Although it’s not the same type of discovery as exposing a new species of toad, PANTONE® 17-1463 Tangerine Tango is the brand new color added to Pantone’s roster that monitors professional color standards in the design world. "Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it," said Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy." So in an ode to the latest great of reddish-orange shades, Tangerine Tango merits a Top Ten list with a broad range of items that hit it’s hue (or at least get close) to give you the best design options for 2012.

Top Ten: PANTONE® Tangerine Tango Products.

The Deep, Vivacious Orange of PANTONE® 17-1463 Tangerine Tango Hits the Market for 2012.

1. Yara WL

DESIGNER: Stefan Westmeyer
MANUFACTURER: Girsberger
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: n/a

Designed in-house at Girsberger by Stefan Westmeyer, the pure form of the Yara WL Chair is built using four legs of solid Oak or Ash wood that splay out like a tripod. The upholstery can be done in leather or fabric, and features an overall style reminiscent of early Eames-style seating.

2. Fluoro
MANUFACTURER: Tom Dixon
PRICE: $775
Dimensions: 17.7″D X 16.4″H; 98″ of wire

Described as an exclamation point, this fluorescent orange pendant light by Tom Dixon is known as Fluoro. Made of polycarbonate, it’s a blow-molded suspension light that is externally lacquered with a matte finish that comes with clear wire and a black ceiling canopy.

3. Burlesque
MANUFACTURER: Romeo Orsi
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: n/a

For those with a wild side, the flame-like Burlesque bed frame by the Italian manufacturer, Romeo Orsi, is an upholstered bed frame that leaves little to the imagination. It’s thick, wavy headboard is the ideal backdrop to a black bedding collection (as shown) but would look surprisingly lovely with white or geometric designs that throw off its tall and curvy backdrop.

4. Victoria and Albert Low Table
DESIGNER: Ron Arad
MANUFACTURER: Moroso
PRICE: $920
Dimensions: 35″dia x 15.8″H

Withing the Victoria and Albert Collection by Ron Arad for Moroso, the low table flaunts a circular surface with three modern, polyester resin legs. Using steel supports with stress-resistant polyurethane foam in the sofas that match, the recyclable units come in black, yellow, red, orange, white and transparent white colors.

5. Persimmon Jupe Vase
DESIGNER: Robert Kuo
MANUFACTURER: McGuire
PRICE: $1,775+
Dimensions: 14″H x 8″dia.

Featuring layer after layer of molten glass, artist Robert Kuo made the Persimmon Jupe Vase in a brilliant shade of orange using ancient glass-blowing skills. It’s elegant form and handmade craftsmanship ensures that no two are identically produced and sold for McGuire to the interior design industry.

6. Postcard rug
DESIGNER: Marten Claesson, Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune
MANUFACTURER: Modus Furniture
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: n/a

Offered in various colors, the scalloped edge rug known as the Postcard rug by the Swedish design team of Marten Claesson, Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune (also known as Claesson Kovisto Rune) for Modus Furniture shows off the beauty of solid color rugs that top wood or concrete flooring with a dash of brilliance.

7. Sting
MANUFACTURER: ICF Group
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: 20.1″W x 20.5″D x 32.3″H with 17.7″SH

Featuring a stainless steel sled base, the indoor/outdoor chair known as Sting by the ICF Group was designed specifically as a stackable chair for the contract market. It comes in red, orange, or black, in nextel coated in black or brown, and also in a molded polyurethane seat and back pad in silver, red, black or gray.

8. Orange K41
MANUFACTURER: Halo Floors
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: 1″ x 1″

Made from glass, these small but vibrant 1″ tiles contain a solid shade of orange for intricate beveled edge tile work. For use on the floor or as decoration, opt for smooth or matte finishes to add a punch of saturated tangerine orange to your interior design.

9. Refrigerator FAB28UOR
MANUFACTURER: SMEG
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: 57-1/2″H x 23-5/8″W x 27-1/2″D

In a warm shade of tangerine orange, the 50's style Refrigerator FAB28UOR by SMEG comes with an ice compartment and a right hand hinge. The simple, modern interior has three adjustable shelves, 1 bottle storage shelf, an antibacterial interior, and many other features that keep it a viable alternative to present day stainless steel types.

10. MET-A013 Red Orange Metal Oxide
MANUFACTURER: Decotone Surfaces
PRICE: Available upon request
Dimensions: 4′ x 8′

The metallic laminate known as MET-A013 Red Orange Metal Oxide is an artistic surface that comes in a large, 4′ x 8′ size with an ultra thin, 0.9 mm thickness. It’s volcanic patina effect finishes the glossy side of this phenolic backed laminate making it an obvious choice that will heat up any room.

Hope you enjoyed our roundup of the Top Ten Pantone’s Tangerine Tango Color Products!

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