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Mid-Century Modern Pink Velvet Club Chair
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern pink velvet club chair. Whimsical pink velvet accent it with this Pucci velvet
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Mid-20th Century Club Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Pink Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pink Ceramic Table Lamps - Pair This beautiful set of Pink Ceramic MCM
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Pink Marble Table Lamp attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Modern pink marble table lamp, attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Comes with cream
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Mid Century Modern Pink Tufted Swivel Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage mid century modern swivel lounge chairs. Each feature a pink fabric
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern Pink Floral Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Features hand painted pink flowers over a light pink with
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pink Glass Globes Flush Mount
Located in Barcelona, ES
. This eye-catching ceiling light features a chromed steel round backplate holding 3 venetian pink blown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pink Crystal Vase, Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely crystal thick walled vase, made by the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. Great pink
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Pink Craquelure Glaze & Gold Décor Vase
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase with pink craquelure glaze with 24k gold decoration. Made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Modern Pink Bar Stool By Daystrom And Knoll
By Daystrom Furniture, Knoll
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bar stools by Daystrom. Newly powder-coated in pink and simi-orange vintage MCM
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Pink & White Dining Table with Hairpin Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern kitchenette table features formica construction, pink and white finish with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Formica

Mid-Century Modern Pink Laminate Side Table with Wooden Legs
Located in Munster, IN
space. We love her bubblegum-hued top and MCM-style wooden legs. The top was cut from a Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age End Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pink Velvet Upholstery Dowel Legs Benches
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of newly upholstered Italian style Mid-Century Modern dowel leg benches.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pink Ombre Leather Ottomans on Casters
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern set of rolling ottomans. Featuring their original soft pink ombre
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery

Grasscloth Wrapped Three Mid Century Modern Pink Lacquer Brass Trim Pedestals
By Baker Furniture Company, Enrique Garcel, Karl Springer, Harrison Van Horn, John Dickinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three matching pedestals wrapped in grass cloth in style of Springer. Color customization is possible Dimensions: 20x15x38, 20x15x32, 20x15x26
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Camer Glass Mid-Century Modern Pink Spiral Triedri Murano Chandelier, 1980
By Camer Glass
Located in Murano, Venezia
the 163 pink glass "Triedri". This magnificent work will give light to any environment, spreading
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Pink and White Laminate Oval Top Dining Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the retro allure with this Mid Century Modern Oval Dining Table, featuring a pink and white
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Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Round Mid-Century Modern Pink Marble Coffee Table, Porto Rosé, 1960s Germany
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic mid-century spider legged coffee table following the design styles of Gio Ponti, as much
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Pink Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
carpentry and upholstery renovation. Seats covered with high-quality italian blush pink boucle fabric (color
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Pink Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
carpentry and upholstery renovation. Seats covered with high-quality italian blush pink boucle fabric (color
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pink Murano Table Lamps by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Shade Materials: Pink Italian Murano, Patinated Brass Lamps: 29”H x
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Pink Crystal Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1992
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
entirely handmade in style Mid-Century Modern The price of the item includes professional and tailored
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Pink Rock Crystal Catchall Bowl Vide Poche, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern pink and white Mineral Rock ashtray, catchall, vide poche or bowl made in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Rock Crystal

1970's Modern Pink Marble And Chrome Abstract Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-century modern pink marble with chrome base abstract table sculpture, in vintage
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble, Chrome

Baccarat Pink Crystal Wall Sconce, Mid-Century Modern Period
By Baccarat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Mid-Century Modern pink crystal wall sconce attributed to Baccarat, France, 1960s This wall
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Chrome, Steel

KOSTA BODA Ulrica Hydman-Vallien - Crackle Glass Vase - Sweden - 20th Century
By Kosta Boda, Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Chatham, ON
KOSTA BODA Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (Designer - b.1938) - Mid Century Modern pink crackle glass vase
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

1970s SKLO Bohemian Modern Brutal Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger Czechoslovakia
By Železnobrodské sklo
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern pink colored crystal bud vase defined by a highly textured base and
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Pink Bubble Glass Cigar Ashtray by Anchor Hocking Glass Co 1950s
By Anchor Hocking
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tray made by Anchor Hocking Co. Large Heavy Mid-Century Modern pink cranberry Sommerso bubble glass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Nubby Pink Tufted Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Chester, PA
A killer pair of mid-century modern nubby pink upholstered button back lounge chairs on walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pink Stools, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of cylindrical stools with pink faux fur cover.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Stools

