Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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
Pair of L-Shaped Lamps Vintage
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of L-shaped handmade table lamps, made of composite fibre panels painted yellow and Plexiglas. The neon lights inside offer a soft and diffuse light.
LED lights included.
In ...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass, Plywood
Floor Lamp Aluminum Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp with adjustable inclination stick; brass, lacquered aluminum.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
House of Charcoal Grey Angled Task Floor Lamp
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
With a solid black marble base and gold detailing, this standing floor lamp is the epitome of sleek sophisticated luxury. The lamp can be angled to cast light wherever you need it - ...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
Asymmetric Mid-century Brass Torchiere Floor Lamp w/ Wood Base Smoked Swirl Glas
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Asymmetric Mid-century Brass torchiere floor Lamp w/ wood base and smoked swirl glass shades
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1940s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Customizable White Cylinder Floor Lamp in Blown Murano Glass, Italy Contemporary
Located in Villaverla, IT
Modern and unique, Italian Venetian, floor lamp, in blown Murano glass, opaque colored, author Giovanni Dalla Fina, contemporary.
Limited Edition, made to order.
This is a unique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of mid-century modern height adjustable pharmacy floor lamps featuring a thick nickel chrome finish. The weighted lamps adjust from 44 inches to an amazing 58 inches high with a swivel and tilt head. The light has an adjustable dimmer switch with a chrome hardware knob...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
1970's Rare Vetri Murano Glass & Metal Floor Lamp, Italy
By Vetri
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare vintage blue metal and Murano glass floor Lamp by Vetri Murano with original dimmer. Made in Italy in the 1970's.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Angelo Lelii Mod Tris Floor Lamp Arredoluce Adjustable Diffuser 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Designer as well as entrepreneur, Angelo Lelii with his company Arredoluce was able to revolutionize the world of lighting with his choice of high-quality materials and his inexhaust...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Mid-Century brass globe floor lamp by U.W for Art & Craft, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful mid-Century modern brass globe floor lamp, designed by United Workshops for Art & Crafts, Munich, Germany 1960s
The lamp has a white opaline glass globe and a dimmer.
Hol...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Iconic Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iconic floor lamp designed by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce in the 1950s. Round metal base with an elegant minimalist rod. Beautiful opaline glass sur...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern arch lamp in brass with polished finish.
Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Adam D Tihany & Joseph Mancini K6 'Wassily' Blown Glass Table Lamp for Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
Adam D. Tihany & Joseph Mancini K6 'Wassily' Blown Glass Table Lamp for Foscarini
Designed in 1985 by Adam D. Tihany & Joseph Mancini and produced by Foscarini, the Italian lighting firm founded in Venice on the legendary island of Murano, where generations of master glass blowers have skillfully used their unmatched imagination and skill to create the most innovative works of light into the modern era. Inspired by the painterly works of Kandinsky and the ballet theater of the Bauhaus, the celebrated 'Wassily' series was conceived as illuminated sculptures rather than lamps, produced by composing solid forms in primary colors, held together by polished metal mountings.
These are new old stock from an extremely limited run 20th anniversary re-edition that was recently discovered in the Foscarini warehouse, still new in box and retaining all their original packaging and contents. These iconic Memphis style lamps...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age Chrome Floor Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A chrome floor lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its special design. The light is made of full aluminium, including the shade.
Works with both 120/220 V. Goo...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970s modernist floor light by Tommaso Barbi
Located in Palermo, PA
Stunning 1970s modernist floor light by Tommaso Barbi. The base is striped in chrome and brass metal blocks. No visible maker's mark. Original lamp-shade.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Ceiling Lamp in Ground Glass and Original Italian Brass, Wood Perimeter
Located in Buggiano, IT
Hexagonal shaped ceiling lamp, in ground glass and brass, original Italian.
The perimeter edge is made of wood.
It has three internal lights with E14 type attachment.
