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Orange Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Orange midcentury modern hanging lamp with plastic lampshades.
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Orange Mid Century Modern Armchair, Made in 1960s, Czechia, Restored, Navratil
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Orange mid century modern armchair, made in 1960s Czechia. Restored. Navratil.
Made by Miroslav
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.74 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Orange Mid Century Modern Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1960s orange metal mid-century modern desk lamp. With its bold hue and sleek design, the
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rug & Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Style Rug, Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Rug with Geometric Patterns
Description: This
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Vase Bronze, Black & Orange Mid-Century Modern, France
By Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase, pottery in bronze, black and orange from Vallauris (small village
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Perfect White and Vibrant Orange Mid-Century Modern Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Cool and rare light for those who like fresh and vibrant designs.
This light is not for the very serious or heavy hearted, this one is for the vibrant and very much alive. If your s...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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H 23.6 in Dm 11 in
Rug & Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Style Rug With Geometric Patter
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-Century Modern rug collection. A collaboration with contemporary artist Jenn Ski, this piece is
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red and orange Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Burnt Orange African Springbok Bench with Black Chrome Frame
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exotic African springbok bench in hues of burnt orange. Mid-Century Modern design with streamline
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Orange Chromed Space Age Spot Floor Lamp by Swiss Lamps International
By Lad Team, Swiss Lamps International
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic orange Mid-Century Modern double spot floor lamp has been designed by LAD Team for
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Irene Zevon Untitled Lithograph in Colors
Located in New York, NY
, Multiples, Green, Orange, Mid-Century Modern, MCM
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Orange Leather Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful orange leather club chair with a terrific vintage mod aesthetic! Broken-in orange leather
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Orange Scandinavian Hanging Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern orange scandinavian hanging lamp.
A pair available
Price per piece.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Orange Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern two seat bench/ loveseat. Upholstered in a beautiful vibrant orange fabric
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Metal Stool
By Meadowcraft
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern atomic orange metal stool, circa 1960's. This piece is made
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish Mid Century Modern Flygsfors Orange Bubblegum Centerpiece
By Paul Kedelv, Flygsfors
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid Century Modern Flygfors orange bubblegum centerpiece from the range coquille by Paul Kedelv.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Wicker and Iron Coat Hook by Orange
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iron and wicker coat hook by Orange Furniture. Made-to-order.
Beautiful midcentury style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Wicker
Unusual Orange Chrome Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
orange woven fabric. Just gorgeous in person.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
French Mid-Century Modern Stackable Orange Plastic Chairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
French Mid-Century Modern stackable orange plastic chairs, 1970s
Stackable orange plastic chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Orange Chrome Frame Sloped Wooden armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern orange chrome frame sloped wooden arm chair. Item features orange vinyl
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Lamps in Orange Ceramic
Located in Dallas, TX
A very nice pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps is a crackled ceramic. Bright orange. Pretty
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Rattan Orange Sofa
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern two-seat Italian lounge sofa rattan
A beautiful very well made rattan sofa from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Club Chair on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic orange club chair on pencil legs
Offered is a vintage mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Style Orange Vinyl Club Lounge Chair, a Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom style orange vinyl club lounge chair - a pair. Item features original
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
H 32.5 in W 27 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Polish Modern Orange Plastic Vinyl Record Holder
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the 1970s. It is made of orange plastic. The stand holds 9 vinyl records and can be expanded by adding
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Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
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H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Mid Century Modern Orange and Gray Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic mid-century table lamp that hits all the right atomic age, space age, and sputnik vibes
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Orange Chairs, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Orange Chairs, Wood, Italy, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rug with All-Over Design in Orange and Teal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern rug with all-over diamond design in orange and teal, rug mtu-11, country of
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Roundback Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
perfect for adding mid-century style to any space. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Armchair Reddish Orange
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge armchair. Has original medium pastel Reddish
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slipper Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Orange Slipper Chairs. Featuring an armless
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Orange Pen Holder by Royal Haeger
By Royal Haeger
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic orange pen holder / desk accessory by Royal Haeger.
Measures
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cubic Orange Cabinets
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of orange, painted wood cabinets with brass pulls, tapered brass legs and mirrored interiors
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Orange Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern Orange Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp.
