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
French Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12"H x 33.2"W x 21.5"D
Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet)
Bulbs are...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Wall Lamps La Murrina Golden Metal Italy 70/80 Mid-Century Set of 2
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
These vintage wall lamps are made of thick, hand-blown Murano glass, often dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. The design features a clear glass diffuser with a ribbed shell pattern ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
2025 Huge Brass Concave Convex Uplighter Pendant
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Concave and convex Brass pendant Uplighter with 5 lights . Disc are hand spun with prime quality brass .
Solid sturdy hardware and construction .
Diameter 30”
Height: 25" inche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,895 / item
Pair of Louis Poulsen “Oslo” Pendant Lamps by Kurt Nørregaard, Denmark, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen, Kurt Nørregaard
Located in Lisse, NL
Set of two original Louis Poulsen “Oslo” pendant lamps designed by Kurt Nørregaard in the 1980s.
Large pair fixtures, designed to provide soft and glare-free light. A classic examp...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Black-Lacquered Brass, Bronze and Opaline
Located in Rome, IT
A sculptural and distinctly modern pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a graphic, architectural composition. Each sconce is built around a slender, angled v...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off white embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6.0"H x 8.35"W x 4.25"D
Bulb Sp...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,780 / item
Pair Of Twin Handled White Glazed Ceramic Vase Form Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Each with a fine cream white glazed finish with scrolled elaborately moulded handles with oval linen shades.
Dimensions: Total lamp to finial: 30 1/2" H // Shade: 10" W x 20 1/4" L...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Other
Pair of 1950s Italian Stilnovo Sconces in Brass, Black Lacquered Wood, and steel
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces produced in Italy during the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo. Each sconce features a vertical curved support in black lacquered wood (newly refinished), mounted on...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Counterweight Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant floor lamp in brass.
The design convinces with the fine design and the combination of cantilever and counterweight. The lamp has two poles that are connected to a angled arm...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Petite Bubble Glass Flushmount by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Round smoke tone bubble glass ceiling mount fixture or Wall light designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good co...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Glass Wall Lamps by Peill
Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of glass wall lamps was designed by Peill & Putzler in Germany during the 1970s. Characterized by their minimalist, capsule-like form, the lamps are crafted from matte opal...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Glass and Copper Outdoor Wall Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Helena Tynell Amber Glass and Copper Outdoor Wall Lamp
Executed in thick amber bubble glass lenses on a cylindrical copper body and metal stem. Designed for outdoor use, but m...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Ufo Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Ufo Pendant Lamp, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gold and Terracotta Murano glass pair of sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of mid-century modern Murano glass wall sconces, Italy circa 1990s.
The pair of Italian sconces is made of clear and gold and terracotta and Murano glass elements.
The mounts ar...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,100 / set
Antique Holophane Prismatic Glass Church Kitchen Brass Ceiling Pendant Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Holophane Glass Pendant Light – W
A vintage bell shaped Holophane glass prismatic pendant light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
1960s Tom Greene Brass Lotus Pendant for Feldman
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Classic Tom Greene Lotus Brass Pendant for Feldman NY .
Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt max.
In mint condition .
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Luci Milano Faretto in Metallo Cromato Lucido, Italia 1970s
By Luci Milano
Located in Naples, IT
Faretto cilindrico in metallo cromato lucido prodotto dalla Ditta Luci Milano negli anni 70. Quattro disponibili.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,780 / item
Midcentury Modern Pair of Table Lamps in Brass and Cast Iron Asea Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A great looking pair of table lamps made in Sweden at famous ASEA produced in the 1950s. These one with a fabric shade and the lamp in cast iron and brass.
Good vintage condition wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Copper, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, copper and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Replaced lampshade.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 7.0"W x 26.5"D
Back Plate Di...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage caramel-colored table lamp/ceiling lamp, Murano glass, Mazzega
By Ars Murano
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and beautiful spherical Murano glass lamp, crafted in the style of the Mazzega company in the 1970s.
It displays a pattern of waves or petals created with different shades o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Vintage Stilfer Milano Robot Plastic Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1970s adjustable Italian Childs figural wall light. Made by Stilfer Milano circa 1970-75. It is made entirely of plastic and is in working order and has an on/of switch to its blac...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Suora Floor Lamp Burnished Brass Metal Marble Parchment Design by Carlo Mollino
By Carlo Molino
Located in London, GB
Suora or Nun in the English language is “The” Iconic Floor Lamp which fully represents the essence of Carlo Mollino’s inspiration and great skill in his design products.
