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Vintage MCM Blue Ice Bucket by Morgan
Company Bucket Brigade
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM a.k.a. mid-century modern ice bucket blue vinyl with white plastic lid and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Danish MCM Teak Wood Square Serving Bar Tray by Digsmed
By Digsmed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Elegant Danish Mid Century teak tray by Disgmed made in Denmark. Great example of Scandinavian design and execution. Perfect tray to be used in a kitchen or bar area. Marked "Digsmed...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Eight MCM Lucite Napkin Rings
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of eight MCM lucite napkin rings, circa 1980s. The rings have a circular design and measure
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Lucite
$140 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Cocktail Shaker with Silver Plate Top and Recipes for 6 Cocktails
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage six recipe cocktail shaker with silver plate, center-pour lid and decorated in red and black enamel with the cocktail names printed above the ingredients with lines for amoun...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six MCM stoneware drip glaze mugs by Rodolfo Padilla, circa 1970s. The mugs are in good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
MCM "Korkenzieher" Wine Corkscrew in Box by Peter Raacke for Rostfrei
By Rostfrei Solinger
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well constructed MCM "Korkenzieher" wine corkscrew by Peter Raacke for Rostfrei
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
CLEARANCE SALE MCM / Vintage Brass (or Bronze?) Stylized Fish Shaped Ashtray
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE MCM / Vintage Brass (or Bronze?) Stylized Fish Shaped Ashtray / Cigarette Holder
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Metal
$165 Sale Price
31% Off
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 Sterling Silver "Argo" Cake Server by Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist MCM sterling silver "Argo" cake server by Magnus Stephensen for Georg Jensen, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
MCM Teak
Stainless Steel Carving Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish MCM teak and stainless steel carving set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The set
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Bitossi Yellow Owl Vase
Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of MCM Bitossi stoneware yellow owls by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Italian Gambone Style Glazed Ceramic Rams Bowl Black, Brown, Tan MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique vintage Italian glazed crackled ceramic Gambone style bowl has the ram design or a water buffalo in black outline on one end. It has a partial original sticker still inta...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Ice Bucket Signed George Briard Tan
Rust Faux Patent Leather
By Georges Briard
Located in Topeka, KS
party, social event, or gathering sitting alongside your favorite drinking glasses, stemware, or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
MCM Danish Stelton Georg Jensen Serving Fondue Nutcracker Tools
By Georg Jensen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive collection of Stelton serving and bar tools. There is quite an assortment including 4 long cocktail spoons, ice tongs from the Cylinda line, bottle opener from Peter Holmb...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 3 mid century German porcelain dishes. Each in a unique organic shape and finished in black and white glazes. The set includes a large tray, and ashtray, and a cup. Marked "...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hard to Find MCM Chrome and Bakelite Cocktail Shaker Marked "Modavanti"
By Glo Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid twentieth century chrome and Bakelite cocktail shaker from the "Modavanti" division / line by Glo-Hill. The shaker of cylindrical form with an internal lid recessed below the rim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
A rare mcm lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, mid 20th century
By Fohr
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare mid century ceramic lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, Germany 20th century. In tones of lavender, licorice, and swimming pool blue. Two opposite edges boast thick rivul...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Stoneware Covered Casserole Dish by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM stoneware covered ceramic fluted casserole dish from Dansk Designs, Denmark, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
MCM Scandinavian teak Pepper Mill by Ole Hansen for P. Broste Denmark
By P. Broste Copenhagen
Located in BELFORT, FR
Beautiful mid century scandinavian pepper mill, signed Ole Hansen for P. Broste Denmark on the bottom. Great condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Pair of MCM Cocobolo Wood Minimalist Salt
Pepper Shakers by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
A goegeous pair of MCM cocobolo wood minimalist interlocking salt & pepper hakers by Don Shoemaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Cocobolo
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Ice Bucket with Bar Tools by Georges Briard - New with Tag
By Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century lidded ice bucket with three bar tools by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is in brand new never used condition and maintains its original hang tag. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
MCM Russel Wright Tea Service in Robin
s Egg Blue
By Russel Wright
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century lifestyle influencer, Russel Wright believed, 'The table was the center of the home.'
