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
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Wall LAMP ARM by JACQUES BINY ed. LUMINALITE France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic, beautiful and highly decorative Mid-Century-Modern orientable wall arm, black lacquered base and yellow lacquered free-form shade, in the style of an iconic model by Pi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Pair of Italian Sconces in Brass with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, featuring a sculptural brass structure with curved arms supporting spherical opaline glass diffusers. The brass shows attractive oxidatio...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Sconces with Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, each featuring a curved brass arm extending from a circular wall plate to support a spherical opaline glass diffuser. The brass surfaces ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design.
The structure is composed of a circular brass fr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Floor Lamp by Roller Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer
Roller Lamp Co
Manufacturer
Roller Lamp Co
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to l...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950’s articulating desk lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A fabulous green enamel and brass articulating and adjustable desk lamp which can also be hung. Original paint and green wire which will be replaced by bronze silk flex when rewired....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
1950s Italian Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo in Black Enamelled Steel, Brass
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, attributed to Stilnovo, featuring a geometric and structural design. The frame is composed of black enamelled steel elements combined with solid br...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Sognot. French Riviera style floor lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
French Riviera style floor lamp designed by the French architect Louis Sognot, Italy, 1960s. Cylindrical structure made of fire-cured and varnished cane and rattan, with a cotton dif...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Pendant Light Uplight Bowl by Rupert Nikoll, Brass Cut Crystal Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous uplight chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A brass bowl made of solid polished brass which ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gordon & Jane Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamps, Pale Yellow Glaze
Located in Portland, OR
WHAT IS IT?
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This set of Martz lamps arrives in a pale, greenish yellow glaze. Exactly how green or yellow they appear will depend on your room, and the lighting at the given moment...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wall light in brass and rattan designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75"H x 8.25"W x 15.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bu...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten.
The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Resin, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white polymer resin table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5"H x 14"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European)
Bulbs are ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75"H x 16"W x 5"D
Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet)
Bulbs are not i...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Brass Table Lamps with Steel Domes
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the elegance of Italian design with this pair of brass table lamps from the 1950s, featuring striking blackened steel domes. The rich patina on the brass frames enhances the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
GINO VISTOSI Cascade pendant opaline Murano glass , Italy 1960s
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in La xara, VC
Free shipping
Buying a Gino Vistosi chandelier is a great choice because:
• They feature exquisite Murano glass craftsmanship, often hand-blown, which adds unique artistry and elegan...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$2,085 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Beautiful Hanging Lamp, pleated Lampshade, 1970s, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Very decorative pleated hanging lamp from the GDR.
Interesting floral pattern that is particularly effective when lit.
In very good condition with two barely visible cracks in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Italian Murano Palm Leaf Chandelier with 38 Handblown Venetian Glass and Brass
By Barovier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Illuminate your space with this large size striking Murano chandelier, a true testament to Italian mid-century artistry. Expertly handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this chandelier featur...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte flush mount light model 1940, Italy circa 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fontana Arte flush mount light.
Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s.
Intricate textured glass, brass and enameled metal frame.
Four candelabra sockets.
FREE US rewiring upon ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Wall sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This impressive pair of Barovier-style wall sconces from the 1990s captures the essence of refined Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern elegance. Crafted from handblown Muran...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Amber Clear Murano Pair of Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty and beauty Italian Pair of Amber Clear Murano glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Mazzega lie in the noble ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Chandelier "Tulipan" Chandelier, Austria, Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic and high-quality Chandelier featured in a metal frame white coated and brass elements with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand-blown clear glass onion shaped globes. Made by J.T. Kalma...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
' Le Sfere Plafone 2042/3 ceiling lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Gino Sarfatti was an Italian designer and a pioneer in lighting design. In 1939, he founded Arteluce, through which he developed many innovative lighting models. Sarfatti combined te...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mounts (2) Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1955
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Mid-century Vinyl flush mount, Germany 1950- we have a pair available!
Large 24" flush-mounts, circa 1955. This light features a stretched double layered shade with brass and a...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Florart, Wall Lights, Brass, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Florart, France, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.0"H x 11.0"W x 2.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.5"H x 3.25"W x 2.0"D
Bul...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,200 / set
J.T. Kalmar, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Acrylic, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, pink fabric and white acrylic pendant produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.25"H x 14"W x 14"D
Stem Length (inches): 27.5...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier by Rupert Nikoll manufactured in Austria in 1960s.
Six curved arms hold cream colored pleated fabric shades. The fixture is decoreated with large cut glass bea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Glossy Black Glaze
Located in Portland, OR
What is it?