This desk lamp was recently rescued and powder-coated in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Orange Armchairs, Italy, 1970s, Original Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of orange Armchairs, Italy, 1970s - original upholstery.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern to Modern Rust or Burnt Orange Tuxedo Style Sofa Oak Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern to modern tuxedo style sofa with oak frame and rust or burnt orange
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 26.5 in W 82 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Knoll Antimott Cushions Orange Tones Stripes
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Weiningen, CH
Mid-Century Modern armchair by Knoll Antimott cushions in various orange tones stripes new
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Birch
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Orange Sheet Metal Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Orange sheet metal table lamp, 1970s
Table lamp composed of a sheet
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Red/Orange Jug, Poland, 1980s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass jug designed by Ludwik Fiedorowicz for the "Staszic" Artistic Glassworks in Dabrowa Górnicza - a branch of the "Zabkowice" Economic Glassworks. A jug with an attached ear decor...
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Vintage 1980s Polish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair with Natural Linen and Orange Piping
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Called the “Viking Chair,” this Mid-Century Modern style armchair is extremely comfortable and will
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Ash
Italian Mid-Century Modern Orange Plastic Basket Metaldomus Udine, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Orange plastic basket Metaldomus Udine, 1980s.
Orange plastic basket with black plastic handle
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Plastic
Italy Mid-Century Modern Orange Terracotta Abstract Sculpture Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
orange disk is an abstract artwork that was handmade in terracotta in 1972 by the artist during his
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mid Century Modern Orange Swivel Club Lounge Chairs by Silver Craft - a Pair
By Silver Craft Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Orange Upholstered Swivel Club Lounge Chairs by Silver Craft - a Pair
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Mid Century Modern Orange Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern orange dome or pendant hanging light fixture by Lightolier
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wire
Mid Century Orange Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century orange velvet lounge chair
Chair measures: 26.5 wide x 29.5 deep x 31.5 high, with a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Orange
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Orange Enamel Retro Electric Faux Fireplace Space Heater
Find a corner in your
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid Century Modern Orange Naugahyde Chrome Frame Lounge Arm Chairs by Malibu Ind
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern orange Naugahyde chrome frame lounge arm chairs by Malibu Ind. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 23 in D 24 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Orange Ceramic Vase with Abstract Decoration, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern orange ceramic vase, 1960s
Round-shaped vase in orange glazed ceramic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Orange Glass Table Lamp Base, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Orange Glass Table Lamp Base, 1960s
The lampshade is to illustrate how the lamp
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Fagerhults Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Orange - Sweden
By Fagerhult
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic plastic flexible floor lamp. Mid-1960s orange with a flexible neck for maneuverability
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Orange Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Orange Modular Sofa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 24.81 in W 119.69 in D 91.74 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dark Orange Bar Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany beautiful, well-crafted dark orange
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Orange Tweed Geometric Club Chair
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on this wonderfully unusual mid-century Scandinavian club chair! Featuring a unique
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Orange Floor Lamp Rupert Nikoll 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp by Rupert Nikoll from brass 1950s Vienna.
A gorgeous floor
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 58.67 in W 15.95 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Orange Dining Chairs Anna Lülja Praun, Austria
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech orange ten ( 10 ) dining chairs or chairs designed by Anna Lülja
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Ceiling Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo ceiling lamp made of an orange and purple acrylic shade icm with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Orange Umbrella Stand 1950s France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage red umbrella stand from perforated metal in orange color tone with brass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vistosi Mid-Century Modern Orange Murano Glass Chandelier "Disks", 1985
By Vistosi
Located in Murano, Venezia
Check out this colorful chandelier, made up of 64 pure orange glass elements that make you crazy
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960's Mid Century Modern Orange Vinyl Tufted Foot Stool
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Orange Tufted Vinyl Foot Stool. I found this piece interesting. I love
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Pair Couroc Trays & Orange Vintage Plastic Salad Serving Set
By Culver Ltd., The Couroc Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage mid-century modern 6 gold embossed owl Tom Collins Culver glasses (2 with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold
H 5.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
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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 legendary 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.
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 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.
- 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 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. - 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 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 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, 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, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 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.
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