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Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?

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Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?
Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 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

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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

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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

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Glass

Spherical Vase 'Rimini Blu' by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche Anni 50
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

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Ceramic

Elegant Murano pink Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa design
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

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Blown Glass

Dieter Rams Black '606' Wall Mount Shelving Unit for Vitsoe
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

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Aluminum

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