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Pair of MCM Edmond Walnut Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of MCM Edmond Spence walnut side tables. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's transitional
Category

Vintage 1960s Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of MCM Edmond Walnut Side Tables
Pair of MCM Edmond Walnut Side Tables
H 24.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Pair of MCM Oak and Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of MCM oak and leather arm chairs with magazine slats, circa 1960. Perfect for today's
Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of MCM Green Velvet Armchairs after Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of MCM green velvet armchairs after Marco Zanuso. So stylish and great for today's
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of MCM Mixed Woods Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of MCM mixed woods salt and pepper shakers, circa 1970s. The set is constructed of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ash, Beech, Teak, Walnut

Pair of MCM side chairs in steel and brown vinyl.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of MCM side chairs in steel and brown vinyl. Minor wear on the steel. Vinyl has couple of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of MCM Teak Owl Sculptures by Skjode Skjern
By Skjode Skjern
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of MCM teak owl sculptures with posable heads by Skjode Skjern of Denmark, circa 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Pair of MCM Walter Von Nessen Tall White Enameled Column Lamps
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of MCM Walter von Nessen tall white enameled column lamps Of minimalist design, with a 4.5
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of MCM Teak Salad Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The servers are
Category

Mid-20th Century Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Pair of MCM Modernist Sterling Silver Candleholders by Juvento Lopez Reyes
By Juvento Lopez Reyes
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular pair of MCM modernist sterling silver candleholders by Juvento Lopez Reyes, circa 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of MCM Arched Lucite Bookends in the Style of Herb Ritts
By Herb Ritts
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM arched lucite bookends in the Style of Herb Ritts for Astrolite, circa 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Pair of MCM Teak Salt and Pepper Shakers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM teak salt and pepper shakers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The set are in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Pair of MCM Cocobolo Wood Minimalist Salt & Pepper Shakers by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
A goegeous pair of MCM cocobolo wood minimalist interlocking salt & pepper hakers by Don Shoemaker
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Cocobolo

Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM ceramic tile and walnut bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Walnut, Pottery

Pair of MCM Chrome and Lucite Table Lamps by Hivo Van Teal
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of MCM chrome and lucite table lamps by Hivo Van Teal, circa 1970s. These beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of MCM Walnut and Sterling Silver Salad Servers Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut and sterling silver salad servers made in Italy, circa 1970s. The set is in very
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of MCM Ram Bookends
Located in Jupiter, FL
Absolutely stunning pair of Bookends. The ram details are quite lovely. The color and weight is of
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Pair of MCM Ram Bookends
Pair of MCM Ram Bookends
H 7 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Pair of MCM Teak Salt and Pepper Shakers with Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM teak salt and pepper shakers with original box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Pair of MCM Walnut Arm Chairs by Johnson Furniture Company in the Style of Risom
By Johnson Furniture Co., Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut framed arm chairs in the style of Jens Risom for Johnson Furniture Co., circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of MCM Klismos Side Chairs
By Abrahams Brothers
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique, charming form, cheerful style, nice proportions.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of MCM Klismos Side Chairs
Pair of MCM Klismos Side Chairs
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of MCM Italian Pendant Floor Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Italian Modern pendant lamps with Floral Petal Design, Thin neck stem with solid square
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

Pair of MCM Leather Wrapped World Map Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of large leather wrapped bookends with a midcentury brass world map plaque embedded in
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Paul McCobb for Planner Group Blond Maple Three-Drawer Chests
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
All original pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group chest / dressers for Winchendon. Three drawers
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Pair of Mcm Reupholstered "Vico Magistretti Style" Dining Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of mid-century modern blonde Beachwood dining chairs, in the style of Vico Magistretti
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of MCM Style Side Tables Made of Cerused Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of cerused oak side table with brass accents. Great for a modern look!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian End Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Brass Bookends with Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 1970's Brass Bookends with Vintage Louis Vuitton Fabric, Mid Century Modern These
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series Night Stands by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut night stands from the "Rhythm" series by Lane Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of MCM Rattan / Cane Nightstands / Bedside Tables, Angraves, English, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Pair of Angraves Mid Century Rattan / Cane Nightstands / Bedside Tables, English, 1970s Pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of MCM Walnut and Smoked Glass Single Drawer End Tables/Nightstands
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sophisticated streamlined single end tables in the style of John Keal for Saltman Brown
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Walnut