Now with ‘Mid-Mod’ all the rage again, Russel Wright’s American Modern Collection o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
MCM Silverplate
Rosewood Formica Serving Tray by Sheffield Silver Co
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM silver plate and rosewood formica 14" serving tray with silver plate edge by Sheffield Silver
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Rare Kutani Japan Hand Painted Porcelain, 22 Carat Gold Foo Dogs MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
These large and fabulous pair of RARE vintage late 1940's to early 1950's Kutani Japan handcrafted and hand painted foo dog lions are very commanding both in stature and execution of...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Large MCM Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
By Dansk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Large MCM Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
Description:
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Category
Vintage 1950s Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Large MCM Stoneware Platter / Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A large MCM stoneware platter / serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk circa 19780s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
MCM 1 Dorothy Thorpe Serving Bowl
3 Nasco Ceruse Wood
Chrome Nesting Trays
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) serving set including a Dorothy Thorpe serving
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver, Chrome
1960s Italian Art Glass Murano Blue Green Bowl Attributed to Holmegaard MCM
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Sculptural Italian art glass bowl. Blue and green tones. Murano sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Form 2000 MCM Chop Plate in Sunburst Pattern
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1950s large porcelain chop plate or round serving platter designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal in Germany. Bright white interiors surface with silver and gold atomic "sunb...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM New York
s World
s Fair "Peace Through Understanding" Platter / Tray
64
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and hard to find MCM New York's World's Fair "Peace Through Understanding" platter / tray
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Organic Shaped Wicker Rattan Cane Wine Bottle Holder Caddy MCM Boho Tiki
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage French organic shaped rattan wine bottle holder, circa 1960s
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
$228 Sale Price
20% Off
Two MCM Vintage White Italian Ceramic Cabbageware Plates from Italy - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two rare white ceramic cabbageware plates. We often find these in green or pink. However, white is quite rare. This pair was made in Italy, and marked "Made in Italy" in bl...
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
MCM Taverneau Wood
Wicker Handled Oblong Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM taverneau wood and wicker handle oblong tray by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Haitian Bohemian Serving Pieces
Materials
Wicker, Wood
MCM Stoneware "Fleur de Lys" Platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Niels Refsgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM stoneware "Fleur de Lys" platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
MCM Boxed set of 8 Fornasetti Vini E Liquori Ceramic Coasters for Rosenfeld
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of eight white ceramic coasters in the Vini E Liquori pattern by Fornasetti for Rosenfeld Importers. Each decorated in black and gold on white ceramic. Each coaster is decorated ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Phenolic Resin Tray w/Locomotive Inlaid in Woods and Brass by Couroc
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rectangular tray in black phenolic resin with an inlaid locomotive in natural and stained woods and brass. Phenolic resin was developed to be alcohol, hot water and cigarette burn ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
MCM Sunburst "Potter
s Wheel" Stoneware Platter by Denby Pottery of England
By Denby Pottery England
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM sunburst "Potter's Wheel" stoneware platter by Denby Pottery of England, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Vintage Chrome
Brass Campaign Chest, Tuck Trunk Bar Ice Bucket, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon 1970s vintage Ice Bucket for the bar, fabricated in the style of a campaign chest, tuck trunk in chrome with brass handles , Excelsior USA buckles, with removable plastic li...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of MCM Teak Salad Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The servers are
Category
Mid-20th Century Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
$160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Danish Teak Salad Serving Tray w/ Machined Handles by Cobblewood Lundtofte
By Lundtofte
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century Large 16" diameter "#6070" Teak Serving tray with machined Stainless Steel handles By Cobblewood Lundtofte Denmark. It would be perfect on a bar or credenza, its timeless...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000
MCM Coffee Pot and Creamer Taupe Crystal
By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1950s sinuous porcelain coffee pot and creamer designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal in Germany in rare taupe or crystalline color, which is an iridescent or lustre brown. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$150 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage MCM Pair Kromex Ice Buckets 1 Light 1 Dark Woodgrain Textured Metal
Located in Topeka, KS
your favorite barware, drinking glasses, stemware, or cordials. They’ll be perfect at your buffet or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
MCM Ceramic Coasters by Fornasetti in the "Mitologia" (Myth) Pattern in 22k Gold
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage ceramic coasters by Fornasetti made exclusively for Bonwitt Teller stores.
