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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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Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
By Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s
This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very rare type of modular sofa w...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Cylindrical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, featuring a clean geometric construction in brass and white opaline glass.
Each fixture is built around a round brass wall plate supporti...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Curved Wall Sconces with Opaline Globes and Green Backplates
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a curved black lacquered brass stem, spherical opaline glass diffusers and round green lacquered brass wall plates.
The arche...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Signed Oball Murano Pink and Black Art Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A charming sculptural fish by Vetreria Oball, Murano, combining a luminous raspberry-pink body with bold black glass details. The rounded central form is encased in thick, clear glas...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
3 Ceramic Head Green Metal and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Ceramic Head Green Metal and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulb. Max 100W
Wired and suitable to ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Lisa Larson Pottery Cat Figurine - Lilla Zoo Series, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage mid century pottery cat figurine or paperweight by Lisa Larson. Produced as part of the "Lilla Zoo Series" for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Features incised detailing and nice cont...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