The power ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rattan Floor Lamp by Gasparucci Italo, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall rattan wicker floor lamp by the editor Gasparucci Italo.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Industrial Vintage Film Studio or Theatre Light with Metal Stand by ADB
By ADB Lighting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This floor lamp is a real eye catcher and in good working condition. With EU plug.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Birillo Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The Birillo floor lamp was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in Italy, during the 1960s. It has two large white Murano Blown Glasses, with green sparkles. The chrome belt has two ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Daphinette by Tommaso Cimini for Lumina, Italy 80’s
By Lumina, Tommaso Cimini
Located in Padova, IT
Daphinette is a minimal and elegant table lamp designed by the Italian designer Tommaso Cimini and produced by the famous Lumina brand, of which it has always represented the essence...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century American Indian tent-shaped table or floor lamp in bamboo and rattan. This wonderful big lamp was made in Italy during the 1960s in the style of Louis Sognot.
T...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Kartell Red Floor Lamp Mod. 4055 by Luigi Bandini Buti '70
Located in Turin, Turin
Floor lamp designed by Luigi Bandini Buti in '70s for the Manufacturer Kartell. The floor lamp model 4055 has a structure in red lacquered metal and the round diffuser is in perspex....
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brutalist Lamp by Laurel Lamp Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. this Iron brutalist lamp is wrought iron and comes with the shade.
Please confirm item location (NJ or NY).
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo, Italian Brass, Lacquer and Triplex Opaline Glass Tripod Lamp 50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with original patina for this Italian tripod floor lamp made from brass, lacquer and triplex opaline glass. Produced in Italy during the 1950s. Full working w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Unique Italian Glass Floor Lamp by Salviati Murano
By Salviati
Located in Weesp, NL
One of a kind Italian hand made floor lamp by Salviati, Murano Venice. This unique piece was made as a tribute to the artist G. Capogrossi.
The lamp will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of transport to the US is crate included.
Capogrossi was born in Rome. After obtaining a degree in law in 1923–1924, he decided to study painting with Felice Carena at Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. In 1927 Capogrossi embarked on a formative trip to Paris together with fellow artist and acquaintance Fausto Pirandello.
In the 1930s Capogrossi participated to many group exhibitions in Rome, Venice and Milan and Paris, usually as associate to the so-called "Scuola romana" ("Roman school"). In 1930 he was invited to show at the 23rd edition of the Venice Biennale; In 1933 he signed with Emanuele...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Custom Brushed Nickel Floor Lamps by Laurel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable height floor lamps in custom brushed nickel finish by Laurel. Rewired with new sockets and cords. Shades not in...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Carl Aubock original rare early example of Vice Versa floor lamp c.1950’s
Located in London, GB
A mid-century original Vice Versa or Topsy Turvy floor lamp. Made from cast iron and designed by Carl Aubock, Vienna, 1951-1952 and executed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck.
A good early...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Rare Model 378 Floor Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Model 378 floor lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s. A trio of acrylic cylinders on individually an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stone, Sandstone, Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp by Drukov, 1960s
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare iconic floor lamp by Drukov. Very good original condition with only minor scratches. Cleaned, polished. 2x60W, E27 or E27 or E26 bulbs. Two separate switches. US plug adapter in...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Floor Lamp Richard Essig 1960s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp from brass and glass by
Richard Essig 1960s Germany.
A stunning floor lamp from structured glass elements combined with brass details features...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Ross Bellah Prototype Floor Lamp
By Ross Bellah
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable (up-and-down and pivoting) floor lamp with a Constructivist iron base surmounted by a quirky, almost anthropomorphic hand-molded fiberglass diffuser–an early use of fiberglass in product design. A one-off by Ross Bellah, made in the 1940’s with a design that straddles the Machine Age 1930’s and the Organic Design 1940’s. Bellah (1907-2004), along with his partner Carl Anderson...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Erik Hoglund Sweden circa 1970 7 Arms Candelholder
By Erik Höglund
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare 7 arms candelholders by Erik Hoglund Sweden circa 1970
Iron base and glass pendants
Perfect vintage condition.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Midcentury White 4-Arm Space Age Floor Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury floor lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Space Age design and four ball shaped opaque balls. The bottom of the light is made of full metal. Th...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s MCM Cog Wheel Spinning Gear Sprocket Table and Lamp Set
Located in Madison, WI
1970s Mid-Century Modern cog wheel spinning gear sprocket table + floor side table lamp set-- 2 pieces.
