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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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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
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

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