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Are the 1970s mid-century?
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No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Yugoslavian Lounge Chair
Located in Chino Hills, CA
16.25 inches. Strong and sturdy and ready for its new home! Would look lovely in any mid century styled
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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-century bedside table, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a pair of exquisite bedside tables, crafted in the 1970s by the esteemed Yugoslavian
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Mid-20th Century Croatian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Mid-Century Solid Wood Platform Slat Bench by Nasco Yugoslavia
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century solid wood (possibly birch) platform slat bench by Nasco of Yugoslavia, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Reupholstered Yugoslavian Mid-century Modern Teak Daybed
Located in Medina, OH
Yugoslavian Mid-century modern teak daybed refinished and reupholstered in a Crypton gray tweed
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ottomans, Fully Refurbished, Yugoslavia, 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find two Mid-Century Modern Ottomans or Stools. The stools are fully
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Vintage 1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass