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
1 of 2 Petite Flush Mount Light, Crystal Glass Designed by Palwa, Germany, 70s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high-quality gilded Flush mount light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a 24-carat gold-plated brass frame decorated ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Swedish 1970s Mid Century Floral Glass Chandelier Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A rare 1970s Swedish six light polished brass pendant with floral molded glass shades. Rewired.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Unused Isamu Noguchi "30D" Paper Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Ozeki & Co Japan, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and unused mid century paper ceiling lamp pendant by Isamu Noguchi produced in by Ozeki & Co, Japan early 1980s. Unused and in NOS condition. Comes with the original box and boo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Gold Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster honey discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions:41,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Itsu Oy - Brass Wall Lights - 1950`s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
Itsu Oy Brass Wall Lights from 1950`s
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Aldo van den Nieuwelaar A251 floor lamp Artimeta 1972
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalist floor lamp model A251 designed by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar and manufactured by Artimeta in the Netherlands in 1972. It's made of matt chrome-plated steel with a unique dome...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Teli 347 pendants by Achille e Piergacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Rare pair of Teli 374 lamp by Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni for Flos.
Original metal structure and rafano fabric.
Perfect vintage condition
Italy, 1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Small Brass and Murano Reticello Glass Flush Mount Light attributed to Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
This small 1930's to 50's brass and Murano Reticello glass, flush mount ceiling light is most probably by Venini. It is an old hand blown piece and feels very organic.
Please note th...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Gino Sarfatti "2097"/18 Chrome Chandelier
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos
Located in Antwerp, BE
The chrome chandelier designed by Gino Sarfatti for Flos 1980s. This design contains 18 bulbs and has a chrome base and bakelite holders. The chandelier contains in good original con...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Italian Design Sputnik Stilnovo Chandelier 1950 Brass Orange Murano light
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Massive Sputnik chandelier Stilnovo with a diameter of 150 cm from the 1950s.
The chandelier has 48 brass rods, 24 rods have a light socket and the other 24 rods have a orange glass...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Kalmar Chandelier Light Fixture, Textured Glass and Brass, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful textured glass and brass light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
A round glass ring is mounted with thre...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of French Wall Sconces by Diderot, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Two patinas brass with glass shades pair of sconces by Diderot.
Priced by pair.
Max wattage: 75w/bulb.
Backplate: 4" x 1.5".
US wired and in working condition.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of XL Chandeliers by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi for Stilnovo, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two XL chandeliers of typical 1970s Italian Design, made by Danilo e Corrado Aroldi.
The lights were manufactured in the 1970s by well known Italian Stilnovo company...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Water Lily Chandelier Brass and Murano Glass , Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp flush mount in brass and Murano glass water lily nenuphar. Contemporary work from a small italian artisanal workshop. Minor imperfections due to...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Gilt Metal Pendant Lamp by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in London, GB
A rare gilt metal pendant lamp by S. Salvadori.
The Salvadori workshop made sculptural furniture and lighting in Florence during the 1950s and 60s. Their whimsical designs often fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Green Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of brass and green Murano glass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern, ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Solid Brass Double Cylinder Pendant Light Fixture, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist double pendant light executed in solid brass, attributed to Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. Brass is unlacquered, exhibiting natural oxidation (if desired, inquire with us r...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vetri Murano Yellow Mushroom Lamp Midcentury/ Modern
Located in Toronto, CA
Medium size vintage Murano yellow mushroom lamp, a stunning example of Murano's exquisite glass artistry. Crafted using traditional techniques, this lamp showcases the vibrant yellow...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Arcade table lamps by Richard Carruthers, produced by Ateljé Lyktan, 1977
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of large table lamps Arcade designed by Richard Carruthers and produced by Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1970s.
Original chrome structure
Bib: Liuset ska vara vitt och lysa fritt, Hi...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Each chandelier is made of 50 discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on four levels.
Nine light bulbes E 14.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: Timeless Elegance in Illumination
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N. Designed by the visionary Isamu Noguchi and ex...
