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What is an MCM piece of furniture?
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An MCM piece of furniture was produced during the mid-20th century and reflects the characteristics of mid-century modern style. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that describe many examples of vintage mid-century modern furniture. Furniture created by designers working in this style often featured materials like teak, rosewood, oak, steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Shop a large selection of vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN Wall APPLIQUES by JACQUES BINY ed. LUMINALITE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 beautiful and highly decorative Mid-Century-Modern orientable wall sconces, in the style of an iconic model by Pierre Guariche, attributed to Jacques Biny, produced by Lum...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Maison Mercier Brass and Lucite Folding Tray Table, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maison Mercier, Paris, designed this exceptional mid-century modern barware folding tray table. The stunning piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1960. The large-scale square b...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Peill & Putzler Biomorphic Flush Mount Light Amber Glass Wave Koch Lowy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Peill & Putzler Amber Glass Wave Flush Mount or Wall Light by Koch & Lowy, Germany, 1970s
A beautiful amber glass “wave” flush mount or wall sconce designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Original Black Leather
This sleek three-seat sofa by Knoll embodies the timeless elegance of late 20th-century modern design. Uphol...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1950s Italian Sideboard in Green Lacquered Wood with Oak Interior and Black Legs
Located in Rome, IT
Italian sideboard from the 1950s, restored and restyled with great attention to craftsmanship and modern proportions. The structure is made of solid wood, finished with a green shell...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Expertly Restored - California Modern Walnut Tambour-Door Credenza by Barzilay
By Barzilay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Walnut
