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Sigi Pineda MCM Silver, Brass, Rosewood, Sodalite, Turquoise Stone Hinged Box
By Sigi Pineda
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique abstract signed Mid-Century Modern mixed media hinged box is by Sigi Pineda and from Taxco Mexico in the 1950s. It is signed Sigi Taxco 8. The box is silver, brass, rosew...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Brass
MCM California Pottery Ceramic Searcher Tropical Pink Flamingo Figurine Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green long-legged "Searcher" flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form searching the grassy field. It come...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$126 Sale Price
35% Off
MCM Ceramic California Pottery Standing Tall Pink Flamingo Figurine Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green long-legged "Standing Tall" flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form standing proudly on a grassy f...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$126 Sale Price
35% Off
Henredon Campaign Style MCM Dining Chairs-Set of 4 Reupholstered
By Henredon
Located in Medina, OH
Reupholstered set of 4 Henredon Campaign Style Oak Dining Chairs, with new foam cores and webbing supports. Reupholstered in a beautiful ivory performance chenille fabric. These di...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Foam, Oak
Large MCM Figural Ceramic Table Lamp in the Style of Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM figural ceramic table lamp in the style of Bitossi, circa 1960s. The lamp is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
MCM California Pottery Tropical Ceramic "The Stroller" Pink Flamingo Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green long-legged "The Stroller" flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form walking down on a grassy field....
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$126 Sale Price
35% Off
Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a stunning MCM desk by Drexel. It.comes from it's Biscayne line of furniture. It's made of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Large MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Cookie Jar with Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM stoneware studio pottery cookie jar with lid, circa 1970s. This gorgeous wheel thrown and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Chrome Three Cylinder "Skyscraper" Floor Lamp by Neal Small
By Neal Small
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find MCM atomic chrome three cylinder "skyscraper" floor lamp by Neal Small, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Mcm Rockwell Unscripted Upholstered Swivel Seat Low Cylinder by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rockwell unscripted upholstered swivel seat low cylinder by Knoll.
The rockwell unscripted upholstered seat offers fun punctuation to dining, living or office spa...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Kristian Vedel Willadsen Møbelfabrik Modus MCM Rosewood Leather Chairs Ottoman
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kristian Vedel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960
s Pair Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1960's Vintage Mid Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs. Highly decorative.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$576 Sale Price
20% Off
13" Tall MCM California Pottery Ceramic long-legged Flamingo Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green long-legged flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form standing on a grassy field. It comes in a glos...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$146 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM
By Los Castillo
Located in North Miami, FL
This substantial vintage mid century modern hinged turtle box is a lovely combination of brass, abalone, and rosewood. It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hech...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$1,125 Sale Price
25% Off
MCM Sculpted Glass Ring Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM sculpted glass ring holder with box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. Sculptural and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Brown Stoneware Carafe
Cup by Tristan Drechsler, MCM 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Brown Stoneware Carafe
Cup by Tristan Drechsler, MCM 1970s
This vintage set of
Category
20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Stoneware
MCM Petite Red Enamel and Brass Crucifix / Cross on Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM petite red enamel and brass crucifix / cross on base, circa 1970s. Nice weight and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Coastal Round Stacked Rattan Pedestal Table Mahogany Top, 2 Available
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Available
Rattan is more than just furniture—it's a statement of style, uniqueness, and timeless elegance
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
$2,925 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Pair of MCM Leather Wrapped World Map Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic pair of large leather wrapped bookends with a midcentury brass world map plaque embedded in the front, circa 1970s. The bookends measure 9" W x 6" D x 6.5" H and would make a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Black Metal Mid Century Post Modern Perfect End Table MCM
Located in Basel, BS
A very excellent accent design piece. This metal, black magazine holder end table would look great in a Modern or Mid-Century decor. It features a gorgeous sculptural design, and doe...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of MCM Mixed Woods Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of MCM mixed woods salt and pepper shakers, circa 1970s. The set is constructed of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ash, Beech, Teak, Walnut
