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
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are available. The price is per li...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare 1940s Metal Table Lamp Attributed to Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare 1940s Metal Table Lamp Attributed to Erik Tidstrand for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Rare Erik Tidstrand table lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s. Executed in metal. Shade can be rotate...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Mid-Century Murano Glass Orange and White Globe Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1960.
A mid-century Murano globe hanging light with feathered bands in white and orange glass, retaining the original brass chain and ceiling rose.
Height 44.00cm
Diam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Leather, Vellum and Rope Italian Chandelier, Max Ingrand, Italy 1940s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful chandelier crafted from a captivating combination of parchment with beautiful knotted hemp details, completed by a rope cord. This stunning organic piece was made in Italy ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Leather, Hemp, Rope
Danish Designer - Nautical Brass Pendant Lamp w.Green Shade, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare nautical/martime pendant ceiling lamp composed of a high-quality brass base, adjustable opaline inner-shade with brass accents and a gorgeous teal green aluminum outer sh...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set of six Kazuhide Takahama Saori wall lights 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful set of Saori wall lights was designed in the early 1970s by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah edition. It perfectly illustrates Japanese minimalism, balancing geometric pre...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,137 / item
“Galaxy” Chandelier in Brass and Fumé Murano Glass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This extraordinary Midcentury Modern Sputnik chandelier features eight copper-finished brass arms with ball finials and twelve additional arms holding hand-blown smoked Murano glass ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$8,307 / item
Dutch White Reeded Opaline and Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch opaline glass pendant
Brass top
2 meter black wire
Weight : 1.85 kg / 4.1 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for inca...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
2 MID-CENTURY MODERN Orientable TABLE LAMPS by GILARDI
BARZAGHI, Italy 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic, rare and iconic pair of orientable table lamp, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Fifties, Forme-Libre, minimalist "Z" brass structures, with orientable conical shades, gol...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Chrome Three “Eyeball “ Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This chrome floor lamp has three adjustable chrome globe eyeball shades that pivot and swivel with a three way switch to choose your lighting and direction. Cool mid century design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Area 50 Pendant Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This iconic Area 50 pendant lamp, designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and yellow-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Variable position; measured ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two very elegant, beautiful mid-century modern pendant lamps made of capiz shell
Located in München, DE
A pair of very elegant, stunningly beautiful floral pendant lamps made of capiz shells.
The lampshades are handcrafted in the Philippines in the 1960s from brass and capiz shells. Ea...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair large and fantastic light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lights consist of a white painted m...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Murano Amber Felci Glass Wall Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano Amber Felci glasses for each applique in a chrome metal frame.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 18,50 inches height (...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Chandelier Mazzega Murano, Italy - 85 glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Handblown glass chandelier, composed of 85 curved, clear glass pieces, which are arranged on 7 tiers, suspended from a nickel metal structure.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 4...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier
Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A gorgeous set of 2 sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired.
Each glass is unique and...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Light Pink Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These light pink glass wall lamps stand out for their refined simplicity and artisanal craftsmanship. The blown glass diffuser, featuring a delicately textured, bubble-like surface, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier in Brass
Glass Model no. 1017, Taito 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A refined Scandinavian Modern ceiling lamp designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito in Finland during the late 1940s early 1950s. The lamp features a large, softly rounded...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
XL Mid Century Murano Lamp Light White Murano Vintage Swirl Glass Italian
Located in Toronto, CA
An extraordinary extra-large vintage Murano glass mushroom lamp in a crisp white hue, crafted using the iconic swirl technique. Its generous scale gives this timeless design a strong...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1970s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking pair of sculptural wall lights designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in the 1970s, featuring richly textured clear glass shades mounted on warm, patinated brass backplat...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.
Minor staining on fabric; one shade has minor fraying seam.
Imperfection on lower stem.
Wear is cons...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Brass Version Model 2093 Wall Lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A superb pair of original Model 2093 wall lights designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1960s — with two identical sets currently available. These are among the most iconic ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful pair of table lamps in Murano crystal "Rostrato" glass and brass. These incredibly charming and rare table lamps were designed by Barovier
Toso and made in Murano, I...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp. English C.1970
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Stylish chrome table lamp
Designer unknown
Modern shade included
Wired to UK standards.
Free UK shipping
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Two original enchanting Mid Century Modern cone brass wall lamps
Located in München, DE
Two beautiful original Mid Century Modern brass wall lamps.
Typical design of the golden 1950s.
The lamps are made entirely of brass.
Very nice light through the brass back.
No damag...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
This 1950s flush-mount fixture is a beautiful and subtle example of Scandinavian design during the functionalist and mid-century movements, when clean aesthetics and everyday practic...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1950s Pair of Italian Table Lamp with Opaline Glass and Brass
Located in Rome, IT
This striking pair of table lamps embodies classic Italian design from the 1950s, featuring elegantly curved brass bases that exhibit a natural patina from age. Each lamp is topped w...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Beautiful and well-preserved flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1950s first half.
