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
Murano Sputnik Pastel Light Blu Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Exciting pastel blue color gradation for this Murano chandelier, different shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design.
Something truly incredible this Mu...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary cocoon pendant lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, features a highly unusual and sculptural design that epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern aestheti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Large Taupe color Murano glass chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1970s.
The extra large chandelier is handmade in a hazelnut or taupe color Murano glass, with gold plated m...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular vintage mid-century "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant. This charming and incredibly rare chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Stilnovo ceiling pendant, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo ceiling pendant
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Takes one medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring with a custom ceiling plate upon request.
Overall drop ( overall height) is adj...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / item
Carlo Nason
Lotus
Table Lamp for Mazzega, Opalescent Glass, 1960s Design
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A refined expression of Italian glass artistry, the ‘Lotus’ table lamp—designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega—embodies both sculptural beauty and functional elegance. This example, prod...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Area 50 Pendant Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This iconic Area 50 pendant lamp, designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Brass Wall Sconce, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This wall sconce, designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s, features a clean, elegant design crafted entirely in brass. The wall lamps have a distinctive, aged patina and oxid...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Pink Murano Glass Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This wall light is composed of three organic, curved, leaf-shaped elements in satin-finished Murano glass, in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated, concave parts embrace the bras...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Black-Lacquered Brass, Bronze and Opaline
Located in Rome, IT
A sculptural and distinctly modern pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a graphic, architectural composition. Each sconce is built around a slender, angled v...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 1970s vintage table lamp in chrome metal Italian design
Located in None, IT
Large table lamp with chrome metal body and white cloth shade, Italian design, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Height 9...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$582 Sale Price
20% Off
Bellflower Hanging Lamp made of Ice Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful handcrafted ice glass is the perfect example of solid, valuable work. The finely crafted brass that crowns the classic shade is the icing on the cake, completing this ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Curved White Diffusers
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a brass wall plate (12 cm diameter) from which a slender black lacquered steel arm extends to support a curved white dif...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Adjustable Mid-Century Italian Brass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a striking pair of mid-century Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, meticulously crafted from high-quality brass to infuse elegance and modern style into any space. These...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Pendant Lamp LS 199 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
A refined dialogue between light and glass defines this pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, created in the early 1970s. The composition, model LS 199, demonstrates Nason’s sensi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair small cocoon Gatto Table Lamps Achille
Pier Castiglioni Flos Italy 1960
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of small cocoon Table Lamps, model Gatto Piccolo. Design by Achille & Pier Castiglioni for Flos, Italy in 1960. Made in the 1960s or 1970s. Both are signed. A great example of m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Chandelier by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Stilnovo ( Italy, 1960s)
Eight opaline glass spouted diffusers circle through a main body. The glass is supported by eight brass armatures and individually hoisted sus...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
$10,400
Veca Wall Lighting Pair of blue Glass , Italy 1960
By VECA
Located in La xara, VC
Superb pair of wall lighting by VECA with leaves glass with structure.
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This superb wall light...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$532 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Carlo Nason Mazzega Floor Lamp Model LT 316 in Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and iconic floor lamp model "LT 316" designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s.
Fully original and in fabulous condition, with no missing parts...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chrome Delta Grande Ceiling Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The “Delta Grande” ceiling lamp, crafted by the renowned designer Sergio Mazza for the prestigious manufacturer Artemide, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design from Ital...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass ceiling suspensions, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling suspensions.
Made for us exclusively in Italy.
Hand blown glass, custom finished brass.
Available in brass or patinated brass.
Italy 2021
Rewired for US
Overall ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,700 / item
Palmette Ceiling Light - four levels, 163 transparent glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano trasparent glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Period:late 20th century...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Wall Sconce - Vintage STILNOVO Brass and Opaline Glass applique
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a singular Italian mid-century wall sconce, attributed to the renowned design lineage of STILNOVO. This lamp embodies the sleek, geometric aesthetics of the 1950s and 196...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Lotus Mazzega Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, single vintage Mid-Century modern Italian table lamp made of hand blown Pulegoso Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in good condition. The detailed slightly f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Barovier Murano "Rostrato" Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very rare Murano glass table lamp entirely made in "rostrato" mouth-blown Murano glass with brass accents. This unique table lamp is incredibly charming and was designe...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Castiglioni Red Metal "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury "Light Ball" wall or ceiling lamp in wonderful red enameled metal and opaline glass. This iconic piece was designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured in Ital...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Italian Mirrored Wall Lights attributed to Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
A pair of sculptural 1950s Italian brass & mirror wall lights.
The whimsical design is attributed to Cesare Lacca (b. Italy, 1929).
Good overall condition, the gilt brass frame rub...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Art Deco Murano Sconces by Ercole Barovier. These bellflower shaped sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s.