$200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Circular End Table, Side Table, Solid Maple Wood, Mid Century, MCM, Maximalist.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Circular End Table, Side Table, Solid Maple Wood, Mid Century, MCM, Hollywood Regency, Maximalist
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Set of 6 MCM Cane Back Dining Chairs by Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
Set of (6) timeless cane back dining chairs for Drexel Heritage Furniture. These chairs feature a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mcm Reupholstered "Vico Magistretti Style" Dining Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of mid-century modern blonde Beachwood dining chairs, in the style of Vico Magistretti. Professionally reupholstered in a performance orange boucle. This new fabric brings out t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$672 Sale Price
20% Off
Group of 10 Large MCM Globe Lights by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice grouping complete with ceiling plate on these extra large rare globes showing small brass details old white finish and steel stem. We have rarely seen these sizes in quan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Italian MCM Maurizio Tempestini White Alabaster "FLAME" Lamps
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1940s Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini (Italian, 1908-1960) designed, sculpted polished white Alabaster table lamps with flame design raised on oval ebonized wooden bas...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves
10.5 tall x 16 w x 12
Burlwood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1960s Walnut MCM Broyhill Saga Buffet Credenza Bookcase Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill Saga versatile cabinet. Unique design with wonderful clean lines, beautiful all original walnut figuring an...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin MCM Mahogany Nightstand
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
nightstand measures: 21.5 wide x 20 deep x 28 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
MCM Textured Original Paper Fiber Wall Art by G. Hoff
By Don Drumm
Located in Medina, OH
Vibrant and Textured mid-century modern Textured Original Paper Fiber Wall Art by G. Hoff Habbhaffn circa 1999. This was originally sold in Don Drumm studios and gallery. Serial co...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint, Paper
Spanish MCM Instituto L. Torres Quevedo Educational Galvanometer
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern educational D'Arsonval galvanometer manufactured by the Leonardo Torres Quevedo Institute in Madrid. Model MA 54-04. The wood and glass structure s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Magnets
MCM Milo Baughman Style Tufted Side Chairs Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Button Tufted Chrome Flat Bar Chairs Newly Reupholstered In Designer Blu Snake Patterned Embossed Leather - Pair
Featuring a pair of Mid Cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MCM Dining Room Chair with Armrests by Bernardo Bernardi, Yugoslavia 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Armchair designed by one of the most prominent Yugoslav designers, Bernardo Bernardi. His work has been produce...
Category
Vintage 1960s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Laurel Lamp! Marvelous MCM Danish Designer Lighting Barr 1960s Stylish Decor!
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT
Mid Century Table Lamp!
Attributed to Richard Barr
for Laurel Lamp Company!
Incredible Brushed Brass!
Excellent Condition!
Iconic Brass "Starburst" Design!
One of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gorgeous! Handcrafted Italian Rattan
Brass Table Lamp 1970s MCM Designer Decor
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous
Italian Rattan and Brass
Table Lamp
Circa 1970s
Dimensions: 24" tall by 13" wide
Here is a splendid rattan table lamp that exemplifies grace and nature! Spun rattan is w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Velvet Seascape Oil Painting MCM Decor 25 by 36 Rare
Gorgeous!
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning!
MID CENTURY MODERN
VELVET PAINTING
EXPRESSIONIST SEASCAPE
Fabulous Palette
Impasto Technique
Incredible brushstrokes
Large
Approx. 25" x 36"
Signed
This is a stu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Velvet
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Lightolier Table Lamp Black Gerald Thurston Atomic Decor Fiberglass MCM 1950s
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
LIGHTOLIER
ICONIC!
BEAUTIFUL EBONY!
DUAL SHADE DESK/TABLE LAMP
By GERALD THURSTON
Does your Case Study House need new lamps? This marvelous specimen is sure to be a welcome additi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
L.A Period Nightstands, Solid Wood, Mid Century, MCM, Bedroom, End Tables
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
L.A Period Nightstands, Solid Wood, Mid Century, MCM, Bedroom, End Tables,
Vintage from the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
MCM Two Sided Sterling Silver Jigger / Shot Glass by Inman
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare MCM two sided sterling silver jigger / shot glass by Inman, circa 1950s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
MCM Dining Room Chair with Armrests by Bernardo Bernardi, Yugoslavia 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Armchairs designed by one of the most prominent Yugoslav designers, Bernardo Bernardi. His work has been...
Category
Vintage 1960s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Restored MCM Maple
Faux Rattan "L" Shaped Corner Table by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Wakefield is a renowned American furniture brand known for its mid-century modern designs and exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century End Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
$1,267 Sale Price
35% Off
Eight Inch MCM Brass Antelope/Gazelle Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Warrenton, OR
Eight Inch MCM Brass Antelope/Gazelle Sculpture Loet Vanderveen Style.
