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Mid-Century Modern Turned Gilded Brass Table Lamp Italy, C.1950
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern Turned Gilded Brass table lamp Italy, C.1950.
In very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$836 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
By Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made by the german brand Goldkant in the 1960s. It has a beautiful cylinder shape, which gives an extraordinary light.
The light requires one E27 light bulb....
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Synthetic
Mid Century Ceramic Jug by Dümler
Breiden, Brown, Orange, Blue Glazing, 1960s
By Dümler
Breiden, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
art pottery in West Germany during the mid-20th century. They produced a variety of ceramic items
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$322 Sale Price
22% Off
Mid-century modern pink Murano glass table lamp base, Italy, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century Modern pink Murano glass table lamp base
Murano Italy, circa 1950s
Lamp base: 32 cm H
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Brass Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Explore the charm of mid-century modern design with this pair of Italian bamboo and brass side
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this George Nelson three-drawer cabinet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
1960s Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Designed by Eero Saarinen Mid Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960's yellow Knoll womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Reupholstered in the 1990s in a yellow microfiber fabric. This chair is unmarked but guaranteed auth...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Floor Lamp, by AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
A "small" (reader size) charming floor lamp with 2 V-shaped light arms, Modernist, Rustic Modern
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Paper
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
At its most basic level, Mid-Century Modern designs are known for juxtaposing sleek lines with
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Model 350 Chairs By Arno Votteler For Walter Knoll Germany
By Arno Votteler, Walter Knoll
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid Century Modern Model 350 Chairs By Arno Votteler For Walter Knoll, Germany 1950s
These are a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
2 European Mid-Century Modern / Late Art Deco Floor Lamps by Karl Hagenauer
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps by the influential Austrian Art Deco / Modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fabulous Large-Scale Textured Brutalist Glazed Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
chunky textured layers with a great golden orange color and touches of chocolate throughout. We love the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase With Water Drop Shaped Cutouts.
Located in Seattle, WA
Signed MCM unique Ceramic Vase. Water drop shaped cutouts. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is only for described item.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Inset Travertine Marble-Top and Brass Stretcher
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern coffee table with inset travertine marble top, giltwood and brass X form
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Hand Stitched Black Leather Floor Lamp Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, modern and timeless french Mid-Century Modern hand-stitched leather and brass floor lamp
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern club chairs on a tulip shape swivel base. Round barrel back with sculpting
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$3,500 / set
Mid-Century White
Orange Enamel PH 4/3 Pendant Chandelier by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the renowned Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen around 1960, this Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Reed Bamboo Rattan Square Cube Shape Planter Stand on Wheels
By Paul Frankl, Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Reed Bamboo Rattan Square Cube Shape Planter stand on Wheels.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Console by Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Midcentury Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Fossilized Limestone
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Limestone, Wrought Iron
c. 1970 Two Modern Orange Ceramic Vases by Franco Bettonica for Gabbianelli
By Gabbianelli, Franco Bettonica
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, artistic focal points in a mid-century modern or contemporary interior, embodying the bold spirit of 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Tessellated Stone Veneer End Side Lamp Table Pedestal Stand
By Enrique Garcel, Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
21 inches high tessellated stone veneer center end table with brass inlay. Nice drum shape base.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Caramel Faux Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman 1968
By Reinhold Adolf, COR
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage freestanding armchair with ottoman in caramel color from metal and faux
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Late 20th Century German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Painting by Peter Keil Mid-Century Modern Art, Black
White Art, Signed, C 1964
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War during the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$2,950 Sale Price
34% Off
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Style, Chrome, Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman style, Chrome, Fabric
Set of six Mid
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Mid Century Heart Chairs in Brown Orange Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing green cotton velvet fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodwo...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Suede Circle Balloon Chair from Lusch
Co
By Lusch Erzeugnis, Lusch
Co
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This circle chair or balloon chair was designed by Lusch Erzeugnis for Lusch & Co, in Germany during the 1960s. It features a black metal frame and suede leather seat. This chair is ...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,132 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Table Lamp in Glass and Chrome Metal with Orange Details, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
any retro-modern or mid-century interior, this 70s lamp brings a bold yet refined aesthetic to living
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rug with All-Over Design in Cooper and Teal
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Set on an orange field with an all-over modern/Mid-Century Modern pattern, this beautiful vintage rug
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,400 Sale Price
25% Off
WOW! Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Blender Design! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE MARVELOUS MODERNISM!
REMBRANDT
"ATOMIC BLENDER"
MID CENTURY MODERN
TABLE LAMP!
