Vintage Salterini "Orange Slice" Chair
By Salterini
Located in Doylestown, PA
Salterini "Orange Slice" chair. Professionally restored and powder coated in a vibrant cobalt blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Orange Slice Chair
Mid Century Modern Orange Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Artifort Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice Chair, was designed by French
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Red Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
Artifort Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice Chair, was designed by French
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Tempestini for Salterini “Orange Slice” Chairs, Original Finish, Mid-Cen
$1,295 / set
H 28 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Tempestini for Salterini “Orange Slice” Chairs, Original Finish, Mid-Cen
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pair of Tempestini for Salterini “Orange Slice” Chairs, Original Finish, Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60's. This is an original
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s, Set of 2
$5,952 / set
H 25.99 in W 33.86 in D 32.29 in
Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s, Set of 2
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
The famous Artifort orange slice chairs by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60s and produced in the
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 60s. This original chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
$3,113 / item
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 32.68 in
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 60s. This is an original
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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 60s. This original chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This original chair
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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 60s. This original chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
$2,728
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 33.08 in
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
$2,728
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 32.29 in
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
$2,609
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice chair, Artifort, 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Uppsala, SE
Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice, was designed by French designer Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin, Orange Slice chair, Artifort, 1960
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Uppsala, SE
Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice, was designed by French designer Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini & Salterini + a Table
$4,595 / set
H 27.25 in W 22.25 in D 23.75 in
Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini & Salterini + a Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare set of six orange slice chairs. Freshly painted in a satin white enamel, chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Artifort F438 Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin, 1959
$7,732 / item
H 25.99 in W 32.68 in D 29.93 in
Set of Artifort F438 Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin, 1959
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful set of the F438 Easy Chairs or Orange Slice Chairs. This comfortable chair is designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Orange Slice Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
$3,800 / set
H 27.96 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
Orange Slice Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Orange Slice Chair with Ottoman by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Set of Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
$10,115
H 27.96 in W 33.47 in D 31.89 in
Mid-Century Set of Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60's. This is a original
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini “Clamshell “or “Orange Slice” Chairs for Salterini
$1,950 / set
H 26 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini “Clamshell “or “Orange Slice” Chairs for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Great looking pair of Maurizio Tempestini Clamshell or Orange Slice patio chairs by Salterini
Category
Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Tempestini for Salterini set of Orange Slice Clamshell Chairs and Table
$5,200 / set
H 27.252 in W 22.5 in D 21 in
Tempestini for Salterini set of Orange Slice Clamshell Chairs and Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
a lovely set of 4 clamshell or orange slice chairs designed by Mauricio Tempestini for Salterini
Category
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of red lounge chairs Italy 1990s Design Pierre Paulin Style
$1,763 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Pair of red lounge chairs Italy 1990s Design Pierre Paulin Style
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
inspiration from Pierre Paulin's iconic 1960s design, the Orange Slice Chair. Featuring a striking orange
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Rattan Pierre Paulin orange slice Style Chair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
you to envision how these pieces will perfectly complement your space. The chairs are in excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1990s Vintage Authentic Peirre Paulin "Green" Orange Slice Lounge Chair Labeled
$3,480
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
1990s Vintage Authentic Peirre Paulin "Green" Orange Slice Lounge Chair Labeled
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Monrovia, CA
Authentic "PIERRE PAULIN" Orange Slice Lounge Chair. The Famous "ORANGE SLICE" Lounge by Pierre
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Orange Slice LoungeChair After Salterini
$1,850
H 29 in W 28 in D 26 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Orange Slice LoungeChair After Salterini
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage lounge chair in the iconic "Orange Slice" style, this piece is a masterpiece of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Junior Chair by Pierre Paulin
$1,208 / item
H 21.26 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Junior Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
people” then Artifort’s Junior Collection is for you. Like the junior version of the Orange Slice. It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Textile
1950s Pair of Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
$2,600 / set
H 28 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
1950s Pair of Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of Mid Century Orange Slice Patio Chair, also known as a Clamshell Chair, designed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, 1950s
$2,600 / set
H 27 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing this wonderful pair of Mid Century Orange Slice Patio Chair, also known as a Clamshell
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
$4,800
H 28 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Set of Four Wrought Iron Patio Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning set of four Mid Century Orange Slice Patio Chair, also known as a Clamshell Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
4pc Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice Style Set Settee Chairs Table
$5,000 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 25 in
4pc Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice Style Set Settee Chairs Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
coffee table. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini, known as the Orange Slice pattern, circa 1950/1960's. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini
$1,995 / set
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find radar chairs by Maurizio Tempestini with Sailcloth as the seating
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Fun Orange Slice 1960s Dining Table Four Chairs Probber Style Mid-Century Modern
$4,500 / set
H 36 in W 16 in D 21 in
Fun Orange Slice 1960s Dining Table Four Chairs Probber Style Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous fun set of four dining chairs with matching orange slice flower dining table. All the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
