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
Stilnovo, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, white acrylic and black-lacquered metal table lamp produced by Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 14.0"H x 8.45"W x 10.0"D
Bulb Specificat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod .
Well made with prime quality material.
Solid, sturdy...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Czech Antique Cut Glass Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech antique glass pendant light large – A
These unique glass pendants were salvaged from a school hall in former Czechoslovakia, featuring unique c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$425 / item
Midcentury space age cocoon hanging pendant ceiling lamp, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Gorgeous cocoon pendant in the style of Castiglioni but most likely by renowned German cocoon lamp maker Goldkant. Finding these cocoon lamps in this shape are rare ( most cocoons ar...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Vico Magistretti
Atollo
Medium Metal Satin Gold Table Lamp by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp designed by Vico Magistretti in 1977
Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Designed in 1977 by Vico Magistretti, over the years, Atollo has become the archetype of the table lamp...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table lamp with a striking base.
The shade is made of some kind of plastic or fiberglass. On the outside it shows a rough structure. The most striking detail is the minim...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Orange Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Praha, CZ
This Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s, originating from the historic glassmaking region of Kamenický Šenov. The lamp features a distinctive...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gabriella Crespi Style Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with White Lacquer Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with red lacquer bases created in collaboration with Italian Manufacturer
Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely Lacquer bases and bamboo tops held ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte sconces model 2434, set of 2, Italy circa 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fontana Arte sconces model 2434.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Green and white curved glass, enameled metal frame.
1 candelabra socket each.
FREE US rewiring upon requ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Coderch Large Disa Wood Hanging Lamp by Tunds
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Disa hanging lamp designed by the architect J.A. Coderch in 1954. It is an iconic reference of the lightning design. Edited and manufactured by Tunds, made with high-quality raw mate...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$1,608 / item
Set of 2 White Murano glass leaves wall lamps, handmade artistic appliques
Located in Venezia, IT
Set of 2 White Murano glass leaves wall lamps in the style of Franco Luce for Seguso, handmade artistic appliques, Made in Italy lighting design...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Parisian Brass and Black Enameled Desk Lamp by Ferdinand Solère, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant curved brass and black enameled metal desk lamp, designed and stamped in 1950 by designer Ferdinand Solère, who began his career as a graphic designer and eventually became a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture.
This rare Murano glass table fountain is a spectacular fusion of sculpture, light, and water — a true ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Hans Bergström Bird Cage Ceiling Lamp Lacquered Metal, Brass, 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant Lamp by Hans Bergström, decorated with birds in Brass,
by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden (labeled on the inside of the textile screen)
This light rarely pops up in the retail market...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Area 50 Flush Mount by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This iconic Area 50 flush mount, designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and m...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Josef Frank, Wall Light, Brass, Wood, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-painted wood and yellow-lacquered parchment paper wall light designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Lampshade trim is a vintage beige...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte style ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fontana Arte style ceiling light.
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Two kinds of glass.
Takes 3 halogen G9 bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
FREE US rewiring upon request.
FREE US...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa - smoked glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 56 beautiful Murano smoked glasses "poliedri." Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 37.80 inches (96 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
1950s Black Bed Reading / Wall Lights Sconces
Model 8260
By Falkenberg Sweden.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair tubular reading lamps / wall lights 'model 8260' in hammered black combined with brass made by Falkenberg Belysning Sweden.
These lamps can be hardwired but also used ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,234 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Italian Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Classic pair of ivory white and gold 1950's wall lights in the manner of Stilnovo Italy. The light cones are adjustable in all angles. The coating is new and in good condition and th...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$1,429 / set
LUgoono Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUgoono Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is a midcentury inspired gooseneck wall sconce with a pull switch in brass. The brass is finished in an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,375 / item
Bergboms, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11"H x 10.75"W x 12"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A FREE-FORM FLOOR LAMP MODEL J1 by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE for DISDEROT, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
This is a rare, early and authentic, vintage piece of the iconic "J1" floorlamp designed in 1958 by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Disderot. This piece is an early edition, in its b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Stylized Cat Lamp - France - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Sculptural table lamp in fiberglass, depicting a stylized cat with pure and rounded lines. French work from the 1970s, in the spirit of Atelier A, André Cazenave, and mid-century mod...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fiberglass
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L
Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured Murano glass sconces. Fluted and curved glass creates a dramatic decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass ball knob, in an Art Deco style....
