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
Place of Origin: Italian
Large Italian Brass Wall Sconce with Conical Opaline Glass Shades, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Produced in Italy during the 1950s, this large wall-mounted light centres on a circular brass backplate—10 cm (3.94 in) in diameter—from which a bent brass arm descends in a shallow ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Novaresi Murano Petals Chandelier Glass
Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Venetian Murano glass petals chandelier with 25 white, semi-transparent glass elements individually suspended on a gold-plated brass frame. Hanging Murano glass elements rese...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Sconce with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Wall sconce exemplifies Italian design from the 1950s, featuring a clean and elegant aesthetic. The lamp is crafted from brass, showcasing a well-maintained patina that adds characte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large pair of large flower-shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These marvelous lights were designed by Barovier and produced in Italy during ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster blue discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,776 / item
Amazing Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and amber) in a gold painted metal frame. Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 46 inches (117 cm) height ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,079 / item
Modell 2133 Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1972
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Model 2133 pendant light duo by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce (1972). It is a masterful study in minimalist design—a fluted white lacquered aluminum disc, suspended effort...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Murano Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair italian vintage Murano chandeliers each made by 41 glass petals (transparent and amber) in a gold painted metal frame. Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 46 inches (117 cm) h...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,263 / set
Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - white albaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large white glass tubes. The alabaster technique created in Venet...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Modern Chandelier By Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Chandelier By Stilnovo.
Offered is a stunning Italian mid-century modern six arm iron and bronze chandelier with opaline glass shades. This beautiful chandelier has b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair Barovier
Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Stunning Murano glass leaves in a beautiful amber yellow hue, accented by a polished brass base. The sconces consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a large ambe...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Barovier
Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Stunning Murano glass leaves in a stunning pink hue, enhanced by the polished brass base. The sconces consist of a brass frame secured to the wall with dowels and a large pink Murano...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella
LT3
Floor Lamp in Brass and Marble, Azucena, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was designed by Ignazio Gardella and produced by Azucena in Italy in the 1950s. The model, known as the LT3 (often referred to as Alzabile, meaning “liftable” or...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Architectural Cantilever Stilnovo Style Balanced Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
This large architectural chandelier, inspired by the Stilnovo style, features two substantial brass arms that can swing in various directions. One arm is equipped with a large brass ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster honey discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,776 / item
Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two wall sconces is a stunning example of Barovier-style Mid-Century Modern design from the 1990s. Strongly inspired by the iconic Murano glass traditions, particularly r...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina and scratches on stem.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (i...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass wall lighting by Vetri 40cm, Italy, late 1970s
By Gino Vistosi, Vetri
Located in La xara, VC
Murano Glass Ceiling or Flush Mount by VM-Vetri, Italy, Late 1970s
These are white heleptic Murano glass ceiling or wall lights with a white painted metal bracket, from the producti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$737 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Murano glass, brass and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.5"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D
Dimensions of Sh...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Reggiani 360 Degree Flip Shade Massive Floor Lamp , Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Tall and massive flip shade floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani , Italy .
Vented chrome shade flip a full 360 degree . Opale acrylic diffuser under .
Upper stem rotate left to right...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Brass Spider Ceiling or Wall Light in Mid-Century Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian midcentury designs, this ceiling / wall light will make the focus center of your interior. The arms radiate all around the stem, each ending with a metal shad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Gold and Terracotta Murano glass pair of sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of mid-century modern Murano glass wall sconces, Italy circa 1990s.
The pair of Italian sconces is made of clear and gold and terracotta and Murano glass elements.
The mounts ar...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,100 / set
Murano flush mount ceiling light by Toso Vetri D
Arte, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling light Toso Vetri D'Arte.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Hand blown glass.
Three candelabra bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Stic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Large Pair of 1970s Murano “Ghost” Lamps, Gino Vistosi — Hand-Blown Opaline
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Toronto, CA
Monumental in presence and sculptural in form, this exceptionally rare pair of Murano “Ghost” lamps represents some of the most sophisticated Italian...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,417 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Barovier
Toso Large Millefiori Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative and lovely floral Mille fiori multicolor flush mount chandelier / ceiling lamp from the 1960s, handmade in Murano, Venice, Italy. This Venetian beauty has a diameter of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wire
Italian Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,776 / item
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Aqua Green Murano Glass Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This wall lamp is composed of three organic, curved, leaf-shaped elements in satin-finish Murano glass, in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated, concave parts embrace the brass f...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Stilnovo Sconces in Brass, Black Lacquered Wood, and steel
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces produced in Italy during the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo. Each sconce features a vertical curved support in black lacquered wood (newly refinished), mounted on...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Impressive Franco Luce Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, circa 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing Italian four-light clear / white striped Murano glass and gold - plated brass wall sconce by Franco Luce for Seguso, circa 1970s.
