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Monumental 60" Oil Painting! Mid Century Modern Abstract! Orange Blue Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent!
MID CENTURY ABSTRACT
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
STUNNING ORANGE & BLUE PALETTE!
After
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$3,999 Sale Price
79% Off
Mid Century Orange Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. Original stamp - as shown on pictures.
Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Orange Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted fitted with one E27 bulb from the 1960-1970s.
Good condition with some patina, scratches on the base (see last pictue)
New electric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Orange Jax Bookend or Door Stop
By Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jax bookend or doorstop by Bill Curry for Design Line. This Jack bookend is made
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid Century Modern Orange Table Lamps with Lava Glaze
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern table lamps feature unique shaped ceramic body, beautiful lava
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,440 Sale Price
55% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Raffia Sisal Brown Orange Basket Austria 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern organic vintage basket or paper basket from raffia or sisal in brown and orange
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Raffia
Mid-Century Modern Essie Zareh Orange and Burgundy Layered Bijan Art Glass Vase
Located in Palermo, PA
piece features a vivid orange body layered with flowing tones of burgundy and delicate white ribbons
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Wall Mosaic Ceramic Tree Relief Sculpture in Orange
Blue
By Evelyn
Jerome Ackerman
Located in Troy, MI
Unique Mid Century modern framed abstract mosaic wall hanging sculpture
USA 1969
Modernist white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orange Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Phil-Mar
By Phil-Mar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Phil-Mar is a perfect blend of bold design and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Set of Twelve Burnt Orange Velvet Dining Chairs In Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a striking and versatile chair. Its curved backrest extends into side projections, giving the piece a unique and personal feel. The soft curves of the backrest contrast with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Carlo Moretti Orange and Blue Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
pieces during the mid-century modern period, and this vase exemplifies his craftsmanship and design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Sasaki Sengai Japan Orange Swirl Crystal Bowl Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern 80
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Sasaki Sengai round lead crystal flower vase or decorative bowl in swirled hues of orange
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Lead
Three Mid-Century Modern Resin Pressed Yellow
Orange Dried Blooms Paperweights
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Mid-Century Modern resin pressed yellow and orange dried blooms paperweights.
A-956
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Pink Orange Straw Brass Basket 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage basket from raffia in the colors brown, pink, orange.
A very decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Peach Orange Wool, 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...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Orange Minimalist Enamel Pot Seppo Mallat Finel Finland 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Minimalist Enamel Pot by Seppo Mallat for Finel, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Marbro Lamp Co. Painted Orange Ceramic Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a large vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Marbro. This unique lamp features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Dining Chairs Pair Eugen Schmidt 1965 Germany
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs pair or duo from chromed metal, bentwood and upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Gold Orange Swirls Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
The lampshade is to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Flavio Poli Mid-Century Modern Red and Orange Murano Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
innovative use of glass and contributing to the enduring legacy of Mid-Century Modern design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Patio Garden Bench by Tempestini - Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic iron bench seat by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini C1955 in flat black.
Orange slice
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
1970s Carlo Moretti Mid-Century Modern Orange and Brown Glass Italian Vase
By Carlo Moretti, Opaline florence
Located in Aci Castello, IT
backdrop, with a sleek and minimalist design that is characteristic of mid-century modern style. Carlo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Bespoke Mid Century Modern Brass Laurel Lamp Rust-Orange Accents! Richard Barr
By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous!
Bespoke Laurel Lamp
Mid Century Modern
Brass and Enameled Metal
Incredible Rust-Orange
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
XXL Mid-Century Modern Gray and Orange Carstens Tönnieshof Ceramic Table Lamp
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Amitābha Studio
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Oversize Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava table lamp by Carstens Tönnieshof, West Germany, with new teal
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Chenille, Jacquard
Mid-Century Modern Green Orange Painting Animal Fish Robert Libeski 1946 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern painting animal motif fishes by Robert Libeski 1946 Vienna.
An amazing painting
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Italy Mid-Century Modern Orange Terracotta Abstract Sculpture F Sartori Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
orange disk is an abstract artwork that was handmade in terracotta in 1972 by the artist during his
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$3,797 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish mid-century modern Chair in orange velvet and dark wood, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish mid-century modern Chair in orange velvet and dark wood, 1950s
Chair with curved back and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Wavy Orange Art Glass Vase 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Wavy Orange Art Glass Vase 1970s.
