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Pair Mid Century Modern Cork Sphere Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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H: 37 3/4in W: 11 1/2in D: 11 1/2in (measurements without shades)
This pair of Mid Century Modern
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cork
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Green Pottery Glazed Table Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 33in W: 14in D: 14in (measurements with shades on)
This Mid Century Modern Pair of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Lamp Gerald Thurston 1952 Case Study Home
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
kitchen!
This design defined mid century modern lighting ergonomics and minimalism while providing
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare! Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Lightolier Wall Lamp Sconce Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
fixtures. This fixture is the beautiful Ebony!
This design defined mid century modern lighting ergonomics
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 11 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Articulating Lightolier Lamp Gerald Thurston Case Study Home
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
could even be found in the kitchen!
This design defined mid century modern lighting ergonomics and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 18 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Steel Desk Table Lamps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of gooseneck steel desk lamps. Many different settings for using these lamps either
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Vintage 1950s American Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Modern Art Deco Figural Dancer Table Lamps with Art Glass Shades
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
room, bedroom, entryway, kitchen or office and are bound to bring a mid century look into your home or
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
H 18.75 in W 8.25 in D 5.25 in
Bruno Gecchelin table lamp 1970s
By Oluce, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in bari, IT
1970s table lamp designed by Bruno Gecchelin for OLUCE.
Bruno Gecchelin was born in Milan in 1939
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Original Hollywood Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Regency Wooden Flatware Chest
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-20th century Hollywood Regency fitted flatware chest or canteen on stand in the original cream
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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H 44.1 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
Pair of 1950's Vallauris Table Lamps
By Vallauris AM
Located in LYON, FR
ceramics.
Vallauris is a city on the French Riviera blessed with large clay deposits. For centuries
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Verner Panton White Onion Table Lamp
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
charismatic onion bulb table lamp! Overlapping layers of white metal ribbons form around a fluted base to
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Joe Colombo italian midcentury floor lamp 70's.
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in bari, IT
Floor lamp with direct light. Telescopic stem and base in white chromed metal designed by Joe
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chapman Co. Mercury Glass Ball Table Lamp, 1960's
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Chapman Manufacturing Co. attributed Mercury glass lamp. Featuring a reflective ball form atop a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Italian 1960s White Perspex and Aluminum Hanging Lamp by Stilux Milano
By Stilux
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful midcentury modern white perspex and aluminium pendant lamp. This fantastic piece was
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Tall Pair of Polished Nickel and Glass Rod Modernist Table Lamps
Located in New York City, NY
-Century Modern, Industrial. Hollywood Regency, Traditional, Italian design, and in any space ex: bathroom
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Danish Silver 2-Light Candelabra/ Oil Lamps in Jensen Mid-Century Modern Style
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Danish silver 2-light candelabra or oil lamps in Georg Jensen, Mid-Century Modern style with an
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 5.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Danish Chrome 12 Candle Holder Candleholder by Jen H. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Søborg, DK
for tables and kitchens became synonymous with Scandinavian modern and found their way into millions
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern C1955 Holophane Industrial Lamps
By Halophane
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of heavy thick and ribbed industrial pendant lamps by Holophane. Lamps are signed in
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Rare Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Rattan & Brass Pendant Light / Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
ideal for bringing good style and the perfect kind of light to your midcentury kitchen, hallway, living
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 45 in Dm 19.3 in
Italian mid-century modern white wall lamp Bolla Martinelli Martinelli Luce 1965
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white wall lamp Bolla Martinelli Martinelli Luce, 1965
Square wall light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 34.26 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Bathroom Cabinet in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian bathroom cabinet in teak. This small bathroom cabinet is made of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Aquarium or Fish Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aquarium or fish bowl by Barbini.
A gold fleck lamp work fish in clear glass with a pink or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Double Frosted Glass Pyramid Chandelier- Mid Century Modern
Located in Peekskill, NY
I can't think of a more perfect lamp for a kitchen island. I even see a pair of these over a long
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Weesp, NL
collaboration in 1934 while his lamps and light fixtures were developed with Louis Poulsen. In spite of his
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Enamel Metal Lamp by Poggibonsi, Italy, 1960s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern table or desk lamp in red, white, blue, black enamel enamelled metal decor
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Small Teak Cabinet 5 Drawers
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern teak cabinet with 5 graduated drawers, sculpted
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak, Paint
H 27 in W 23.75 in D 15.75 in
Good Size Pair of Hand Crafted Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
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Mind you, our sharp price for this rare pair of mid-century light fixtures even includes perfect
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 36.2 in Dm 19.1 in
Midcentury Kitchen Wall Lamp and Electric Socket/ Pokrok Žilina, 1970s
By Pokrok Žílina
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Slovakia
Made of laquered metal, plastic
Re-polished
Fully functional
Good original condition.
