How do you identify mid century lamps?

To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.

What color wood is mid-century modern?

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.

Mid Century Wood Lamps

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century Tommi Parzinger Stiffel Brass Bouillotte Lamp w/Faux Burl Wood Shade

$1,650

Pair of Mid-Century Glass and Wood Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

A refined pair of mid-century table lamps crafted in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s, featuring solid

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Glass and Wood Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

$522 / set

Mid Century Scandinavian Small Hand Turned Wood Lamp

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Mid Century Scandinavian hand turned birch table lamp Needs rewiring.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Table Lamps

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Birch

Mid Century Scandinavian Small Hand Turned Wood Lamp

$325 Sale Price

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Scandinavian vintage table lamps. Mid-century modern Pine wood lights

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swedish Pine Table Lamps by Ta i Trä, 1970s A beautiful and rare

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pine

Scandinavian vintage table lamps. Mid-century modern Pine wood lights

$1,038 / set

Exquisite Mid-20th Century Chinese Famille Noir Porcelain Table Lamp / Wood Base

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite mid-20th century Chinese famille noir porcelain table lamp is a stunning addition to

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Table Lamps

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Porcelain

Exquisite Mid-20th Century Chinese Famille Noir Porcelain Table Lamp / Wood Base

$1,900

Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb

By Richard Barr, Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

mid century period! A rare Richard Barr design that features molded teak over metal! Designers

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb

$6,000 Sale Price

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Pair! Monumental Cork Mid Century Modern Decorative Lamps 1960s Wood Art

By Raymor

Located in Peoria, AZ

SENSATIONAL! PAIR MID CENTURY DECORATIVE CORK TABLE LAMPS In the Manner of Raymor MID CENTURY

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair! Monumental Cork Mid Century Modern Decorative Lamps 1960s Wood Art

$3,600 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Mid-Century Faux Bois Ceramic Wood Block Turned Table Lamp

Located in Lomita, CA

The wood block and turned appearance of this lamp are all an illusion because it is made of pottery

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Faux Bois Ceramic Wood Block Turned Table Lamp

$304 Sale Price

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Mid-Century Modern Lamp in Petrifies Wood by Ado Chale

By Ado Chale

Located in London, GB

This fine quality brass table lamp with one light, which directs a beam onto a large slab of

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Petrified Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lamp in Petrifies Wood by Ado Chale

$8,653 Sale Price

48% Off

Arts Crafts Teak Wood Lamp Handcrafted 1950 Mid Century Architectural Decor

By George Nakashima

Located in Peoria, AZ

Arts and Crafts! Hand Carved Wood Lamp Classic Mid Century Minimalism! Clean Design! Hand Laced

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Brass

Arts Crafts Teak Wood Lamp Handcrafted 1950 Mid Century Architectural Decor

$2,800

Arts Crafts Wood Lamp Handcrafted 1950 Mid Century Architectural Decor OOAK

By George Nakashima

Located in Peoria, AZ

! Dimensions 21" by 17" Here is a marvelous Arts & Crafts lamp from the mid twentieth century! A superb

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Brass

Arts Crafts Wood Lamp Handcrafted 1950 Mid Century Architectural Decor OOAK

$2,200

Pr. Mid Century Wood and Wrapped Rush Tiki Style Table Lamps

By Ficks Reed

Located in New York, NY

Pair Mid century table lamps of stacked wood disks with alternating disks of wrapped rush. Each

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Rush, Wood

Pr. Mid Century Wood and Wrapped Rush Tiki Style Table Lamps

$1,200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Tensor Wood Desk Lamp Swivel High Intensity

By Tensor

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern desk lamp by Tensor Lighting Co Boston MA . Vintage

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tensor Wood Desk Lamp Swivel High Intensity

$140

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Wood Brass Table Lamp by Lighthouse Co.

By Lighthouse Light and Shade Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Wood Brass Table Lamp by Lighthouse Co.

