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
Mid-Century Pair of Bergboms Marble and Steel Table Lamps, 1970s, Sweden
By Bergboms
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large and heavy pair of marble stone table lamps with chromed steel arms. Bergboms design with all new cotton shades, made in Sweden This pair of table lamps will give that great loo...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble
1 of 8 Petite Murano Glass Flushmount Fixture by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic flushmount by Kaiser, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Curved murano glass suspended from a fixture.
Sockets: 3 x E14 bulbs (max. 40 watt each)
Light bulbs are not ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and rea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Achille Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Flos, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous large flush mount light, wall lamp or ceiling lamp called "Light Ball" designed in Italy from Achille Castiglioni for Flos.
Designed in 1965, this vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass which is screwed into the lamp. Please check out all pictures.
This iconic mid-century design is quintessentially Italian.
Nice patina and gorgeous dark vintage on the brass, loved from all real vintage lovers...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modernist Circular Shape Glass Flush Mount w Golden Decoration Teak
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully decorated and colorful light fixture from the European midcentury era.
This Mid-Century Modern work of (lighting) art is another o...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Prescolite Minimalist White Three-Tier Saucer Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist three-tier white metal light fixture with suspended concentric rings by Prescolite, USA, circa 1950. Rewired; takes a standard U.S. bulb, 150 watts max.
Reminiscent of li...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare 70s Lamp by Peill & Putzler - Vintage Handmade Glass Design Made in Germany
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Add a touch of elegance to your home with this lovely 70s lamp, masterfully crafted by Peill & Putzler of Germany. This distinctive lamp emits charming glares reminiscent of a diamon...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass and Chrome Wall Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Naples, IT
Wall lamp made of glass and chrome metal plate, designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega in Italy in the 1970s. This piece is made of Murano glass with a solid chrome metal wa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Chandelier 1950s etched glass and brass
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, etched and decorated glass dish, glass twist, brass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilux Lamp 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, methacrylate. Good conditions.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
1960s glass and copper chandelier
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, glass and copper. Good conditions.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Petite 'KOKO' Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass & Brass by Alvaro Benitez
Located in Glendale, CA
Petite 'KOKO' floor lamp in opaline glass & brass by Alvaro Benitez.
Hand-fabricated by Los Angeles based designer and lighting professional Alvaro Benitez, this highly refined flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
70s Table Lamp
Located in Milano, IT
Table lamp, milky white glass.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass
Mid Century wooden floor lamp by Krásná Jizba, 1950s
By Krasna JIzba
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Mid-century wooden floor lamp in oak with a wicker lampshade. Made in the 1950s in the former Czechoslovakia, it was produced for the Krasna Jizba company. Krasna Jizba, renowned for...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Oak
pair of 1970s brass table lamps att. to Romeo Rega
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of brass and lacquered brass lamps attributed to Romeo Rega and produced by Fratelli Martini in the 1970s. The lampshades are the originals; they are two stock items.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Ceramic Brown and Orange Wall Light Sputnik Germany 1970s
By Leola, Cari Zalloni
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 sets of ceramic brown and orange wall light Sputnik Germany 1970s
The pictures are for 1 set of 2 wall lights. The listed price is for one set. 2 sets are available.
Heavy...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of wall sconces by Ingo Maurer for Design M model Pox, Germany, 1960s.
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Palermo, PA
Particular pair of wall lamps designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M, this model is called "Pox," German production from the 1960s/70s.
The lamps are made of painted aluminum, one in i...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Crystal Table Lamp Belgian from Val Saint Lambert, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Stunning Val Saint Lambert table lamp with a body made of laminated glass, toned, in dark purple color.
This handcrafted piece was made in Belgium, in the 60s.
Val Saint Lambert is...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large Cocoon Suspension Lamp, Italian Manufacture, 1960s
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Cocoon suspension lamp, 1960s.
White coated internal steel structure, sprayed with special cocoon resin.
Excellent condition.
Electrical system replaced by a professional, rewi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
16 Handmade Glass Brass Flush Mount or Wall Light by Hillebrands, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several high quality modern thick diamond textured glass flush mount. Manufactured by Hillebrand, Germany around 1970.
The flush mount features an impressive huge round handmade gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century wood and fabric shade table lamp from the DDR with stamp from 1966
By VEB Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare, large Mid Century wood table lamp with fabric shade from the former DDR (GDR, East Germany).
With manufacturer's stamp and exact production date February the 18th, 1...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Pair of Wall Lamps, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
- Rewired
- US wiring compatible
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Aubergine Colored Murano Glass and Chrome Pendant by Mazzega, Italy
By AVMazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful and unique pendant light by Mazzega, Italy.
Blown clear and aubergine colored murano glass and a chrome base and finish compose this beautiful piece.
Measures: H 27.24” ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Kinkeldey Prism Cristal Chrome Farme Chandelier, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hilversum, NL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern elegant and fine Kinkeldey prism crystal chandeliers. Really heavy quality. They are comfortable with all decor periods. These chandeliers are executed to a very high standard. The quality large square crystals prisms beautifully reflecting the light.
These modernist design chandeliers were designed by the Kinkeldey design team during the 1970s and manufactured in Germany.
