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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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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
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
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
Materials
Art Glass
"Noodle" Dachshund Dog Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Ludwig Bemelmans
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to a design by Ludwig Bemelmans, featuring his beloved dachshund character “Noodle.” Whimsical yet refined, the piece captur...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
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
Set of 8 Eero Aarnio Dining Chairs
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight suede-upholstered chairs by Eero Aarnio. The vintage chairs feature original padded seats and backs in suede with chrome-plated steel frames, exemplifying late modern Sc...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$9,600 / set