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 legendary 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.
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
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, 1985
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass Poliedri chandelier color grey, transparent, rose and light blue elements.
This fantastic chandelier contains a total of 183 elements called Poliedri.
This C...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Red Disc Striking Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Red Murano glass disc chandelier round shape.
Each chandelier is made of 50 red discs of precious Murano glass and arranged on five levels.
Customization is available in different s...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Chandelier Italy circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier from brass in the style of Franco Albini and Franca Helg circa 1960.
A brass dome shade is characterized by beautiful brass patina and white lac...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alberto Donà Midcentury Champagne Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, Italy, 1985
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass Poliedri chandelier color Champagne elements.
This fantastic chandelier contains a total of 238 elements called Poliedri.
The device contains nine E26 / 27 bulb...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sergio Mazza "Kappa" Ceiling Pendant for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Mazza "Kappa" ceiling pendant for Artemide.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Chandelier Suspension Pendant Brass Glass Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant one-light chandelier in brass and cut glass, Italian production, of excellent manufacture, 1970s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipment...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Rod Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Mid-Century Modernist chandelier feature a sputnik design, numerous Murano glass triedre shaped rods emanating from a chrome spherical centre, it has nine European based bulbs (max 75 watts per bulb)
The hanging height can be adjusted to suit your requirements.
Crystal rods of varying lengths with nine lights, chromium-plated metal ceiling cap and spherical chandelier parts...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Italian Midcentury Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Italian midcentury six-light bronze, black lacquered bronze and glass chandelier.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Aldo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano glass hanging lamp by Carlo Nason, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large, Rare French Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier Attributed to Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A rare and spectacular large Mid-Century Modern crystal chandelier in a diamond form attributed to Baccarat. "An incredible modern jewel, magnificent from every angle."
Provenance: ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
Huge Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Large and gorgeous Austrian midcentury chandelier from 1970s. This chandelier was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
This piece is composed by 36 units of Ice-glass blocks (...
Category
1670s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Adorable Pair of Disc Chandeliers by Vistosi, Murano, 1970
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Five levels of white disks for an astonishing light effect.
9 E14 light bulbs.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning and elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Barovier e Toso. Having six Murano glass shades with six curved glass leafs. Any amount of chain can be added for custom...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Midcentury Clear Murano Glass Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
Murano chandelier in clear, mouth blown glass, circa 1960s. Original ceiling canopy, top tier of curled stems and six curved arms with petal-edged bobeches. New wiring for US electri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Red Hanging Lamp Model 1117 by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Red hanging lamp model 1117 by Josef Hurka for Napako.
Category
1960s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Emil Stejnar 6-Flamming Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed in 1950s by Emil Stejnar and executed by Rupert Nikoll. Lacquered brass with minor age patina. No crystal parts missing. New ceiling canopy.
Rewired: 6x40W, E25-E27 bulbs.
...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Chandelier Brass Glass Attributed to Oscar Torlasco Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant large 6-light brass chandelier attributed to O. Torlasco, with green Murano glass embellishment, Made in Italy 1960s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent serv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Extraordinary Sputnik/Dandelion Chandeliers in Style of Stejnar, 1960
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s
- Železný Brod or Nový Bor glass factories (one of oldest worldwide)
- Both in good original condition with patina, flower parts not missing
- The height c...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Murano Chandelier Glass Tubes Italian Design Cascade 1960s Mid-Century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano Chandelier Glass Tubes Italian Design Cascade 1960s Mid-Century
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sculpture Sciolari Chandelier Aluminum Design and Glass, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture Sciolari chandelier aluminum design and glass, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Single Brass and Ribbed Opaline Glass Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A single opaline pendant.
Early to mid-20th century.
Stepped glass, almost acorn shaped.
Brass gallery. No chain but we can provide if needed.
Dimensions: 43 height x 28 diameter...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Italian Chandelier 1950 Max Ingrand Attributed
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and essential Italian chandelier 1950, made with a green colored crystal plate, in the center round frosted glass, all held back by a brass structure, brass parts gunmetal, v...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gilt Wrought Iron Chinoiserie Style Chandelier with Glass Geisha
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier with scrolled arms and leaves and unusual frosted crystal candleholders and central figure in the form of a Japanese geisha, circa 1920.
Total height with the cha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Pendant Model 1104 Italy 1959
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and large ufo shaped pendant model 1104 designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1959. Oval shaped opaline glass diffuser closed with black painted socket plate. Black painted ceiling fitting. This position of the shade can be adjusested which gives this a nice and playful appearance. Instead of having a normal horizontal lamp...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
English Vintage Five-Light Nickel Chandelier with Profiled Links, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English vintage five-light nickel chandelier from the late 20th century, with profiled links. Created in England during the third quarter of the 20th century, this nickel chandeli...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Large Mid-Century Modern Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Hanover, MA
Extra large spider style eight arm 1960's chandelier in the Hollywood Regency style in bronze finished aluminum. Eight long arms undulate from a central onion shaped orb. At the en...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Venini Pink and Ice Original Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa, 1955
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Venini Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa. Rare combination of light pink and Ice colored Murano glass.
