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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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1990s Gorgeous "Aquarium" Floor Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Piero Fornasetti "Aquarium" Floor Lamp for Antonangeli
The "Aquarium" floor lamp, is a rare collaboration between the legendary Piero Fornasetti and Antonangeli. Produced in th...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1950s Italian Stilnovo Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo, crafted in brass with black lacquered brass accents and opaline glass diffusers. The design reflects the refined ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Mid-Century Opaline Glass Pendant Light, Brass Fitting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French white opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent lig...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Yasha Heifetz Carved Serpentine Style Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Lynn Lawrence for Modeline of California, this carved biomorphic floor lamp feels less like décor and more like a sculptural art object you get to live with every day. Ha...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut
1970’s Pair of Vintage Italian Murano Wall Lights, 10 Pink Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 fantastic Murano pink and transparent glasses ("crostoli") in a metal frame.
Period: late XX century
D...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp, Spain, 1980s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Mid-Century Modern style suspension lamp in the style of Jean Rispal's designs. Natural pine wood structure with satin varnish and beige ovoid-shaped lampshade made of pleated cellul...
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rhodoid, Wood, Pine, Acrylic
