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 Century Modern Style Brass and Murano Glass Big Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant Murano glass chandelier with a luxurious vintage design. This light features 16 arms, the frame is made of brass and blown glass with gold leaf, translucent glass. The centra...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Terra Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L
Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in milk onyx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx
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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...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood, Oak
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sorpresa Ceiling Lamp designed by Samuel Wilkinson for Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sorpresa Ceiling Lamp designed by Samuel Wilkinson for Astep
The pure idea of surprise.
Taking a traditional wool winder as inspiration, designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a new...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
Rare Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
2041
Chandelier in Brass with Twelve Shades
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, rare chandelier, model '2041', lacquered aluminum, brass, Italy, design 1948
An uncommon opportunity to encounter the present chandelier (model 2041), a...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very good conditio...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
German Pair of Midcentury Glass Wall Sconces by Kinkeldey, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovey and stunning Mid-century Pair of crystal Wall Sconces. These Wall Sconces were manufactured during the 1970s in Germany by Kinkeldey. Each Wall Sconce is composed by five cryst...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Sweden 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable three-armed brass, red-lacquered metal and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by Eskilstuna Elektrofabrik Aktiebolag, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Sh...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage con...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960.
This version has the 50cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only some minor age related chips to the prismatic glass reflectors as to be expected
A very sought after statement light...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Rene Mathieu Lunel Arlus Vintage Brass 2 Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Paris
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France.
Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s.
2-Arm articulated brass stem.
The double bulb sconce has independent switches ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-grey glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10” Top Diameter x 12” Bottom Diame...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamps, Iron, Brass, Acrylic, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of iron, brass, acrylic and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.75"H x 12.75"W x 5.0"D
Dimensions ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brass Monstrera Double Leaf Wall Lamp, Maison Jansen, France, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning double-leaf wall lamp, attributed to the renowned Maison Jansen in France during the 1960s, is a true statement piece. Crafted from high-quality brass, the lamp feature...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Glass and Metal Wall Lights by Veca, 1960s, Italy
By VECA
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of wall lights was designed and produced by Veca in Italy in the 1960s. Combining polished metal with sculptural glass diffusers, they perfectly capture the elegan...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 vintage Murano chandelier in the manner of Mazzega - 41 glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: Late XX century
Dimensions: 46 inches (117 cm) height wit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Floral Brass Ceiling Lamp Model ER 85/6, Itsu Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning and delicate Finnish mid-century floral ceiling lamp by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland. The lamp is in beautiful condition with original opalin...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Top Quality Murano Vintage Chandelier, 26 Pink Glasses Tube
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 26 pink glass tubes with a particular shape
Period: late 20th centur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s.
Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-colored stripe in it.
High quality and in very good c...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano 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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,400 / item
Metalarte Stunning Floor lamp Brass and Mahogany 1960s Spain
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful stylish floor lamp . Brass comes with a solid mahogany
upright .3 large E27 bulbs needed . can be switch separated .
manufactured by Spanish quality firm Metalarte . Desi...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
BBPR, Table Lamp, Chrome-Plated Metal, Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A chrome-plated metal and glass table lamp designed by BBPR and produced by Artemide, Italy, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 16.625"H x 15.625"W x 15.625"D
Bulb Specificatio...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Palmette Ceiling Light, Three Levels, 104 Smoked Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold color...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Space Age pendant light was manufactured and designed during the 1960s in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy.
...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Austrian Mid- Century Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid - century polished and lacquered brass and metal 12 -arms chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, circa 1950s.
Socket: 12 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
Pair of matching wa...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Veined Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and incredibly rare large mid-century round veined "Cocoon" chandelier designed by Achille Castilglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
In fabulous condition and f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass transparent petals drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 85 great hourglass Murano glass (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside). 7 levels. Nickel plat...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and acrylic chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.0"H x 27.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 18.5...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brown Mid-Century Murano glass sconces
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of round Mid Century Modern sconces attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1960s.
The Mid Century Modern wall lights are made of a Murano glass transparent globe with a b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,550 / set
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
Mid Century East German Table Lamp Circa 1960s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century East German Table Lamp Circa 1960s
- Black marble bases
- On/Off switche on the base
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Textured shades
- Brass arm
- East German ~ 1960s
- 33cm...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Dutch Mid-Century Hala Style Floor Lamp, Black Enameled Metal, Chrome Stem
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floor lamp from the Netherlands embodies the functional elegance of 1960s Dutch lighting design. Black enameled metal shade contrasts beautifully with a slender chrome stem, creating...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rupert Nikoll Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll Floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s
Brass polished
Blackened
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
2 Bulbs inside
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Capiz Shell Pendant Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century Capiz Shell Pendant Lamp made in Italy in the 1960s.
It is made of translucent discs of Placuna placenta shells, which are appreci...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Shell
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI turquoise pulegoso glass wall sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The sconces are made by 17 Murano handmade turquoise pulegosi POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid met...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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): 20.5"H x 8.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 1.5"
Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Val St Lambert Midcentury Twisted Blue Crystal Glass Table Lamp with Pink Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often falsely attributed to Flavio Poli/Murano this large rare table light from Val Saint Lambert in Belgium is executed in clear and blue lead-crystal. It was made during the 1950s ...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 50EN Model
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 50EN designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki
Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tra...
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Elegant Mid Century Brass Sconce with Candle Holder by Boréns Borås Sweden 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass sconce with candle holder. Designed & manufactured by Boréns Borås, Sweden, 1970s. Manufacturer label reverse.
Suitable ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Lighting Chandelier Glass Ice First Chrome Structure, Austria, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional JT Kalmar chandelier with large ice frost glass with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the bes...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$807 Sale Price
47% Off
Mazzega Pendant Glass Murano Ice Frost Leaves Gilt Gold Structure, Italy 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional cascade pendant with leaves glass Murano oversized around 30 cm with GILT GOLD structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This unique Mazzega cascade...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,702 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Curvaceous Bright Yellow Glass Table Lamp by Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Curvaceous and vibrant, this Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Orrefors boasts a stunning bright yellow hue. The metallic section below the lamp fixture features an engraved "ORREFORS" mark, showcasing its authenticity.
Handcrafted at Orrefors in the style of PO Ström...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stained Glass
J.T. Kalmar, Pelikan, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, brass, plastic band and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 62"H x 15"W x 27"D
Bulb Speci...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Glass and Golden Steel Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari glass and steel Gilded. Twenty glasses distributed on three levels with embellishment of golden plates. Illuminat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carlo Nason
Gelato
Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established
Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Azure Glass for Established & Sons
Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Wall Lights Stilnovo Style Brass Opaline
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass!
These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Dark Copper Toned Pedestal Floor Lamp with Pill Shaped Milk Glass Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Mid-Century floor lamp featuring a distinctive patinated copper finish and a unique pill-shaped milk glass shade. Its design evokes the elegant modernist aesthetic of Elio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason
Gelato
Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established
Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Pair of Italian Murano 70s mushroom table lamps in blue swirl glass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Italian Murano 70s mushroom table lamps in blue swirl glass
Original pair of Italian vintage Murano mushroom table lamps in amazing light sky blue color in swirl technique.
...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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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