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Huge Pair Of Orange Drip Glaze Lamps Mid-century Modern Danish
By Sunset Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent huge pair of orange drip glaze lamps with light up bottoms. These amazing lamps retain
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1 out of 5 Mid Century Modern Armchairs attr to Zev
Zev in burn orange velvet
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find stunning Mid Century Modern Armchairs done in burnt orange velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid Century Glossy Orange Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
designs stergaard created in the 1960s were re-released in the early 21st century.
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Chunky Lucite Orange Rock Candy Swag Ball Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chunky Lucite Orange Rock Candy Swag Ball Table Lamps are unique and eye
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Poul Henningsen, Mid-Century Modern, White and Orange Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1960
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Celing lamp designed by Poul Henningsen made by Louis Poulsen in 1960
In good original condition.
Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) was a famous Danish designer who studied at the Techni...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Italian Orange Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel Mid-Century Modern 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Orange Scavo Glass Murano Art Glass Bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Orange Glazed Ceramic Candle Holder or Bowl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Meer, VAN
Orange glazed ceramic candle holder or decorative bowl. Mid 20th century. Eye catching orange
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
1960
s Mid Century Modern Low Sideboard/ Buffet/ Credenza in Orange Brown Tone
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 1960's Mid Century Modern Low Sideboard/ Buffet/ Credenza/ Dry Bar. This buffet is in an
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
$2,928 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp, Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima, Bergboms, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish tripod floor lamp with original shade (paper/rice paper). In the style of George Nakashima. Similar designs have been bade by ASEA and Bergboms, Sweden. The components o...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vallauris Fat Lava Orange Ceramic Pitcher, Mid-20th Century
By Vallauris
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Original Vallauris ceramic pitcher, produced in the mid-20th century and engraved “Vallauris” on
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Pouf Ottoman, Burnt Orange, Silk Fringes La Folie
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With voluptuous curves and perfect poise, the Mid-Century Modern inspired La Folie Pouf Ottoman
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Petite beautiful table mirror.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Orange Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
This Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s, originating from
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mesmerizing Unique Mid-Century Modern Tall Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique and brilliant Mid-Century Modern tall table lamp. In very good even original vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Orange Melange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful bright orange high quality melange upholstery. The
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
French Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp Orange
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Miami, FL
A large and very decorative French mid-century ceramic table lamp in a stunning glazed burnt orange
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,200 Sale Price
29% Off
Alfonso Bini Mid-Century Blond Wood Novelty Pinocchio Orange Squeezer
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and unusual vintage Italian Firenze blonde wood orange or grapefruit squeezer
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Orange and White All Over Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 hand-knotted wool rug from Rug
Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Collection, in
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Jonathan Adler Orange Flair Primaloft Down-Filled Pillows Mid-Century Modern Set
By Bloomingdale
s, Jonathan Adler
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 'My Primaloft Pillow' in Orange Cotton by Jonathan Adler made for Bloomingdale's.
Complete
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Orange Cylinder Glass and Teak Table Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Scandinavian modern accent table lamp circa 1960s. This piece is encased with a vibrant
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Teak
$800 Sale Price
33% Off
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Dark Orange Velvet, Walnut Wood Legs
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Dinning Chair Alma Terracotta Velvet, Walnut Wood Legs
In a piece that
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
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
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find radar chairs by Maurizio Tempestini with Sailcloth as the seating material. Actual sails were cut and installed professionally. Chairs need a good cleaning ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Light Orange Apricot Kangaroo Chair, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
renovation, new glossy blue lacquer.
For this chair we used RAL 3012 apricot orange / beige red color
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Six Mid Century Orange Apricot Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
renovation, new glossy blue lacquer.