Ivory p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Italian Murano Ruby Glass Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Classic chandelier from Murano, Italy featuring eight hand blown arms and ‘shades’ connected to a central blown glass stem, the wiring concealed by a gilded metal internal bowl cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Leaves Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount
Located in Rome, IT
This striking ceiling light is realized in pure Murano glass, each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves with gold intrusion.
Gold-plated frame with 12 E 27 bulbs sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Vistosi Chandelier
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Austin, TX
Italian chandelier from the iconic Vistosi Studio on the Island of Murano. This piece features multiple strands of Murano tangerine and white rings hanging from a solid polished bras...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Sapphire Colored Poliedri Chandelier in the Style C. Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This fantastic chandelier consists with 128 colored Poliedri glass of Murano.
Sapphire color variation with heavenly and aquamarine precious Poliedri.
Measures: Height without chai...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century brass chandelier with 5 arms and white glass shades.
Striking design and it emits a beautiful light.
Good condition.
Tested and ready to use.
Works with two...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Refined Gold Spheres and round shaped Murano Glass Chandelier Contemporary Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Refined Gold Spheres and round shaped Murano Glass Chandelier Contemporary Italy.
A Stunning and Elegant Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier with Gold Spheres and Olives, Handmade in Bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows, forming two overlapping pyramids.
21 E 27 light bulbs
A...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Large Flush Mount Glass Pendant of Wall Lights by N Leuchten, 1960s
Located in London, GB
One of eight flush mount pendants or wall lights in pressed glass with a typical 1960's abstract motive hold by a black metal frame with brass details, by N Leuchten...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Pendant Napako, Designed by Josef Hurka, 1970s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Chandelier by Jilove u Decina, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, metal, chrome
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dandelion Chandelier / Kamenický Šenov, Preciosa, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of brass, glass
- re-polished
- fully functional
- good, original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Two metal stems suspending two blue-green curved glass panels encompassing a three-part nickel structure.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
White Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 50 white discs of precious Murano glass and arranged on four levels.
Five light bulbs E 14.
Available also a pair.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass petals.
By Galleria Veneziani.
Frame available chrome or gold 24-karat
Dimensions: 2...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Fabulous Chandelier Amethyst or Pink Murano Glass Discs by Gino Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 87 Murano glass discs Amethyst by Gino Vistosi, disposed in six rows, forming a pyramid. A pair is available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Modernist Brass and White Glass Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Brass and White Glass Chandelier, probably Italian, circa 1950's.The shades give off a warm glow when lit. The chandelier measures an impressive 32" diameter x 28" height f...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Majestic Chandelier Amethyst or Pink Murano Glass Discs by Gino Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Murano glass discs amethyst by Gino Vistosi, disposed in ten rows, forming two overlapping pyramids. A pair is available.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
1960s Italian Murano Glass Globe by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
1960s Italian Murano glass globe by Venini.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten Large Chandelier in Chrome with 72 Glass Orbs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten, ´Sputnik´ chandelier, chrome, glass, Germany, ca. 1971.
This magnificent 'Sputnik' chandelier is designed by the Japanese designer Motoko Ishii. It spreads the light of the impressive large amount of 72 spheres, divided over two levels. The metal frame is chromed, which beautifully combines with the clear glass spheres...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Huge Murano Chandelier Transparent Triedri, 242 Prism, Arianna Model
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 242 Murano crystal transparent prism (TRIEDRI) on four levels in a nickel metal frame. The glasses have two different sizes.
Period: 1990s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Mid-Century Chandelier in the Manner of Barovier & Toso
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and glass chandelier in the style of Barovier & Toso. Having a beautiful glass bowl with floral leafs surrounding the entire chandelier. Mat...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Available also a pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Midcentury Brass Spiral Glass Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Italian spiral chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks onto a spiral brass frame, as pictured. Any amount of chain can be add...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Maria Theresa chandelier in transparent Murano glass, Italy, 1930s.
This chandelier is simply astonishing. The framework is in golden iron, surrounded by transparent Murano glass. T...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Five-Arm Brass Chandelier with Opaque Glass Globes
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Five-arm brass chandelier with opaque glass globes.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of Two White Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice white iridescent Murano glass disc chandelier attributed to Vistosi. The chandelier is a perfect eyecatcher in every room. 5 x E27 bulbs. Two pieces available.
To be on t...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Unusual Modern French Doré Bronze and Rock Crystal Six-Arm Bagues Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
An unusual French doré bronze and rock crystal six arm chandelier. The centre shaft and all the other crystal parts to this amazing fixture are made up o...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Mid Century Round Venini Style Chandelier in Blue, Amber and White Poliedri
By Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful chandelier or flush mount features 193 pieces of Murano glass poliedri pieces. Each piece of glass has been made individually by hand in Murano and shows abstract diam...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Charming Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
The 24 pink and white discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on floor levels. Nine lights.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Monumental Sputnik Brass and Glass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Monumental brass and black metal Sputnik chandelier with stained glass globes. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is a real eye-catcher ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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