8 Piece Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice set.
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
We are willing to separate these pieces for sale.. please inquire.This orange slice Tempestini set
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Recent Sales
Orange Slicers Chairs by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Barcelona, ES
A pair of Orange Slicers chairs designed by Pierre Paulin in 1959 for dutch company Artifort. Steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
“Orange Slice” Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1960
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
“Orange Slice” Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1960
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Wilnis, UT
A fantastic “Orange Slice” lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin, manufactured by Artifort in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin, Produced by Artifort, Netherlands
Unavailable
H 21.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin, Produced by Artifort, Netherlands
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Orange Slice Jr chair originally designed by Pierre Paulin 1960, produced by Artifort, Netherlands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin in Bute 'Tiree', Netherlands
Unavailable
H 21.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin in Bute 'Tiree', Netherlands
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Orange slice Jr chair by Pierre Paulin in Bute 'Tiree', Netherlands. Produced by Artifort
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin in Kvadrat 'Divina Melange2', Netherlands
Unavailable
H 21.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin in Kvadrat 'Divina Melange2', Netherlands
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Orange slice Jr chair by Pierre Paulin in Kvadrat 'Divina Melange2', Netherlands. Produced by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin in Kvadrat Artifort Selecte, Netherlands
Unavailable
H 21.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin in Kvadrat Artifort Selecte, Netherlands
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin in Kvadrat Artifort Selecte, Netherlands Produced by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin in Kvadrat 'Divina 3', Netherlands
Unavailable
H 21.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Orange Slice Jr Chair by Pierre Paulin in Kvadrat 'Divina 3', Netherlands
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Orange slice Jr chair by Pierre Paulin in Kvadrat 'Divina 3', Netherlands Produced by Artifort
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Uccle, BE
The orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin edited by Artifort (The Netherlands) This version is lower
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Fun Orange Slice Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD MARCH 2010...Great set of four 50's Orange Slice Chairs in white wrought iron and steel mesh
Category
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
A pair of upholstered Pierre Paulin style upholstered chrome orange slice chairs
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H 27.5 in W 33 in D 31.5 in
A pair of upholstered Pierre Paulin style upholstered chrome orange slice chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of upholstered Pierre Paulin style upholstered chrome orange slice chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Artifort F437 Orange Slice Chairs by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Voorburg, NL
several orange slice chairs grouped together cannot fail to be touched by the playfulness of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Orange Slice chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, New upholstery
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H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Orange Slice chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, New upholstery
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Brussels, Brussels
This striking pair of Orange Slice chairs was designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
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H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini orange-slice chairs in iron. These chairs are
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Chair for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A design classic. Originally designed in 1960 this beautiful chair adds a sense of fun and cheer to
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Pierre Paulin 'Orange Slice' Chair in Red Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
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H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Early Pierre Paulin 'Orange Slice' Chair in Red Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
orange cut open. The Orange Slice chair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1952 and was released by
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin 1st Edition for Artifort "Orange Slice" Chair, 1960s
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H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin 1st Edition for Artifort "Orange Slice" Chair, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
, Holland. The model of the chair is called “Orange Slice", the inspiration for this design Pierre Paulin
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
First Edition Zinc Frame Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Very early example of this great design Classic by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Elegant zinc-plated steel frame instead of the later chrome-plated frame. Refined slim seat and back ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Artifort F437 Orange Slice Chair in Pink and Blue by Pierre Paulin
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H 27.96 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Artifort F437 Orange Slice Chair in Pink and Blue by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Voorburg, NL
orange slice shows several stages of ‘curl up’. In fact, the chair seems to change shape every time you
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin 1st Edition for Artifort "Orange Slice" Chair Dutch Design, 1960s
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H 27.56 in W 33.47 in L 27.56 in
Pierre Paulin 1st Edition for Artifort "Orange Slice" Chair Dutch Design, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
, Holland. The model of the chair is called “Orange Slice", the inspiration for this design Pierre Paulin
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Chair& Ottoman in New Upholstery for Artifort, 1960
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H 32.29 in W 31.89 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Chair& Ottoman in New Upholstery for Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
. The model of the chair is called “Orange Slice", the inspiration for this design Pierre Paulin simply
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
2 Orange Slice Mesh Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of well crafted iron and mesh metal Orange Slice chairs in a flat black finish with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Izegem, VWV
The F437 lounge chair, commonly known as the Orange Slice chair was created by French designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Artifort Black Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
several orange slice chairs grouped together cannot fail to be touched by the playfulness of the
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Artifort Velvet Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
and open. Anyone who sees several Orange Slice chairs grouped together cannot fail to be touched by
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Midcentury Pierre Paulin Style Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of Pierre Paulin style orange slice chairs contour to your frame and are super comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Outdoor Patio Iron Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern by Salterini
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H 26 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Outdoor Patio Iron Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of outdoor patio orange slice chair set designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Armchair and Ottoman in Raf Simon Pilot Fabric STOCK
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H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Armchair and Ottoman in Raf Simon Pilot Fabric STOCK
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
. Anyone who sees several Orange Slice chairs grouped together cannot fail to be touched by the playfulness
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Pink Orange Slice Armchair
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in collaboration with Artifort in the 50s, the Orange Slice
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1950s Salterini Patio Table and Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
slice" chairs and a round table perfectly sized for the city garden. Chair: 22.5" long by 27.5" high