Decorated with gold in white ceramic in the "Mitologia" (Myth) pattern, each depicts a different s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Vintage MCM Arni Form Condiment Lazy Susan- 7 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM Condiment Tray. Made by the iconic Italian group Arni Form and tagged on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Pair of MCM Teak Salt and Pepper Shakers with Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM teak salt and pepper shakers with original box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Monumental Silver-Plate Serving Bowl, Punch Bowl Stylized Fruit RIm MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
This substantial and monumental vintage 1950's silver-plate serving bowl, punch bowl or large fruit bowl was manufactured in Portugal when the silver plate was of a high quality. The...
Category
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
MCM Multi-Colored Stone on Brass Ewer or Pitcher in the Style of Pepe Mendoza
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in San Diego, CA
A very unique MCM multi-colored stone on brass ewer or pitcher in the Style of Pepe Mendoza, circa
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stone, Brass
MCM Long Handled Bar Stir Spoon
Olive Fork, Gold Bamboo Motif by Napier Co.
By Napier Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid century gold plated bar tools, stir spoon and olive fork with long bamboo form handles and ovoid bowls.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of MCM Walnut and Sterling Silver Salad Servers Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut and sterling silver salad servers made in Italy, circa 1970s. The set is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
75pc Electra Casual Ceram Rondo Gold Japanese Stoneware MCM Dinner Service Set
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 75 piece Electra Rondo Gold dinner service set. This beautiful vintage set of dishes from Electra are from the wonderfully designed Rondo Gold collection. This collection features ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Eight 1960s Blue Italian Empoli Rossini Glass Decanters
By Empoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
the majority of Empoli MCM glass now is unmarked.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bottles
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Set of 8 MCM Pretzel Clear Lucite Napkin Rings by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 8 mid-century modern Lucite pretzel-shaped napkin rings designed by Dorothy Thorpe. Single tubes of solid Lucite are wrapped into a pretzel-like form as ideal napkin rings. Th...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Lucite
$195 Sale Price / set
50% Off
1960s Swedish Pukeberg Heavy Glass Ice Vase by Uno Westerberg, MCM
By Pukeberg Sweden, Uno Westerberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1960s stunning heavy "Ice Glass" vase designed by Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg Sweden. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$408 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Staved Teak Carving / Cutting Board New / Old Stock in Box by Selandia
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM staved teak carving / cutting board by Selandia, circa 1960s. The board brand new / old stock
Category
20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Round MCM Cabbageware or Lettuceware Bok Choy Ceramic Serving Platter in Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large round ceramic cabbageware or lettuceware serving platter or tray. This Mid-Century Modern piece is created from ceramic, and glazed in ombre greens and creams. It features si...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
MCM Stylized Set of Salad Servers in Sterling Silver and Enamel by N.M. Thune
By N.M. Thune
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and elegant stylized set of salad servers and tongs made of sterling silver and enamel by Norwegian designer N.M. Thune, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$460 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Mcm Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mcm glass for your home. An item from our selection of mcm glass — often made from glass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of mcm glass — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of mcm glass made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of mcm glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carlo Nason, Mazzega Murano and Ingmar Relling produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mcm Glass?
A piece of mcm glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $995, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $8,995.
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 Glass
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the value of glasses, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in.
- What is MCM art glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
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