Ultra glam pendant...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Pair of Rare Table Lamps in the Style of Maison Baguès, France, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare pair of clear glass and bronze flower table lamps in the style of Maison Baguès, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: each 1 x E27 or E26 (US) ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Fish Lamps for Raymor, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Fish Lamps for Raymor, Italy, 1950s. These lamps are hand made and a slight variation in size. Both lamps match hand painted glazed fish patterns. They have b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
All Crystal Glass Bed Bath Ceiling Fixture Vintage Lights
Located in Prescott, US
Vintage 1930s crystal glass bedroom, hallway, or bathroom ceiling light fixture. With both the ceiling canopy as well as the shade all glass, you get a beautiful sparkling array of l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Large Modernist, Mazzega Murano Pendant Lamp, by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Verviers, BE
By Carlo Nason for Mazzega
This carefully made glass lampshade with streaks of green on a glass base and a delicate green edge along the ruffled edge provides the color contrast. The...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Taraxacum Cocoon Pendant by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Taraxacum cocoon pendant light designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos in the 1960s. This captivating fixture features an en...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
1990s Murano Mushroom Glass Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Hala Zeist Architect Desk Lamp, Dutch, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch Design this Hala Zeist Architect en table or desk lamp. Model T9
1960s Very nice example. Works perfect. Light in every direction you want.
One large E27 bulb needed.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Decorative Palm Tree and Rope Table Lamp
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative table lamp is made of palm tree and rope. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope, Palmwood
Rope Table Lamp in the Style of Audoux Minet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice table lamp is made of rope. This is a French work in the Style of Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope
Large Mid Century table lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten model 6787
Located in München, DE
Large original Mid Century Modern table lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Leuchten model 6787.
Beautiful German Mid Century design by the well-known silversmith and industrial design...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large blue Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern light blue Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Three pairs of sconces available - Set of six sconces.
Sold and priced by pair. To inqui...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Perla Wall Sconce
Located in Westport, CT
Drawing inspiration from nature's exquisite treasures, Perla evokes the image of a pearl emerging from within a shell, with a delicately curved metal shade enveloping a blown glass b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large desk lamp model 7404 by Egon Hillebrand, 70s
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
This large mid-century model 7404 table or desk lamp with brass details and a brown shade with a cast iron brown base. The lamp was produced and labelled by Hillebrand and remains in...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s large ceramic table or floor lamp in light brown from Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s large glossy ceramic floor lamp or table lamp from Kaiser Leuchte.
Made in Germany. Delivery without lampshade.
Typical mid-century design. Solid and manufactured to...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of wall sconces made of hand blown colored Murano glass, designed and produced by La Murrina in good condition. Each of detailed appliques a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Petite Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Flush Mount by Doria Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic big midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
Wonderful geometric design.
High qual...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large 1960s Sergio Mazza Glass and Metal Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza ceiling or wall light for Artemide. A Minimalist Italian design executed in chrome, white painted metal and pressed glass.
Born in Italy in 1931, Sergio Mazza c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Glass and Metal Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of glass and metal wall lights.
Italy, c1970s.
Formed from individual strips of diffused glass.
Good condition, some scuffs and wear commensurate with age.
Price is fo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ole Pless Jørgensen 'Pipeline' Pair of Galvanized Metal Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A pair of unusual industrial style disguised lights,
Denmark, c1970s.
Galvanised metal.
By Ole Pless Jørgensen for Nordisk Solar.
Good condition.
Re-wired and PAT tested.
...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Light Blue Murano Glass Flower Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage light blue Murano glass flower table lamp with brass squared base.
The hand-blown light blue Murano glass has an amazing opalescent effect from light blue to amber tones.
One...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table lamp designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte
By Albano Poli
Located in Vittoria, IT
Cube-shaped murano glass table lamp designed by Albano Poli for Poliarte in the 1970s.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
A Murano 1950s Berry-form Frosted Glass Pendant Light by Seguso
Located in San Francisco, CA
the frosted and ribbed bullicante (controlled bubble) ovoid shade emanating alternating clear glass foliate fronds
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Milky White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Vistosi, 2 Available
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade / Made in Italy by Vistosi, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 14 inches, height 4 inches
3 lights ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Rattan Floor Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with mid-century flair using our Vintage MCM Atomic Rattan Floor Lamp. This iconic piece blends sleek lines with organic materials, embodying the Atomic Age des...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Geometric Icosahedron Pendant Lamp Light Vitrolite Glass Globe as George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No chips, and No cracks to glass, just stains and slight oxidation to original metal hardware.
Very rare George Nelson (attributed) poly triangular icosahedron globe pendant light. ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Sconces by Rosanna Toso for Leucose, Italy, 1972
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Sconces by Rosanna Toso for Leucose, Italy, 1972
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Space Age Large 70s Yellow Lamp in the style of Magistretti Artemide 'Omega'
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Discover a stunning vintage 70s lamp inspired by the iconic Omega design by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. This exquisite space age pendant light features a sleek chrome metal struct...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Stilnovo Style Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from the island of Murano, Italy. This piece is hand-crafted in the Stilnovo style. The structure is made of brass with black lacquered elements. The rods feature pearlesc...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Muranoglass Pendant With Clear Dots Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Mortsel, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this Murano glass pendant by Vistosi. Crafted with meticulous artistry, it showcases a captivating design that will leave you in awe. The...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Tall Maison Lunel Brass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1950s, Original Shades
By Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of tall two-arm wall sconces by Maison Lunel, France, 1950s. Very elegant and timeless design in gilt brass with green lucite accents, four original silk shades in ivory color...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Travertine Lamps by Giuliano Cesari
Located in London, London
Pair of table lamps
By Giuliano Cesari and Enrico Panzeri
For Nucleo Sormani
Carved travertine
Designed in 1971
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Travertine
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Italy 1940s
Located in Naples, IT
Classic-style, handcrafted floor lamp made of lightly iridescent blue diamond Murano glass by Barovier & Toso 1940.
Venetian glass represents an excellence of made in italy, for cent...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Travertine Lamp, Zonca, Italy, 1970's
By Zonca
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
We must admit that travertine is... beautiful. The Romans understood this well since the Colosseum in Rome largely displays this rock with its characteristic cavities.
A beautiful b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Travertine, 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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