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
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamps from the 1960-1970s. Minimalist wood base with dome-shaped shade covered in original fabric – shades and bases have manufacturers label...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,322 / set
Pair of Mod. 2071 Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One pair of model 2071 sconces by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Half and half black and white opal spheres make up these simply beautiful and unique sconces. Each sco...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Aluminum, Steel
$6,800 / set
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
Italian Wall Light, Brass and Ivory Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
This is a sculptural wall-mounted light fixture, where minimalist form meets refined materiality.
Dimensions: 20 x 70 x 15 (32) cm.
Crafted from polished brass and ivory lacquered m...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Akari Model XP1 Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model XP1 light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,800 / item
Joe Colombo Mini Coupe Table Lamp by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table Lamp model Mini Coupe designed by Joe Colombo.
Table lamp giving direct light, lacquered metal base, chromium-plated stem, adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminium.
Manufact...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$646 / item
Set of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Set of two stunning midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces, made by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Fantastic design and very hi...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brutalist Wood and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This striking pair of Italian table lamps beautifully exemplifies the Brutalist design language, blending natural warmth with sculptural boldness. Each lamp features a cylindrical bo...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,485 / set
Pair of Amber Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of beautiful bubble glass wall lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored or toned of the hand blown glass gives a wonderful a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Wall or Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imposing Mid-Century wall lamp.
The lamp consists of two parts. The curved reflector trough and the shiny front element. The front shields the light source and protects against glar...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large
Faux Bamboo
Table Lamp in Brass and Resin 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Faux Bamboo' Table Lamp in Patinated Brass and Resin 1970s
A stunning and large mid century table lamp.
This rare table lamp features a wonderful design with a faux bamboo stem in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sconce in Murano Glass Color White Brass Structure Franco Luce Design 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconce in Murano Glass color white brass structure Franco Luce Design 1970s .
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$199 Sale Price / item
82% Off
Midcentury French Opaline Glass Pendant Lamps, 1950s, Set of Two
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These pendant lights were made in France in the 1950s. The lamps have got white opaline pleated glass lampshades and brass holders. They have got French B22 sockets and have been rew...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and rattan wall lights designed by Josef Frank c. 1930s, produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 8.3"W x 21.5"D
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modern Mid-Century Hanging Lamp Made of Glass Pinewood Raffia by Doria
Located in Hannover, DE
Get ready to be amazed by the stunning classic lamp from Doria Leuchten in Germany. The lamp has been crafted with meticulous attention to detail, and its simple yet timeless design ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Raffia, Milk Glass, Pine
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
Ludovica
Palomba Small
Hoba
Blown Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
Ludovica & Palomba Small 'Hoba' Blown Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Foscarini
Perfectly imperfect, 'Hoba' is the result from years of blown glass research by design team Ludovica a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Table Lamp 6781 by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small table lamps by Emperor glow in a special color.
The flat reflector screen is designed in a light blue tone. It can be tilted over a ball joint. The shape and color of the scre...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Luis Pérez de la Oliva Arc Table Lamp Grin Luz Chrome Marble Green Shade, 1960s
Located in Lisboa, PT
This rare arc table lamp was designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Grin Luz in 1960s Spain, and stands as a prime example of the era’s refined Spanish modernist lighting. The compos...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
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): 33.0"H x 18.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 17.0"
Dimensions of Canopy (...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
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
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass, CZ 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass, Czech Republic, 1970s
A striking example of 1970s Eastern European design, this Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier features a sculptural arrangement of twelve opaline glass spheres radiating from a polished brass core. Manufactured in the former Czechoslovakia, this piece captures the essence of space-age modernism with its bold geometric form and luxurious material contrast.
The chandelier is constructed around a central brass sphere from which twelve angled arms extend, each terminating in a smooth, glossy opaline glass globe. The soft, milky tone of the glass provides warm, diffused light, creating a glowing effect that complements both vintage and contemporary interiors.
With a height of 75 cm and a diameter of 53 cm, this chandelier has a strong visual impact without overwhelming the space. Its proportions make it ideal for dining areas, entryways, or living rooms seeking a refined statement piece. The central stem and canopy are made of polished brass, consistent with the high-quality craftsmanship typical of Czechoslovakian lighting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gran Costellazione, Orion, Brass Onyx Flush Mount Chandelier Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Gran costellazione is a new concept in interior design, allowing interior designer to create an infinitive number of designs. If you have a special project for even larger fixture, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Stilux Plexiglass Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Milan, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Stilux modern hanging dish pendant ceiling light fixture made in Milan, Italy, circa 1960s.
