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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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1990s Gorgeous "Sun" Table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous "Sun" table lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli in polypropylene. This lamp is a true piece of modern art and it's in excellent condition. It works perfectly.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger.
- Special design classics from the Bofinger Farmer Program
- Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s
- Dismantleable furnit...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Canvas, Wood
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Pair of Brass and Opaline "Sailboat" Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s captivates with their sculptural, sailboat-inspired design. Each lamp features a slender brass rod mast, resting on a clea...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
Hans Bergstrom by Atelje Lyktan, Cocoon Ceiling Pendant Resin Chandelier Flos
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Hans Bergstrom in Italy in the 1950s.
This iconic piece features a round shade made in a natural soft re...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Resin
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25"H x 25.5" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Fabric