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Cord Length (inches): 10.75"
Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Pine, Metal, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and white-lacquered metal flush mount produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 13.15"W x 13.15"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs
Number...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brass and Acrylic Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century ceiling lamp from Germany, dating back to the 1950s, showcases the timeless aesthetic of the era. The lamp features a beautifully sculpted brass fixture with...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of Fantastic Blue Glass Lamps by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning pair of mid-century modern crystal lamps made by the talented Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden during the 50s. The shape is ver...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$590 Sale Price / set
36% Off
1950s Swedish Designer Pendant In Brass With Opal Art Glass.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pendant designed and produced in the 1950s combined with opal art glass vase / shade. The opal vase is hand painted with gold colour paint. There is one E27 / 28 screw fitt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
$1,424 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Space Age Chrome
Glass Table Lamp
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age sphere table lamp.
The opal glass diffuser sits on a chrome-colored cylinder. The plate base of the lamp has a particularly fine finish.
European Plug (up to 250V).The wir...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kinkeldey Wall Lighting Glass Cut with chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in La xara, VC
Austria wall lighting cut glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Austrian design.
This artistic glass piece features the exclusive design of ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
$538 Sale Price
35% Off
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.3"H x 6"Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom Diameter x 5...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Brass Floor Lamp Bergboms GX-145 , Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderfully designed floor lamp from Bergboms Sweden. Made in brass and cast iron. Made in the 1960-70 s this not so common lamp from Bergboms is gifted with a great looking rod wit...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass.
Black enamel shade
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
French White Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent light bul...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Finnish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Brass, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white resin-coated fabric and brass flush mount designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.5"H x 31.75"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo sconces in brass, Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo sconces in brass.
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Brass, enameled brass.
Takes one candelabra bulb each.
Price is for 1 sconce.
8 sconces are available.
FREE US rewiring u...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,400 / item
Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist gold gilt iron sunburst light fixture, France, 1950s.
In the manner of Gilbert Poillerat.
Hand-hammered iron starburst flush mount with frosted glass shade. It has alternat...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details,
rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24 expose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Important Pair of Paavo Tynell Wall Lamps for Kuusihokki Restaurant, Taito 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare pair of wall lamps from one of Finland’s most storied restaurants: Ravintola Kuusihokki—later Restaurant No. 11 and today Restaurant Meiccu. These lamps are one of only t...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Modern Sconces in Frosted Murano glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern style wall lights made in Italy from Murano glass, mouth blown and satin finished on the inside, while the outside is polished. The glass is embellished with numer...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of floor lamps in amber and blue Murano blown glass, brass structure, four bulbs.
The floor lamp is also a sculpture that reproduces the trunk and leaves of a palm tree with pie...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury XL Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Barovier Style, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury XL Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Barovier Style, 1970s
Beautiful XL Murano glass ceiling flush mount light made of transparent, thick speckled glass made in "rug...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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1960 Germany Modernist Wall Sconce Aventurine Murano Glass
Wood
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant wall sconce with handblown aventurine Murano glass with gold dust on a wooden wall mount. This Murano light radiate warm, indirect light into your modern home. Manufactured b...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood, Oak
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier, model 1354, designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 12.5"D
Stem Length ...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo Nickel-Plated Table Lamp
The Globe
by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp "The Globe" designed by Victor Vaisilev in 1964.
Table lamp giving direct and diffused light in trasparent blown glass. Metal base and structure.
Manufactured by Oluce, It...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Pairs of Kalmar
Tulipan
Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece is a unique piece...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants inspired mid-century design
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Large chandelier with smoked Murano glass pendants, inspired by mid-century Italian design
Direct from the source:
We are not just retailers, but direct manufacturers! Located near ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Two 1980s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of brass and Rostrato Murano glass wall sconces in the manner of Barovier; they work with 110-240 volts and require...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces designed by Franco Luce. The sconces feature a striking leaf-shaped design made of hand-blown pink Murano glass, with a translucent fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Woven Wicker Weave
Rattan Wall Sconces, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Italian Mid-century Modern Wall Sconces, Rattan, Wicker
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Pair of half cylinder wall lights with wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Iconic "Taccia" Table Lamp by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic piece of Italian design, this Taccia table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. It has been gently displayed only in a showroom window for a short period,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare table lamp model Brumbury was designed by Luigi Massoni in the late 60s for Guzzini.
It was produced by Meblo, Yugoslavia, as part of a Guzzini collection, an Italian lighting m...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Extra Large Murano Glas Table Lamp by Barovier
Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and very large mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: 3 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
New wiring for US standards on requ...
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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