$1,295

Italian Designer Mid-Century Pine Wood And Cane Table Lamp, 1970s

By Erik Höglund, AB Stilarmatur Tranås

Located in Valencia, VC

Italian Mid-Century Pine Wood & Cane Table Lamp, 1970s A very charming Italian designer Mid

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Designer Mid-Century Pine Wood And Cane Table Lamp, 1970s

$628

Scandinavian Handmade Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Lovely lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable. Fully

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Vintage 1960s French Provincial Table Lamps

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Metal

Scandinavian Handmade Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, 1960s

$1,483

Mid-Century American Ceramic Orange Lava Glazed Table Lamp on Wood Base

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American ceramic table lamp in tapered ovoid form, fired in a textured orange glossy

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century American Ceramic Orange Lava Glazed Table Lamp on Wood Base

$4,800

Mid Century Wood and Brass Floor Lamp c. 1950/60 s

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Stylish Mid Century floor lamp constructed of walnut and brass, in clean, original, working

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century Wood and Brass Floor Lamp c. 1950/60 s

$875

Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Desk Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Desk Lamp,Italy, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Desk Lamp, Italy, 1970s

$2,848

Mid-Century Table Lamps Polished Brass Mounted Asian Gilt-Wood Carvings

Located in New York, NY

Pair of mid-century table lamps in polished solid brass with mounted Asian gilt-wood carvings. Each

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Table Lamps Polished Brass Mounted Asian Gilt-Wood Carvings

$4,750 / set

Monumental Italian Carved Wood Floor Lamp with Dolphin Motif, Mid-20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

, featuring three sculptural dolphins at the base. Mid-20th century. This impressive Italian floor lamp

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Floor Lamps

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Brass

Monumental Italian Carved Wood Floor Lamp with Dolphin Motif, Mid-20th Century

$6,206

Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-20th Century MCM (a.k.a. Mid Century Modern) carved wood Bishop chess piece table lamp

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade

$1,295

Mid-20th Century Classical Wood and Bronze Table Lamp, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Single Classically styled table lamp in the form of a column decorated with bronze foliate bands at

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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-20th Century Classical Wood and Bronze Table Lamp, Italy

$2,500

1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base

By Glidden Pottery

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base Salmon/peach, grey, brown, cream/yellow

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base

$650

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass Wood

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

GORGEOUS! SCULPTURED DANISH MODERN SLEEK SHAPED WOOD & BRASS TABLE LAMP! SUPER CLEAN LINES

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Gerald Thurston Era 1950s Brass Wood

$1,184 Sale Price

20% Off

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

We have two identical lamps with slightly different lampshades, which is hardly noticeable. See

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Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Floor Lamps

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Wood

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France

$1,958

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

We have two identical lamps with slightly different lampshades, which is hardly noticeable. See

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Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Floor Lamps

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Wood

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France

$1,958

Gorgeous Mid Century Handcrafted Bamboo Wood Table Lamp 60s MCM Arts Crafts

By George Nakashima

Located in Peoria, AZ

Here is a splendid bamboo and wood table lamp that exemplifies grace and nature! Bamboo is cut & weaved

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bamboo, Wood

Gorgeous Mid Century Handcrafted Bamboo Wood Table Lamp 60s MCM Arts Crafts

$3,900

Mid-Century Modern French Floorlamp, Wood Brass and Glass

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern French floorlamp, wood & brass and glass New lampshade. Dimensions

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern French Floorlamp, Wood Brass and Glass

$1,691

Pair of Mid-Century Czech Wood and Frosted Glass Table Lamps, 1990

Located in Praha, CZ

This pair of mid-century table lamps from the Czech Republic (1990) combines carved wood bases

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1990s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Czech Wood and Frosted Glass Table Lamps, 1990

$439

Unusual Mid Century Modern Wood and Brass "rudder" lamp attrib. yasha Heifetz

By Isamu Noguchi, Yasha Heifetz

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Mid Century Modern Wood and Brass "rudder" lamp attrib. yasha Heifetz.. Classic Mid Century

