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
Pair Barovier
Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass leaves in a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The appliques are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall with ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Early Akari BB3 Bamboo
Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Sharon, CT
Early BB3 floor lamp. Cast iron base marked with white paint by hand: Made in Japan.
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Nido, Flush Mount Brass and Glass Chandelier 8 Arms, Low Ceiling Best, Free Ship
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier is specifically designed for low ceilings, with a height of only 13 inches (32 cm). The arms and shade holders are made of brass, while the central part is made of metal to hold the leverage. The glass spheres have a diameter of almost 5 inches (12 cm), and the angled arms of different lengths recreate the asymmetry found in the 1950s creations by renowned designers such as Angelo Lelii and Gio Ponti. Our design plays with the arms to create a beautiful combination.
The chandelier hosts eight E12/E14 bulbs, with a maximum wattage of 480 watts. The shades are made of thick brass and beautifully finished by hand to resemble the texture of drum cymbals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 16.0"W x 16.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 16.0"
Dimensions of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Pair of pink and gold Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of mid-century-modern Murano glass sconces, Italy 1990s.
The pair of Italian sconces is made of a thick translucent pink glass and a gold leaf glass tube, nesting two lights.
Th...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,000 / set
Architectural Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Made Of Bamboo And Textile
Located in Hannover, DE
This architectural pendant lamp is a masterpiece of design, a true work of art. It has a lovely, light feel, like something carried by the wind, like the sails of a proud ship glidin...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Textile
"Duo" Floor Lamp by Zerbetto Padova, Design Gigante
Bocatta, 1970
By Zerbetto
Located in taranto, IT
Iconic "duo" floor lamp, designed for Zerbetto Padova by gian nicola Gigante.
Made in iron with the rare base, rare gold colour.
Measures: height cm 170 x 30 x30, in wonderful cond...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16"H x 6"W x 7.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs are not included u...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Filigrana
Mushroom Table Lamp in Red and Opal Glass for Established
Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Mushroom Table Lamp in Red and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wrong,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Large Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Vetri
Located in Berlin, DE
One vintage Space Age hand blown round opal white and square textured (blue or green) glass wall or ceiling flush mount.
Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).
Available:...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Brass Tension Pole Lamp by Stiffel with Spiral Arms and Cone Shades
By Stiffel
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sophisticated mid-century tension pole lamp attributed to Stiffel, crafted in the 1950s. This elegant piece features a polished brass structure with three striking cone-shaped shad...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 163 Triedri Transparent Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 163 triedri on crome frame. This large midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a timeless Classic.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 41.35...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Metal Glass Sconces Wall Lamps 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps or ceiling lamps ‘1940" model produced by Fontana Arte with varnished metal, chrome-plated brass, moulded glass, 1950s Italy produ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tommaso Barbi Signed Large "Sun" Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular "Sun" Mid-Century large table lamp in Murano mouth-blown orange and yellow glass with brass details. This incredibly rare and stylish lamp was designed by Tommaso Barbi a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josep Aregall Set of Two Alta Costura Floor Lamp and Talla 3 For Parachilna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Aregall Set of Two Alta Costura Floor Lamp and Talla 3 Table Lamp For Parachilna
ALTA COSTURA is a lamp composed of a diffuser that wra...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Bruno Gecchelin
Mezzaluna
Floor Lamp for DCW éditions Paris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Bruno Gecchelin 'Mezzaluna' Floor Lamp for DCW éditions Paris. New, current production.
1975: Bruno Gecchelin (two Compasso d’Oro awards) designs the «halogen» Mezzaluna. Immediate ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Italian Counterbalance Brass Ceiling Lamp with Adjustable Diabolo Shade
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ceiling Light in the Stilnovo or Guariche style.
Brass rod ending in a spherical weight. Double diabolo reflectors made of lacquered metal.
Adjustable tilt.
Vertical rod: 90 cm
Adju...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960
This is a large version with 12.2" (31cm) in diameter.
Rare pair of large 12.2" copper bubble pendant lights...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
"Febo" Table Lamp, Red Marble and Murano Glass by Pamio
Toso for Leucos, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular "Febo" Table lamp in solid red Verona marble, brass and a stunning shade in mouth-blown Murano glass. This incredibly rare lamp was designed by Roberto Pamio & Renato Tos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
German Patinated Brass Foliage Sunburst Flush Mount attributed to Hans Möller
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large patinated brass foliage sunburst flush mount or sconce attributed to Hans Möller, Germany, circa the 1970s.
An impressive, large, and highly decorative four-light sunburst-shap...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli for Oluce pendant light, model 4409
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tito Agnoli for Oluce pendant ceiling light.
Designed and made in Italy in 1960s.
Pressed glass, nickel plated brass.
Pendant takes 1 Edison E27 bulb.
Body of the pendant is 14 inche...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
$4,500 / item
Beige large Murano glass chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern beige Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1980s
The large chandelier is made of transparent beige handmade Murano glass with gold plated mounts.
T...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Sconce Poured Aluminum Blackened Size Long Wet Rating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in poured Aluminum, and finished in bronze, silver or blackened. The sconces are handmade sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Ice Block Glass Sconce Vintage German 1970s by Honsel Leuchten, Germany
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconce manufactured by Honsel Leuchten Germany. It is a amber tone glass on a gilded metal frame. The fixture has one European style E14 socket. It requires a European E14 can...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s embodies classic mid-century design with refined, minimalist lines. Constructed entirely from brass, each sconce combines black-lacqu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
$3,250 / set
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Ceiling Lamps Glass Flush Mounts (13x), Italy Mid Century
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Very scarce set of 14 flush-mounts by Stilnovo (marked), Italy 1960
Sold and priced per item. 13/15 are available. Please inquire for multiples, discounts apply. Dimensions re 14.57"...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Mazzega-Style Amber Yellow Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of curved Murano glass wall lamps in amber yellow in Mazzega style. The glass reproduces the bark of trees. The shape of this lamp makes it perfect for columns and corridors. Eq...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock, Free Shipping
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Ice Glass Round Flush Mount by Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant Mid-Century Modern four-light round ice glass flush mount from the 1970s by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany.
