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1960
s Mid-Century Orange Lava Drip Glazed Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern orange and brown lava drip glazed large table lamp with brass hardware
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unique Mid-Century Modern Leather Chaise Lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern chaise lounge, upholstered in a light tan leather. The attractively aged
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage 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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1950s Style Italian Lounge Chair Sophia in Orange
Located in London, GB
English craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rug
Kilim’s Mid Century Modern Geometric Orange-Gold
Blue Wool and Silk Gall
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This geometric runner from Rug & Kilim is part of R&K’s Mid-Century Modern collection, originating
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mid-20th Century Orange Velvet Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful bright orange velvet Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Orange Mid-Century Pluvium Umbrella Stand by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1960s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Orange umbrella stand named Pluvium designed by Giancarlo Piretti and executed by Aanonima Castelli
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Orange Metal Champagne Wine Ice Bucket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic sturdy bottle holder powder coated in a color we like to call Hermes orange. These
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Mid-Century Modern Chaise or Day Bed in Coral Vinyl Faux Leather Aluminum Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern coral vinyl faux leather and aluminum leg chaise lounge or day bed. It
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Krups Wall Clock 1970s Orange Chron-Color 605, Domed, Germany
By Krups
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely fantastic colours & design by the star of German mid- and late century design, KRUPS
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) drip glaze lamp is a true statement piece, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Kurt Tschörner Mid-Century Rusha Orange Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Ruscha
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large West-German mid-century twin handled orange glazed art pottery vase attributed to Kurt
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Vintage Slim Orange and Blue Decorative Glass Vases, 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.
Here set of Two vases is available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Murano Orange Cased Glass Vase, Italy 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Roma, IT
with no chips.
A gorgeous decorative vase to enrich a Mid-Century modern project.
Dimensions in cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Orange Velvet Curved Sofa Made in Italy 1950s Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century orange velvet curved sofa made in Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$3,738 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Molten Red Orange Table Lamp by Lee Rosen for Design Technics
By Design Technics, Lee Rosen
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modern table lamp was designed by Lee Rosen for Design Technics in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Leaf and Fruit Design Orange, and Gray Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
German Mid-Century ceramic vase with a bold raised fruit and leaf pattern glazed in green, orange
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Orange Lacquered Metal Pendant, circa 1980
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of lacquered metal, plastic
1 x E27 or E26 socket
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Table Hollywood Regency Orange Lamp, Velvet, France, 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury table lamp designed in France during the 1960s. Gold elements, orange velvet on the top
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Rug
Kilim’s Mid Century Modern Geometric Orange-Gold
Blue Wool and Silk Gall
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This geometric runner from Rug & Kilim is part of R&K’s Mid-Century Modern collection, originating
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mid Century Modern Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Dronten, NL
blends mid-century modern aesthetics with timeless luxury. Ideal for a sophisticated dining room
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gerald McCabe Shedua
Oak Trestle Bench, California, c.1975
By Orange Crate Modern, Gerald McCabe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gerald McCabe Shedua & Oak Trestle Bench for Orange Crate Modern. Santa Monica, California, c.1975
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
$4,550 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Burnt Orange Glass Table Lamp WMF Germany 1940s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
The table lamp shows a multicolored glass ball base with two pressure switches.
A special feature of the table lamp is, that one bulb lights the glass ball from inside and the secon...
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Orange and Turquoise Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1960s orange and turquoise conical shaped porcelain vase with geometric pattern and a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Ball Table Lamp Burnt Orange 1940s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage table lamp with glass base ball like and a triangle shape lamp shade in
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Red
Orange Modern Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- Mid-Century Modern
Country of origin- India
Color- Cream, Red, orange, brown.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Christian Jensen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Christian Jensen Keramik, 1960s, in Very
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Artistic Glass Big Orange Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland,
designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz.
Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed.
Vintage product from 1970s
Dimensions: height 40 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Orange Glass and Fabric Shade Table Lamp, 1960s
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful large table lamp made in the 1960s. The base is made of heavy orange colored glass. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Combining curving forms with bright upholstery and chrome legs, this vintage sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan is a bold statement piece in any interior. Please confirm item locati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$4,600
Mid-Century Modern German Crowfoot Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century table lamp with crow foot base.
