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What is an MCM piece of furniture?
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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 27, 2024
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Italian Chandelier in Brass, Green-Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass , 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, distinguished by a sculptural, well-balanced composition and a refined use of materials typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Pair of Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by elegant proportions and a light, sculptural silhouette typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. Each sc...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Wall Lights with White Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron wall light
White opaline glass, brass top.
Height of wall piece up to the glass: 36 cm / 14.17 inches
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches
2 holes to secure...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Iron
1960s Italian Modern Wall Sconces in Black-Enamelled Brass, Brass and Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A distinctive pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1960s, characterized by a bold and architectural mid-century modern design. Each sconce features a cylindrical brass wall mount co...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a clean and timeless mid-century design. Each sconce features a gently curved brass arm extending from a circu...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning example of a vintage equestrian bottle opener dating to c.1970.
The handle is gold plated bronze fashioned in the form of a horse bit and the bottle opener itself made fr...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Gold Plate