MONUMENTAL
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Orange Modern Kilim Handmade Wool Rug With Checker Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Mid-Century style Kilim flatweave wool rug with peach and orange color field
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN SIDE or COFFEE Ceramic TABLE, VALLAURIS, France 1950
By Juliette Belarti
Located in PARIS, FR
A small rectangular coffee table, side table, bedside table or end table, Modernist, Lyrical Abstract, rigorous geometric structure in black ironwork, tops in assemblies of ceramic t...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Metal Clam Shell Centerpiece Powder-Coated in Yellow, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
classic, coastal or contemporary and modern style home. Would be wonderful displayed as a centerpiece or
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl in Matte Green with Orange Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Murano glass can be. It can be dated approximately to the mid 1960s, based on the style and colors of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Conehead Floorlamp Mid-Century Modern from the showroom - one of a kind
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Tripodal floorlamp with a fabric-shade and crystal-glass-balls
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Pendants with White Glass Spheres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four pendants, glass, chrome-plated metal, Europe, 1960s
These atmospheric pendant lamps features each an opaque white glass orb. This results in a nice and soft light-tone c...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 armchair modular sofa Mario Bellini B&B Italia 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Amanta 24 Armchair Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-Century Robin Day Inspired Red Plastic Stacking Arm Chairs
By Robin Day
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Mid-Century red plastic stacking arm chairs inspired by Robin Day's iconic designs for
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4-piece Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
A pendant lamp that can be used as a floor lamp. The lamp consists of four ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Red Lamp in Brass and Resin
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mid-Century Modern 1960s red lamp in brass and resin in the style of Maison Charles.
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Six Mid-Century Rocks Glasses for Neiman-Marcus with Koi in 22k Gold Over Orange
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Six mid-century modern rocks glasses, private labeled for Neiman-Marcus having koi fish in 22 karat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Crystal Glass Table Lamp Lavender Shade Austria 1950s
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage table lamp from polished clear crystal glass and soft lavender lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Red Kaiser 10-Arm Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An exceptional mid-century ceiling light by Kaiser Leuchten, crafted in Germany during the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
European Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier with Leaf Motif, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern pieces function very well because of their simplicity and fine craftsmanship
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Table Lamp in Red Orange Opaline Glass, Designed by Stepan Tabery
By Stepan Tabera
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful red orange, opaline glass table lamp produced by OPP Jihiava and
designed by Stepan
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pinched Orange Bubble Glass Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freeform, pinched bubble glass bowl. This Murano style glass bowl features an orange bubble glass
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Mid Century Design Table Lamp by Designline in Orange with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with all mid-century modern furniture & decor. Such as classic vintage mcm, art deco, space age, post
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950
By Venini
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950
The Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Dry Bar done in bamboo, design attr. to Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a marvelous organic dry bar in a gorgeous mix of bamboo, curved rattan, woven wicker and formica. Design of this stylish bar is atrr. to Tito Agnoli and...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Formica
Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Brass Sconces "Foglio"
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of sconces model "Foglio" designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Structure made of brass and composed of two bulbs each sconce.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Dining Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna Up to 14
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining chairs or chairs from natural lacquered solid beechwood and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Pendant Lamp Glass and Chrome Hillebrand
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful and elegant 3-Light pendant lamp manufactured by Hillebrand in the 1960s. 3 glass shades with chrome tubes on top. Holds each 1 E14 bulb. (not included)
Very good con...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Beautiful Italian Murano Glass Freeform Red Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: H: 6.25in W: 23.75in D: 6.75in
This Mid-Century Modern MCM Beautiful Italian Murano
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
$260 Sale Price
69% Off
Mid-Century Modern “Sight Light” Saucer Table Lamp by M.G. Wheeler
By M.G. Wheeler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
proportions and timeless form reflect an era when craftsmanship met modern technology in perfect harmony.
Fun
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cut Glass Brass Table Lamp Bakalowits 1950s Vienna
By Bakalowits
Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage table lamp from cut glass and brass by Bakalowits & Söhne 1950s Vienna
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tommaso Barbi Mid-Century Modern Italian, two Ceramic Tidy or Ashtray, Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tommaso Barbi Mid-Century Modern Italian, two ceramic tidy or ashtray, Italy, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Nuoro Sculptural Brass Casting Wall Sconce, Mid Century Modern Artistic Design
Located in İstiklal, TR
boutique hotel, or adding a touch of sophistication to a modern loft, NUORO brass wall sconce is sure to
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chunky Rock Peach Lucite Pendant Light with Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1967 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This hand-crafted light fixture is composed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Orange Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the orange mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An orange mid century modern — often made from metal, glass and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 6035 variations of the antique or vintage orange mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 157 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an orange mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each orange mid century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Herman Miller, Bitossi and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful orange mid century modern that is worth considering.
How Much is a Orange Mid Century Modern?
Prices for an orange mid century modern start at $1 and top out at $371,625 with the average selling for $2,041.
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 Orange Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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