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
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
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
$1,421 Sale Price
20% Off
Uchiwa wall lamp (Model III) by Ingo Maurer for Design M
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Centreville, VA
Uchiwa wall lamp
Designer: Ingo Maurer
Year: 1973
German lighting designer Ingo Maurer first spotted some uchiwa, traditional Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper,...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Paper, Bamboo
ABEA, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and beige fabric table lamps produced by ABEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.0"H x 6.25"W x 6.25"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.75...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
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
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally large and beautiful bubble wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Fantastic design and high quality workmanship.
The lamp impresses with its imposing size and the spectac...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 21.0"W x 21.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 17.0"
Dimensions o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage 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
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
1 of 8 Rare Murano Ice Glass Pendant lights - Ruba, by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 rare and striking chandeliers by Kalmar, model Ruba, produced in the 1970s.
This impressive light features twelve structured Murano glass elements that beautifully refract th...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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
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
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
Willy Rizzo "Cube" Table Lamp in Bronzed Mirror and Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular “Cube” table lamp fully made of smoked bronze mirrors and chrome-plated metal, completed with a white cotton lampshade. This charming and unique lamp was designed by Will...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.25" Height x 8.0" Diameter
Stem Length (inches): 7.375"
Dimension...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Travertine and Brass Table Lamp with Textured Tassel Shades
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful table lamps combining a solid travertine block base with a warm, sculptural presence and a brass column supporting an exceptional hand-crafted shade. The shade is composed ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Collection of Large Shallow Cone over Dish Holophane Pendents
By Holophane
Located in Peekskill, NY
These amps have an impressive 20 inch diameter. That's a lot of glass. The prismatic glass is top and bottom creating a flattened saucer globe. The bottom half is a wide shallow bowl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
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
Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon four-light flush mount, ceiling light in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940s vintage chandelier in ornate crystal and brass Italian design
Located in None, IT
Chandelier with gilt brass frame and crystals with floral decorations, Italian design, 1940s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
H...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,039 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Lightolier Sixteen Bulb Chandelier, Circa 1960s
By Lightolier
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic mid-century sixteen bulb "silhouette" chandelier by Lightolier, circa 1960s. 24" diameter, 26" high from top ring to bottom, currently fitted with an 18" long chain.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
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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
Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
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
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
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy.
In pristin...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Verner Panton
Pantop
Portable Table Lamp in Vivid Orange and Chrome for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Portable Table Lamp in Pitch Brown and Chrome for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innova...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of French Golden Crystal Orb Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of 1960s French gold-plated brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$6,800 / set
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
Barovier Pair of Murano Glass, Gold and Brass Floral Sconces, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Striking pair of Italian wall sconces in blown Murano glass with 24k gold and brass. This unique and incredibly elegant lights were masterfully crafted by Barovier in the early 1940s...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold, 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
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
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in a light blue color.
Model 6035.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
$94 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Italian Midcentury Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty Italian Amber Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This Wall Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy.
This Wall Sconce is equipped with 2 light s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
1 of 6 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic big midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
Wonderful geometric design.
High qua...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Bubble Pattern Limburg Amber Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful bubble pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison bulb...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano flush mount ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass flush mount ceiling light.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Graniglia glass, brass.
Takes four candelabra bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
FREE US rew...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Alabaster, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and alabaster wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Scratches to alabaster. Scratches, imperfections and material variation may appear more prominent when il...
Category
1930s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses
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 78 large albaster white glass tubes in a star shape.
Per...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of 1970
s Beautifully Crafted Coconut Shell Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand crafted pair of 1970's coconut shell lamps with a lacquered finish.
The lamps have been Newly rewired with silk rayon cords and ivory shades.
The shade dimensions a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage German Oval White Opaline Glass Flush Mount Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German opaline industrial ceiling lamp
Metal base with white opaline glass
1x E27 / E26
Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb
Priced per individual item. All...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light likely designed and produced in Norway, c. 1950s.
Light oxidation present throughout fixture.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.5"H x 4.0"W x 7.0"D...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 7.0"W x 7.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 6...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One of Three Wave Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three wave glass pendant lights designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s.
Simple yet beautiful design. Each pendant has one wave textured glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage 1970s floor lamp mod. Dim 333 design Vico Magistretti for Oluce
Located in None, IT
Floor lamp with dimmer, direct and indirect light, white steel base, chrome-plated stem, reflector, adjustable and height-adjustable, made of white aluminum. Model "DIM 333...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$835 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian "Rostrato" Light Pink Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps with "Rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structure, in the style of Barovier and Toso. Each wall lamp is composed of a brass structure that all...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Sconces, France, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Model "1963" Brass Wall Lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic and rare pair of large-scale wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, produced around 1963. These sculptural sconces embody the refined material sensibility and moderni...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Emerald Green, 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
Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-painted metal and beige fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Light to moderate oxidation present thro...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Donut wall or ceiling lamp by Doria
Located in München, DE
Stunning donut wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The design creates a spectacular light.
High quality.
Manufacturer: Doria
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with slight si...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,424 / item
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, 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
Gabriella Crespi Style Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Red Lacquer Bases
By The Lacquer Company
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with red lacquer bases created in collaboration with The Lacquer Company. In the style of Gabriella Crespi.
Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Eight Arms Brass Chandelier, Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Sixteen Bulbs
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Eight arms brass chandelier, pivot shades, Stilnovo style.
Light up and down, pivoting shades to adjust the light distribution in the room. Customizable in colors and dimensions.
Di...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights
Model 5258
Italy 1940s
Handblown glass, brass
Exquisite glass making technique.
Price is for one light.
Five lights are available.
FREE US rewi...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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