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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.
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Pair of vintage Murano Rondini wall sconces – gold glass petals
By Mazzega
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
Materials
Art Glass
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
Materials
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
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
