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Mid Century Modern Blue Orange Vintage Glass Table Lamp 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage blue and orange glass table lamp with a turned glass base and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Style Orange "Mushroom" Nesso Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century style orange mushroom-shaped plastic table lamp. The \"Nesso Table Lamp\" was first
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fir
1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Cherry and Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, geometric silhouette. The burnt orange velvet fabric complements the warm-toned wood in a harmonious way
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-century modern orange glass table lamp, Vistosi Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern monumental table lamp designed by Alessandro Pianon
Vistosi Italy, circa 1960s
Orange
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stained Glass
$2,088 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps on Sculpted Wood Bases - a Pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Orange Seating Set, Italy, 1970s, Orignal Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Seating Set, Italy,1970s - Orignal Upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Orange Faux Marble Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Orange Faux Marble Spiral Column Form Table Lamp. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Orange and Brass Lantern Pendant Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-century modern orange and brass pendant light with textured glass shade, Germany, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Orange "Saucer" Table Lamp, Circa 1970s
By Louis Kalff
Located in Beirut, LB
reflector, designed to diffuse a warm, indirect light, a hallmark of quality Mid-Century lighting design
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fagerhults Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Orange - Sweden
By Fagerhult
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic plastic flexible floor lamp. Mid-1960s orange with a flexible neck for maneuverability
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Green Orange Flame Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Green and Orange "Flame" Lava Glaze Table Lamps - a Pair
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Refinished Mid Century Modern Orange Lounge Arm Chair With Walnut Trim, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This vintage Mid-Century Modern armchair (c.1960s) is a striking piece that embodies the clean
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Orange Floor Lamp by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1970s
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Swedish modern orange floor lamp designed by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Orange Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century orange velvet lounge chair
Chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29.5 deep x 31.5 high, with a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic mid-century modern bench with a streamlined frame and upholstered seat, balancing comfort with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather
Oak 1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic mid century Scandanavian Modern footstool in high quality orange naugahyde from the early
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Italian mid-century modern orange fabric and wood armchair, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern orange fabric and wood armchair, 1950s
Armchair with padded seat, back
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large 1950
s Mid Century Modern Signed Orange Art Glass Vase
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Orange Art Glass Large Vase/ Vesset. This piece is signed. Highly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dark Orange Bar Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany beautiful, well-crafted dark orange
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Majolica Orange Oyster Plate Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Ceramic Orange Oyster Plate Vallauris circa 1950.
9 colors available.
pink,navy blue
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Orange Ceramic Profile Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century modern orange glass ceramic profile portrait of a young Dutch woman.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Extra Large Mid Century Modern Yellow and Orange Murano Glass Centerpiece
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece or a large
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Orange Floor Lamp Rupert Nikoll 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp by Rupert Nikoll from brass 1950s Vienna.
A gorgeous floor
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vistosi Mid-Century Modern Orange Murano Glass Chandelier "Disks", 1985
By Vistosi
Located in Murano, Venezia
Check out this colorful chandelier, made up of 64 pure orange glass elements that make you crazy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Orange Dining Chairs Anna Lülja Praun, Austria
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech orange ten ( 10 ) dining chairs or chairs designed by Anna Lülja
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Ceiling Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo ceiling lamp made of an orange and purple acrylic shade icm with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Vintage Pair of Orange Textured Ceramic Table Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning vintage pair of Lava glazed textured lamps, circa 60's. These lamps measure 33"t including harp and finial and are 6" in diameter.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Red Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in Maastricht in the mid 20th century after he
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gainey Pottery Orange Plate For Planter Mid-Century Modern #2
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage planter plater by Gainey, in orange tone. Pottery glazed. USA
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Orange Umbrella Stand 1950s France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage red umbrella stand from perforated metal in orange color tone with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Orange Sofa by Burkhard Vogtherr for Hain + Tohme
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Sofa by Burkhard Vogtherr for Hain + Tohme, Fabric, 1980s - New
Category
Vintage 1980s German Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Green, Orange and White Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sputnik pendant chandelier featuring three brass arms, each holding a
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Deep Orange Velvet, Walnut Woods Legs
In a piece that
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Orange Armchairs, Italy, 1960s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Orange Armchairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Orange Melange, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Stunning Amberina Orange Red Blenko Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By Blenko Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning vintage amberina red and orange Blenko lamp with original finial. The original lampshade
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Space Age Orange Plastic Tray, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
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Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Color: Orange
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Item Type: Vintage
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Orange Slice LoungeChair After Salterini
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern design. Famously designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, this chair is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Red-Orange Striped Wool Rug 9
4
x11
9
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
textile technique. Inspired by Bauhaus and mid-century modern aesthetics, the rug features a powerful
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian...
Materials
Wool
Scrumptious Pair of Flavio Poli Orange Murano Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Flavio Poli
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious pair of Flavio Poli orange Murano lamps. Now the lamps are two different sizes but I
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$4,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Malibu Sofa Weaved Copper Orange Texture, w=240 cm
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
strong curves with softness and Fine detailing resulting in a must-have piece.
The Mid-Century Modern and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Orange Fabric and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, metal, fabric, Italy, 1960s
This eccentric Italian-made wingback chair from the 1960s showcases a remarkable blend of comfort and quirkiness. The beautifully executed su...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Space Age Orange Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
reupholstered in orange synthetic leather. This intense color accent perfectly highlights the armchair's unique
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Carlo Moretti Orange and Blue Opaline Vase
By Carlo Moretti, Opaline florence
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. The smooth curves and gentle proportions of the vase reflect the mid-century modern design principles
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Tall Murano Glass Vase
By Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking 1970s Mid-Century Modern tall Murano glass vase, a prime example of the bold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Black Orange and Yellow Landscape Painting by Rutten
By Franz Kline, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Energized by elemental force and abstract drama, this mid-century modern composition by “Rutten
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Fratelli Toso Aventurine Vase with Orange Swirl Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship, masterfully crafted in Murano, Italy, circa 1950. A true
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Magnificent Hermes Orange Widdicomb Credenza Asian Brass Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Hermes orange lacquered John Widdicomb credenza buffet. We love the Asian Campaign
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Mid Century Modern Orange Drip Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and impressive ceramic table lamp. This lamp has a beautiful variegated orange, brown, and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Space Age Orange Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
, Plastic
Color: Orange
Period: 1960s
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp in Orange and Brown
Located in Dallas, TX
Super nice looking vintage midcentury table lamps. Nice design in orange and brown glazed ceramic
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Opaline and Orange Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Striking pair of mid-century pendant lights featuring elongated white opaline glass cones paired
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair Of Mid-century Modern Orange Drip Glazed Lamps Danish
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of mid-century modern orange drip glaze lamps with XL original textured shades
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Orange Vase with Black Rim c.1960
By Murano 5
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Small cylindrical vibrant orange glass vase with black rim. Possibly Murano.
CREATOR
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orange Ceramic Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s, New Lampshade
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern orange ceramic table lamp, Germany, 1970s - new lampshade.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Orange Round Leather Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Round Leather Mirror is a bold statement of retro elegance and modern craftsmanship. Wrapped in
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
$1,737 / item
Large Mid Century Orange Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A large mid century orange drip glaze lamp. Vibrant orange color with hints of yellow and green
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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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 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 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. - 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs 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.
- 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.
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