MODERN BAMBOO RATTAN BERGERE MAGAZINE RACK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine, circa 1960's Mid Century Modern, Bentwood Bamboo & Bergere / rattan magazine rack Please n...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Magazine Rack in Oak and Leather, circa 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Magazine rack in oak and leather, circa 1950-1960.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Leather, Oak

Mid century metal mesh umbrella stand, France 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Original mid-century umbrella stand in the manner of Mathieu Mategot. It is made from metal mesh. The white paint is original. Besides an umbrella stand it is also suitable as a wast...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Rattan Magazine Rack, Bamboo, France 1975
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Rattan Magazine Rack, Bamboo, France 1975.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Revolving Coat Rack 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition Upper part rotating Functional Cleaned.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Chrome

Paul McCobb Brass Inset Leather Caned Magazine Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb magazine table. Caned shelves with leather top. Brass edging. High quality Paul McCobb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Midcentury Flower Stand, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from wood Wood is refubrished.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

1960s Mid-Century Brass Magazine Rack
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century brass magazine rack, This beautiful magazine rack is made out of brass, giving it that unusual style, making it one of a kind.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

1950s Vintage Brass Magazine Rack
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage brass magazine rack designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1950s. This stunning rack features a wooden frame supported by four gorgeous brass legs. What sets it...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Red Wooden Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian red wooden coat rack, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

VINTAGE CIRCA 1960 s MID CENTURY MODER WALNUT BURR YEW WOOD MAGAZINE RACK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice vintage light Walnut & Burr Yew wood side table sized magazine rack Please note the delivery fee ...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Walnut, Yew

Ettore Sottsass, Aluminum Umbrella Holder for Rinnovel, 1955, Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Ettore Sottsass, Aluminum Umbrella Holder for Rinnovel, 1955, Italy Ettore Sottsass was an influential Italian architect and designer, best known for his role in founding the Memphi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Aluminum

Small Mid Century Flower Table / Standt, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Germany - Good original condition. - around 1960s.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Wood

Scandinavian Magazine Rack
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A teak and suede magazine rack signed Askel Kjersgaard (Denmark).
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Teak

Black Painted Metal Golden Anodized Aluminum 1950s Coat Rack
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wall coat rack made from black painted metal ribbon-shape support with 6 golden aluminum hooks.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Aluminum, Iron

Gio Ponti Style Expanded Metal Shopping Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative expanded metal "shopping bag" with handles in the style of Gio Ponti. This piece features age appropriate patina. It would be a great décor p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Pastore Tedesco (Alsatian) Dog Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, c.1950
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully fun umbrella stand by the creative designer, Piero Fornasetti. One of many dogs that Piero featured on his umbrella stands, the 'Pastore Tedesco' design depicts an Alsatian dog...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Metal

Magazine Rack in Bamboo, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Magazine rack in bamboo, circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Racks and Stands

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Bamboo

Mid-century Modern racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern racks and stands 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 racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern racks and stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Mathieu Matégot, Herta Baller, and Ico Parisi. 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 racks and stands 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 $69,300 while the average work can sell for $1,110.

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