Exquisite and rare set of two gear tables-- we have ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Tripod FLOOR LAMP, MATEGOT Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional floral inspired tripod floor lamp with 3 light arms in different colour each. This Moderniste, Forme-Libre, Shabby-Chic piece has a tripod base structured by a perforated yellow tray, 3 rotating light...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Stilnovo floor lamp with yellow and green Perspex shade from the 50s.
By Stilnovo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian Stilnovo floor lamp from the 50s. The lamp has two lampshades made of white painted metal and one green and yellow plastic element each. The rod of the lamp is made of brass ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Arredoluce Triennale Style Floor Lamp, Italy
By Arredoluce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arredoluce Triennale style three arm floor lamp, stamped made in Italy.
Newly restored with new sockets, switches and wiring which all work perfectly. Chrome plated tripod base and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Gun Metal and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This floor lamp is made of gun metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Art Deco Floor Lamp in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Lovely art deco floor lamp, manufactured in Sweden, 1920s.
The lamp consists of a base and rod in bronze, supporting a hook-shaped swivel arm that holds the shade. The lamp has a se...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Globe Floor Lamp from Stilnovo, 1950s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
Beautiful Italian floor lamp from the 50s, original model attributed to stilnovo. The arms are adjustable in different directions and the globes are made of opaline glass. The three ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Floor Lamp, Model '4067', ca. 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
Stilnovo Floor Lamp, Model '4067'
Black-lacquered metal, partly anodized, satined glass
Adjustable
Though Bruno Gatta (1904–76) founded Stilnovo way back in 1946, it is still one of the most instantly recognizable names in lighting. Gatta began his business in Milan, and, like many European creatives designing furniture and decor in the wake of World War II, Stilnovo leaned toward the new wave of mass-market and streamlined styles. In fact, Stilnovo loosely translates to “new style” in Italian, and vintage Stilnovo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern by Angelo Brotto Metal Barnaba Pair of Italian Lamps
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of lamps mod. Barnaba designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia. Italy 1970s. Round chromed metal base with wires of different sizes. Handmade Murano glass stone.
Every item LA Stu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Coccon-shaped Three-legged floor lamp from the 50s.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Three-legged floor lamp from the 50s with a coccon-shaped shade. The lampshade is made of braided plastic, the frame is made of black lacquered ste...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Wicker Floor Lamp in the Crespi Albini Style
Located in New York, NY
A wicker floor lamp in the style of Italian designers Gabriella Crespi and Franco Albini, circa mid to late-20th century. Harp included, just not shown in images. Lamps shade shown f...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
XL Sphere Table Lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Table / floor lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy 1968. Two models were produced, this is the rare largest version. Interesting radical design...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
Atomic Age Design Floor Lamp, Belgium 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Belgian Design Atomic Age Floor Lamp, made in Belgium 1950's. Black laquered metal base with brass tips and original be...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Yasha Heifetz, Floor Lamp, Cerused Oak, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak floor lamp designed and produced by Yasha Heifetz, USA, 1960s.
Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Floor Lamp with Lampshade.
Socket takes standard E-26 me...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Oak
Bamboo, Rattan & Cotton Table or Floor Lamp Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing table or floor lamp in bamboo, rattan and cotton in the style of the Italian design Franco Albini.
