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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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Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Ramseur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 pink etched glass tubes
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports pink etched glass tubes in a star shape. Weight about 60 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 36 green disks
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50 inches...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Handsewn fabric shade pendant , design by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, pattern by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish Height is customisable All electrical componen...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist "Rokato" Rattan & Glass Coffee Table by Gebr. Jonkers, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Captivating 1970s Dutch modernist coffee table from the acclaimed Rokato collection, attributed to designer Gijs Bakker and manufactured by Gebr. Jonkers in Noordwolde, Netherlands. ...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Smoked Glass, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fluted Walnut Table Lamps by Zina Lamp Co.
By Zina Lamp Co., Raymond Pfennig
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful pair of designer table lamps were manufactured by the Zina Lamp Co. of Forest Knolls, CA. Lamp design is attributed to Raymond Pfennig. Lamps features a turned, solid...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

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