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Vintage 1960s Reggiani Chrome Eyeball Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
, this vintage piece exemplifies mid-century modern design and offers versatile functionality. With its
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970s Orange Ceramic Table Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
a sophisticated touch of vintage glamour to any room, whether displayed as a standalone piece or
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Travertine Dining Table Or Desk 70s 80s MCM Postmodern
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Karl Springer, Lella Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Oval Travertine Dining Table. Made out of solid travertine stone. It's in two parts. The
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage 1970s Round Travertine Dining Table, MCM, 48” Pedestal Base
By Artedi, Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage round travertine dining table from the late 1970s embodies timeless elegance and Mid
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage MCM Paul McCobb-Style Birdseye Maple Surfboard Coffee Table
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Group furniture. Solid birdseye maple in a natural finish. Legs attach via hand-carved wooden threads
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Vintage 1960s Reggiani Chrome Eyeball Lamp - MCM Design Italian Lighting
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
. excellent vintage condition. small spots of oxidation on the iron support, few minor chips to the white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage MCM Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Martini Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM outdoor lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard. Part of
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Vintage MCM Chrome "Penguin" Ice Bucket by West Bend Manufacturing
By West Bend, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MCM chrome "Penguin" ice bucket by West Bend Manufacturing, circa 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Rectangle Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro
By Carlo Scarpa, Lella Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Travertine Rectangle Coffee Table. The table is solid travertine. It's in 2 pieces. The
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Coffee Table Rattan Bamboo Postmodern MCM
By Karl Springer, Mario Torres, Vivai del Sud, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Bamboo Coffee Table. Color: Natural Measurements: Diameter: 35 1/2
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Reed

Vintage Hammary Italian Provincial Cherry Marble Coffee Cocktail Table MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hammary coffee or cocktail table. Made of cherry featuring one drawer, tapered legs and two
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Mappa Burl Wood Scroll Waterfall Coffee Table. MCM 70s
By Paul Evans, Willy Rizzo, Tommaso Barbi, Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Mappa Burl Wood Coffee Table. The table is crafted from wood and mappa burl. It has no
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Jamestown white lacquer and black metal accents with upholstered chair. Perfect to add to
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Burlwood And Lucite Console Sofa Table Entryway Table MCM 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Mappa Burlwood Console With Lucite Trim. Color: Natural golden burl. Measurements
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Burl, Lucite

Vintage Console With Kengo Kuma Veneer MCM 70s 80s Postmodern Retro
By Kengo Kuma, Pace Collection, Karl Springer, Ettore Sottsass, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Console Featuring Kengo Kuma Veneer. The vintage console has been meticulously re-veneered
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage MCM Munari Style Sofa Newly Upholstered in Italian Mohair - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Munari Style Curved Sofa on Brushed Brass Legs Newly Upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mcm Kurul Style Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage MCM chairs. Beautiful Kurul design with beautiful Burl wood grain
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage MCM Book Matched Burl Wood Coffee Table After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM Burl wood coffee table. Beautiful book matched Burl in a chic floating design
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...

Materials

Wood

1960s Olaf Von Bohr Vintage Stool - Italian Gedy MCM Design Bench
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back into the innovative 1960s with this vintage seating stool with container designed by Olaf
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Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Bitossi Italian MCM Pottery Ceramic Cylinder Raymor Label Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Bitossi vase with misty "horizon" glazes in black, orange, red and yellow, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage MCM Tom Greene for Feldman Brutalist Wall Sconces - a Pair
By Tom Greene
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM wall sconces. Made by the iconic Tom Greene for Feldman. Chic torch
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Vintage Burlwood 9 Drawer Dresser MCM 70s 80s Postmodern Retro
By Milo Baughman, Leon Rosen, Karl Springer, Lane Acclaim, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Stacked Burlwood Veneer Dresser. The vintage dresser has been meticulously re-veneered
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Burl

MCM Vintage Art Black and White Building Atrium Old Photograph #1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Preowned unrestored vintage condition. See images provided.  
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonne Vintage Paris French Studio MCM Canister Jar Box
By Fabienne Jouvin
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonné jar and cover with intricate design of multi colored bars. Great
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1990s French International Style Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Postmodern Boucle Bolster Club Chair MCM Minimalist Retro, 1970s-1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1980s Bolster Postmodern boucle club chair. This listing is for one chair. The chair
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Vintage MCM Bowling Ball Cocktail Dispenser and Shot Glass Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dispensing Pump, 6 Shot Glasses. Good vintage condition. This awesome retro cocktail dispenser has been made
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Travertine Stone Octagon Dining Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s, Travertine Octagon Dining Table. Made out of solid travertine stone. It's in two
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage 1970s Round Travertine Dining Table, MCM, 47” Octagon Pedestal Base
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International, Artedi
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage round travertine dining table from the late 1970s embodies timeless elegance and Mid
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Cork Platform Bed Headboard MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage California King Cork Platform Bed & Headboard. Very rare cork vintage platform bed. The
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cork