It also re...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, 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
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a cocoon hanging lamp crafted in Italy during the 1960s, showcasing the elegance and innovation of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a strikingly beautiful round ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Model Saori Ceiling Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model Saori Ceiling Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in good condition and very clean.
This lamp works with E27 light bulb
Wired and suitable to use ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This un...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$510 Sale Price / set
56% Off
ABEA, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and beige fabric table lamps produced by ABEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.0"H x 6.25"W x 6.25"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.75...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Aqua Green Murano Glass Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This wall lamp is composed of three organic, curved, leaf-shaped elements in satin-finish Murano glass, in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated, concave parts embrace the brass f...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Adjustable Mid-Century Italian Brass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a striking pair of mid-century Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, meticulously crafted from high-quality brass to infuse elegance and modern style into any space. These...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Sconce with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Wall sconce exemplifies Italian design from the 1950s, featuring a clean and elegant aesthetic. The lamp is crafted from brass, showcasing a well-maintained patina that adds characte...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton
Panthella 250
Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen
The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-colored glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.6"H x 7.8"W x 7.8"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6" Top Diame...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of white Danish lamps by Lyfa c.1970’s
By Lyfa
Located in London, GB
Pair of Danish 1970’s white painted metal table lamps produced by Lyda. Some minor damage and rust marks conducive with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,752 / set
Verner Panton
Panthella 250
Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and cream-white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 21.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 4.0"
Dimensi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass.
1960-1970
Diameter base 185 mm / 7.3 inches
1x E27 / E26 – max 60 watt
Priced per individual item. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Acrylic UFO Pendant Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful UFO pendant lamp from the 1960s.
This lamp is very rare and impresses with its loving details.
A stunning lamp and a true asset to any home.
Beautiful plexigl...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 60s.
The Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetr...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Curved White Diffusers
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each composed of a brass wall plate (12 cm diameter) from which a slender black lacquered steel arm extends to support a curved white dif...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Verner Panton
Panthella 250
Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen
The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic forms...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Stilnovo Midcentury Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century modern ceiling lamp from the renowned Italian manufacturer Stinero, dating back to the 1950s, is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. The lamp features an oval-shaped...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Leaf Chandelier in Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Illuminate your space with this striking vintage Murano chandelier, a true testament to Italian mid-century artistry. Expertly handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this chandelier features ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chrome Delta Grande Ceiling Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The “Delta Grande” ceiling lamp, crafted by the renowned designer Sergio Mazza for the prestigious manufacturer Artemide, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design from Ital...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Several Green Murano Glass Leafs Wall Lights, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern Murano wall lights of green glass leafs. An re edition from Italian design from the 1970.
Truly a beautiful wall light with Murano glass leafs. Illuminates...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,151 / item
French Reeded Pink Coloured Glass
Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French pink colored glass pendant lamp with brass top
Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incande...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Mirrored Wall Lights attributed to Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
A pair of sculptural 1950s Italian brass & mirror wall lights.
The whimsical design is attributed to Cesare Lacca (b. Italy, 1929).
Good overall condition, the gilt brass frame rub...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Novaresi Murano Petals Chandelier Glass
Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Venetian Murano glass petals chandelier with 25 white, semi-transparent glass elements individually suspended on a gold-plated brass frame. Hanging Murano glass elements rese...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Lovely Hand Blown Glass Wall Lights Fixtures Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of hand blown amber/yellow bubble glass flush mount sconce.
Austria, 1960s.
NOS. This lights are original vintage, but not used (with storage wear).
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with a solo socket and mount make for a beautiful wall light. E...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern White Majolica Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern White Majolica Table Lamps
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pottery
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 2 Topan Pendant Lamps by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original Topan pendant lamp from Poulsen
Design by Verner Panton from the 60s
These are old originals from that time This piece has an attribution mark,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standar...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mod Cylindrical Chrome and Black Ceramic Stacked Accent Table Lamp
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern accent table lamp circa 1970's. Features a tall cylinder ceramic base in a glossy black finish with chrome accents. Equipped with a three way switch mechanism. The...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige polymer resin pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 17.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 19.75"
Dimensions of Canopy (inch...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41"H x 16"W x 16"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs are not included ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
This wonderful and rare flush mount ceiling light exemplifies Scandinavian mid-century design from the 1950s, a movement that aimed to blend exquisite craftsmanship with industrial p...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape.
Weight about ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with amber glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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