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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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Vintage 50s 60s Richard Rohac Vienna RR Monkey Corkscrew Brass Bronze Hagenauer
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Richard Rohac Patinated Brass Cat, Austria, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Metal
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T. H. Valentiner for Poul Dinesen in the 1960s .
A classic example of simp...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a clean and timeless mid-century design. Each sconce features a gently curved brass arm extending from a circu...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Boucle Rocking Chair
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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Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo table lamp from the 1950s. Marble base with two intertwining brass arms and shades lacquered in red and off-white. Nice original condition with some patina. Two origina...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Swedish Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Swedish enameled glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. Six-arm polished brass construction with a wooden centerpiece. At the end of each arm are brass ‘clips’ that hold...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
