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
Murano Pink Glass Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano glass chandelie, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 pink quadriedri on nickel metal frame. This Mid- Century Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic.
Period:late xx centu...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,090 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair Gold Leaf Cactus Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of gold leafed plaster cactus lamps with glass shades by Fuggiti Studios.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plaster
$14,500 / set
1970s Stunning Murano blown clear Glass Column shaped Floor Lamp Italian
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A pair of very impressive and beautiful floor lamps column shaped , tall clear glass components ” TRIEDRI ” on a chromed metal base and top. Italian design circa 1970. Murano clear b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury italian brass adjustable wall light
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury italian brass adjustable wall light with original parchment lampshade.
Good vintage condition. Little damages on the sha...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Dutch Space Age Wall Lamps by Frank Ligtelijn, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age Globe wall lights from Dutch manufacturer raak based on a design by Frank Ligtelijn from the late 50s.
The most distinctive feature of this lamp is the reflector glob...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI amber 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 amber POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Beautiful Large Chandelier with Textured Glass by Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with nine arms and textured glass shades, fitted with E14 socktes. Made in Austria in the 1950s J. T. Kalmar Vienna.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Rectangular Wall Sconces
By Max Ingrand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian wall sconces feature a sleek rectangular design with a combination of brass and textured glass. The structured glass diffuses light softly ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of German Vintage Amber Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wonderful decorative vintage hand made geometric "Paisley" glass flush mounts.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Midcentury Table Lamp in style of Max Sauze, France, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type
- very nice style of lighting
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass arms present with heavy oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5"H x 22.25"W x 2...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton
Fun 11DM
Pendant Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 11DM' pendant lamp in sea shells and brass for Verpan.
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Fabulous Italian Murano Glass Monumental Ceiling Light or Flushmount
Located in Rome, IT
Realized in pure Murano glass with silver flakes , each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves. Chrome frame with 18 E 27 bulbs spread a magical light.
Available also ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Umbrella Chandelier Glass
Brass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lustre made in the 1950 years with glass in an umbrella shape.
Needs two B22 bulbs
A golden circle adds to the refinement of the external geometric patterns
Good condition
This ligh...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
White Enamel Opaline Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White enamel Industrial hanging lamp.
Opaline glass with aluminium top.
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international stan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel
$338 / item
Rattan and Brass Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rattan and Brass Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell, 1950s
Executed in woven rattan with an elegant slim brass wall mounted stem, this plug-in sconce brings warmth and refineme...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Kögl Large Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Wall Light Sconce, Maison Jansen
By Hans Kögl
Located in Vienna, AT
A large, handcrafted "Pioggia D’oro“toleware floral leaf sconce from the 1970s, designed and executed by Hans Kögl / Germany, who is also famous for his impressive palm tree floor la...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti
Atollo
Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce.
Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluce in I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #10 Sconces for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #10 sconces for Arteluce.
Executed in painted aluminum and custom fabricated period-styled brass backplates designed to mo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.0"H x 3.25"W x 4.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of
Fidia
Sconces by Mario Botta for Artemide
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Fidia sconces by Mario Botta. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1985. White powder-coated metal and plastic fitments. Both exterior and interior shades may pivot up or...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel, Aluminum
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light
Model 5258
Italy 1940s
Handblown glass, steel, aluminum.
Exquisite glass making technique.
Takes one medium base bulb.
Rewired for US with a cus...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sergio Mazza for Artemide Midcentury "Sigma" Metal Glass Sconce Wall Light 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconce wall light or ceiling lamp model Sigma designed by Sergio Mazza and produced by Artemide with nickel-plated brass structure and molded glass b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Model 157/PX Wall Lights by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Discover this rare pair of Model 157/PX wall lights designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in the 1960s — a striking example of the designer’s talent for sculpting light through pure...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Pairs of Midcentury Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of four pairs of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-blue-colored glass, metal and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Very light staining present on lamp.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp Meblo, designed by Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice style of lighting
- rare type
- adjustable
- space age style
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Midcentury Chandelier in Sciolari Style, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning eight-light brass chandelier, in the style of designer Sciolari in the 1970s.
Great geometrical shape.
Very good condition.
Sockets: 8 x E14 small bulbs. (max. 40 watts e...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa Table Lamp for Fontana Arte in Glass and Brass
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant table lamp crafted in brass and exquisite smoked glass, attributed to the designs of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, as evidenced by a pair of documented floor lamps featured...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 18.0"W x 18.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 9.75"Dimensions of C...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Triedri Curvati Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
An amazing chandelier handcrafted in Murano glass and gilded brass. Each "Triedri" Murano glass is curved and with a black stripe. Designed by Carlo Nason for Venini, Italy.
Mea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Palwa Teardrops Chandelier Murano Glass
Gilt-Brass, Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Murano glass teardrops. These lamps have an incomparable unique character. A touch of luxury fills the room. Manufacturer: Palwa...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs.
Also available in US wired.