Pair of MCM Armchairs with Ottomans in style of Hans J. Wegner, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
in Yugoslavia in 1960s. This set consists of 4 items - a pair of armchairs and a pair of ottomans
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovenian Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Rhythm" series by Paul
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of MCM Model 5936 Lounge Chairs on Casters by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of model 5936 lounge chairs on casters designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. With the
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Style Pair of Ebonized Solid Wood Side Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style ebonized solid wood side tables.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Design Style Pair of Patina Brass Side Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM design style patina brass finishes metal side tables.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Black Lacquered Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish pair of MCM black lacquered bamboo chairs. These have nice plush grey colored cushions. So
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage MCM Wire Mesh Swivel Chairs and Ottomans After Woodard - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage pair of MCM lounge chairs and ottomans. Chic wire mesh on two high back swivel chairs with
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Design and Midcentury Style Pair of Large Wooden Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and Danish design bedside tables all in wood, sculpted handles, compass feet, two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1970s Italian Design Style Pair of Large Oval Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and italian design bedside tables, oval shaped, gilded metal finishes, and oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Chests Dresser Linen Press Svend Madsen 1960
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Portland, OR
(original key) enclosing five sliding 'linen press' trays. This fabulous pair of MCM cabinets are ready to
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Teak

Vintage Midcentury Knoll Tubular BRNO Chairs, a Pair
By Knoll
Located in west palm beach, FL
Iconic pair of MCM Knoll chairs. The tubular version of the coveted BRNO design. A cantilevered
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glazed Plaster Driftwood Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of MCM table lamps. A chic period design of driftwood in a glazed ceramic
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Driftwood, Plaster

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cork and Chrome Table Lamps of Bottle Form
By Laurel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large pair of MCM cork table lamps of bottle-form, the cork body is set on a circular chrome foot
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

Pair of Mid Century Modern 1950’s Lounge Chairs by Sherman Bertram
By Sherman Bertram
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of MCM lounge chairs designed by Sherman Bertram in the 1950’s. The chairs have no
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Boho Sculptural Figure Lamps by Yasha Heifetz - a Pair
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of MCM table lamps. Made by the iconic Yasha Heifetz. Beautiful sculptural figures
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Orange and Yellow Dripped Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A great pair and rare pair of MCM ceramic glazed lamps with a Geometric pattern. Bright orange and
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century Modern Edmond Spence Swedish Walnut & Brass Night Stands
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Long Branch, NJ
" Deep X 22" Tall This pair of MCM night stands was made in the 1960's in Sweden and designed by Edmond
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Elephant Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass Elephant bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass Bear Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass bear bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Pair of Nightstands by Thomasville Impressions
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a pair of MCM modern contemporary
Category

Vintage 1980s Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of Beautiful Midcentury Pendants, Fully Rewired
By Mark Bell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Stunning original pair of MCM, Mid-Century Modern pendant lights that have been fully rewired, tip
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Green Glazed Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mcm or regency style ceramic glazed pheasant birds in a beautiful deep green. Each bird
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Style Chair Multicolor Upholstery and Walnut Frame, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish pair of Mid Century Modern style barrel chairs. The chairs feature a recent upholstery in
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Abstract Art Design Epoxy Resin Top & Walnut Legs, End or Side Table, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
artistic touch, the pair of MCM style tables will elevate the style of any room. dimensions : 20.25" H
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Blue Velvet & Walnut Frame Barrel Chair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
beauty and elegance. This pair of MCM style chairs will elevate the style and design of any space
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Glass Top Side Tables
Located in New Haven, CT
An elegant pair of MCM Side Tables handcrafted of ebonised hardwood. The two-tier design is clearly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Glass Top Side Tables
Glass Top Side Tables
H 20 in W 22 in D 33 in
Pair Bauhaus Basculant LC1 Sling Armchairs Le Corbusier Cow Hide Cassina 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of MCM Le Corbusier LC1 sling chairs, by Cassina, 1960's. This iconic design was
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

1970s Mid-Century Modern Optique Style Lucite & Brass Floor Lamps, a Pair
By Optique
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine lighting acquisitions of a Pair of MCM 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker MCM Chests or Nightstands Far East Collection
By Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Far East Collection black lacquer small chests or nightstands, circa 1960s. Two drawers, top drawer is wide open, second is ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

MCM Outdoor PVC Side Chairs Yellow Vinyl Upholstery, Decorion Fun Furnish, Pair
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Jerry Johnson
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun pair of MCM Mid-Century Modern white PVC side chairs with a yellow vinyl upholstery by Decorion
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, PVC

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Pair Of Mcm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pair of mcm available at 1stDibs. Each pair of mcm for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 79 options for an antique or vintage pair of mcm now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a pair of mcm — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pair of mcm made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pair of mcm over the years, but those crafted by American of Martinsville, Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman and Joaquin Tinta are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pair Of Mcm?