This handsome mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Fenton White Milkglass Hobnail Orb Vessel/ Ashtray / Bowl MCM
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Warrenton, OR
Fenton White Milkglass Hobnail Orb, Ball-Shaped Vessel/ Ashtray / Bowl MCM
This lovely hobnail
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
MCM Drip Glaze Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase by Del Soto
By David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM drip glaze studio pottery stoneware vase by Del Soto, circa 1971. The piece is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1960s MCM Green Drip Glaze Ceramic Serving Dish
By Santa Anita Ware
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Mid-Century Modern ceramic serving dish circa 1960, drip glazed in vibrant green hues and shaped like two adjacent leaves. Signed underneath “Santa Anita Ware R-17”.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Stoneware Lion Bank by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
By David Gil
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM stoneware lion bank sculpture by David Gil for Bennington Pottery of Vermont, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$520 Sale Price
45% Off
Extra Large MCM Studio Pottery Stoneware Table Lamp by Larry
Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
Extra large MCM studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry
Terry Brown, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
MCM California Artist J. Gaylord Ortman 1974 Brutalist Modernist Metal Sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Gaylord Ortman, Marc Weinstein
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large MCM brutalist metal sculpture dimensional wall hanging, circa 1974 by Riverside, California
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
MCM Pop Art Shadowbox Limited Edition Lithograph by Robert Weil
By Robert Weil
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage limited edition pop art lithograph by Robert Weil, circa late 1970s. This is a unique shadow box two dimensional piece where the figure on the right in brown is reverse paint...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Metal
MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Lidded Jar by Amy Donaldson
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM stoneware studio pottery lidded jar by listed artist, Amy Donaldson, circa 1950s. This gorgeous
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Floating Glass
Walnut 28" Tall Side Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant mid-century modern side table attributed to Gilbert Rohde featuring a double-tiered glass top supported by sculptural, tapered walnut wood legs. It features thick, green-edge...
Category
Vintage 1930s American End Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
$2,080 Sale Price
35% Off
MCM Floating Glass
Walnut 30" Tall Corner Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant mid-century modern corner table attributed to Gilbert Rohde featuring a double-tiered glass top supported by sculptural, tapered walnut wood legs. It features thick, green-ed...
Category
Vintage 1940s American End Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,080 Sale Price
35% Off
MCM Floating Glass
Walnut 25" Tall Corner Table Attributed to Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant mid-century modern corner table attributed to Gilbert Rohde featuring a double-tiered glass top supported by sculptural, tapered walnut wood legs. It features thick, green-ed...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare MCM Maple Dining Table w/ Black Top by Douglas Snelling
Located in Van Nuys, CA
his furniture and architecture. Snelling's work often featured sleek lines, natural materials, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
$2,112 Sale Price
35% Off
Arts
Crafts MCM Burlap Lamp Tripod 1950s Epic Danish Modern Mid Century
By Hansen, Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
! This hand crafted lamp is one of a kind and the details add to a very beautiful and unique MCM design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Round Floral Mosaic on Board by David Lavington
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM floral mosaic on board by David Lavington, circa 1970s. The bright and colorful piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow
Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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Mcm Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mcm furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. There are 3096 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of mcm furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 65 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of mcm furniture — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of mcm furniture made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Herman Miller, American of Martinsville and Lane Furniture each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of mcm furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mcm Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of mcm furniture at 1stDibs is $1,695, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $103,995 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About Mcm Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024An 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a piece of furniture is MCM, consider its characteristics. MCM, or mid-century modern, furniture is often easy to spot because of its simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Pieces may be constructed from natural materials, such as alluring woods like teak, rosewood and oak, and synthetic materials, including steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Maker's marks can also provide clues about the style of your furniture. Some well-known designers who worked in the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. For other makers, you can conduct online research using trusted resources to learn whether they adhered to mid-century modern design principles and were active during the mid-20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture.
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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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Mcm Walnut Bed Frame
Woodard Barrel
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David Parmelee
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Lane Midcentury Bedroom Suite
Mcm Armoire
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Red Lion Table
Taylor King Furniture
42 Wide Dresser
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Paul Evans Armoire
Vintage Mad Men Glasses
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Arkana Safari Chair