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What is MCM wood?
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The term MCM wood typically refers to wood furniture produced in the mid-century modern or MCM style. These pieces usually date back to the postwar years and tend to feature simple, clean lines. Teak, rosewood and oak were some of the most popular types of wood used in furniture design during the period. Find a selection of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Extra Large Jane and Gordon Martz Coffee Table / Bench for Marshall Studios
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Extra long rectangle coffee table by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The table top is inlaid with olive and taupe square ceramic tiles and the frame and legs are solid wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paavo Tynell - Taito Oy - Impressive Commissioned Chandelier - 1950`s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell - Taito Oy - Impressive Commissioned Chandelier - 1950`s
Huge 9 light Chandelier in perfect original condition.
Photos don´t do justice to this magnificent light , wi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Ico Parisi '856' Leather Lounge Chairs, Cassina, 1957
By Ico Parisi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Lovely and important pair of original 1957 Ico Parisi “856” lounge chairs finished in high quality leather, manufactured by Cassina, Meda (Milan), Italy...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Armoire by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda, 1949
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda.
Striking Dutch design from 1949.
Original birch plywood base with the curve...
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Wall Lights 'Zodiac' by Jacques Biny for Lita, 1950
By Lita, Jacques Biny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass and black enameled wall lights by Jacques Biny for Lita with magnifying lens, handle to adjust angle and direction, provision for on/off pull switch, partially marked, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Giulio Moscatelli for Meroni round center or dining table in rare rosewood
Located in Medesano, IT
Giulio Moscatelli for Meroni round center or dining table in rare rosewood with hexagonal base, Italy, circa 1964. This exquisite midcentury table design although simple in form is e...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
