Pier Luigi Colli Iron Coat Rack, Late 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in bari, IT
Pierluigi Colli gilded wrought iron coat rack, late 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
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Metal
Pier Luigi Colli On Sale
Vintage 1950s gilded metal wall mirror designed by Pier Luigi Colli
$1,312Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 24.81 in D 1.19 in
Vintage 1950s gilded metal wall mirror designed by Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli, Colli Torino
Located in None, IT
Wall mirror with gold wrought metal frame, designed by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to time. SIZING: Height 102 cm; width 63 cm; de...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Floor Mirror with Coat Hangers by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950
$11,487Sale Price|30% Off
H 74.81 in W 51.19 in D 7.88 in
Floor Mirror with Coat Hangers by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful and huge floor mirror made by Pier Luigi Colli, about 1950, made in wood with pink murano glass A little less than 2 meters, so rare. Little signs of time and use, gl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
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Murano Glass, Wood
Pierluigi Colli Set Two in Hammered Gilded Iron
$1,312Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 53.94 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Pierluigi Colli Set Two in Hammered Gilded Iron
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in bari, IT
Set of two hammered gilt iron chairs from the famous Turin-based house Pierluigi Colli , production period 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Console Table by Pier Luigi Colli for Colli Mobilificio, 1940s
$3,047Sale Price|45% Off
H 94.1 in W 49.22 in D 15.36 in
Console Table by Pier Luigi Colli for Colli Mobilificio, 1940s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Console with golden wrought iron mirror, with crystal top, the mirror and surrounded by stylized flowers engraved in the center at the top door elgante and precious crystal cimasa wi...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Gold Plate
Pier Luigi Colli Italian Mid Century Hammered Brass Chair, 60's
$656Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Pier Luigi Colli Italian Mid Century Hammered Brass Chair, 60's
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in bari, IT
Hammered brass chair by the famous Turin house Pier Luigi Colli, production period 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Entryway Mirror and Brass and Glass Console by Pierluigi Colli with Floral Frame
$4,835Sale Price|54% Off
H 94.49 in W 39.38 in D 10.63 in
Entryway Mirror and Brass and Glass Console by Pierluigi Colli with Floral Frame
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Turin, Italy, 1960s. Its frame is made in golden bronze and it features a thick hammered glass top. It may show slight traces of use since it's vintage but it is in excellent...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Brass
Pair of Vintage Ivory Skai and Gilt Metal Poufs by Pierluigi Colli, Italy
$1,318Sale Price / set|58% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Vintage Ivory Skai and Gilt Metal Poufs by Pierluigi Colli, Italy
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These poufs feature a golden metal frame and their original ivory skai upholstery by colli. These are vintage pieces therefore they might show slight traces of ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Metal
Rectangular Brass and Varnished Metal Coffee Table by Pierluigi Colli, Italy
$975Sale Price|30% Off
H 19.69 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in
Rectangular Brass and Varnished Metal Coffee Table by Pierluigi Colli, Italy
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This coffee table features a brass and varnished metal frame and a glass top. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pierluigi Colli Ash Wood and Brown Fabric Italian Dinning Room Chairs, 1950
$4,688Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Pierluigi Colli Ash Wood and Brown Fabric Italian Dinning Room Chairs, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very elegant for the precious fabric with which they have been coated. Perfect marriage between two classic upholstery fabrics. Classic, but very elegant design. All covered in doub...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Velvet, Ash
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Pier Luigi Colli guilded iron Console
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Porto, PT
Guilded wrought iron console with glass top. Producer: Mobilficio Colli, Torino.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pier Luigi Colli, Giovanni Gariboldi Secretaire Ribalta
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Rome, IT
Secretaire ribalta by Pier Luigi colli and Giovanni Gariboldi, with four hidden drawers, large lower drawer. Outside in rosewood, inside in sycamore maple. Inlay in polychrome woods ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Secretaires
Vintage 1960s brass wall mirror design Pier Luigi Colli
By Colli Torino, Pier Luigi Colli
Located in None, IT
Wall mirror with machined brass frame, design Pier Luigi Colli for Colli, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 125 cm; width 7...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pierluigi Colli sideboard carved wood, veneered root, two doors, drawers, 1940
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H 38.59 in W 63 in D 19.3 in
Pierluigi Colli sideboard carved wood, veneered root, two doors, drawers, 1940
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Rome, IT
sideboard with a burled birch veneer designed by Pier Luigi Colli in 1940 produced by F.lli Marelli Cantu two exterior cabinet doors with ribbon design brass door pulls and a scallo...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
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Brass
Specchio da parete vintage anni 50 in ferro dorato design Pier Luigi Colli
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H 85.44 in W 40.16 in D 1.58 in
Specchio da parete vintage anni 50 in ferro dorato design Pier Luigi Colli
By Colli Torino, Pier Luigi Colli
Located in None, IT
Specchio da parete con struttura in ferro dorato e lavorato, design Pier Luigi Colli, anni 50. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo. DIMENSIONI: A...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors
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Iron
Large Pier Luigi Colli Wall or Mantle Mirror in Gilded Wrought Iron, 1950s Italy
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H 46.46 in W 34.65 in D 1.19 in
Large Pier Luigi Colli Wall or Mantle Mirror in Gilded Wrought Iron, 1950s Italy