Two tone molded plexiglass white and translucent orange with chrome hardware.
3 bulbs.
rew...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Hand Blown Glass Chandelier by Feders
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this piece made entirely by hand, designed by Felipe Delfinger for a residence in Mexico around 1970.
This masterful work was made with 39 handmade glass blocks 34 cm long ...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Brass Flush Mount Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction flush mounth with six arm and cone shaped shades. Fitted with E27 sockets. Made in Vienna by Rupert Nikoll in the early 1950s.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Florian Schulz Double DUOS Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in polished brass. Each lamp and newly wired.
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Style Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This large Stilnovo style chandelier is very extraordinary. The large scale-brass and black metal lamp shades are going in different d...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
$2,943 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Mid-Century German Space Age Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Space Age wall or ceiling light from Cosack with a mirroring brass surface.
The lamp has four focal points that look out of the plate in a grid. The cylinders with the versions gent...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
White Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The rolled perforated sconce features a single sheet of rolled perforated steel powder-coate...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Grace Kelly
s Tears Murano Chandelier 1980s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the Grace Kelly whose tears, legend has it, were the same color as her eyes.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,329 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Very light scratching present throughout brass.
Overall ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Crystal
Brass Tier Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition : Newly Rewired, Shows Minor Patina on Brass
Materials: Brass, Original Crystals
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount.
This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Castiglioni Cocoon Table Lamp with Oak Wood Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century cocoon table lamp designed by Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This stylish table lamp has a round base in oak wood completed by a beige "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass industrial wall light.
Brass top.
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 4.80 kg / 10.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Wood, Parchment, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and brown parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9"H x 4"W x 9"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bul...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and metal chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22” H x 14.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 3“ H x 2.75” Diameter
Stem length...
Category
1950s Albanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Gold Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1983
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed by Toso Murano in 1983, this lamp is formed by 13 cm high blocks positioned vertically.
It consists of 8 elements with gold powder inside, called "mika gold" in glass jarg...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Verner Panton Large
VP Globe
Pendant Lamp in Aluminum
Acrylic for Verpan
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton large 'VP Globe' pendant lamp in aluminum & acrylic for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovativ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel, Aluminum
Carlo Nason Pair of Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury pair of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Christian Techoueyres for Maison Jansen brass palm tree lamp 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful palm tree table lamp is one of the most iconic Maison Jansen pieces from the 1970s era, designed by Christian Techoueyres. It’s made largely from bright brass, which g...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$10,110 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings.
A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,887 / item
Austrian Midcentury "Sierra" Ice-Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Sierra". These fixtures were designed and manfactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Frnaken.
Each Wall Sconce is c...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
$2,088 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s.
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25"H x 29.75" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs
N...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Large Pierre Guariche
G13
Wall or Ceiling Light for Sammode Studio in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G13' wall or ceiling light for Sammode Studio in black.
Originally designed by Pierre Guariche, this iconic lamp is a newly produced authorized re-edition by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Andre Arbus Pair of Bronze Sconces , 4 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French sconces figuring hands holding a torche André Arbus style. Coming from an hotel in Paris 4 pairs available, Priced by pair. US rewired and in working condition. One li...
Category
1950s French 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
Contemporary Pair of Brass Sputnik Rings Murano Glass Lamps , Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass sputnik lamps with orange and white Murano glass rings. Contemporary work from a small italian artisanal workshop. Minor imperfections possible due to ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sergio Mazza Style Flush Mount ceiling light, Italy circa 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Mazza style flush mount.
Holophane glass, enameled metal, enameled plastic rim around the glass
Italy, 1960s.
Takes 2 medium base bulbs.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Glass Ceiling Light, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired -1x , E26-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible,
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand
Applique Cylindrique Longue
Wall Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' wall lamp in white.
Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting shade th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
‘Taraxacum’ Cocoon Pendant by Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for FLOS
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of mid-century Italian design, the “Taraxacum” Cocoon Pendant was conceived by the visionary brothers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and put into production by FL...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Wo-Tum-Bu 1
Japanese Paper
Hand Poured Concrete Floor Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Wo-Tum-Bu 1' Japanese paper
hand poured concrete floor lamp for Ingo Maurer
Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
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
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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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.
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