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Aldo Tura Goat Skin Brass Bar Serving Cart Vintage 1950s Mid Century Modern
By Aldo Tura
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
of the Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Mid Century Modern design movements, he was known as "the master of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Square Orange and Yellow Dinner Napkins - Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four square fabric dinner napkins with orange and yellow design.
Dimensions:
17" x 17"
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Fabric
1960s Orb Ashtray Mod Psychedelic Orange Mid-Century Plastic + Steel Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful sculptural orange orb ashtray from the 1960s German era of ABS Plastics manufacturing
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Red
Orange Modern Wave Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- Mid-Century Modern
Country of origin- India
Color- Cream, Red, orange, dark brown, light brown
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Mid Century Artistic Glass 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 37 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
70
s CARMEN Abstract Circle Brown Orange UNUSED Mid Century Wool Rya Rug Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pattern reflects the bold creativity of mid-century modern Danish design. Crafted from premium wool, this
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Vintage 1970s Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Large Painted Screen Room Divider
Located in Kensington, MD
Interesting tri-fold screen that has been painted in an abstract manner in yellow, orange, black
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
Rare solid Italian Mid Century Industrial metal stool by Mautren in rare orange
Located in München, DE
Original Mid Century workshop stool made of heavy metal in its original orange color.
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Heavy Chrome Swivel Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨ Vintage Chrome Swivel Lounge Chairs ✨
These 2000s Mid-century chrome swivel lounge chairs
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Thick Profile Bamboo 15x36 Compact Bench Mid Century Modern c1970s MINT
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thick Profile Bamboo 15x36 Compact Bench Mid Century Modern c1970s MINT
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-century Japanese Abstract Floral Ashtray In Orange, Brown, and Tan
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Japanese Abstract Floral Ashtray In Orange, Brown, and Tan
Offered for sale is a Mid
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Enamel Dish in Burnt Orange and Black, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
burnt orange at the center to smoky black along the rim. The surface features a richly hammered texture
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Fay Dining Chair Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
lacquered metal legs.
This mid-century modern dining chair is a memorable design piece that will perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,976 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Burnt Orange Gold Pillow Top Ottomans
By Billy Baldwin, Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid Century Ottomans in the style of Milo Baughman or Billy Baldwin . Burnt Orange rust
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century chandelier in Cocoon, Italian production, in the style of Achille and Piergiacomo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Brown and Orange Medium Pile Wool Rug
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century brown and orange medium pile wool rug
This Rug is in Good Vintage Condition
This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Dramatic Mid Century Modern Adrian Nautical Seagull Bird Framed Signed Painting
By Lee Reynolds
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Dramatic, Mid Century Modern, Adrian, Signed and Framed, Nautical, Flock of Seagulls flying over
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mid-century Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll W/ Orange Laminate Top
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
For your consideration is the iconic mid-century 6-person Tulip dining table design, created by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Small Armchairs, Italy, Original fabric
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Small Armchairs, Italy, Original fabric
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Triclinio Magistretti Artemide
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Triclinio Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
Ceiling lamp or
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Enamel Abstract on Copper Signed Plate
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern enamel abstract on copper signed plate, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, orange outlined with black lava. These vases are very sought after. Model is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Decorative Oblong Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century decorative oblong bowl featuring pomegranate and cherries with a lion head
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, orange outlined with black lava. These vases are very sought after.
Original
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
A Mid-Century Murano Glass Orange and White Globe Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1960.
A mid-century Murano globe hanging light with feathered bands in white and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-20th Century MCM Ceramic Orange
Black Glossy Drip Glaze Lamps, a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic orange & black glossy drip glaze table lamps with new
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Long Runner with Mid-Century Modern Design in Yellow, Turquoise and Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern interiors.
Mid-Century Modern runner in yellow, rug TU-MTU-3325, country of origin / type: Turkey
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,925 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Modern hand-tufted rug in various shades of orange, ivory and yellow
By Verner Panton
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular XXL Space Age rug in vibrant shades of orange, yellow
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Vintage Transparent and Orange Crystal Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good original condition. Very nice color.
