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Who invented MCM?
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No single person invented MCM, otherwise known as the mid-century modern design movement. The style evolved during the decades following World War II through the designs of numerous influential figures. Some designers who helped define the mid-century modern movement include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of mid-century modern furniture.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall sconce from the 1950s, made of brass and solid opaline glass, exemplifying the refined elegance of Mid-Century Modern and Italian modernist design. The overall compositi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Munich Olympic Games 1972 Mascot Waldi Dog Dachshund by Schuco, Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This original vintage German sports mascot represents Waldi the Dachshund, the iconic mascot of the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich, Germany. A beloved symbol of the Games, ...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
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Fabric
Fantastic Murano smoked Glass Tube Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 30 largesmoked glass tubes.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 47,25...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Expertly Restored - Californian Modern Dresser by John Keal for Brown Saltman
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 Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Island Brass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Holophane Ripple-Lite Church Pendant Light -C
A prismatic glass pendant light Manufactured by ‘Holophane’. The light has retained its original coppered brass metal gallery, ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