Prices for a pair of mcm start at $10 and top out at $12,995 with the average selling for $1,923.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 legendary 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.

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.

Questions About Pair Of Mcm
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An MCM dresser is a dresser made during the mid-century modern era. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of mid-century modern dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The term MCM wood typically refers to wood furniture produced in the mid-century modern or MCM style. These pieces usually date back to the postwar years and tend to feature simple, clean lines. Teak, rosewood and oak were some of the most popular types of wood used in furniture design during the period. Find a selection of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Michael Cromer created MCM. The full name of the German luxury fashion house is Michael Cromer Munich, a reference to both its founder and the location of its headquarters. He retained ownership of the brand and served as its creative leader until the 1990s. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of MCM apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    MCM is an acronym for “Mid-Century Modern”. So a MCM nightstand would refer to a side table crafted in the mid-century modern style. MCM style is influenced by designers from the 1930s to the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM lamp is a lighting fixture produced during the middle of the 20th century. MCM stands for mid-century modern, the name associated with this era. The lamps include both tabletop and freestanding floor fixtures. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    MCM stands for mid-century modern. The term refers to architecture, furniture and designs produced during the middle of the 20th century. Generally, the period starts after World War II and continues through the 1960s or 70s. You'll find a variety of mid-century modern furniture, art and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    An MCM chair is a mid-century modern chair. The design style known as mid-century modernism emerged during the mid-20th century and was informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. Organically shaped, clean lines and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern chairs and other furniture. Find a selection of vintage mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    MCM stands for Michael Cromer Munich, the initials of the brand’s founding designer. MCM is a luxury leather goods brand established in Europe in 1976. MCM is known for its fine leather backpacks and handbags.. Browse a wide selection of MCM leather goods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    An MCM piece of furniture was produced during the mid-20th century and reflects the characteristics of mid-century modern style. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that describe many examples of vintage mid-century modern furniture. Furniture created by designers working in this style often featured materials like teak, rosewood, oak, steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Shop a large selection of vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, MCM is a German brand. Designer Michael Cromer founded the fashion house in 1976 in Munich, Germany. Notably, the brand name MCM stands for Michael Cromer Munich. The brand is well-known for incorporating its monogram initial logo into patterns on handbags, belts and other accessories. On 1stDibs, find a selection of MCM apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To tell if your MCM bag is real, closely examine the details. The MCM monogram is often a simple way to spot authentic bags. On a genuine piece, the print will have exactly nine leaves on the left side of the bow and eight leaves on the right. Many fakes will have the wrong number of leaves, making them easy to spot with a discerning eye. The print should also be crisp, clear and evenly spaced across the bag. If you need assistance with authentication, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of MCM bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, MCM is considered a luxury brand. Founded in 1976, the German fashion house uses fine materials like Spanish calfskin leather and carefully controlled production techniques to produce pieces of the highest quality. The brand is particularly well known for its signature canvas fabric. Called cognac visetos, it is a versatile neutral color and is patterned with the MCM monogram. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of MCM apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you pair palazzo pants is largely a matter of personal preference. Many people choose to balance the flowy oversize shape of the pants with fitted tops, sweaters or turtlenecks. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage and designer palazzo pants.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one can say for sure who made the first pair of pants. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have traced the origins of pants back to ancient China. The oldest pants to have been discovered so far date back to between the 13th and 10th centuries B.C. These early garments were found on mummies in tombs in the Tarim Basin of western China. Find a large selection of pants for men and women on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For a casual look, pair your Versace dress shirt with a nice pair of jeans and your favorite pair of loafers or casual pumps. For a more dressy look, pair it with dress slacks or a fitted skirt and dress shoes or heels. Find authentic Versace pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    No one knows for sure what the first pair of jeans looked like, as historians are unsure who created the earliest example of jeans. However, we do have a rough idea of what the first Levi Strauss & Co. jeans produced during the 1830s looked like. They were blue denim trousers with straight, relaxed legs. The jeans featured five riveted pockets and a button fly. Instead of belt loops, the jeans had one single angled loop at the waist designed to hold a hammer or other tool. Shop a wide range of jeans from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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    The average cost of a pair of diamond stud earrings with a total carat weight of 1-carat is $2,495. Depending on the clarity, cut and color of the diamond, the price and other details may vary. On 1sDibs, shop for antique and vintage diamond earrings.

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