Only one unique piece. Crystal glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Area Rug by Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wild shag rug with vibrant orange hues and 1960s abstract pattern. Unique mid-century modern style
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Fabric
Mid-century design honsel orange space age disc lamp , 1970s attributed to Charl
By Honsel
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design honsel orange space age disc lamp , 1970s attributed to Charlotte Perriand for
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Mid-Century Stackable Storage Containers with Burnt Orange Lids
Located in New York, NY
Fun playful storage solution for food and/or dry goods.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Brass Clad Octagon Shape Mid-Century Modern Pedestal
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass-clad octagon shape custom made pedestal.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Table Lamp Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Atomic Table Lamp Pair
15 h at shortest 23.25 at tallest to socket
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Mid Century Orange Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century 366 Armchair in Orange Velvet, by Jozef Chierowski, Europe 1960s
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Two beautiful Mid Century modern tripod raffia table lamps
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful original Mid-Century Modern tripod table lamps.
The shades are wrapped in gold-yellow
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Abstract Painting Alan Viana
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Striking mid century painting in vibrant colors. Artist signed. Framed in a brushed chrome.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mid Century Modern 1960s Rya Rug By Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in New York, NY
the mid 20th century design movement. Will look great with your pop art or your organic woods. Adds a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Rounded Shape Rattan Cane Headboard Bed Mint!
By Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rounded shape rattan cane headboard bed mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane
Mid-Century American Ceramic Yellow / Orange Glazed Egg Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
"Mid-Century American egg-shaped ovoid ceramic table lamp with a flared tapered neck and embedded
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Art Ceramic Vase by Scheurich, 1960s, West Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Andernach, DE
Funky original mid-century ceramic vase in the time of ''Fat Lava'' pottery.
Here in a typical
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$156 Sale Price
68% Off
Bicone Shaped Cocoon Pendant Light, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Cork, IE
, this cocoon lamp is in excellent condition.
We think it would fit well with any Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Orange Fat Lava Wall Lamp, Square Ceramic Sconce, German Mid-Century Lamp, 1960s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Andernach, DE
sides.
The chunky mid- century design-favourite can be wall mounted.
Photographed here with a golden
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
$227 Sale Price
41% Off
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp with a very stylish period design.
Three legged steel base
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Heart Chair in Brown Orange Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing green cotton velvet fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodwo...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Onyx Ashtray - Marble Trinket Orange and White - Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Mid-Century Onyx Ashtray - Marble Trinket Orange and White - Italy 1970s
Elegant onyx ashtray or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
Vintage Moroccan Handmade Wool Rug, Orange
Beige, 1980s Mid-Century
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in a striking combination of warm orange and natural beige tones. Measuring 129 x 157 cm, it’s a
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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,568 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Scandinavian High Pile Red and Orange Rya Rug
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Scandinavian High Pile Red and Orange Rya Rug
This rug measures: 43.5 wide x 29 deep x
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Orange Vase, Tarnowiec, 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 12 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Orange Vase, Tarnowiec, 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 14 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
XL Robert McCaine style Mid Century Modern Shore Birds Nautical Painting Warren
By Lee Reynolds
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
XL Robert McCaine style Mid Century Modern Shore Birds Nautical Painting by S. Warren
Exceptional
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs- Set of 4
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4
Fabulous set
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
60
s 70
s Burgundy Red Orange Circle UNUSED Mid Century Wool Rya Rug Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
creativity of mid-century modern design. Crafted from premium wool, this UNUSED rug offers a luxurious
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Bamboo Italian Round Stool, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century Modern rattan and bamboo round stool. This amazing item was produced in Italy during
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rug, Piece in Yellow Orange Blue by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a scintillating vintage 7x10 mid-century modern rug from Rug & Kilim’s Mid
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Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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.
- 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 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 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 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.
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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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