By Pier Luigi Colli, Colli Torino, Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Distinctive, luxurious and ornate full-size Pier Luigi Colli wall mirror in gilded (golden) wrought iron. Exquisite blend of modernity and classical motifs. Produced by the family-o...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold, Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage Table from the 50's Design Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in None, IT
Coffee table with carved wooden and gilded brass structure, transparent glass top, designed by Pier Luigi Colli, 1950s. CONDITION: In good condition, may show signs of wear caused...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Coat Hanger with Mirror and Glass Wrought Iron Shelf by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
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H 82.68 in W 47.25 in D 8.67 in
Coat Hanger with Mirror and Glass Wrought Iron Shelf by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Glass & Wrought Iron Shelf by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Metal, Gold
Mirror by Pierluigi Colli for Cristal Art, Italy, 1970s
By Pier Luigi Colli, Cristal Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Mirror by Pierluigi Colli is an original contemporary Artwork realized in Italy in the 1970s by Pierluigi Colli. Art Glass and Brass. Made in Italy. Created for Crystal Art...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Applique Lamp by Pier Luigi Colli for Mobili Nella Valle, Italy, 1940s
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H 47.25 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Applique Lamp by Pier Luigi Colli for Mobili Nella Valle, Italy, 1940s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Roma, IT
Applique Lamp is an original contemporary Artwork realized in Italy in the 1940s. Metal and Art Glass. Made in Italy. Created for Mobili nella Valle. Total Dimensions: 1...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pier Luigi Colli Banquette or Bench Gold Iron Bedroom Bouclé, Italy, 1950
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H 15.7 in W 34.2 in D 16.14 in
Pier Luigi Colli Banquette or Bench Gold Iron Bedroom Bouclé, Italy, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Pier Luigi Colli bench available in different fabrics (customized) Pier Luigi Colli gold iron bedroom bench boucle blue or green, Italy, 1950. Large 34" hammered gilt iron b...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
1950s Pier Luigi Colli Golden with Spotted Detail Wrought Iron Console Table
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H 34.65 in W 44.3 in D 11.82 in
1950s Pier Luigi Colli Golden with Spotted Detail Wrought Iron Console Table
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, England
A striking and highly decorative 1950s, Italian, Pier Luigi Colli, gold with white spotted detail, wrought iron, wall mounted, console table. The fun white spotted outer frame is acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Wrought Iron
1950s Pier Luigi Colli Golden with Spotted Detail Wrought Iron Console Table
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H 34.65 in W 44.3 in D 11.82 in
1950s Pier Luigi Colli Golden with Spotted Detail Wrought Iron Console Table
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, England
A striking and highly decorative 1950s, Italian, Pier Luigi Colli, gold with white spotted detail, wrought iron, wall mounted, console table. The fun white spotted outer frame is acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Wrought Iron
Console Pier Luigi Colli Midcentury Italian Design Mahogany Top Glass Often
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H 35.04 in W 51.19 in D 14.18 in
Console Pier Luigi Colli Midcentury Italian Design Mahogany Top Glass Often
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Console Pier Luigi Colli midcentury Italian design mahogany top glass often, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Crystal, Brass
Pier Luigi Colli Mid-Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hallway Mirror, 1950s
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H 86.62 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Pier Luigi Colli Mid-Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Hallway Mirror, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful entrance mirror with console, sophisticated, elegant, designed by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, Turin 1950 The structure is in wrought iron, the handmade flowers in wrought iro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...
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Marble, Metal
Pair of Golden Pier Luigi Colli Iron Bedroom Benches, Italy, 1950
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H 16.14 in W 19.68 in D 13.38 in
Pair of Golden Pier Luigi Colli Iron Bedroom Benches, Italy, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of golden Pierluigi Colli iron bedroom benches, Italy, 1950. Cute pair of 20" (width) hammered gilt iron benches with the original golden bronze velvet fabric. Very good origina...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Coffee Table Art Deco by Pierluigi Colli, Italy, 1940s
By Colli Torino, Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare coffee table made by Pierluigi Colli around the 1940s. Of beautiful manufacture this table in Italian Art Deco style was made for an important private house in Genoa on com...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Brass
Pier Luigi Colli Mid-Century Modern Italian Hallway Mirror, 1950s
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H 85.44 in W 40.95 in D 11.82 in
Pier Luigi Colli Mid-Century Modern Italian Hallway Mirror, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This large oval mirror with a mounted console has a gilded wrought iron frame and was designed by Pier Luigi Colli. It can be installed without the console, mirror and console separa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...
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Crystal, Metal
Pair of Pier Luigi Colli Gold Iron Clover Stools Red Fabric, Italy, 1950
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H 18.5 in W 14.96 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Pier Luigi Colli Gold Iron Clover Stools Red Fabric, Italy, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Pier Luigi Colli gold iron clover stools with red fabric, Italy, 1950. Hammered gilt iron stools with red velvet-ish fabric in good condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mirror with Console by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1955
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Prato, IT
Monumental mirror with console having Verde Nilo Murano glass top by Pier Luigi Colli, Italy, 1955 Measurements: Mirror: width cm.106, height cm.225 Console: width cm.79, depth cm.33...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Len...
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Metal
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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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