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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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FIFA Soccer World Cup Italy Souvenir Business Card Tray Catchall 1990
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italy 1990 World Cup Porcelain Tray with Mascot “Ciao” — Business Card or Catchall Dish A delightful porcelain tray commemorating the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, featuring the tou...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Porcelain

Expertly Restored - Italian Travertine & Walnut Cone Style Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 30.50in H x 5.25in W x 5.25in D Lamp Shade: 10in H x 15.25in W x 15.25in D ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine

4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN Wall APPLIQUES by JACQUES BINY ed. LUMINALITE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 beautiful and highly decorative Mid-Century-Modern orientable wall sconces, in the style of an iconic model by Pierre Guariche, attributed to Jacques Biny, produced by Lum...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glasses, green colors, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of these ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

A Fabulous French Leather Club Chair, Caramel Moustache Model, circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Fabulous 1950’s French Leather Club Chair Caramel Moustache Model This is a great looking 1950’s moustache model. The original deep caramel colour has ages and been preserved beau...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Large White Chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking chandelier was designed by Emil Stejnar for the renowned Vienna-based lighting manufacturer Rupert Nikoll in the 1960s. Stejnar is celebrated for his poetic and celesti...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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