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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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Rare Phillip Lloyd Powell Free-Standing Sofa in Carved Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Phillip Lloyd Powell, free-standing sofa, walnut, reupholstered in “Teddy” mohair by Pierre Frey, United States, 1969
Phillip Lloyd Powell is a master in approaching wood as a scul...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Cluster Base' table, American black walnut, United States, 1987
This Cluster Base table by George Nakashima exemplifies the designer’s...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
The Showcase Dresser
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Showcase Dresser is a celebration of the incredible, wonderous, endless beauty found in nature. We believe that each piece of lumber has a story it wants to tell, and a perfect ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
$7,500
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Large Italian Wardrobe in Teak with Brass Details
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, teak, maple, brass, Italy, 1950s
This exquisite large Italian wardrobe from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century design. This piece is crafted in rich teak wood ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Brass and Black Lacquered Metal Chandelier with Opaline Glass Shad
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo, characterized by a dynamic and geometric composition combining brass, black lacquered metal, and opaline glass.
The struct...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
