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Mid-Century Modern Design Rug inspired by Stained glass
Unique Complexion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Design Rug inspired by Stained glass Design
Mid-Century Modern Design Rug
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Orange and Black Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim room size accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s
By Franco Bettonica, Gabbianelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s
Vase with a helix shape
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Cast Iron Ram Floor Ashtray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gilded iron ram ashtray. Feast your eyes on this beautiful golden tall floor
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Iron
$360 Sale Price
63% Off
Mid-Century Vibrant Red-Orange Ceramic Ceiling Pendant with Cut-Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century West-German glossy vibrant red-orange glazed ceramic pendant with contrasting matte
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Orange and Black Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim room size accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Braided Rattan Round Drum Side Table, 1980s
By Bielecky Brothers, Ficks Reed
Located in Round Top, TX
Fantastic and uncommon, circa 1980s, side table or petite cocktail table with a braided detail around the base, circa 1980s, made in Hong King per original foil sticker, which partia...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
Set of Mid-Century Melange Orange Dante Armchair and Stool, H. Lis, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
melange upholstery in orange color. The armchair will be perfect in Minimalist spaces, both private and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid Century Danish Orange Pendant Light by Jo Hammerborg for Fog
Mørup
By Jo Hammerborg, Fog
Mørup
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Gorgeous Danish orange glass pendant light designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Mørup. In 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Set of Two Mid-20th Century Orange Velvet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful bright orange velvet Armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces by Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of wall sconces exemplifies elegant and refined Italian design from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo. Crafted from high-quality materials, each sconce features a structure...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Vintage Beige Orange Artistic Glass Vase, Candlestick, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century White and Orange Hand Made Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s, Poland. Hand made item.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
No jags, defects et...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Two Mid-Century Style Orange Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, by Vintola, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stools.
They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as a bar stools.
Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish bran...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Style Orange Velvet Triangle Medium Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stool.
They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as a bar stools.
Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish brand...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Set of Two Mid-20th Century Orange Velvet Armchairs, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful bright orange velvet Armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Vintage Light Orange Big Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
of Murano since the 13th century. Today Murano is known for its art glass, but it has a long history
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
60
s 70
s WALLY
S Orange Brown Striped Circle UNUSED Mid Century Modern Rya Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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WALLY'S Orange Brown Striped Circle Rya Rug
Creator: Wally's
100% Authentic!!!
Condition: New, unused
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl - Amber/Orange/Red Tones, Italy, circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative mid century Murano glass bowl out of the renowned Sommerso workshops in Italy from
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Triclinio Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Triclinio Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
Ceiling lamp or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Vintage Brown Yellow Orange Glass Sugar 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 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: 18cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Cube Pedestals /Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful set of four cube pedestals. This is a wonderful set, they can be used as a coffee table all together, (it would be a coffee table of 33in by 33in and 16.5in height). Also, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian, Plastic Floor Lamp, 60s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Italy
Made of plastic, steel
2x E27 or E26 bulb
US adapter included
Re-polished
Fully Functional
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern c1970s Brass Vase Cup Shape Table Lamp
By Chapman Son
Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern c1970s Brass Vase Cup Shape Table Lamp
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century 366 Armchairs in Orange Velvet, Jozef Chierowski, Europe 1960
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...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid Century Table Lamp by Designline in Retro Orange with White Frosted Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with all mid-century modern furniture & decor. Such as classic vintage mcm, art deco, space age, post
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Handmade Mid century Modern Tile made of thick paper like material
Located in Seattle, WA
Patina all over and an embossed look. Not ceramic but a sturdy paper like material. Handmade MCM tile. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Listing is for described ite...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Paper
Pair Bent Tube Frame Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs Baughman Cassina Style
By Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer, Cassina, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Bent Tube Frame Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs Baughman Cassina Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Pentaclinio Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern chandelier Pentaclinio Magistretti Artemide, 1970s
Ceiling lamp or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Base Floor Lamp, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
European mid-century design was marked by a departure from ornate, intricate pieces and a shift
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Mid-Century Tulip Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of four tulip chairs that pop with Mid-Century Modern style and a bright peach color. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,600 / set
Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Black and Orange Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
West German mid-century cylindrical ceramic vase with a raised irregular pattern of geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Style Sideboard In Walnut
Orange Lacquered Motif Fronts
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The sideboard is available in different dimensions. It has four push-pull doors with an inside shelf and the fronts with patterns.
Wooden base lacquered in same finish.
Lacquer coat...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Signed Armless Sofa Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed Milo Baughman chrome base armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstery but the solid chrome frame is in great shape. The chrome base is shiny and has a mirrored ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Heidelberg Series Tea Service, 1960
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Mid-Century Modern Space Age Ceramic Heidelberg Series Tea Service from Melitta, 1960s, Set
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Three Flamed Floor Lamp, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional and elegant three-flamed Mid-Century Modern floor lamp. Manufactured probably in France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
50
s Mid Century Modern Bamboo Umbrella Cane Stand Holder Italy
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
50's Mid Century Modern Bamboo Umbrella Cane Stand Holder Italy
This lovely bamboo umbrella stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Orange/Gold Trim, Italy, Mid-Century, C 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, C 1960, signed. Cylinder vase glazed in orange with gold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Mid Century Modern A - Z Bookends by, Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Pair of Mid Century Modern cast iron "A-Z" Iron Bookends finished in original gilt finish. They
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century American Ceramic Orange and Brown Lava Drip Glazed Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American ceramic table lamp in globular form tapering toward the top, housing a brass
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Very Large Lucite Giraffe by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare: a Palatnik animal figurine of half a meter high.
This giraffe truly is a showpiece in any room.
Almost new, it comes from the unpacked inventory of a store selling design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by IPE Bologne, Italy, 1950s
By Rito Valla, IPE
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs armchairs from the editor IPE Bologna Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Glass Red
Purple Striped Vase
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good Murano glass vase with red and purple stripes.
In the style of Flavio Poli with a thick body, bullicine and 'a face' decoration.
Measure: Height ca. 12 1/2 in.
Items ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Brass Mid Century Modern Rectangle Coffee Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Brass Mid Century Modern Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Midcentury Modern Orange Metal Bookend, Made in England
Located in New York, NY
An English orange enamel expandable bookend, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
$495 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Big 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 36 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Italian Yellow Green Orange Ceramic Vase by Bitossi, 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Vase by Bitossi Italy 1950s in typical midcentury colors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelves in Burnt Orange and Gold Enameled Metal
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single-section wall-mounted shelving unit features two vivid shelves in burnt orange and warm gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Wire
Psychedelic Orange Mid-Century Inspired Glass Coffee Table, Style of Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This highly spirited, Mid-Century Modern coffee table presents a joyful, unconventional take on a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wire
Italian mid-century modern round rattan umbrella stand with handle, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern round rattan umbrella stand with handle, 1960s
Umbrella stand with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Orange 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. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Vintage Orange 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. One micro chip - as shown on picture. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Aldo Tura, Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Goatskin, Parchment, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Six Italian Aldo Tura side dining chairs in Goatskin and Parchment. A fine newly recovered set of six dining or side chairs by Aldo Tura. Each strong and sturdy with ladder ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,250 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Tommi Parzinger Vintage Brass Three Arm Candlestick Mid-Century Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This solid brass 3 arm vintage candlestick by Tommi Parzinger is Mid-Century Modern. It has been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
$975 Sale Price
25% Off
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Red / Orange, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful large mid-century Murano glass vase out of the famous glass art workshop Sommerso in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano 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 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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