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Faux Fur

Pink Stools, Mid-20th Century
Pink Stools, Mid-20th Century
H 19.69 in Dm 17.72 in
Pink and White Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A sweet, unpretentious piece molded of white glass and hand trimmed with bright red banding. Suspended on the original chrome stem and canopy, the fixture has been rewired to hold on...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Mid Century Modern Enric Cormenzana Spain Pink/Red Abstract (1948-2011)
By Enric Cormenzana
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-Century Enric Cormenzana Spain Pink/Red Abstract (1948-2011) "Red & Pink Abstract" is a vivid
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Magenta Pink Armchair, B-310 VAR, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, make the chair fits perfectly into today's modern Minimalist design. We can prepare this armchair also
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Magenta Pink Armchairs, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, make the chair fits perfectly into today's modern Minimalist design. We can prepare this set also in
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Magenta Pink Armchair, B-310 VAR, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, make the chair fits perfectly into today's modern minimalist design.
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Modern Chribska Glassworks, Czech Pink Star Flower Footed Glass Dish
By Chribska Glassworks, Josef Hospodka
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Chribska Glassworks, Czech Pink Star Flower Footed Glass Dish Stunning petaled
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Restored Mid-Century Modern Bookcase in Custom Pink & White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the fusion of classic craftsmanship and modern allure with our exquisitely restored mid
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Paint, Lacquer, Plywood, Wood, Glass, Gesso

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Paolo Buffa Pink Coral Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
. Measures cm: H 86/35, W 80, D 88 About the designer Paolo Buffa One of the greatest Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Sofa, 1950s, New Upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Murano Glass Pink and White Lamps Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of pink Murano glass and marble lamps. Very elegant form, circa 1960s. Height to top of marble
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Ice Pink Jade / Giltwood Base Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair ice pink color jade and gilt gold wood decorated design pair table lamp
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Jade, Gold Leaf

Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty pink vintage carved stone apple. Created from either alabaster, granite, or rose quartz
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Coral Pink Vase Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-century modern ceramic vase was made in Italy for Americal importer. Its sleek and elegant
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century German Mid-Century Pink Velvet Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

20th Century Pink French Art Glass Michèle Luzoro Vase Mid-Century Modern
By Michele Luzoro
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Glass Luzoro vase designed by Michèle Luzoro known as the Diva of Biot having radiated on the international glass Artists for more than thirty years. Signed Luzoro.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage mid century modern Italian pink coasters and matching set
Located in Houston, TX
Italian marble coasters, in good condition. The coasters measure approximately 3" in diameter. The base is approximately 3.75" wide x almost 2" thick x slightly over 1.5" high
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Marble

Mid Century MODERN Oak DINING CHAIRS Pink Upholstery, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of four Oak Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs with Pink naugahyde upholstery. Beautifully
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp Pink Glass, Germany 1960s
Located in München, BY
magnificent and huge object that will become the centerpiece of a mid-century living room or bedroom. Works
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Cranberry Pink Mid-Century Modern Hand-Knotted Sustainable Silk Rug in Stock
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
fresh colors, dictate a new aesthetic for modern rugs. Woven concepts speaks to the desires of today’s
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Mid-Century Pink Italian Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from mid-century Italy with a central oval beveled mirror and a pink mirror frame with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Mid-Century Pink Italian Mirror
Mid-Century Pink Italian Mirror
H 22 in W 22.75 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Brass Sculpture with Pink Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Pink Russell Wright Steubenville Serving Dish
Located in East Quogue, NY
Vintage mid-century modern Russell Wright Steubenville oval ceramic serving dish. Size: 10 wide x
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid Century Modern Murano Aventurine Apple Bowl, Pink Cranberry Sommerso
By Archimede Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Murano Aventurine Apple Bowl, Pink Cranberry Sommerso Beautiful vintage Murano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Mid Century Modern Framed Portrait Painting of a Woman in Blue and Pink
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A mid-century modern portrait painting of a woman on blue silk. This portrait is professionally
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Pair Rock Crystal Round Natural Rose Pink Quartz Centerpiece
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern large rock crystal round natural rose / pink quartz
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rock Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Salviati Murano Italy Pink Gold Bubbles
By Salviati
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful rich pink art glass vase by Salviati & Co, Italy with the original gold colored paper
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Houndstooth Plaid Lumbar Pillows in Pink - a pair
Located in Munster, IN
Adorably chic, these Mid-Century Modern-inspired lumbar pillows are the perfect way to add playful
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

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Polyester, Down, Feathers, Cotton

Mid century modern neon pink wild 1980s upholstered loveseat sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century post modern 2 seat sofa with neon pink ultrasuede and wild funky 1980’s print
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Ultrasuede

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Pink Orange Straw Brass Basket 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage basket from raffia in the colors brown, pink, orange. A very decorative
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pink Ceramic Glass Sconce, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
A Wilhelm Wagenfeld Mid-Century Modern vintage pink ceramic glass sconce or wall light, which was
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Opaline Glass

Pink & White Blown Murano Art Glass Bud Flower Vase, Italy Mid-Century Modern
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Tall Mid-Century Modern sculptural hand-blown Murano art glass vase in pink with white line
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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Mid Century Modern Pink For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern pink you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, metal and fabric, every mid century modern pink was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern pink, we have 2974 options in-stock, while there are 157 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern pink — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern pink, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century modern pink has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Archimede Seguso, Fratelli Toso and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Pink?

Prices for a mid century modern pink start at $40 and top out at $52,332 with the average selling for $1,885.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 Mid Century Modern Pink
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Most 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 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    There 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, 2024
    Mid-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, 2024
    There 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some 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

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

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