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What is MCM wood?
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The term MCM wood typically refers to wood furniture produced in the mid-century modern or MCM style. These pieces usually date back to the postwar years and tend to feature simple, clean lines. Teak, rosewood and oak were some of the most popular types of wood used in furniture design during the period. Find a selection of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, made of brass and solid opaline glass, exemplifying the refined elegance of Mid-Century Modern and Italian modernist design. The overall ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 alabaster multicolored disks
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, multicolored alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimension...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Art Glass
Original Pouffe Stool by Jindrich Halabala from 1958 - Made in Czech
Located in München, DE
Original pouf by the renowned Czech furniture designer Jindřich Halabala.
Manufactured in 1958. Made in the Czech Republic.
Recently professionally reupholstered in an elegant chenil...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Spanish gilt gold crown Flush Mount round curve glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and opaline glass ; white ; opaline
Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
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ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ENA Brass Casting Picture Wall Sconce is meticulously crafted from solid brass, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Its surface is adorned with hand-applied, intricate patt...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Green Lacquered Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by an elegant and well-balanced mid-century modern design. Each sconce features a slender, gently curved brass arm that ext...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass