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Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 3.55 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Brass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1950s, Art Deco
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The very beautiful three arms pendant lamp of classic Italian design from the middle of the last
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Design Round / Globe Shape Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
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This mid-20th century glass pendant comes with the original chain and ceiling cap. The organic natural
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Borrego Banded Pendant, Modern Kitchen Island Light, Hand Blown - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
lbs
Light source: medium base E26 socket**
Lamping: E26 base, G25 lamp, 40 W max
250 V AC Max
Round
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mid-century opalin glass pendant lamp Italy 1960s Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
mid-century era's design brilliance. Crafted in Italy during the 1960s, these lamps emanate industrial
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid Century Modern Frosted White Glass Hanging Pendant Light by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant lamp manufactured by Lightolier circa 1960s. This unique shade
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern white appliques Bolla Martinelli Martinelli Luce 1965
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white wall lamp Bolla Martinelli Martinelli Luce, 1965
Square wall
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 34.26 in D 9.85 in
Stunning & Stylish & Rare Mid-Century Modern 3 Light Glass & Teakwood Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
' to complement a mid-century modern living room, kitchen area, office or master bedroom. There is a
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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H 41 in Dm 27 in
Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut and Brass pendant lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Lucite Bronze Pendant Lamps (5 pieces), Italy Mid-century
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 5 Stilnovo lights, newly rewired, Italy circa 1960, priced and sold per lamp/item
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Small Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Höganäs Keramik, Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
the 20th century. Known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects, mainly vases. He also
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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H 0.4 in W 0.99 in D 0.99 in
Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
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Brass, Metal, Aluminum
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak and Brass Pendant Lamp - small
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Hans Bergström, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Brass chandelier by Hans Bergström, in a sleek design with four aligned lamp shades. Suspended on a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Japanese inspired mid-century white Maple and Brass Pendant Lamp - medium
Located in Ventura, CA
This simple, small modern design adds an element of sculpture to your room while the brass accents
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass
Rare and Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bronze Pendant, Ceiling Light
Located in Lisse, NL
light fixture is ideal for bringing good style and the perfect kind of light to your midcentury kitchen
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Wire
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H 46 in Dm 19 in
Mid Century Wittcrosse Copper Chafing Dish Burner Warmer Brass Stand Pot MCM 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wittcrosse chafing dish set including a brass stand, copper oil lamp / burner, and a two
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 9 in
Set of 2 Small Mid-Century Swedish Modern Collectible Sand Brown Stoneware Bowls
By Gunnar Borg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
ceramic design of the 20th century. Known for miniature, handmade ceramic and stoneware objects, mainly
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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H 0.79 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Single RAAK Organ Style Vintage Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light Lamp Fixture
By RAAK, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
and would fit equally well into any midcentury, as well as any modern, home decor. The church organ
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of three Mid Century Murano glass lamps by J.T. Kalmar, 1960's
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
preferably sold as a set. As a set, the lamps would look great above the kitchen or kitchen island, above the
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Aldo Tura Bar Cart or Mid-20th Century Bar Cart
By Aldo Tura
Located in Miami, FL
An Aldo Tura Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart/trolley. Two lacquered goatskin tiered shelves with brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
French Modern Rattan Bell Pendant Lamp / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan bell shaped pendant or lantern accented by Oriental Details
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Italian Modern Blue Glass and Chrome Suspension / Pendant Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
details in chromed steel.
A beautiful Mid-Century Modernist pendant light to be placed over a kitchen
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Polish Metal Pendant Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Polish metal pendant lamp exudes an industrial charm that's both raw and refined
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20th Century Polish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell lucite and brass. This incredible piece was
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 20.67 in D 12.8 in
Trolley Bar Cart Mid-Century Norwegian Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, 1960
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
furniture can be used as a serving trolley, or decorate it with a beautiful lamp, vase with flowers and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rosewood
H 26.38 in W 33.86 in D 18.51 in
Modern Semi Pendant Chrome Decorative Lamp by Thorup & Bonderup
By Torsten Thorup & Claus Bonderup
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
dining table or kitchen work surface.
Dimensions: 18 diameter x 50 height.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Lemonade Jug Designed by Sergio Asti, circa 1965
By Sergio Asti
Located in London, GB
A large mid-20th century Italian glass and silver plated lemonade jug with integral ice container
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 9 in D 6 in
Set of 3 Mid Century Pyrex Glass Bowls, Fire King Brand- Red Dot decor
Located in San Francisco, CA
16th century, as a competitor
to porcelain. It was produced in blue, pink, yellow, black, - white
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Milk Glass
Mid-Century Harvey Guzzini Metal and White Plexiglass Italian Chandelier, 1970s
By iGuzzini, Harvey Guzzini, Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century Guzzini metal and white plexiglass chandelier. Harvey Guzzini designed this
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Pair of MidCentury Modern Tulipan Glass Wall Lights Sconces Lamps by Kalmar 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
recent great finds. All handcrafted in Vienna in the midcentury modern era these sconces are another
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 12.7 in W 14 in D 7 in
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Dark Amber Lucite and Chrome Italian Ashtray, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
excellent ashtray allows enriching a midcentury studio or a modern living room.
Born in Naples, Willy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 1.38 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
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Mid Century Modern Kitchen Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern kitchen lamp available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern kitchen lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and stoneware. There are many kinds of the mid century modern kitchen lamp you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern kitchen lamp, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Marcello Fantoni, Hans Hansen and Karl Gustav Hansen each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern kitchen lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Kitchen Lamp?
Prices for a mid century modern kitchen lamp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $10,659, while the average can fetch as much as $1,696.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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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