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Vintage Mid Century Desk, Singer 600 Sewing Machine, MCM, Retro, Unique, Walnut
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Mid Century Desk, Singer 600 Sewing Machine, MCM, Retro, Unique, Walnut, 1960s, Office
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
H 31.25 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Dining Chairs, Chrome, Tubular, MCM, Retro, One of a Kind, 1970s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Dining Chairs, Chrome, Tubular, MCM, Retro, One of a Kind, 1970s, Upholstery Included
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 24 in
Hollywood Regency Amber Glass & Drop Crystal Pendant Light MCM Retro
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hollywood Regency / Victorian / Gothic or Spanish Revival style pendant light or hanging lantern with scrolled metal accents, amber glass panels, and drop crystal borders.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Milo Baughman, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Travertine Coffee Table.
The table has a smooth rounded edge and is solid travertine.
It's in 2 pieces. The tabletop rests on the base. The holes are filled.
Color: N...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 16 in W 36 in D 60 in
Vintage Square Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Carlo Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine Coffee Table.
The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light cream travertine.
The travertine holes have been filled.
The pattern is stunning. The ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 18.75 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in
Vintage Terracotta Extra Large Vessel Floor Vase with Rings - MCM Retro 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
the 70s and 80s Postmodern MCM (Mid-Century Modern) design. Crafted from heavy terracotta, this vessel
Category
Vintage 1970s Rustic Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Maze Coffee Table MCM Retro 80s Postmodern
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Bronze Coffee Table.
The table has a beautiful patina. Made out of Bronze
Color: Dark Bronze
Measurements:
Length: 60"
Width: 30"
Height: 15 1/4"
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 15.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
Vintage Oak Jay Spectre 7 Drawer Dresser Postmodern MCM Retro Burlwood 70s 80s
By Marge Carson, Milo Baughman, Jay Spectre, Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1980s Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Dresser.
This dresser features smooth-gliding drawers with a clean interior. The trim is crafted from brushed metal, complementing th...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 72 in D 19.25 in
Pair of MCM Wicker Seat Metal Base Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
modern MCM retro look. Can be very useful as extra chairs in a den or office. Measures: Seat height 16.50
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Painting Mountain Scenic Coast
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern painting mountain scenic coast MCM Retro Deco patina impressionist
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mid Century Credenza, Vintage, Laminate, Faux Wood, Oak, Formica, Sideboard.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
, Living Room, MCM, Retro.
Vintage from the 1960s
Measurements: 70 1/8" L x 18" D x 29" H
There are a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Oak
H 29 in W 70.13 in D 18 in
Retro MCM 50s Atomic Style Display Mirror Shelf
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Retro Mid-Century Modern 50s Atomic Style display mirror shelf with side lights is a stunning
Category
20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
18KT Yellow Gold Panda Brooch with Ruby Eye
By MCM
Located in New York, NY
Adorable panda brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The panda is designed in a sandblasted finish and has a ruby eye.
Stamped 18K
Category
1990s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism
By Enzo Mari
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Super fun and retro piece of office or desk decor. Good size at almost 4 wide. Reminiscent of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
H 2.75 in W 3.88 in D 2 in
Vintage Off White Boucle Fabric Waterfall Bench Postmodern Retro MCM 80s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Waterfall Bench.
Newly upholstered in boucle fabric. Please refer to the pictures.
Color: Off White (with a hint of cream)
Condition:
Newly upholstered
Measurements...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Bouclé
Retro MCM 1970s - Set of 4 Tennis Theme Printed Bar Rocks Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s set of 4 Tennis theme barware rocks glasses. Printed in white, green and brown Ink, with 3 sets of crossed rackets, words like Love All, Nice Shot !, Thirty Love, Deuc...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Retro MCM
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage Turkish Sivas rug, avant-garde interior design seamlessly intertwines with retro aesthetics
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Curtis Jere Signed 1986 Metal Kinetic Table Sculpture Mobile Retro MCM
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1986 signed Curtis Jere table mobile. This beautiful table sculpture from Jere features a simple modern style with blues, yellows, and reds, attached to an arcing black metal base....
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 17.25 in W 36 in D 7 in
Mid Century Red Retro Westfield Mfg Columbia Fire Arrow Bicycle Bike MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Westfield Mfg Co Columbia Fire-Arrow bike. Measure: 69".