All in fabulous condition with no chips or crack...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Large Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique massive table lamp in chrome-plated steel and tortoiseshell effect lucite. This striking lamp was designed by Willy Rizzo and produced in Italy during the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Glendale, CA
1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari.
A rare 1970s Italian design executed in attractively patinated brass, which accommodates 8 bulbs of choice. A highly f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s coat rack lamp
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Vintage coat rack lamp for boys' room dating back to the 1970s.
This cute object was made with wooden frame, covered with soft fabric, as well as the lampshade depicting the cute muz...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
Dimensions: 12 cm width
Backplate: 7.5 cm diameter (on request 10 cm available)
A stylish combination of brass & opaline gla...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI iridescent glass wall sconces
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 16 Murano handmade POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold pai...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Italian Mid-century Modern White Blown Glass Table Lamps, Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern mold blown, white Murano milk glass table lamps by Carlo Nason. Please note: these are priced and sold as individual pieces. 1 lamp is $3,270.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Milk Glass
Scarce ceiling lamp Jo-Jo or 2072 by Gino Sarfatti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare suspension : Jo-Jo ou 2072 par Gino Sarfatti vers 1953.
Matériaux :
- aluminium laqué
- Methacrylate
Dimensions :
Hauteur : 92 cm
Longueur : 84 cm
Littérature : ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 15.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 17.75"
Dimensions of Canopy (in...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - pink 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 glass tubes. The alabaster technique created in Venetian g...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp - Sciolari - Gold Colored Tubes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful mid-century modern table lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolari for the Belgian manufacturer Boulanger, circa 1960s-1970s. This sculptural lamp is crafted in gilt metal and fe...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Brass and Glass Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant pair of brass and glass table lamps from Italy, dating back to the 1950s, showcases the refined aesthetics of mid-century modern design. Each lamp features a circular fr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Padova Chandelier in Murano Glass
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An extraordinary Murano glass chandelier originally made for a restaurant in Padua (Padova) in the 1970s. It is made up of over 400 individual Murano glass rods each individually scr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Wall Sconce or Flush Mount Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano glass wall sconce or flush mount chandelier,
contemporary, in stock
Striking Murano glass light sculpture composed of amethyst-toned, textured glass florets with sculptural d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti Wall Lamp for Artemide, Italy 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Vico Magistretti variation "Lambda" wall lamp for Artemide, Italy 1961
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 17.0"D
St...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, is a superb example of Italian modernist design. The lamp features a distinctive, wide glass di...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Colorful Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1980s, Mount Blown Sculptural Design
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wire, Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights in the manner of Mazzega-caramel lat
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques. Wall lights have 6 caramel and lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 18,60 inches...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
3-Head Venini Glass Chandelier by Lino Tagliapietra, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3-Head Venini Glass Chandelier by Lino Tagliapietra, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use w...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Mid Century Murano Shell Form Wall Sconces #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Murano art glass wall sconces with shell form having distinctive gold flecks throughout. The shell is surmounted on a horizontal reeded base. Comes with brass backplate with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass amber petals drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 85 great hourglass Murano glass amber crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside). 7 levels. Nickel plated meta...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Hand Blown 41" Murano Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1980s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous huge eight light polychrome Murano glass chandelier in the style of Gio Ponti's 1900s designs. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the tim...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 pink alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape for each...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa. Poliedri prisms.
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Huge Statement Murano Chandelier in the style of Scarpa with beautiful hand blown poliedri prisms.
Lamp structure in metal which is painted in a beautiful b...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid Century Brass and Glass Six Light Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this six light chandelier or fixture dates from the 1960s. Fixture features flat bar brass frame of a double oval with three glass globes on each side. Glass has an a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano glass chandelier by Fratelli Toso, Italy circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass chandelier by Fratelli Toso.
Designed and made in Italy in 1950s.
Murano glass, brass
12 candelabra sockets.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Sticker "Pietro Toso...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier
Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass , Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier & Toso
Superb Barovier & Toso wall lighting ligth blue frost glass Murano with brass metal structure
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$414 Sale Price
28% Off
Carlo Nason Model LT328 Italian Table Lamp, Pulegoso Glass, 1970s, Labeled
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking and rare model LT328 table lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s, composed of four interlocking pulegoso glass elements mounted on their original metal bas...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sputnik Fireworks Large Italian Chandelier 20 Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gorgeous large Italian Sputnik chandelier with twenty lights and "spikes".
Made of brass and ivory lacquered metal shades.
Dimensions:
Diameter ~115cm (42,28 in.), height 140 cm (55,...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,737 / item
Round Glass and Antique Brass Frame Flush Mount Light by Lumi, 1960s, Italy
By Lumi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Glass and Antique Brass Frame Flush Mount Light by Lumi, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
Quantity : 2
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs.
Wir...
Category
1960s 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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