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Another gem from the masters of mid century lightning – Gordon and Jane Martz.
This signed Martz model 105 lamp comes in a gloss black glaze. This was one of the best-...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5” Top Diameter x 12” Bottom Diameter x 8” Height
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches):...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Goldkant, Flush Mount, Resin, Brass, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A polymer-resin and brass flush mount produced by Goldkant, Germany, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.25"H x 19.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) Bulbs
Number of So...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Spanish gilt gold Sunburst Flush Mount round glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass ; white ; opaline
Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a cent...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$856 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Opaline Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Designed and made in Italy during the 1950s, this pair of wall lights is built around an elongated, rounded‑edge opaline glass shade secured by small brass finials at the top and bot...
Category
1950s Italian 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.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22"H x 26"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs are not included...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Oscar Torlasco Style 8 Lights chandelier , Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
In the style of Oscar Torlasco .
Chrome chandelier with thick glass lens .
Well made solid construction.
Contain 8 E26 / E27 ceramic socket rated at 60 watt .
Actual chain len...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian desk / table dome lamp with marble base by Stilux Milan, Italy 1960
By Stilux
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Desk / table dome lamp made by Stilux Milano in Italy during the 1960s. The lamp has a marble base, a brass arm, and a gradient pink perspex shade. The lamp is in good vintage condit...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble
Large Pair of Italian Brass Wall Sconces with Conical Opaline Glass Shades, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Produced in Italy during the 1950s, this large pair of wall‑mounted lights centres on a circular brass backplate—10 cm (3.94 in) in diameter—from which a bent brass arm descends in a...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s, this large pair of wall‑mounted lights combines a circular brass backplate—10 cm (3.94 in) in diameter—a slender dark‑patinated stem,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ingo Maurer, floor lamp mod. Galgen, 1980
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Very rare floor lamp by Ingo Maurer for M Design
Three oval metal frames of different sizes are covered with an Ami-Kami net.
The unconnected paper surfaces illuminated from behind...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair French Mid Century Amber Glass Pendant Lights C1970
Located in Trensacq, FR
A pair of unusual glass pendant lights from mid-century France C1970.
Two textured faceted glass shades in subtle pearlised golden amber. Stylish and versatile these pendant lights c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic light fixture model Tulipan by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from the tulip s...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and floral-printed fabric table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.75"H x 11"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
B...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier Murano "Rostrato" Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very rare Murano glass table lamp entirely made in "rostrato" mouth-blown Murano glass with brass accents. This unique table lamp is incredibly charming and was designe...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Beige Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular vintage mid-century "Taraxacum" cocoon pendant. This charming and incredibly rare chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced by Flos in ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier Murano Glass F.lli Toso Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Extraordinary suspension designed in Italy by the Toso brothers and produced by Barovier & Toso during the 70s. The large-sized suspension has a 3 incalmo Murano glass, which is one ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and rattan wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 7"W x 26.25"D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulb...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bergboms, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
By Bergboms
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric wall light designed and produced by Bergboms, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Blue Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French blue opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rupert nikoll 10 Arm chandelier with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert nikoll 10 Arm chandelier with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Brass and wood
The shades are replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Yellow Opaline Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French yellow opaline glass industrial pendant.
Weight 0.75 kg / 1.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent li...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Arredoluce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1950s Arredoluce Brass Sputnik Chandelier – Mid-Century Modern Icon
Bring a burst of vibrant mid-century style into your home with this stunning Sputnik chandelier by Arredol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Blue Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Koch & Lowy Omni Brass Reading Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Classic vintage pharmacy-style adjustable floor lamp, attributed to Koch & Lowy Omni. The lamp features an extendable vertical pole, horizontal flex arm, and tilting hood shade, offe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown fabric string pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.0"H x 15.5"W x 15.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.5"
Dimension...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-colored Murano glass and brass pendant light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5"Height x 9.0"Diameter
Stem Length (inches): 6.5"
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
This striking Scandinavian flush-mount fixture from the late 1960s is a perfect example of Nordic design, made for everyday functionality. Ideal for both indoor and sheltered outdoor...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each Wall Sconce is co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Murano Lamp Butter Light Yellow Murano Vintage Swirl Glass Italian
Located in Toronto, CA
A stunning vintage Murano glass mushroom lamp in a soft light yellow butter hue, crafted using the signature swirl technique. The delicate gradient effect adds an ombré-like depth to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$679 Sale Price
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Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects 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 North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. 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 $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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