Italian Studio Pottery MCM Lamp Chinoiserie 1950 s Vintage Carved Luster
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Wilton, CT
Large mid-century Italian Hollywood Regency studio pottery lamp, circa 1950's. Deeply carved Chinoiserie design with Asian characters performing daily rituals. Beautiful creamy crack...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage MCM Sideboard/Credenza with Framed Wood Panels and Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing our vintage MCM sideboard/credenza, a timeless piece that combines elegance and functionality
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Vintage Postmodern Set of 4 Barrel Dining Chair MCM Minimalist Retro
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Set of 4 Dining Chairs. Newly upholstered vintage chairs in a soft jacquard velvety
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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chenille

Vintage Petite Pair Hollywood Regency MCM Barrel Chairs Burnt Orange on Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of petite Hollywood Regency or MCM style barrel chairs in a burnt orange velvet and
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Bitossi Italian MCM Pottery Raymor Ceramic Scavo Horse Sculpture Figure
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Bitossi horse in super crispy Scavo decor, circa 1960's. 12" high, 11 1/2" wide, 6" deep
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage MCM Brutalist Patchwork Metal Coffee Table Pedestals After Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Contemporary Brutalist coffee table pedestals. Done in the manner of
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Late 20th Century North American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rectangle Travertine Stone Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM 70s 80s
By Milo Baughman, Mario Bellini, Afra Tobia Scarpa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Light Cream Rectangle Travertine Coffee Table. The table is made out of travertine / honed
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Travertine Stone Square Coffee Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Carlo Scarpa, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Light Cream Travertine Coffee Table. The table is made out of travertine and honed and has
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Mid-Century Space Age Sputnik MCM Chrome Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
. The piece is in very-good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Midcentury MCM Pottery Horse Figure Raymor Lisa Larson Bernard Rooke
Located in Wilton, CT
Whimsical vintage pottery horse figure, dressed with decorative bangles and saddle blanket, smiling
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Cork Rounded Edge Square End Table Side Table Cocktail Table MCM
By Karl Springer, Paul Evans, Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cork Rounded Edge Square End Table. Heavy and sturdy. The table is made out of cork veneer
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Cork

Vintage MCM American of Martinsville "Accord" Walnut Drop Leaf Writing Desk
By American of Martinsville
Located in Chicago, IL
44” x 23” x 29.5”H; leaf adds 14”; knee hole is approx. 22.5” x 28.5”H Vintage Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Square Travertine Stone End Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Mario Bellini, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine End Table. The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light cream
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Square Travertine Stone End Table Marble Postmodern MCM Retro Minimal
By Carlo Scarpa, Stone International, Angelo Mangiarotti, Pace Collection, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s Cream Travertine End Table. The table is made out of a beautiful shade of light cream
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Tommi Parzinger Gold Leaf Over Iron Upholstered White Velvet Bench MCM
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning Hollywood Regency inspired Mid-Century Modern vintage Tommi Parzinger gold leafed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of Two Large Round MCM Vintage Plastered Giltwood Convex Butler Mirrors
Located in Haarlem, NL
This perfect statement wall decoration consists of two (so not three, the 'medium' size is sold) round convex mirrors in relief pearled plastered giltwood frames. Great addition to ...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Convex Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Wood

Vintage Ellamarie Woolley MCM Enamel on Copper Geometric Wall Sculpture #534
By Ellamarie Woolley
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage Mid-Century Modern enamel on copper geometric wall sculpture signed by Ellamarie
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

2 Vintage Bryant Brass Adjustable Library Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamps MCM 65"
By Bryant
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage Bryant mid century brass pharmacy style reading / floor lamps with adjustable
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Wire Mesh Swivel Chairs and Ottomans After Woodard - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of MCM lounge chairs and ottomans. Chic wire mesh on two high back swivel chairs with
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Cork Nightstands Bedside Table 70s 80s MCM Postmodern
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of Vintage Cork Nightstands. The vintage nightstands have been re-veneered with cork and
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Cork, Wood

Vintage Travertine Stone And Glass Dining Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80s Retro
By Mario Bellini, Gae Aulenti, Angelo Mangiarotti, Stone International, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s, Travertine & Glass Dining Table. The base is made out of solid travertine stone
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Green Marble Stone Dining Table Postmodern MCM Retro Minimalist 70s 80s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Green Marble Dining Table. Made out of solid marble stone. It's in two parts. The
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Italian Mcm Circular Green Marble Dining Table with a Panel Base
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing vintage circular dining table in green marble with a beautiful paneled base. In very good
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Bitossi Londi Raymor Vase Italian Vintage MCM Pottery Labels Platinum Metallic
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitossi cylinder vase in gloss platinum and gray metallic glaze with green enamel stripe at midsection, circa 1960's. Dark and mysterious. Measures: 3 3/4" high, 6" diameter. Excelle...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Bitossi Londi Raymor Striped Vase Italian Vintage MCM Pottery Label Platinum
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Striking Bitossi vase in purple and platinum stripes, circa 1960's. 6" high, 6" diameter. Excellent condition. Original Bitossi inventory label.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom Designed Sideboard Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
piece of iconic furniture from George Nelson for Herman Miller. This sideboard credenza features a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

MCM Vintage Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe MR Leather Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of vintage Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll black leather and chrome cantilevered lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage MCM Broyhill Brasilia Premier Series 6130-41 Gentleman’s or Door Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Mid Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Premier Series #6130-41 Gentleman’s or Door
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Mcm Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of vintage mcm furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of vintage mcm furniture, we have 34 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of vintage mcm furniture — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of vintage mcm furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of vintage mcm furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Umanoff, Astrolite and Berber Tribes of Morocco produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Mcm Furniture?