The round metal base is adorned with 18 thick, textured Murano ice g...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair Frosted Pocket Style Murano Glass Sconces with Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of Murano glass wall sconces feature a U pocket shape with brass hardware. Each sconce is over 9” tall with pale yellow Murano glass that has been treated w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Dusty Blue Ceramic Table Lamp w. Geometric Decor by Einar Johansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Softly glazed pottery table lamp with geometric patterns designed by the danish ceramist Einar Johansen in the 1970s. Signed vaguely EJ to the base. Beautiful intact vintage conditio...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$224 Sale Price
48% Off
Pair of Barovier
Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Barovier & Toso style Murano blown glass wall sconces, Italy, 1980s. The sconces have brass brackets; the Murano glass has a light transparent gold color with gold dust inclu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative outdoor wall light in a painted metal frame with shade in embossed glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s.
Ful...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Venetian Murano Pendant Light with Mouth Blown Amber Colored Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful color and practical size Italian fixture with mouth blown glass in a metal frame.
If you are looking for a rare and stylish shape fixture to grace your home then this hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Metal
J.T. Kalmar Brass
Murano Glass Petal Sconce Wall Light, Vienna, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, high-quality Mid-Century Modern wall lamp from the 1970s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. The base is made of brass with a folded and curved petal shaped s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Glass Limburg Flower Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning vintage flush mount ceiling or wall light by Glashütte Limburg, crafted in the 1970s, features a unique flower-inspired design. Made from textured glass, it emits a war...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Sconces in Brass and Black with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of 1950s Italian sconces attributed to Stilnovo. The frame is made of brass and black lacquered wood, with a portion of the brass also lacquered in black. Each sconce, or wall l...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Very light oxidation present throughout the brass.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 7.0"W x 3.0"...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury German Clear Bubble and Brass Pendant, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Space Age pendant lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1960s. It is made of clear bubble glass and has got a brass top. The lamp has been rewired with new gold c...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stinovo Style Brass Wall Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Stilnovo style Wall Sconces made with prime quality brass and hardware . Solid sturdy construction .
Glass shade diameter is 6 in.
See last picture for different brass finish a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$695 / item
Large Square Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Honsel Leuchten, Germany
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount by Honsel Leuchten, Germany. Gorgeous textured amber colored glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires two Eur...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition.
The wonderful dark-toned glass fixture on...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Chandelier 10 Arms, Brass and Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian chandelier, Mid-Century Modern style, 10 arms, each ending with a glass shade.
Elegant ten arms chandelier made of brass, painted metal and opaline glass ball-shades. For the...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fagerhults Belysning, Pendant Light, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A white acrylic pendant light produced by Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use; canopy screw missing.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.5"H x 18.0...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Venetian Murano Glass Palmette Chandelier Flush Mount Venice Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very elegant, vintage estate, midcentury Venetian Murano art glass chandelier features 2 round tiers of overlapping, large, curved, hand-blown clear palm leaves frosted in the "Grani...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall Lights by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall Lights by Giampiero Aloi for Stilnovo (Italy, 1950s)
8 e14 socket-types, adapted for the US. Rewired for the US. We recommend 25w max small globe bulbs or LED equivalent. Sold ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$12,000 / item
Pair of Mid-Century Articulating Wall Sconces by George Hansen for Metarlarte
Located in New York, NY
This brilliant pair of Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Wall Sconces in Polished Brass by George W. Hansen for Metalarte originate from Spain, Circa 1970. Featuring a beautiful geo...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Multicolor Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal frame. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large multicolor glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chande...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,987 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1 of 2 Petite Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with one large Murano glass piece elegantly mounted on a chrome metal frame. Crafted by Kalmar in Austria, they were...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Italian Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Venini.
This Wall Scconce is composed by 12...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
A bright red crystal Glass Lamp by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning bright red mid-century modern crystal lamp made by the talented Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden during the 50s. The shape is very biomorphic and the color is equally am...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$370 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
Floor lamp providing ambient light composed of a steel base finished in black chrome. the steel structure enclosing the L...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile
Marz Designs, "Terra 0.5 Wall Light" Ceramic Wall Light
By Marz Designs
Located in BYRON BAY, NSW
The Terra 0.5 Wall Light celebrates modular design and craftsmanship in a deceptively simple yet architectural form. Its sculptural metal bracket elegantly contrasts the asymmetric s...
Category
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Stilnovo pendant lamp with wool felt shade and metal structure, italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A geometric pendant lamp with wool felt shade, metal structure, produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1970s
A lamp always captivates for its ability to cast light and shape atmosphere. In th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass Sconces "Reticello"
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Stunning pair of Murano glass sconces, each with eight blades printed with a "Reticello" pattern and a stylized feather-like texture. The effect gives these fixtures the appearance o...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Angelo Lelii “Stella a 12” Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1959
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Angelo Lelii “Stella a 12” Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, brass and glass, Italy, 1959
Designed in 1959, Lelii’s Stella a 12 hinges on one gesture: ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Deka Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Deka Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp
Crafted with precision and artistry, the Deka Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp is a stunning handcrafted creation by Rattanology, designe...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
$1,916 / set
Blue Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp by La Borne Potter Jacques Vilain 20th Century
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacques Vilain
Original stoneware ceramic table lamp realised in La Borne circa 1970
Blue ceramic glaze color
Electrical system is new
Original perfect condition
Ceram...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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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