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Unusual Mid Century Modern Wood and Brass "rudder" lamp attrib. yasha Heifetz

$1,699

Vintage Organic Modern Stacked Wood Mid Century Table Lamp 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Organic Modern stacked Wood Table Lamp with clear finish which lets the beauty of the wood shine

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Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Wood

Vintage Organic Modern Stacked Wood Mid Century Table Lamp 1960s

$325

Sculptural Paldao Wood Teak Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern Wilshire House 1950s

By Wilshire House

Located in Peoria, AZ

Rare! Wilshire House of Beverly Hills Striped Sculptural Wood Table Lamp Stunning Paldao Wood

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood, Paldao, Teak

Sculptural Paldao Wood Teak Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern Wilshire House 1950s

$2,796 Sale Price

51% Off

Mid-Century Large Hand Painted Asian Table Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Large Hand Painted Asian Table Lamp Large Hand Painted Asian table lamp with Floral

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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

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Wood

Mid-Century Large Hand Painted Asian Table Lamp

$675

Yasha Heifetz Mid-century Sculptural Nude Torso Table Lamp in Cerused Wood

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Miami, FL

Yasha Heifetz Mid-century Sculptural Nude Torso Table Lamp in Cerused Wood Offered for sale is a

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Yasha Heifetz Mid-century Sculptural Nude Torso Table Lamp in Cerused Wood

$2,100

Mid-Century Floor Lamp Brass and Polished Wood Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

By Bohlmarks

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This floor lamp was manufactured by Böhlmarks in Sweden. Made with brass base and a polished wooden

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Floor Lamp Brass and Polished Wood Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s

$3,204

Pair of Mid-Century Solid Mango Wood Table Lamps, Lime Wash

Located in Lincoln, GB

Pair of Mid-Century Solid Mango Wood Table Lamps, Lime Wash A distinctive pair of mid-century solid

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Solid Mango Wood Table Lamps, Lime Wash

$890

18th Century Carved Wood Lamped Pricket Stick

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Single pricket stick, of carved wood, having a pickled wood finish, on tripartite base with scroll

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

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Wood

18th Century Carved Wood Lamped Pricket Stick

$2,250

Italian mid-century modern twisted green wood, fabric brass floor lamp, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern twisted green wood, fabric & brass floor lamp, 1950s Floor lamp with

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Italian mid-century modern twisted green wood, fabric brass floor lamp, 1950s

$1,008

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Cone Pyramid Modernist Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Cone Pyramid Modernist Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th

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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Cone Pyramid Modernist Table Lamp

$350

Large Mid Century Pottery Lamp

Located in Riverdale, NY

Mid Century Large Pottery Lamp from the 1960's. Artisanal mottled glaze in brownish orange tones in

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pottery, Wood

Large Mid Century Pottery Lamp

$775

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burl Petrified Balsa Wood Table Lamp, 1970s

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

burl wood balsa table lamp. Gorgeous texture and colors which run from light brown to dark almost

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Burl Petrified Balsa Wood Table Lamp, 1970s

$1,600

1960 Bohemian Handmade Rattan Cane Wood Pineapple Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern

By Ficks Reed, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Miami, FL

One of a kind Bohemian handmade Rattan, Cane Pineapple Shape Table Lamp on a round wooden Base. In

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Cane, Rattan, Wood

1960 Bohemian Handmade Rattan Cane Wood Pineapple Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern

$1,500

Classic Arts Crafts Wood Lamp Handcrafted 1950 Mid Century Danish Modern Decor

By George Nakashima

Located in Peoria, AZ

Danish Arts and Crafts! Hand Carved Wood Lamp Classic Minimalism! Clean Design! White Linen Shade

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

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Brass

Classic Arts Crafts Wood Lamp Handcrafted 1950 Mid Century Danish Modern Decor

$2,400

Mid-Century " Antares" Table Lamp by Ico Parisi, Wood and Fabric, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century " Antares" Table Lamp by Ico Parisi, Wood and Fabric, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century " Antares" Table Lamp by Ico Parisi, Wood and Fabric, 1950s

