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Sexy French Mid-Century Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design
A sexy French Mid-Century light, the height can be much shorter to almost a flush light.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Light Oak Danish Modern 4' Credenza with 6 Adjustable Shelf Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century light oak Danish modern 4' credenza with 6 adjustable shelf unit bookcase. Lower
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
H 79 in W 48 in D 17 in
Czech Mid-Century Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A Czech republic Mid-Century pendant light fixture with an opaque glass shade with a raised design
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
mid century light by SCIOLARI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
like, it can be cut to almost flushing, perfect for mid century style
ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair Or Brutalist Architectural 1960s Mid Century Light Shades Ceiling Lights
By Max Sauze
Located in London, GB
This awesome pair of original mid century light shades have a particularly architectural look to
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Vintage 1960s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Mid Century Light Leather Buffet Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A leather wrapped case, in our light overcast finish, with four doors, enclosing interior shelves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
USA mid-century Lighted barber Pole in plastic, metal and opaline glass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
USA mid-century Lighted barber Pole in plastic, metal and opaline glass, 1950s
Illuminated barber
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 24.81 in W 6.7 in D 9.45 in
Mid Century Light Blue Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
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Thick glass vase, massive.
The irregular surface of the object reflects and diffuses the light giving
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Light Oak Dining Armchairs (Two)
Located in Westwood, NJ
legs support a plush medium firm density cushioned seat and back.
In a light gray oak finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Light Rose Glass Candlestick, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Mid-century Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960.
Very good condition. No damages
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Savonnerie Rug Vintage Mid-century Light Salmon Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a vintage European rug woven during the mid-20th century circa 1950 and measures 141 x 72CM
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Mid-20th Century French Other Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Savonnerie Rug Vintage Mid-Century Light Salmon Color
By Savonnerie
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a vintage European rug woven during the second quarter of the 20th century circa 1920- 1950
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lightolier Black Enamel Sixteen-Light Mid-Century Light Fixture
By Lightolier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Black enameled light fixture with sixteen arm light fixture made by Lightolier, original enamel in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Light Patterned Glass Pendant Chandelier French, c1950
Located in Mimizan, FR
Mid Century chandelier light, French, c1950
Superb with large decorated glass
The shade has 2
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Light Pink Velvet Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Light Pink Velvet Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chair, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
in a light purple, durable and pleasant to the touch fabric.
About the fabric:
The brilliant light
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Light Boucle Ivory Velvet Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile german club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality boucle. Very bea...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Bouclé
No Reserve
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
. Beautiful, subtle and modern. We used light blue color. Cigarette test, skin friendly, for every furniture
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Mid Century Light Purple Glass Bowl Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
design era.
This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.
These item remain in a very good
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Mid-20th Century Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Light Gray Upholstered Walnut Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century floating bench with a walnut stretcher base supporting a rectangular seat
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Modern Light Walnut One Drawer Step Nightstands
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of light walnut Mid-Century Modern nightstands or side tables.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Set of Two Mid Century Light Green Glass Candlesticks, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two midcentury Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960.
Very good condition. No
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Light and Medium Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Twelve Mid Century Light Green Velvet Chairs, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in a light green
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Mid Century Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Two beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid Century Light and Dark Blue Denim Heart Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory in 1960s and we thorough...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Light Sculpture/ Table Lamp "Vacuna", Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
By Eleonore Peduzzi Riva, Artemide
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern handblown glass light sculpture called 'Vacuna' for use as floor
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of three, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, Denmark 1960s.
Dimensions from left
height 17.5 cm - diameter 5 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 2.17 in
Mid Century Light Walnut Boat Oval Shape Banded Dining Table Leafs Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut boat oval shape banded dining table 2x18" leafs mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
4 Italian Mid-Century Light Column Floor Lamps, Wall Sconces, Flush Mounts.
Located in New York, NY
Four Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist light sculptures that function as floor lamps, flush
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 82 in W 6.5 in D 6.25 in
Set of Two Mid Century Light Rose Pink Glass Candlesticks, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two midcentury Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960.
