Mid-Century Modern Lighting
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Chandelier in Brass, Green-Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass , 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
An elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, distinguished by a sculptural, well-balanced composition and a refined use of materials typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a clean and timeless mid-century design. Each sconce features a gently curved brass arm extending from a circu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T. H. Valentiner for Poul Dinesen in the 1960s .
A classic example of simp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable
Double Pull
Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
Made of very quality solid Brass Mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Enameled Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming Swedish enameled glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. Six-arm polished brass construction with a wooden centerpiece. At the end of each arm are brass ‘clips’ that hold...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo table lamp from the 1950s. Marble base with two intertwining brass arms and shades lacquered in red and off-white. Nice original condition with some patina. Two origina...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian cocoon pendant from the 1960s. Custom design for a Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio, which included additional cocoon lamps by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Very nice...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$3,085 / item
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T. H. Valentiner for Poul Dinesen in the 1960s .
A classic example of simp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Uno Kristiansson Table Lamp, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, sculptural, solid pine table lamp designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamp is ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a balanced and understated design. Each sconce features a circular brass wall plate from which a slender, gently cur...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A clean and understated pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by precise proportions and restrained materials. Each sconce features a circular brass wall plate with a ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric wall light with floral embroidery designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.5"W x 3.65"D
Back P...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling light featuring a chrome base and a handcrafted shade with a decorative layer of art glass.
The ceiling fixture features an opaline glass shade with ha...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 / item
Valinte, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Finland, 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and brass table lamp or desk light produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1960s.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Variable position; measured as...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and floral-printed fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 25.5"W x 7.25"D
...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Black and Red Lacquer with Opaline
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, distinguished by a confident yet well-balanced use of materials and color. Each sconce features a circular brass wall plate wit...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern German UFO Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern UFO Discus Cocoon Pendant Lamp, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
A minimalist design. The lamp has a simple discus shape. The Cocoon material pr...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floral Ceiling Light by Banci Firenze Design Italy, 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Italian floral wall light or ceiling lamp, crafted from gilded wrought iron with hand-applied capiz shell petals. It features a stylized flower with layered leaves arrang...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
1950s Italian Adjustable Wall Sconce in Enamelled Brass, Soft Mauve and Turquois
Located in Rome, IT
A single Italian wall sconce from the 1950s, defined by a balanced combination of form and color. The piece features a circular wall plate in enamelled brass finished in turquoise, m...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Golden Brass Prism Crystals Chandelier by Lumica, Barcelona, 1970s
By BD Lumica
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, extraordinary and marvelous midcentury chandelier by Lumica, This chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Barcelona (Spain) for the company “LUMICA".
Thi...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
FORNASETTI Rare Ceramic Snail Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage original white ceramic giant snail lamp / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti, 1970s
Original label underside
Measures: length 13.8 inches, width 9.8 inches, height 19.3 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a refined and modern design that combines clean geometry with subtle decorative details. Each sconce is composed of a ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Herna, Table Lamp, Alabaster, Spain, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed alabaster table lamp produced by Herna, Spain, c. 1980s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): "H x "W x "D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (Eu...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hanging lamp in glass and brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in glass, brass and metal. The lamp needs 1 x E27 / 26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Our lamps are checked, cleaned...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Josef Frank Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric coated fabric pendant light attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Minor staining on fabric; wear consistent with age and use.
O...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Chrome, Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An opaline glass, white-lacquered and chrome plated metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): "H x "...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Wonderful Bauhaus-style lamp from the 1960s: Large brass table lamp by the company Egon Hillebrand from West Germany, model 7613. The very solid lamp impresses with its large domed shade made entirely of brass. With a height of 41 cm and a shade diameter of 37 cm, it is not only a striking piece but also a practical lighting element, equipped with two bulbs. The desk lamp provides bright, pleasant, glare-free light thanks to the large shade. It has a heavy base with a smooth, dark brown finish and a curved brass lamp...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern “Margherita Rosa” Murano Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano Glass Ceiling Light "Margherita Rosa"
The 'Margherita Rosa' ceiling light is a refined example of Murano craftsmanship, entirely handcrafted in fine blown glass. The large, d...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Dutch White Opaline Glass Vintage Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron & Brass wall light
White opaline glass globe
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Mauri Almari Chrome and Opaline Green Glass Table Lamp for Idman Oy
By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Mauri Almari Chrome and Opaline Green Glass Table Lamp for Idman Oy
A rare and elegant lamp executed in chromed metal and blown green opaline glass. A contemporary of Paavo Ty...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Murano Green Leaf Glass Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano green leaf glass and brass wall lights, in stock
1 G9 LED bulb
Wired to the American standard
Similar pair available in gilded glass
Available to view in situ in our M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp - Star Model
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Originally designed by Giacometti and used by Jean-Michel Frank in his pure interiors, this is an ode to both artists' work. The forged-iron base with recognizable star and patinated...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
$15,425 / item
Iron Metal Spider with Murano Glass, Sconce Wall Light Sculpture, Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Italian “Spider” Wall Lamp with smoked Murano Glass, 1970s
Striking and sculptural, this mid-century Italian wall sconce—often referred to as a “spider” lamp—features an...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Chandelier Suspension Light Mod. 1088 Glass Brass, 1959
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 26.4" suspension lamp Mod. 1088, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Milano circa 1959
Early vintage original chandelier with 9 dual lense sets of thick studio glass, sand blasted at...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Arthur Jacobs "Infinity" Model-9420 Lamp for Modeline of C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Korina Wood, Original Frosted Glass Globes, Brass Hardware
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light, model 11688, produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Minor hairline crack in glass under decorative brass cap as illustrated.
