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What is an MCM piece of furniture?

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What is an MCM piece of furniture?
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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent professionally restored vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Eames Rosewood Screen/Room Divider FSW-6 1996 edition
Located in Seattle, WA
Limited edition of the Eames folding screen (FSW-6) in rosewood, numbered 322/500. The design of the screen was a clever combination of molded plywood panels and a flexible cotton ca...
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

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Rosewood, Plywood

Murano Sputnik Semi Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic glass sputnik in two colors of green, with a surprising design and its very low height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furn...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Signed Studio Pottery Vase With Nice Glaze Details as Is.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage signed pottery with mud century modern style. Please check pictures as there are cracks. Dimensions. 4 1/4 W ; 4 1/4 D ; 4 1/2 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage 1971 Boho “Heroic Sunburst” Bronzed Resin Over Wood Doors - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with these Vintage 1971 Boho "Heroic Sunburst" Bronzed Resin over Wood Doors, inspired by McCarrol and Gillespie. Crafted in America, these doors embody artistic i...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Resin, Wood

80s Pendulum Shape Large Wall Clock in Lacquered Red by Lowell Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Add a touch of retro elegance to your space with this stunning 80s wall clock by the renowned Italian maker Lowell. Featuring a distinctive pendulum-like shape, this large wall clock...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

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