Socket: 4 x e14
The condition is excellent.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Archimede Seguso Murano Venezia Italian Midcentury Glass Brass Wall Lights 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design set of two sconces wall lights designed by Archimede Seguso and produced by Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso Murano Venezia with metal and brass s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This un...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$509 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a cocoon hanging lamp crafted in Italy during the 1960s, showcasing the elegance and innovation of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a strikingly beautiful round ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with a solo socket and mount make for a beautiful wall light. E...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Italian Disc Murano chandeliers
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster blue discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,552 / set
Fabric, Wood and Brass Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Fabric, Wood and Brass Large Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Fabric, Wood
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Pair of Italian Brass and Grey-Lacquered Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Made in Italy during the 1950s, this pair of wall lights features a shield-shaped brass backplate edged in grey lacquer, an angled brass arm, and a matching grey metal collar that se...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Illuminate your space with this striking vintage Murano chandelier, a true testament to Italian mid-century artistry. Expertly handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this chandelier features ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Model Saori Ceiling Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Saori Ceiling Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with E27 light bulb
Wired and suitable to use ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Stilnovo Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century modern ceiling lamp from the renowned Italian manufacturer Stinero, dating back to the 1950s, is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. The lamp features an oval-shaped...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Cone Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s features a refined, modern design built around elongated opaline glass cone shades. Each shade is held in a slender open brass cradle...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A Murano glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.0"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inch...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage caramel-colored table lamp/ceiling lamp, Murano glass, Mazzega
By Ars Murano
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and beautiful spherical Murano glass lamp, crafted in the style of the Mazzega company in the 1970s.
It displays a pattern of waves or petals created with different shades o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,776 / item
Several Green Murano Glass Leafs Wall Lights, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern Murano wall lights of green glass leafs. An re edition from Italian design from the 1970.
Truly a beautiful wall light with Murano glass leafs. Illuminates...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,148 / item
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape.
Weight about ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of two Eclectic, Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Stunner, Classic, Bold and Eclectic Murano Chandeliers with Tubular Glass Prisms.
Contemporary Chandeliers in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style.
Every chandelier is comp...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces produced in the 1950s, characterized by a minimalist linear design. Each lamp features a cylindrical opaline glass diffuser supported by a slender brass ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Blown Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A contemporary oriental-style lantern chandelier, entirely handmade in Italy, presented here with brass elements. The organic oval sphere is crafted from innovative hand-blown Murano...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,664 / item
Luci Milano Faretto in Metallo Cromato Lucido, Italia 1970s
By Luci Milano
Located in Naples, IT
Faretto cilindrico in metallo cromato lucido prodotto dalla Ditta Luci Milano negli anni 70. Quattro disponibili.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 41 orange glasses.
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and orange) in a golden painted metal frame. This chandelier is a unique piece, glass created for this uni...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1980s.
Staining on top of resin fixture, and an inch-long tear on the side.
Wear consistent with normal use.
Ov...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Italian Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Blue and Gilt Metal, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern blue metal and golden sunburst flush mount pendant light. Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching ceiling lamp features a blue metal shade surrounded by gilt metal thick r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$2,131 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of gold leaves Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces, in the style of Barovier Italy 1980s.
The pair of large sconces is made of a brass frame and clear Murano glass leaves, with real gol...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,700 / set
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome
Lucite Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Shows Wear Throughout, Turns On
Materials: Patinated Chrome & Lucite
A striking example of Italian modernist design, this Mid-Century Modern ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Large 12-Head Plexiglass and Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 12-Head Plexiglass and Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 12x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 17.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 19.75"
Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Italian Chandelier, Bruno Gatta Style
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with eight lights. Four adjustable arms made of brass, ending each side with a brass and glass shade.
Made to order, it takes circa 4-5 weeks to ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern White Majolica Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern White Majolica Table Lamps
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pottery
Murano Glass wall lighting by Vetri 40cm pair, Italy, late 1980s
By Vetri
Located in La xara, VC
Murano Glass wall lighting by VM-Vetri, Italy, Late 1970s
These are white Murano glass ceiling or wall lights with a white painted metal bracket, from the production of VM 'Vetri M...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$900 Sale Price / set
36% Off
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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