Prices for a piece of vintage mcm furniture start at $235 and top out at $13,295 with the average selling for $1,997.
Questions About Vintage Mcm Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Many believe that vintage furniture is worth it. Vintage pieces can offer unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty while making living spaces more unique. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in vintage furniture is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a range of vintage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify vintage furniture, you'll need to determine if its production year was 20 to 99 years ago. One way to do so is to research your piece. Start by finding maker's marks and looking them up on trusted online resources. Once you know the maker, you can then learn more about its history and offerings to get a rough idea of the approximate age of your item. Another option is to ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to date your furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of vintage furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To know if your Drexel furniture is vintage, examine its serial number, which you will usually find in a hidden spot, such as beneath a tabletop or on the back or bottom of a casegood. By cross-referencing this number with information available on trusted online resources, you should be able to estimate the year of production. Drexel furniture produced more than 20 years ago would qualify as vintage. If you need assistance with dating your piece, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Drexel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify Thomasville furniture, look for the maker's mark, usually found in a discreet place, such as under a seat or tabletop or on the base or back of casegoods. Thomasville typically stamped pieces with its wordmark, which may read "Thomasville Chair Company" or "Thomasville Furniture," depending on the age of your piece. To find out more about your piece, you can conduct research using trustworthy online resources. If you need help with identification, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Thomasville furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage wicker furniture, first try looking for a maker's marking, usually found under tabletops or seats. If you find a marking, you can use trusted online resources to determine which company or artisan crafted your furniture. Then, you can read further to determine when they were active and producing pieces like yours. To be vintage, your furniture must be at least 20 but no more than 99 years old. If you don't see a marking or have trouble conducting research, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Find an assortment of vintage wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage Lane furniture, examine your piece in search of its date code. Most Lane furniture displays a series of numbers that tells you when it was made when read in reverse. For example, a piece that reads “2971120” would be “02 11 79,” indicating that Lane crafted it on February 11, 1979. To be considered vintage, a Lane furnishing must be at least 20 years old. For further assistance with making an identification, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Lane furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage patio furniture, start with the maker's markings. You will usually find stamps, tags or labels with the maker's name in hidden places, such as under seats and tabletops. By comparing the marking with images shared by trusted online resources, you can learn who produced your patio furniture. Then, you can continue your research to find out more about the style name, year of production and other characteristics. Typically, patio furniture must be at least 20 years old and no more than 99 years old to be categorized as vintage. For help with the identification process, turn to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a large collection of vintage patio furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in determining if an item is vintage bamboo is to first make sure it’s bamboo. Bamboo is inflexible, so if there are curved shapes in the design it is actually rattan, not bamboo. Your next step is to understand the style of the piece of furniture, the brand, and look for telltale signs that it is an authentic piece from that brand. Shop a range of antique and modern bamboo furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To identify vintage Woodard patio furniture, look for the maker's markings. On three-piece sets, you'll typically find paper labels that bear the brand name underneath the cushions. Sofa and chair frames may also feature welded-on metal labels bearing the brand name. For wrought iron pieces, check the frame for an embossed "Woodard" mark. Once you find the markings, you can use trusted online resources to determine a rough idea of the age of your piece. Anything produced more than 20 years ago, but less than a century ago, is vintage. Pieces more than 100 years old are antique, while those made within the last two decades are contemporary. If you're unable to locate any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identification and dating. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Woodard furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To find out how much vintage furniture is worth, look at the history of sale prices for comparable pieces on trusted online platforms. You can begin your research by determining the maker of your furniture. Since the condition of your furniture will also impact its value, you may also wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJuly 30, 2024
    One way to tell if wrought iron furniture is vintage is to look for markings that indicate who produced it. Markings may appear on the underside, back and legs of wrought iron tables and chairs. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer if you can't find markings or have difficulty dating a piece.

    Walter Lamb’s adventurous works and those of other mid-century designers noted for their seminal outdoor furniture — a list that includes Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Russell Woodard, Maurizio Tempestini for John B. Salterini and Richard Schultz for Knoll — is often found among the offerings of 1stDibs dealers.

    In colder regions, wrought iron, which can be left outdoors all year round, was the material of choice in outdoor furniture designs for the Atomic Age.

    Shop a variety of vintage wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.