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Plaster Cactus Lamp With Globe Lamp Shade MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s
By Modeline Lamp Co., Michael Taylor, John Dickinson, Richard Etts
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cactus Plaster Lamp.
The lamp is made out of plaster and the lampshade is made out of acrylic.
Solid and very heavy.
Color: Off White
Condition: In great vintage condi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
H 39 in W 11 in D 14 in
Vintage Pair of Italian Chrome And Velvet Chairs Retro MCM Postmodern 70s 80s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poul Kjærholm, Kazuhide Takahama, Shiro Kuramata, Anton Lorenz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Vintage Chrome Chairs.
Newly upholstered vintage chairs in Italian cotton velvet. Please refer to the pictures.
Color: Teal
Measurements:
Width: 24"
Longest Depth: 25 1/...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
A high
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Other
H 38.98 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Vintage MCM Mid Century Space Age Modern Pottery Lamp Crackle Glaze 1960s Retro
Located in Wilton, CT
Large vintage Mid Century Space Age Modern pottery lamp in white crackle glaze, circa 1960's. 40" high overall, 22" to top of pottery, 8 1/2" square. Excellent vintage condition, we...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
H 40 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
EXTREME RARE brass 1950s vintage floor lamp / bag lamp mcm
By German Manufactory
Located in Gaggenau, DE
GERMANY
Design year: 1950s
Dimensions: : 25 D x 57 W x 167H cm
50s German MCM Modern Vintage Retro
A
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro
By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro MCM
A
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 126 in W 59 in D 48 in
Modern Abstract Chrome and Marble Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
, Modernist, Modernism, Abstraction, Mid-Century Modern, MCM, Vintage, Retro, Interior design, Decorative Arts
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Mid Century Oak Wood Headboard – for Queen and King
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Oak Wood Headboard – Panel Design for Queen and King Beds, Retro, MCM
Enhance your
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid Century Robert Heritage For Archie Shine Rosewood Console Table/Desk Vintage
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Robert Heritage For Archie Shine Rosewood Console Table/Desk Vintage Retro
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Pair Of T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings For Widdicomb Walnut Armchairs Model WWZ
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cambridge, GB
Vintage Retro MCM
Price is for the pair.
A beautiful pair of walnut armchairs manufactured by T.H
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 32.68 in
Rare Italian Vintage Valentino Scarf Cushion Pillow with Linen Black White Gold
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
item’s age and history, add character and do not take away from the overall piece.
Tags: Retro, MCM
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
H 18 in W 18 in D 7 in
Vintage Teak Sideboard Credenza Retro MCM
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive mid-20th century teak sideboard.
A column of three long fitted drawers flanked by sliding doors mounted with good handles and enclosed shelving, raised on shaped taper...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Vintage desk lamp adjustable gooseneck lamp, 70s 80s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
F Line Brooklyn black desk lamp vintage retro mcm.
Vintage chrome and black metal desk lamp.
Black
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Ettore Sottsass Veneer Dresser Postmodern MCM Retro 80s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage dresser has been re-veneered with the original ALPI veneer, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1985 an iconic figure in the Memphis design movement. Its distinctive veneer h...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cork And Chrome Dresser Postmodern MCM Retro Burlwood
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 70s, Cork & Chrome Dresser
The dresser has been restored and re-veneered in cork. The pulls and trim are out of chrome.
The drawers are clean and move smoothly.
Color: Na...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Rectangle Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro
By Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Travertine Rectangle Coffee Table.
The table is solid travertine.
It's in 2 pieces. The tabletop rests on the base. The holes are filled.
Color: Natural/cream stone with ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 15.5 in W 49.25 in D 27.25 in
Vintage Square Travertine Stone End Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Carlo Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Stone International
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine End Table.
The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light cream travertine.
The travertine holes have been filled.
The pattern is stunning. The t...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 21.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Square Travertine Stone End Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Carlo Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine End Table.
The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light cream travertine.
The travertine holes have been filled.
The pattern is stunning. The t...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 21.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Travertine Stone Square Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Carlo Scarpa, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Light Cream Travertine Coffee Table.
The table is made out of travertine and honed and has no shine.
Very heavy 200 pounds.
Color: Natural, light cream travertine.
Measure...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 18 in W 48 in D 48 in
Vintage Green Marble Stone Dining Table Postmodern MCM Retro Minimalist 70s 80s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Green Marble Dining Table.
Made out of solid marble stone. It's in two parts. The tabletop rests on the base.