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Orange Slice Style Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of chairs, in the style of Pierre Paulin's Orange Slice, in white leatherette upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maurizio Tempestini Mid-century modern Patio Bench Chair Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
consists of 2 orange slice chairs,1 orange slice bench and 1 orange slice side table-WOW !! This set is in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair New Upholstery for Artifort, 1960s
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H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 29.14 in
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair New Upholstery for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
of the chair is called “Orange Slice", the inspiration for this design Pierre Paulin simply got it
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Orange Leather Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
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H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Orange Leather Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Vintage Orange Slice lounge chair. Design by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Striking Dutch
Category
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin F7852 desk chair by Artifort 1968
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, redefined mid-century interiors. Paulin's iconic designs, such as the Ribbon Chair and the Orange Slice
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
of the chair is called “Orange Slice" and it's a high version of it. The inspiration for this design
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair New Upholstery for Artifort, 1960s
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H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 29.14 in
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair New Upholstery for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
of the chair is called “Orange Slice", the inspiration for this design Pierre Paulin simply got it
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960s Dutch Design
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H 26.38 in W 32.68 in D 29.14 in
Pierre Paulin "Orange Slice" Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960s Dutch Design
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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of the chair is called “Orange Slice" and it's a high version of it. The inspiration for this design
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Artifort Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Model 437, 1950's
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Artifort Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Model 437, 1950's
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is called Orange slice and consists of two identical shells of pressed beech wood that have been
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Orange Slice Set of Two by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Early Edition, 1960s
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Orange Slice Set of Two by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Early Edition, 1960s
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Model 437 chair better known as the orange slice, designed in 1959 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
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Artifort Orange Slice Blue Junior Chair by Pierre Paulin
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Orange slice junior Upholstered in Camira - Urban Conurbation # YN082 category AA Chrome frame
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Salterini Midcentury Modern Clam Shell Orange Slice Patio Set Chair Settee Table
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Salterini Midcentury Modern Clam Shell Orange Slice Patio Set Chair Settee Table
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
designed by Maurizio Tempestini in the clam shell or orange slice design. Very comfortable seating with a
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5 Pc Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Patio Dining Table & Chairs Powder-Coated
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5 Pc Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Patio Dining Table & Chairs Powder-Coated
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Mid Century Modern 5 Piece dining table patio outdoor sunroom set & 4 chairs. Design by Maurizio
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Pierre Paulin Life and Work Book by Nadine Descendre
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generation are his Orange Slice chair, the shell‑shaped Oyster chair, and the Tongue, a wavy, low‑slung
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desirable clamshell, orange slice, or hoop chairs. The pair is in excellent original condition. Wonderful
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"Clamshell" or "Orange Slice" loveseat and two chair outdoor garden set in
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Mid-Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Outdoor Set
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Vintage F437 Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
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Vintage F437 Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage F437 orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960. Re-upholstered with Kvadrat
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Early Pierre Paulin First Edition "Orange Slice" Chair for Artifort
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Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
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The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the
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Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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The famous Artifort Orange Slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60's. This is an original
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Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
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The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60s. This original chair
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Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
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Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
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The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin, designed in the 60's. This is a early
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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Wrought Iron “Orange Slice” Chairs - a Pair
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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Wrought Iron “Orange Slice” Chairs - a Pair
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
classic Orange Slice design in a patinated white finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. Seat height
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Early Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin with New Kvadrat Upholstery, 1960s
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Early Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin with New Kvadrat Upholstery, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
Early orange slice, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Holland. The chair has been
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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Orange Slice Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin
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Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Orange Slice Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin
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Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Orange Slice chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. In excellent vintage condition
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Coral Orange Slice Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Set of 2
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The F437 lounge chair, commonly known as the Orange Slice chair was created by French designer
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Orange Slice Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic orange slice chair available at 1stDibs. Each orange slice chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wool. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage orange slice chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an orange slice chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An orange slice chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Pierre Paulin, Artifort and John Salterini each produced at least one beautiful orange slice chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Orange Slice Chair?
Prices for an orange slice chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $849 and can go as high as $7,250, while the average can fetch as much as $2,415.
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.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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