Very good condition. No
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Triangle Disc Ceiling Lamp, Doria, 1950s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Magnificent ceiling lamp by 'Doria Leuchten', one of Germany's famous mid century manufacturer of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Light Pink Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, glossy light pink color lacquer (RAL 3015).
The chair is extremely comfortable!
Beautiful organic
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Mid-Century Light Beige Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Light Beige Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Eight Mid-Century Light Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
carpentry and upholstery renovation. Seats covered with high-quality italian light white boucle fabric
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Twelve Mid-Century Light Boucle Chair, Designed by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
carpentry and upholstery renovation. Seats covered with high-quality italian light white boucle fabric
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Light Boucle Ivory Velvet Club Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile german club seats. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality boucle. Very be...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of Twelve Mid Century Light Pink Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Light Glass Globe with Wooden Base by Paul Rath, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Fully functional
-Photo surface defects
-Made of glass, metal and wood.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Set of Eight Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chairs, Poland, 1960s
By Rajmund Hałas
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
in a light purple, durable and pleasant to the touch fabric.
About the fabric:
The brilliant light
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Light Linen Boucle Chairs, by Zielinski, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
-quality italian light linen boucle fabric (color 08). We can prepare bigger or smaller sets in another
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Twelve Mid-Century Light Boucle Chair, by M. Zielinski, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
carpentry and upholstery renovation. Seats covered with high-quality italian light white boucle fabric
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chairs, by Navratil, Czechoslovakia 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
. Beautiful, subtle and modern. We used light blue color. Cigarette test, skin friendly, for every furniture
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Mid-Century Light Gray Privacy Screen or Room Divider with 50's Printed Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950's light gray enameled metal frame privacy screen or room divider with original 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal
H 66.875 in W 0.75 in D 58.25 in
Mid-Century Czech Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A fun Mid-Century light fixture from the Czech Republic with an opaque glass shade and brass down
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Modern & Sculptural 8-Light Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
canopy is extremely sculptural, geometric and modern for a classic mid-century light.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Hungarian Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This stylish Mid-Century light piece is composed of a single tier of frosted glass cylinders
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lighted Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Holsten & Asgard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century lighted mirror by Holsten & Asgard, Norway circa 1960. Two lights behind a sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
American Mid-Century Stoneware Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century light grey stoneware textured table lamp with a tapered cone shape with a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century light mahogany display/vitrine cabinet with a keystone shaped top sections
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Kaiser Pendant 1950s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Kaiser German Brass and Opal Glass pendant Midcentury Modern Light, labeled with Kaiser
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Brass
Midcentury light blue ceramic vase, France 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century Light Blue ceramic vase
France 1960s
H 23 cm - Diam 20 cm
Conditions: as good as
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Mirror M. Furgeri Italian Mid-Century Design Fontana Arte Style, 1950s
By Marco Furgeri
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall mirror M. Furgeri Italian mid-century, lighted mirror with Egyptian decor design, unique
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Tan Tooled leather sling Safari rocking chair Angel Pazmino Ecuador
By Angel Pazmino
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Light Solid wood rocking sling safari Tan tooled Leather chair by Ecuadorian designer
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32 in W 24 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Desk in wood by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-century light wood desk by Derk Jan de Vries - Netherlands, 1960s.
It is an iconic and very
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French 1950's Lacquered Metal and Lucite Triangular Shape table Lamp by Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare French mid-century light brown lacquered metal table lamp with curved Plexiglas diffusers by
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 12.25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Olive Table Lamp Light Vine Root Mid Century Live Edge FREE SHIPPING
Located in Mimizan, FR
Vine root table lamp mid century light
An unusual antique root that has been used as a lamp base
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
H 17.33 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique orange light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
do your own design
A very nice and simple mid century light, made of resin
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Midcentury Modern Light For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury modern light for your home. Each midcentury modern light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. If you’re shopping for a midcentury modern light, we have 621 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury modern light — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each midcentury modern light bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury modern light that is appealing in its simplicity, but Flos, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Murano produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Light?
Prices for a midcentury modern light start at $96 and top out at $70,000 with the average selling for $1,590.
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.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Light
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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