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Who invented MCM?

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Who invented MCM?
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.
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Pair of vintage Murano Rondini wall sconces – gold glass petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano trasparent RONDINI glasses mixed with gold powder , golden plated metal frame, condition like new. The glasses are very...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass

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

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Plastic

Etched German Roemer Coupe Wine Glasses with Amber Ball Stems - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage German roemer wine glasses. Each with a clear coupe shaped top and a stacked ball stem design in a dark muted amber color. An etched d...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Etched German Roemer Coupe Wine Glasses with Green Stems - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage German roemer wine glasses. Each with a clear coupe shaped top and a classic ribbed green stem. An etched design of grape vines decora...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

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

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Metal, Brass

Very Large Kienzle World Clock by Heinrich Möller, Vintage Brass Design, 1965
Located in Andernach, DE
Kienzle world clock, Chronoquartz, by Heinrich Johannes Möller for Kienzle, circa 1965. Polished brass case with brushed finish and domed glass, br...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

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