The shade is made of folded sheet metal, which gives
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brass
leather Mid Century modern table lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small table lamp/abat jour made of brass structure with brown leather coating. Chain switch incorporated in the lamp holder. Pretty good condition: oxidation patina and leather defec...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Alvino Bagni for Raymor Attributed Vase, Orange, Red
Yellow
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Charleston, SC
Bagni for Raymor vase, ceramic, orange red and yellow, signed. Large chunky vase with dark yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century American Ceramic Orange Lava Glazed Table Lamp on Wood Base
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American ceramic table lamp in tapered ovoid form, fired in a textured orange glossy
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Made of Brass Italian Convex Mirrors
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Mid-Century Modern convex mirrors are designed by L.A. Studio and manufactured in Italy. Each
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Vermillion
Orange Spiral w/ White Undersurface Murano Glass Dish
Located in New York, NY
display this piece will style well in a wide array of movements and styles from Mid-Century Modern to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Round Brass And Marble Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chic Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee table shines with it's subtle details. The table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Orange
Braun Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Pot by Inger Perrson for Rörstrand
By Inger Persson, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful, large and rare vintage Scandinavian mid-century modern Swedish plant pot or flower vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Vintage Mid Century French Orange Metal Wall Light Sconces by Disderot (attr)
By Disderot
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage mid century French modern Disderot (attr.) Model 2091 wall sconces were made
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Orange Umbrella Stand Holder with White Handle
By Glaro Products 1
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Powder-Coated in Orange Umbrella Stand Holder. This umbrella stand is newly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
$420 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970
s Alessandro Albrizzi Dining Table Glass Perspex Orange Brass Mid Century
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and sculptural, this Italian dining table from circa 1970 features a striking Perspex base in a sophisticated smoked rose tone, accented with polished brass details. The base...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Chrome Steelcase Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Orange Mohair
By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of Platner style chromed steel swivel lounge chairs with orange mohair. These chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Salmon Pink
Located in Seattle, WA
A striking set of three vintage mid-century modern armchairs featuring shells in a warm salmon pink
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Orange Vase by Bay Keramik Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rare example of German 1970s pottery, vibrant colour. Stamped at the bottom.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful, rare mid-century modern fiberglass ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern ceiling lamp made of fiberglass. Very elegant, high-quality
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid century Modern Credenza Attributed to Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Weesp, NL
1950s Italian Buffet designed by Melchiorre Bega and made of the most beautiful South African Tambootie wood.
The sideboard, credenza is in fantastic condition.
We also propose the ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
$5,206 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Bench, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Bench, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Benches
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Orange Cast Iron Floor Ashtray, Powder-Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern iron ashtray. Feast your eyes on this beautiful floor ashtray. Even if you are
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Orange Colored Coupe by Viking Glass
By Viking Glass Company
Located in Buchanan, NY
This American glass dish from the 1960s is a beautiful blend of design and craftsmanship. With a scalloped wave design and resting on a footed hexagonal base, it's a striking piece t...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Orange Round Side Table with Bottle Holder by Flair, Holland, 1970s
By Flair
Located in Roma, IT
Playful and functional mid-century modern side table with bottle holder made in a lovely vibrant
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
Mid Century Vintage Small Orange Red Crystal Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
. Absolutely beautiful and rare red orange crystal. Made in Poland. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burnt Orange Corduroy Tufted Ottomans, Pair
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Mid-Century pair of ottomans crafted with vibrant burnt orange corduroy upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchairs, Germany, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern leather armchairs, Germany 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern leather
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Eight Mid-Century Orange Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
renovation. Seats covered with high-quality orange cotton-velvet fabric (color 07). ABRASION RESISTANCE
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Four Mid-Century Orange Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
renovation. Seats covered with high-quality orange cotton-velvet fabric (color 07). ABRASION RESISTANCE
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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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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