This is a beautiful slender art glass vase with a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Danish or Italian Modern Orange Ceramic Pottery
Walnut Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stately glazed ceramic Mid-Century Modern table lamp. A beautiful orange and brown color palette
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Glazed Orange Lava Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Stunning Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glazed Orange Lava Lamps. Each lamp in vibrant orange glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$2,795 / set
Mid Century Vintage Orange Crystal Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage crystal glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
1970s Carlo Moretti Mid-Century Modern Orange and Gray Opaline Glass Jug
By Opaline florence, Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
quality, further enhances the uniqueness of the piece. The mid-century modern design aesthetic is evident
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Orange Art Glass Bud Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Murano style Mid-Century bottle-shaped art glass bud vase with a tapered neck and an orange
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Folding Armchair Rex Niko Kralj 1952 Slovenia
By Niko Kralj
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Cntury Modern vintage foldable arm chair in beautiful burnt orange lacquered plywood and
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Large Mid-Century Modern Orange Brown Tree Landscape Painting Signed Williams
Located in Chattanooga, TN
-century modern distinction.
62” Wide x 1.5” Deep x 50” High
Condition: Excellent original condition. No
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Designers
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in
Category
2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
$90 / item
Mid Century Vintage Small Orange Crystal Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Made in Poland. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Carved Dragon White Lacquer Floor Lamp W Orange Shade
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Carved Dragon White Lacquer Floor Lamp W Orange Shade. Shade measures 21
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Orange Metal Canister Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring four rounded canisters, each finished in an orange enamel with a brass-tone trim, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
1970s Carlo Moretti Mid-Century Modern Orange and Gray Glass Italian Vase
By Opaline florence, Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, epitomizes the essence of Mid-Century Modern style with its vibrant orange black and gray hues and sleek
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair, Mid-Century Modern Bamboo
Cane Armchair Orange Striped Upholstery, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
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Vibrant orange striped cotton fabric Upholstery and each chair has a comfortable seat cushion.
Measures
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cotton, Cane
5 Italian Burnt Orange Color Scavo Glass Wheat Vases Bottles Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 5 Dark Amber Scavo Glass Murano Art Glass Bud Vases, Bottles, Vessel, Decanter Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Orange Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. height: 17cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Red/Orange Ceramic Table Lamp, Belgium, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Red/orange ceramic table lamp, Belgium, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchair Weaved Copper Text., Silk Orange Fringes
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Lounge Armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Chenille
Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Orange Space Age Clan Floor Lamp from Guzzini, 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini, Studio 6G
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sapce Age Clan Floor Lamp by Studio 6G for Harvey Guzzini. The classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Orange Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. height: 24cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orange Tripod Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen Finland 1960s
By Paavo Asikainen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Tripod Bowl in Wood from Paavo Asikainen, Finland, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Orange Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1950
s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Vibrant orange Murano glass pendant light, 1950s. Rewired and ready to hang.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Glass Chandelier Mazzega Chandelier Italy 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
with a chromed metal construction and four burnt orange and clear glass shades.
The chandelier lights
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Pendant in Orange Glass and Chrome by Peill
Putzler
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Chic with the vibe of midcentury Organic Modern cool. This orange opaque Murano glass pendant lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s German Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Enamel Orange Pot with Teak Handle Seppo Mallat Finel, 1960s
By Finel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Enamel Orange Pot with Teak Handle by Seppo Mallat for Finel, 1960s
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid Century Modern Italian Ceramic Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice mid-century modern Italian ceramic ashtray circa 1960s. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
1970
s Signed Orange and Yellow Mid-Century Modern Harbor and Cityscape Painting
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning sunset colored mid-century modern harbor and cityscape painting. Signed by the artist in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
Pair! Mid Century Danish Modern Plaster Lamps Atomic UFO Blue Orange 1950s MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
PREPARE FOR THE LANDING!
DANISH MODERN
MID CENTURY
UFO LAMPS
GOLD FLECKS IN PLASTER!
ATOMIC
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$5,850 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps with Orange Crackle Glaze, C1958
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very elegant and subtle striking pair of mid century lamps. Orange crackle glaze is simply
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
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