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Large Flush Mount Light Sela in polished Nickel, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Large Flush Mount Light Sela in polished Nickel, 1970s
Magnificent, large version of flush-mount light or wall sconce made of plated and polished shiny nickel by Flor...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Contemporary Modern Green Glazed Ceramic Scroll Decorated Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Modern Green Glazed Ceramic Scroll Decorated Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H (to finial) x 19" H (to light socket) x 6" W x 6" D. {3-W...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1 of 5 Large Kalmar Murano Flush mount Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large flush mount lights designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Wonderful large organic Murano glass / bi-colored clear and amber/smoked.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Rupert Nikoll ceiling lamp vienna around 1960
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll ceiling lamp vienna around 1960
Original condition
Original patina
The bulbs are not included
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Lightolier 5 arms Striped Glass and Brass Flush Mount , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant 5 arms striped glass mounted on a brass structure flush mount fixture from Lightolier.
Leafs are brass plated .
Contain 5 E26 Edison base socket rated at 40 watt each ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Charlotte Perriand
Applique À Volet Pivotant Double
Yellow Wall Light
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' yellow wall light.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 Wall Lamps in Black for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model 238/1 wall lamps in black for Astep.
Designed in 1959, this is an authorized Astep/Flos re-edition by Alessandro Sarfa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Achille
Pier Castiglioni
Sputnik
Brass Chandelier in Multicolor for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in multicolor for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of CP1 Sconces by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CP1 sconces by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1960s. Red and black enamel. Red panel can pivot to flap forward in either direction vertically. Mou...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$5,300 / set
Mesquite Latticework Wood Sconce, Large, Celosía Collection
By L
Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Celosías–wooden latticework–have played a recurring role in Mexican history. From the country’s deep relationship with religion to its Modernist architecture, Mexico’s appreciation f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Venini Ca
Rezzonico Murano chandeliers
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of absolute magnitude and meticulously decorated details chandeliers Ca' Rezzonico by Venini.
The dimensions of the chandeliers are incredible as the...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
$22,803 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful bubble glass chandelier or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow.
The dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Giuseppe Ostuni Floor Lamp , 313 Model, for O-Luce, circa 1949, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and beautiful Giuseppe Ostuni floor lamp, 313 model, for O-Luce, circa 1949, Italy.
Brass, wood, new ivory fabric shade.
Rewired, 3 bulbs.
Dimensions: 180 cm H, 50 cm diameter.
...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of... Rare German Vintage Art Déco Style Sconce Wall Light 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... large geometric crystal (topas) glass, brass and iron wall light sconce.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26)
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,500 / item
Large Murano Smoked Glass Chandelier Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber colored stripe in it.
It needs 6 x E27 stand...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Austrian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and beige fabric table lamp designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Brass presents with moderate oxidation consistent with age and use. Fabric sh...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella Alzabile Floor Lamp in Chrome and Grey Marble for Tato Italia
Located in Glendale, CA
Ignazio Gardella Alzabile Floor Lamp in Chrome and Grey Marble for Tato Italia.
Ignazio Gardella was one of the leading figures in Italian twentieth-century architecture. A graduate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Chrome, Metal
Murano Glass Pendant Light by Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A pendant light made in 'zanfirico' Murano glass by Venini, circa 1960.
Suspended by a brass chain with circular links and domed ceiling rose.
In excellent condition. Can be wired ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large
Great Shape Venetian Murano of Mouthblown Colorful Glass Pendant Light
By Murano 5
Located in Lisse, NL
A one-of-a-kind and midcentury mouthblown, glass light fixture.
This elegant Murano glass pendant from the 1950s is a truly exquisite lighting statement and she is in good original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
1 of 7 Limburg Large Circular Iron Rings
Glass Flushmount Lights Sconce 1960s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare chance to purchase one of seven Mid-Century Modern vintage Glashütte Limburg, large double socketed circular iron and glass flush mount lights / sconces made in Germany, circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Venini Amber Crystal Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri, 2000s
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Large Murano blown glass "Tubi Tronchi" chandelier, with three color elements, crystal, gray mole and amber. This fantastic chandelier contains a total of...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Valinte Oy style Copper and Brass Chandelier with Petal Glass Shades
By Valinte Oy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco, Valinte Oy style, flush mount ceiling chandelier with frosted petal shaped glass shades, six copper arms with matching stem and canopy. The lighting sockets use medium base...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Large Large Classic white murano table lamps Italy 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of extra-large table lamps attributed to Murano with its timeless elegance will give your room a great interior look. The classic large white Murano lamps in stunning handb...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Guy Bareff 20th century design ceramic wall sconce or table lamp 1970
By Guy Bareff
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Guy Bareff
Original 20th century design ceramic wall sconce or table lamp
original perfect vintage condition
Electrical system is ok
Height 18 cm
Large 20 cm
Depth 17 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Chapman Laced Brass Details Gold Leaf Over Bronze Body, Eliptical Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning pair of Chapman table lamps. Definitely a compliment to any room and a point of conversation. The lamps base and top portion consist of details in brass, including...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
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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