For this chair we used RAL 3012 apricot orange / beige red color
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Flatweave Rug in Purple and Orange Tones
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our
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Vintage 1960s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
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Vintage 1980s German Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Rya Rug in Grey, Orange, and Brown, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This striking Mid-Century Modern Rya rug from Sweden, crafted in the 1960s, perfectly captures the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Mid Century Luxas Retro Scale Czech Orange Floral Chrome Vintage Decor
Located in Praha, CZ
A mid-century Luxas scale produced in Czechoslovakia featuring a vivid orange floral design with a
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flooring
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini
Salterini + a Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare set of six orange slice chairs. Freshly painted in a satin white enamel, chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern French Rattan Coffee Table
Located in Hudson, NY
The mid century modern French rattan coffee table, shown here, is from the 1960s. The rattan
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Mid Century Faux Fur Orange Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful high quality faux fur. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Orange "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century orange fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Round Sun-Shaped Backlit Metal and Orange Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Barntrup, DE
Sun-shaped Mid-Century Modern backlit metal and orange glass wall mirror from the circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Ceramic Lamp, Great Burnt Orange Color
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid-Century ceramic lamp, great burnt orange color. Excellent condition
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Garden Lounge Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This metal garden lounge chair is a sitting machine from the 1950s.
It is a great design and very comfortable.
The black lacquered metal frame is beautifully detailed. The strong f...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Slim High Orange Decorative Glass Vase, 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. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Scavo Orange Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese, Archimede Seguso
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This unique and stunningly made Mid-Century Modernist Scavo Orange Volcanic Hand-Blown Murano Glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Aldo Morbelli Armchair Orange Yellow Italian Mid-century Design 1950s Brass
By Aldo Morbelli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Aldo Morbelli Armchair Orange Yellow Italian Mid-century Design 1950s Brass Velvet fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$2,325 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Aztec Style Vintage Brown and Orange Area Rug Fiber Carpet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Aztec brown and orange area rug. This is a gorgeous area rug with a fantastic
Category
20th Century Unknown Indian Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber
Orange Mid-Century Metal Serving Tray with Handles, Powder Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large MCM Orange Metal Serving Bar Tray with Handles
This large and very sturdy Hermes color
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Pottery Vase in Brown and Lava Orange Tones
Located in Seattle, WA
This striking mid-century modern pottery vase, that could have formerly been a lamp base, features
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Orange "Califfo" Sofa by Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern orange "Califfo" sofa by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp "Medusa" by Harvey Guzzini in orange acrylic
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find Mid Century Modern or Space Age table lamp "Medusa". The lamp was
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Orange Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
Stool was designed by Ed...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Italian Orange Moorish Art Pottery Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century, Italian, Moorish art pottery jar with lid in vibrant paprika red-orange. This glazed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Beige, Orange, and Brown Glazed Rattan Handle Ceramic Basket
Located in Queens, NY
German Mid-Century ceramic and porcelan decorative basket with a wrapped rattan handle supported by
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Orange Velvet Cocktail Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable, spring seat. The armrests are made of beech wood, thoroughly cleaned and finished with matte varnish. The upholstery that the seat has been trimmed is high quality made ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Painting, Signed and Dated 1963
By Emilio Vedova, Franz Kline
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking original Mid-Century Modern abstract painting featuring a bold, expressive composition in
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Acrylic
Mid Century Vintage Orange Glass Sugar or Fruit Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. The sugar bowl looks very good on every style table. Very good original vintage condition.
Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Lemon Shaped Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern lemon shaped bamboo coffee table.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Fun Orange Slice 1960s Dining Table Four Chairs Probber Style Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous fun set of four dining chairs with matching orange slice flower dining table. All the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Orange and White Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. height: 28cm
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Vintage Orange Crystal Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good original condition. One defect on the bottom of the vase. Some sketches - all on pictures. Only one unique piece. Crystal glass. Very heavy item.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Crystal
Vasart Scottish Mid-Century Orange and Green Art Glass Vase
By Vasart
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and impressive Scottish mid-century art glass vase in orange and green by Vasart and
Category
Vintage 1950s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
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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 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 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 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 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.
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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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