$10,324

Mid-century Hand Carved Maple Wood Heifetz Syle Abstract Table Lamp

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century Hard-carved abstract maple wood table lamp in the style of Yasha Heifetz. It showcases

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Maple

Mid-century Hand Carved Maple Wood Heifetz Syle Abstract Table Lamp

$746 Sale Price

25% Off

Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Tall Urn Table Lamp on Wood Stand

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Italian ceramic tall urn table lamp in ovoid form Hollywood Regency Style with a

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Ugo Zaccagnini Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Tall Urn Table Lamp on Wood Stand

$7,500

Zonca Voghera Minimal Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Floor Lamp, 1980s

By Zonca

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing minimal mid-century wood and gilt metal floor lamp. This fantastic item was produced in

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Zonca Voghera Minimal Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Floor Lamp, 1980s

$1,898

Mid-Century Scandinavian Large Teak Wood Globe Table Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

This globe form teak lamp is comprised of wood slices formed by Scandinavian craftsmen to create

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Scandinavian Large Teak Wood Globe Table Lamp

$2,800

Fase Aluminum and Wood Table Lamp: A Mid-Century Modern Classic

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Fase Aluminum and Wood Table Lamp: A Mid-Century Modern Classic Illuminate your space with the

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Fase Aluminum and Wood Table Lamp: A Mid-Century Modern Classic

$1,561 Sale Price

30% Off

Mid-Century Chrome and Wood "Tiburón" Desk Lamp by Grin Luz, 1960s

By Luis Pérez de la Oliva

Located in Lisboa, PT

Spanish mid-century lighting canon. Though never officially named, this model is highly recognizable by

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Mid-Century Chrome and Wood "Tiburón" Desk Lamp by Grin Luz, 1960s

$5,921

1950s Heifetz Teak Wood Abstract Black Wire Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp

By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz

Located in Peoria, AZ

lighting competition, Heifetz produced a number of now iconic mid century modern lamps featuring Natural

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1950s Heifetz Teak Wood Abstract Black Wire Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp

$2,999 Sale Price

40% Off

1950s Heifetz Birch Wood Black Steel Mid Century Danish Modern Atomic Table Lamp

By Heifetz, Yasha Heifetz

Located in Peoria, AZ

sponsored modern lighting competition, Heifetz produced a number of now iconic mid century modern lamps

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

1950s Heifetz Birch Wood Black Steel Mid Century Danish Modern Atomic Table Lamp

$3,599 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Vladimír Nývlt Solid Wood Table Lamp, Prague, 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Vladimír Nývlt Solid Wood Table Lamp, Prague, 1970s Rare sculptural form in

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Linen, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Vladimír Nývlt Solid Wood Table Lamp, Prague, 1970s

$1,840

Sculptural Mid-Century Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful lamp with brass rods forming an abstracted urn shape, accented with painted wooden balls

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Mid-Century Lamp

$1,760 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid Century Rope Wood Lamp Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-century rope lamp by Audoux Minet. Measures: Height / 10.8 inches.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid Century Rope Wood Lamp Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960

$1,500

Mid Century Temde Table Lamp Turned Wood Block, 1970 s, Switzerland/Germany

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Andernach, DE

/Swiss creators of high-end design lighting in Europe of the mid 20th century. Beautifully turned wood

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Temde Table Lamp Turned Wood Block, 1970 s, Switzerland/Germany

$391 Sale Price

54% Off

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Mid Century Wood Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century wood lamps available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century wood lamps — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 7027 antique and vintage mid century wood lamps at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 126 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century wood lamps have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century wood lamps to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern mid century wood lamps are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made mid century wood lamps over the years, but those made by Modeline Lamp Co., Laurel Lamp Company and Gordon Jane Martz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Wood Lamps?

Prices for mid century wood lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century wood lamps begin at $1 and can go as high as $418,810, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Wood Lamps

How do you identify mid century lamps?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
What color wood is mid-century modern?
1 Answer
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.

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