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Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic Italian Mid-Century Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni in a sleek, contemporary, low
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Triangular Orange Upholstered Footstools
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of midcentury Italian Modern triangular footstools, upholstered in plush orange velour
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fully Upholstered Side Tables, circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fully Upholstered side tables in the Milo Baughman's Style
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Glass
Mid Century Red and Orange Vintage Splatter Confetti Lunch Trays, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
splatter ware in red and orange. Each includes six wells for lunch items and silverware.
Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Ceramic Vintage Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Pieter Groeneveldt, Netherlands
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic vintage mid century modern floor lamp by Pieter Groeneveldt, 1960s, Netherlands.
Pieter
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Textile
Pair of Mid-Century "Creation of Adam" Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century Italian Florentine-style folding gilded wood bookends with printed details from
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs, Pair
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Leon Rosen
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Two Mid Century Melange Orange Dante Armchairs and stools, 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 Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1960s
By Georges Pelletier
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Superb ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier, dating from the 1960s.
This emblematic piece of French design has an organic shape typical of the artist's work, with a textured surface an...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs, Pair
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs
By Leon Rosen for Pace
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Acrylic Catch All Dish With Scaly Underside
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian mid-century yellow catch all dish in the shape of a shell with a scaly underside, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide...
Materials
Acrylic
$337 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Orange Pink Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, 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 Modern Bamboo Coat Hook by Franco Albini, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hook designed by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Brazilian Wood and Copper Desk with Drawers, Mid Century Brazilian Modern
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawer is a study upon Mid Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Travertine Single Pedestal Base Mid-Century Modern Dining Conference Table MINT!
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine Single Pedestal Base Mid-Century Italian Modern dining conference table MINT!.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Eames Rkr Rocking Accent Chair 1st Generation
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern Eames RKR wire rocking chair features orange bikini pads for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,956 Sale Price
20% Off
French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Stitched Leather Floor Lamp, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-century hand-stitched dark green leather standing lamp attributed to Jacques
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase, Amber
Opal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase/Centerpiece, Italy, 1960s
Elegant and sculptural, this
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique Nemadji mid Century Modern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Seattle, WA
Marbled orange, Red , brown mid Century Modern style Art pottery. Vintage Condition as pictured
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Square Bamboo Rattan Mid Century Modern Parsons Style Coffee Center Table MINT
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Bamboo Rattan Mid Century Modern Parsons Style Coffee Center Table MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
NEW! Dooq! Modern Colin Armchair in Orange and Wood Feet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Drawing from the essence of organic modernism of the 1970s, the Colin armchair is a sanctuary of comfort and elegance. Its sculptural design features soft, rounded solid wood legs th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Cabinet Cupboard, Spain, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan cabinet / cupboard with a removable original Smoked glass
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the 60's and produced in the
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pierre Paulin Style Groovy Wave Chrome Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pierre Paulin Style Groovy Fabric Sculptural Wave Chaise Lounge. Item
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Mid
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Orange Ceramic Cylindrical Half-Moon Irregular Vases, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century orange ceramic cylindrical, half-moon and irregular vases, 1970s
Set of five
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin.
Designed in the 60's and produced in the
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Red Orange Vase Big Pot, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. height: 33cm
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Mouth-Blown Geometric Shape Vase by Giampaolo/ Italy
By Giampaolo Nason
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This striking mid-century modern Murano glass vase, handmade and mouth-blown by renowned Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Erik Höglund Mid-Century Signed Orange Footed Art Glass Vase for Bodą c. 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Footed Orange Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda (1932 - 1998). Engraved on
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Orange Wool
Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low-riding danish lounge chair commonly referred to as a pot chair. This one features its original 1960s wool upholstery and tapered solid teak legs. It was probably made by either S...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
$677 Sale Price
42% Off
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and brilliant mid-20th century Turkish rug with four large stylized floral medallions woven
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Mid-Century Orange Metal Pendant with White Diffuser and Brass Detail
By Louis Kalff
Located in Mortsel, BE
-Century Modern era. The lamp features a large (47 cm) metal dome shade finished in a vibrant, glossy
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the Mid-Century Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fibreglass Shell Chair, a
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Dutch Orange Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp with Round Cut-Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Dutch orange glazed ceramic table lamp with round cut-outs. This lamp has a regular
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Morocco.
Berber Tribes of Morocco. Beni Ourain.
Measures: 06'03 x 10'06.
Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
Materials
Wool
$3,023 Sale Price
24% Off
Danish Modern Three- Light Holmegaard Orange Glass Chandelier/ Pendant
By Holmegaard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Danish Modern Three- Light Holmegaard Orange Glass Chandelier/ Pendant
Denmark, Circa 1960s
This
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Painting on canvas by Donato 1969
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th Century Modern Abstract Expressionist painting on stretched canvas signed and dated by the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Murano Amber Green Glass Bookends - a Pair
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green amber Italian art glass bookend sculptures. Can be used by it s own or as a pair to keep your favorite books in place, or as an art contempo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Textured Brown and Orange Speckled Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of German Mid-Century ceramic vase with a bulbous body tapering to a thin neck with a flared
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Orange Yellow White Round Side Tables by R. Johnson - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange, Yellow, White, Round Side Tables by R. Johnson - Set of 4
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s
By Gabbianelli, Franco Bettonica
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s
Vase with a helix shape
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant 1950s Danish Rattan Wastebasket by Wengler – Mid-Century Modern Scandina
Located in Lejre, DK
fits perfectly into a timeless home with a Nordic touch. It is a beautiful example of mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Home Accents
Materials
Cane
Mid-century design honsel orange space age disc lamp , 1970s Charlotte perriand
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
Aluminum
Three Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Louis Drimmer, France, circa 1970
By Louis Drimmer
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful set of three Mid-Century Modern glass sconces made in France, circa 1970 by the interior
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pitcher by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern polished brass pitcher was designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid Century German Scheurich Keramik Burnt Orange
Brown Fat Lava Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, England
matt glaze over the burnt-orange brown section of the vase and a rough textured matt dark brown around
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
4 Streamline Modern Railroad Dining Car Chairs Stainless Steel and Orange Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding set of four Streamline Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, or Industrial modern
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Mid Century Modern Pottery Table Lamp With Abstract Design 1975
Located in Søborg, DK
A Danish mid century pottery table lamp dated 1975 on the base.
Add a touch of vintage charm to
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Bamboo and Rattan Mid-Century Modern Children
s Rocking Chair, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern children's rocking chair.
Striking French design from the
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$564 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Lucite Chandelier or Pendant 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chandelier or pendant with few rectangular lucite elements with textured
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Mid-Century Hand Tapestry Wall Art in Navy, Red, Yellow, Crimson, Orange
Located in Barrington, IL
A striking example of mid-20th century textile artistry, this vintage hand-hooked tapestry wall art
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Wood
Mid-Century West German Ceramic Vase with Dark Brown Glaze and Orange Stripe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
West German dark brown ceramic vase with orange stripe. Marked 517-30 on bottom. In original
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Erik Höglund Mid-Century Signed Orange Footed Art Glass Vase for Boda c. 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Orange Footed Art Glass Vase by Erik Hoglund for Boda circa 1960s. Original foil
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish set of four Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs
By Leon Rosen for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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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. - Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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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