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Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?

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Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?
Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Mid-Century Modern Swedish Dala Horse, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Dala Horse, 1960s
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This iconic ottoman is part of the legendary Togo collection designed in the 1970s by Michel Ducaroy for the French manufacturer Ligne Roset. Revolutionary at the time of its creatio...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet

Plexiglass Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy Very elegant and rare cinema or theater sconces. They are large wall lamps Manufactured in Italy Lamps are in perfect ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Plexiglass

VENINI vase Veronese Violet Murano Glass Limited Edition 190/199, Signed 1997
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Veronese 600.05 Violet Murano Glass Limited Edition 190/199, 1997, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordin...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Italian Brass Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, composed of a brass structure with three opaline glass shades. Each shade is positioned on a curved brass arm, arranged around a central joint that...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 1997, handmade in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Fazzoletto 700.02 Aquamarine, 2014, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary collection of original Veni...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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