Can sit 6 comfortably or 8 depending on the size of the chair...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
H 28 in W 74 in D 39 in
Pair Of Vintage Inspired Cork And Acrylic Globe Lamps MCM Retro 70s
By Milo Baughman, Paul Evans, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Pace Collection, Willy Rizzo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Cork & Acrylic Globe Lamps.
The lamps are newly made and are a limited addition to our new collection. They are made with porcelain sockets and twisted rayon-covered lamp wi...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic, Cork
Mid Century Pair Of German Chrome Reclining Chairs Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Pair of German Chrome Reclining Chairs Vintage MCM Retro
A pair of German
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Retro Modular Sofa By Englender Vintage MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century retro modular sofa by Englender
This amazing modular set comes in 5
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wicker
Mid Century Brown Corduroy Three Seater Sofa Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Brown Corduroy Three Seater Sofa Vintage Retro MCM
Vintage original three
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cord, Foam
Mid Century Rocking Lounge Chair & Footstool/Ottoman Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Rocking Lounge Chair and Footstool Ottoman Vintage Retro MCM
Made from
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Other
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Green Leather Modular Seating Set Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Green Leather Modular Seating Set Vintage Retro MCM
This lounge set
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Mid Century Modular Fabric Sofa By Englender Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Modular Fabric Sofa by Englender Vintage Retro MCM
This amazing modular
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Glass, Foam
Mid Century Circle Sofa Bed Vintage Geometric Pattern Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Circle Sofa Bed Vintage Geometric Pattern Retro MCM
The upholstery of
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Other
Greaves & Thomas Green Sofa Bed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Greaves and Thomas Green Sofa Bed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
A beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chenille, Foam, Teak
Mid Century Orange Coral Velvet Pair Of Armchairs Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Orange Coral Velvet Pair of Armchairs Vintage Retro MCM
Vintage original
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Three Mid Century Modular Sofa/Chairs Geometric Fabric Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Three Mid Century Modular Sofa Chairs Geometric Fabric Vintage Retro MCM
Beautifully
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Other
H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Lime Green Retro Porcelain Table Lamp MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern lime green porcelain table lamp with linen shade and resin finial.
Measures: 7” x 22.25” / Shade - 18” x 13” / Height to top of finial – 34” (Diameter x Height).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Red & Cream Two Seater Sofa Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Red and Cream Matching Two Seater Sofa
Two seater sofa in a beautiful red and cream zig zag geometric pattern, which we believe is the original upholstery, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Mid Century Danish Sofa Bed & Matching Armchair Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Danish Sofa Bed and Matching Armchair
Featuring a beautifully restored beech frame with curving sweeping arms and original light green upholstery.
Believe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool, Foam, Beech
Vintage Cork Platform Bed & Headboard MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage California King Cork Platform Bed & Headboard.
Very rare cork vintage platform bed. The headboard has a black glass top inlay. The front edge has a bullnose detail.
Very ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cork
Vintage Burlwood 9 Drawer Dresser MCM 70s 80s Postmodern Retro
By Pace Collection, Lane Acclaim, Milo Baughman, Leon Rosen, Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Stacked Burlwood Veneer Dresser.
The vintage dresser has been meticulously re-veneered with burlwood manufactured by ALPI and has been carefully applied and sealed with a sa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Burl
Mid Century Teak Sideboard Archie Shine Robert Heritage Vintage Retro MCM
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Teak Sideboard Archie Shine Robert Heritage Vintage Retro MCM
A stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 66.15 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Teak Black Writing Desk With Drawer Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Vintage Teak Writing Desk With Drawer Retro MCM
This mid century writing
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Orange Coral Velvet Three Seater Sofa Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Orange Coral Velvet Three Seater Sofa Vintage Retro MCM
Vintage original
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Mid Century Red & Cream Matching Armchairs Club Chairs Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Red and Cream Matching Armchairs Club Chairs Vintage Retro MCM
Matching
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Mid Century Modular Fabric Corner Sofa & Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Modular Fabric Corner Sofa and Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Foam, Teak
H 27.56 in W 100.79 in D 32.29 in
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Mcm Retro For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mcm retro you’re looking for. Each mcm retro for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, plastic and metal. If you’re shopping for a mcm retro, we have 213 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mcm retro you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mcm retro is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mcm retro over the years, but those crafted by Greaves and Thomas, Robin Day and G Plan Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mcm Retro?
The average selling price for a mcm retro at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $18,524 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.