Wea...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Original Black Shade Glass Pendant Light, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo pendant light (marked) Italy, 1950; Applied manufacturer's label to inner shade.
Early vintage original light. Produced by the famous manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1950...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Chrome
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines softly curved opaline glass shades with slender brass arms for a refined mid-century presence. Each lamp features an e...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Table Lamps with Spherical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s features a clean, modern design built around a compact, geometric composition. Each lamp is structured as a solid brass cylinder risin...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of mid-century wall lights, Italy, 1950s. Each sconce features a bent brass arm that projects from a round brass wall plate and ends with a spherical opaline glass globe. Brass ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Paper, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of off-white embroidery fabric and parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.25...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Italian 1950s Brass Chandelier with Three Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, featuring a sculptural brass structure with a beautiful, even patina and three hand-blown opaline glass shades. The arms radiate from a cen...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored-Arthur Jacobs Model-350 Floor Lamp for Modeline of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Murano Glass Bell Shaped pendant light by De Majo
By De Majo
Located in Palermo, PA
Light is more than illumination. Your interior deserves a piece that feels alive, timeless, and full of presence. This 1980s Murano glass pendant light brings warmth and a strong sen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Plexiglass
Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Plexiglass & Brass Large Pair of Cinema Sconces, 1950s, Italy
Very elegant and rare cinema or theater sconces. They are large wall lamps
Manufactured in Italy
Lamps are in perfect ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plexiglass
Orange Metal and Brass Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo, 1960, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Orange Metal and Brass Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo, 1960, Italy
Elegant rare high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
Wear consistent with age and use
The...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Italian Brass Pendant Lamp with Opaline Glass Spheres
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, composed of a brass structure with three opaline glass shades.
Each shade is positioned on a curved brass arm, arranged around a central joint that...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light, Mid-Century Modern Italy Mazzega 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This large, mid-20th-century Murano glass wall light is an outstanding example of Italian craftsmanship. A beautifully textured glass panel is mounted on a solid iron frame. The scul...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tiffany Table Lamps by Ingo Maurer
Val St. Lambert 1969
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant pair of Tiffany table lamps designed in 1969 by Ingo Maurer in collaboration with Val St. Lambert, the renowned Belgian crystal manufacturer. These lamps feature beautifully ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Italian 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Minimalist Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, combining a minimalist modernist design with refined brass details. Each light features an elongated opaline glass shade with a soft, tap...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Style Barovier
Toso Mid-Century 70/80s
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian flush mount with a Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular texture. Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso, circa 1970/80s. Murano ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Finnish Design Flush Mount in Brass
Pleated Textile, Aris 1970s
By Aris
Located in Helsinki, FI
A large and elegant Finnish flush mount ceiling light manufactured by Aris in Finland in the 1970s-80s. This piece is a prime example of mid-century Finnish design that went on for d...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Lamp by R
J Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer
R & J Manufacturing
Manufacturer
R & J Manufacturing
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Light Amber Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with light amber clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inte...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Fraying lace trim in multiple areas.
Stain present as illustrated.
Heavy patina on brass...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Italian 1950s Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of large Italian wall sconces from the 1950s combines a minimalist silhouette with refined materials. Each light features a gently curved brass arm that rises from a circul...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish 1950
s cream flush mount lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your home with the distinguished allure of the 1950's Finnish plafond lamp, measuring 60 cm in diameter. This classic fixture features refined brass details, confirming it...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Model LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Glass Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1969
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
AV Mazzega light designed by Carlo Nason. Model LS 134 Medusa or Polpo, 1969 Italy (Murano)
Featuring four interlocking glass parts handblown into a single mold this stunning piece ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, defined by clean lines and balanced proportions typical of the period’s modern design. Each fixture features a conical opaline gla...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, and Glashütte Limburg. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $60 and tops out at $649,671 while the average work can sell for $2,162.
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