The lamp is fully working and in good vintag...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – clear and amethyst triedri - Column model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 41 green glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with green glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 41 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are very high quality, the pho...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Large Beige "Teardrop" Cocoon Italian Pendant by Castiglioni, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large teardrop-shaped beige cocoon pendant. This outstanding and incredibly rare piece was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
In ama...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fluted Walnut Table Lamps by Zina Lamp Co.
By Zina Lamp Co., Raymond Pfennig
Located in Lafayette, IN
This wonderful pair of designer table lamps were manufactured by the Zina Lamp Co. of Forest Knolls, CA. Lamp design is attributed to Raymond Pfennig. Lamps features a turned, solid...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier
Toso Wall Lighting gold Glass Murano Pair XXL, Italy 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier
Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
Beautiful un...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,281 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A Akari
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Single Sconce by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant wall light designed by Max Ingrand exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to geometry, proportion, and material. The fixture features a spherical screen in frosted ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Spanish Crown Sunburst 3 units flush mount XL Gilt Metal , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
Category
1650s Spanish Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
$2,236 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Vintage Wall Lights in Two-Tone Enamel and Brass, Frosted Glass Globes
Located in Bochum, NRW
A study in contrast and quiet drama, this wall lights offer a sculptural presence that transcends mere illumination. Each fixture is composed of a frosted glass sphere - softly radia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Glass Wall Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Beautiful glass wall lamp from Glashütte Limburg.
The lamp creates a wonderful play of light in the room and enchants with its radiance.
High-quality workmanship and a unique design....
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Stoneware Table Lamp – Minimalist Style, South of France, 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a stoneware pottery lamp from the 1960s, crafted in the South of France. It features a minimalist design with a natural earthy palette — a mix of greens and browns, with text...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (Inche...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Model 1939 Wall or Ceiling Light by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1939 Wall or Ceiling Light by Fontana Arte. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Classic flush mount consisting of textured blue/green glass and a simple enamel...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
M.G. Wheeler Sight Light Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Sight Light mid century floor lamp by M. G. Wheeler, in very fine, original, clean and working condition.
The lamp features a saucer shaped shade, which can both swivel and m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Filigree mid-century table lamp.
A minimalist design. The construction gives this design a special lightness. The base is broken into a bracket made of a chrome-plated metal rod. Th...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster, wood and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.0"H x 14.0"D
Ad...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Paavo Tynell, 1940s early floor lamp model 9609 in brass and rattan, Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the epitome of Scandinavian vintage design with Paavo Tynell's early version of the model 9609 floor lamp for Taito Oy. This 1940s gem captivates with its elegant lines an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Slate, Brass, Iron
Small Mid-Century Kalmar Sconce Wall Lamp Icicle Murano Ice Glass 1970s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Andernach, DE
Magnificent wall lamp by 'Kalmar Kolarz KG', Austrias (Vienna) famous early 20th century up to today manufacturer of
high-end design lighting.
Made from 2 hand made, chunky Murano G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Sconce Wall Lamp Icicle Murano Ice Glass 1970s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Andernach, DE
Magnificent wall lamp by 'Kalmar Kolarz KG', Austrias (Vienna) famous early 20th century up to today manufacturer of
high-end design lighting.
Made from 3 hand made, chunky Murano G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Rare Midcentury Brass Opaline Glass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with 12 arms and opaline glass shades white each fitted with E14 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the late 1950s. Total height can be customized.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces with Painted Ceramic Shades, Amatanti
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces made in the 1950s, combining brass and hand-decorated ceramic. Each lamp has a circular brass wall plate (Ø 10 cm / 3.9 in) and an adjustable brass arm s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Beautiful and well-preserved flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in the ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Large Incised Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Brent Bennett, California Modern
Located in New York, NY
Extra-large hand-thrown studio pottery table lamp by Brent Bennett, a pioneer of the California Modern movement. The lamp features a substantial ceramic body with a raw brown clay su...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Set of 2 Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Beautiful glass wall lamps from Glashütte Limburg.
The lamp creates a wonderful play of light in the room and enchants with its radiance.
High-quality workmanship and a unique design...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,017 / set
1950s, Swedish three-shade floor lamp by VMI, model 508/3
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant mid-century design featuring three pleated white fabric shades, each individually controlled for adjustable lighting.
The shades are mounted on a brass fixture with gracefull...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,085 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass. Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and
brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 17,70 inch...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Gamma
Mid-Century Wall Light by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 sconces model Gamma molded glass and brass frame production Artemide 1960s designer Sergio Mazza. Artemide is a company specializing in the production of lighting accessorie...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Opaline Glass and Green Accents
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, featuring a refined and balanced mid-century design. Each sconce is composed of a gently curved brass structure with subtle green-lacquer...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fireworks Brass Italian Chandelier Sputnik 16 Lights
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fireworks Brass Italian Chandelier Sputnik 16 Lights, 32 arms
Mid-century style Sputnik brass disc chandelier.
A gorgeous fully made brass Italian Sputnik chandelier, with 16 lights...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,916 / item
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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