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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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Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal 'Vario Pillo' Modular Sofa
By Rosenthal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Burkhard Vogtherr for Rosenthal, model 'Vario Pillo', modular sofa, Germany, 1970s
This exuberant buildable sofa is designed by Burkhard Vogtherr. A very rare type of modular sofa w...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
1950s Italian Curved Wall Sconces with Opaline Globes and Green Backplates
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a curved black lacquered brass stem, spherical opaline glass diffusers and round green lacquered brass wall plates.
The arche...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Coin Tray by Auböck around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Coin Tray by Auböck around 1950s
Polished and stove enameled
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Danish Oval Extendable Dining Table of Oak in Henning Kjærnulf Style 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf style oval extendable dining table with turned and carved legs.
Manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s most likely by EG Møbler
The table is made of so...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Lisa Larson Pottery Cat Figurine - Lilla Zoo Series, Sweden
By Gustavsberg
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage mid century pottery cat figurine or paperweight by Lisa Larson. Produced as part of the "Lilla Zoo Series" for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Features incised detailing and nice cont...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo Desk Lamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nikolay Diulgheroff for Stilnovo, table lamp, brass, enameled steel, Italy, 1950s
A table lamp by Nicolaj Diulgheroff (1901–1982), one of the distinctive figures of Italian Second F...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
