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What is a person who makes furniture called?
A person who makes furniture is often called a furniture designer. You may also see them referred to simply as a furniture maker (a carpenter's skill set typically includes designing and building furniture, too). The terms craftsperson and artisan can also apply to a furniture designer. Explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Jean Prouvé - panneaux façade Saint Egrève 1960
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare panneaux "fenêtre" double face Jean Prouvé pour Studal . 1960 - Bâtiment technique de Saint Egrève Bon état général - a nettoyer Plus d'informations sur demande
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Handmade chess-inspired ceramic vase Italy "Blue Turquoise Bishop" Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
A minimalist and playful vase in slip-cast ceramic with a blue turquoise glaze, the piece is handmade in Milan. Part of the "Kish o Mat" collection designed by the artist Sara Khamis...
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2010s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Five Arm Solid Pine Chandelier with Fabric Shades by Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
‎‎Swedish lighting manufacturer, Luxus gave form to some of the now iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”. This solid pine wood, five-light chandelier was created...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Pine

Pair of Etcetera Easy Chair by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden 1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of iconic Etcetera lounge or easy chair chair designed by Jan Ekselius for JOC Sweden. First edition from the 70s. Visually striking pure lines, wave-shaped design for comfort,...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Jane and Gordon Martz Coffee Table / Bench for Marshall Studios
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Extra long rectangle coffee table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The table top is inlaid with olive and taupe square ceramic tiles and the frame and legs are solid wa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Armoire by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda, 1949
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern armoire or wardrobe. Design by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda. Striking Dutch design from 1949. Original birch plywood base with the curve...
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birch, Plywood

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