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Curvy armchair designed by Luca Pasqualotti for Second Youth 2024
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Arezzo, Italy
stesso, conoscere gli altri e conoscere il mondo.
Seconda Giovinezza
Fondata nel 2020 da A.P. e A.I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Curvy armchair designed by Luca Pasqualotti for Second Youth 2024
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
stesso, conoscere gli altri e conoscere il mondo.
Seconda Giovinezza
Fondata nel 2020 da A.P. e A.I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Curvy armchair designed by Luca Pasqualotti for Seconda Giovinezza 2024
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
stesso, conoscere gli altri e conoscere il mondo.
Seconda Giovinezza
Fondata nel 2020 da A.P. e A.I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 26.78 in W 34.65 in D 25.6 in
Curvy armchair designed by Luca Pasqualotti for Seconda Giovinezza 2024
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Arezzo, Italy
stesso, conoscere gli altri e conoscere il mondo.
Seconda Giovinezza
Fondata nel 2020 da A.P. e A.I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 26.78 in W 34.65 in D 25.6 in
Visione Notturna carpet designed by Francesco Zotti for Second Youth
By Carmelo Zotti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rug conceived by the design mind Francesco Zotti for Seconda Giovinezza gallery, 2024.
Nepal knot
Category
2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for C&b Italia 1970
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Le Bambole armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Le Bambole modular sofa 3 seats by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Fabric
Rare ceiling lamp produced by Stilnovo 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Sheet Metal
Rare ceiling lamp designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 1958
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Arezzo, Italy
eleganti.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1959
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Arezzo, Italy
. 124.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 0.79 in W 25.79 in D 25.79 in
Rare Tortiglioni ceiling lamp designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 1961
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Rare ceiling lamp designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Sesann armchairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Rare mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio & De Berti, 1962
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 75.99 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Siluro mod. 12628 floor lamp designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 1957
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 84.65 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Ciuingam sofa by De Pas D' Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina, Italy 1967
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
H 25.6 in W 82.68 in D 37.01 in
Rare 6 Lune ceiling lamp designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 1961
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Brass
H 9.85 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Rare 3 Lune ceiling lamp designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 1961
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Brass
H 9.45 in W 25.99 in D 53.55 in
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Metal
Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Velvet
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 66.93 in
Le Bambole sofa 2 seats designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Animal Skin
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Le Bambole Chaise Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Animal Skin, Suede, Hemp
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 51.19 in
Large wall sconces designed and produced by Cristal Art, 1950s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Arezzo, Italy
in 1996
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Rare Maja sofa by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1971
By Felix Padovano, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Arezzo, Italy
.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Clio wall sconces designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1963 Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Brass
Clio wall sconces designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1963 Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Brass
Clio wall sconces designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1963 Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Clio wall sconces designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1963 Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Dahlia mod 1461 wall sconce designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1955
By Max Ingrand
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Brass
H 30.32 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Rare armchair designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for Lenzi 1954
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Metal, Brass
Large wall sconces designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1955
By Max Ingrand
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Montaggio in loco su
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Brass
Sigma wall sconces designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960 Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Gamma wall sconces designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960 Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Pagrù by Claudio Vagnoni for 1P Industria Chimica per L' Arredamento 1969
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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2 Poltrone con braccioli : 85 x 100 H 75 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Cotton
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in
Environ 1 modular sofa designed by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol Internation 1970
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Cotton
H 23.63 in W 122.84 in D 63 in
Mod 1462A ceiling lamp designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1955
By Max Ingrand
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Montaggio in loco su
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Brass
Gaetano table designed by Gae Aulenti for Zanotta 1973
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Torpedo wall sconce designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Arezzo, Italy
world.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Torpedo wall sconces designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Arezzo, Italy
world.
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Poliedri ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1958
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron, Brass
Soriana pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Soriana armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in
121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Fireworks wall lamps by Angelo Barovier for Barovier & Toso 1986
By Angelo Barovier
Located in Arezzo, Italy
and originality.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Fireworks wall lamp by Angelo Barovier for Barovier & Toso 1986
By Angelo Barovier
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Soriana armchair and pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in
Soriana armchairs and pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in
LP 12 A wall sconce designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 1960
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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LP 12 A wall sconces designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 1960
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Arezzo, Italy
.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Large Poliedri wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1958
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Iron
Large Poliedri wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1961
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Iron
Large Poliedri wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1958
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Iron
Large Poliedri wall sconces designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1961
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Iron
Large Gatto table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Large Gatto table lamps by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Steel
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Seconda Giovinezza For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the seconda giovinezza you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each seconda giovinezza for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect seconda giovinezza — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each seconda giovinezza bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Sergio Mazza, Tobia Scarpa and Aldo Jacober each produced at least one beautiful seconda giovinezza that is worth considering.
How Much is a Seconda Giovinezza?
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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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