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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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Ice Glass Wall Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful ice glass wall lamp from the 1960s.
Very pleasant lighting effect thanks to the ice glass, which creates an elegant sparkling play of light in the room.
Great design a...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modernist English Solid / Sterling Silver Letter Opener - Brian Leslie Fuller
Located in Bath, GB
A superb mid-century modern letter opener made by the highly collectable silversmith, Brian Leslie Fuller.
Made from solid English silver fully hallmarked for London 1979 together ...
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large MCM Glass Lotus Petal Salad Bowl
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large mid century glass lotus shaped bowl by Indiana Glass. Beautiful vibrant green color to the glass. Slightly textured exterior and smooth interior. Made of thick heavy glass. A...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
Spherical Vase 'Rimini Blu' by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Anni 50
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, MI
Ball vase by Bitossi Ceramiche, "Rimini Blu" collection, made by Aldo Londi in the 1950s
Ø cm 22 h cm 22
Aldo Londi (1911-2003) was a key figure in 20th-century Italian ceramics an...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Dieter Rams Black '606' Wall Mount Shelving Unit for Vitsoe
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large, wall-mounted '606' shelving system by visionary German designer Dieter Rams for Vitsoe. This legendary system is known for its timeless minimalism and flawless functionality...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant Murano pink Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa design
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano pink "polyhedron" glasses. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functional light sou...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