The structure is held by rattan, bamboo and has a natural fabric origina...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Cotton, Cane
Pair of two Brass and Opaline Glass Floor-Table Lamps, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of two Brass and Opaline glass floor-table lamps, Italy 1970s
Gorgeous set of two opaline glass floor-table lamps with brass center. These were made in the 70s in Italy. Tha...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Vintage Gilt-Iron Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Vintage gilt-iron floor lamp.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Industrial Architectural Floor Lamp by Louis Baldinger
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool industrial architectural floor lamp by Louis Baldinger, circa 1980s. The piece is in good vintage condition and made of green painted sheet metal with brass accents and bars. The lamp is fully articulated at lamp hood and center of stem and measures 19" to 28"W x 8.5"D x 47" to 59"H. We also have a matching desk lamp available under a seperate listing. #2190
Louis Baldinger was an immigrant brass turner, who founded the company that bears his name in 1893. The company operated out of a small storefront plant in the historic Williamsburg section of old Brooklyn and specialized in creating and manufacturing beautiful decorative gas lighting fixtures. Deliveries were made to customers literally by horse-drawn wagon, throughout New York's cobblestone streets. In 1955, Daniel Baldinger, grandson of the company's founder, became president of the family business. The company grew tremendously and expanded into new markets during the latter part of the twentieth century. In 1985, Daniel's son Howard joined the company to become the fourth generation Baldinger in the business. Under Daniel Baldinger's leadership, the company solidified its position as a world-class manufacturer of high quality decorative lighting fixtures, with residential and corporate clients worldwide. He relocated and expanded the company's manufacturing plant to the Astoria section of Queens, where it has employed generations of highly skilled immigrant metal workers. One hallmark of Mr. Baldinger's efforts began in 1982 when architect Michael Graves chose Louis Baldinger & Sons as the manufacturer of the custom designed lighting fixtures for his seminal, Post-Modern Humana Building in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1986, with the project complete, the public and design-community response to the building and its lighting led Daniel Baldinger to found Baldinger Architectural Lighting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Louis Baldinger & Sons, Inc. Baldinger Architectural Lighting, Inc. provides high quality, American made lighting fixtures designed by some of the world's most respected architects and designers. The company's first standard product release was its pace-setting Michael Graves Collection of wall sconces and ceiling fixtures. Since its inception in 1986, Baldinger Architectural Lighting, Inc. has gone on to launch a selection of lighting fixtures designed by the most prominent architects and designers in the world such as Michael Graves, Andree Putman, Richard Meier, Kevin Walz...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chrome Right Angle Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Chromed Steel floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, 1960s. The 90 degree angle provides for excellent lighting for reading or accent lighting. F...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Carl Fagerlund Tall Vintage Lamp of Glass for Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Very tall Carl Fagerlund table or floor lamp made by Orrefors in the 1960s.
The spectacular lamp base is made of clear and amber colored glass in layers.
Included is a new lamps...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Glass
1970s Upcycled Glass and Oak Lamp
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- original glass shade
- newly made oak wooden base.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Milk Glass, Oak
Floor Lamp Chromed in the Style of Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, We offer this chromed floor lamp in the style of Angelo Lelli, the lamp has rewired and full restored.
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Vladimir Kagan Zebra Wood & Lucite Floor Lamp c1965 with Provenance
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and tall, 74.5 inches this Zebra Wood with Plexi floor lamp designed by Vladimir Kagan and lived it's previous life in the Dakota apartment b...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass, Zebra Wood
Gerald Thurston Brass Tri Pod Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century classic streamlined brass tripod floor lamp with linen shade. Some patina to brass, professionally rewired for use in the USA. Lamp uses 3 bulbs.
Shade not included. Shad...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Floor Lamps by Bergbom
By Bergboms
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of vintage floor lamps in brass by Bergbom.
Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton Monumental Wall Filling 'SPIEGEL' Wall Lamp Installation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton monumental wall filling installation of twenty eight 'SPIEGEL' Wall or Floor Lamps. Denmark, design 1969. Current production. Combination of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Modern floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern floor lamps 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 floor lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern floor lamps 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 floor lamps, popular names associated with this style include Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii, J.T. Kalmar, and Oluce. 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 floor lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $144 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $2,844.
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