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Dominique Two Branch Bronze Sconces, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
DOMINIQUE
ANDRE DOMIN ( 1883-1962) & MARCEL GENEVRIERE ( 1885-1967)
A pair of elegant two branch gilt and oxidized bronze sconces,
with elegant horn shaped elongated tapering arm a...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Scale Pendant Light by Lumen Milano, 1950
By Lumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian pendant light by Lumen Milano, 1950 in brass and egg shell colored enameled metal, the large scale suspended circular shade is perforated with brass rimmed frosted g...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Striking Italian Floor Lamp In Mid-Century Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Örebro, SE
Italian counterweight floor lamp with a red lacquered shade, can be turned in all directions. This floor lamp has been designed with two weights adjuster at base that allows the lean...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Sciolari Brass Gold 18 Lights Table Lamp for Boulanger, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist sculptural table lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Boulanger are elegantly simple with the combination of brass gold finishes. Composed of a brass plated round base with 9 tubes...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sciolari Spider Chrome Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive round spider ceiling lamp, chrome metal designed by Sciolari, Italy with 6 bulbs.
Also a set of two wall lights available.
The lamp has been carefully cleaned and checked...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Paavo Tynell - Taito Oy - Impressive Commissioned Chandelier - 1950`s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
Paavo Tynell - Taito Oy - Impressive Commissioned Chandelier - 1950`s
Huge 9 light Chandelier in perfect original condition.
Photos don´t do justice to this magnificent light , wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glass Table Lamp Osso by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Osso lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 70s made of Iceberg or ice bone type glass for its brightness and whiteness that stand out with pleasant tones when illuminated. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Carl Moor Floor Lamp in brass for BAG Turgi, 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Beautiful very rare and ORIGINAL floor lamp designed by Professor Carl Moor and manufactured by BAG Turgi. The lamp was produced in different versions. This is the luxurious version...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Modern Oval Shaped Multi-Color Murano Glass Chandelier by Veneziani Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored tronchi on four levels with a patinated bronze color metal frame.
The glasses are blu , clear and smoky, creating ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 1
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in aluminum sheet, textured glass and b...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Fontana Arte Glass and brass flush mount
Located in London, GB
Lovely chandelier probably by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte c1940s/50s
Not yet found documentation. But definitely of the period and the style and quality of Fontana Arte
Takes 4 ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
8 Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamps from Filmcasino Vienna
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present up to eight stunning bowl-shaped pendant lights / uplight plafonieres / flush mount light fixtures dating back to the 1950s. These exquisite lights, origi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Rare Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid - Century Fontana Arte chandelier. Chrome frame with precious green colored Hammered cut-glass.
Available an other chandelier with gold frame.
Lighting: takes six sm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
BBPR crome table lamp for Artemide
By Artemide
Located in Milan, IT
RO model table lamp based on a design by B.B.P.R. Classic and iconic lamp from the early artemide production, chrome plating in very good conitions.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Scandinavian Designer Swedish Teak, Fabric Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian designer midcentury floor lamp rendered in turned teak with a curved squared base, retaining its original fabric shade. Sweden, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Teak
'Cubosfera' table lamp
Located in London, GB
A 'cubosfera' light sculpture by Alessando Mendini.
Condiiton: Wired with two SES bulb holders. Excellent original condition, retaining original box.
Literature: Domus 467 (ottobre...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Glass Metal Pendants Pair (2), circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Glass Brass Pendants, circa 1975
Sold as a pair. Dimensions: 11.4" x 17.7" / 32.7" total drop
The lights designed by the renowned architect Luigi Caccia Domin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Banci Florence design black and gold Arrow shape base table lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of Banci Florence design black and gold Arrow shape base table lamps .
" Arrows " shaped base table lamps, black enamelled structure with gold arrow shape details, Ivory color...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic big midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture.
High quality and in very good conditi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Floral Foliage Crown Ceiling Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Crown Flush Mount with triple flower detail, Gilt Iron. Spain, 1950s
This handcrafted crown sunburst ceiling light fixture features a crown shaped flush mount with frosted g...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Italian pair of Applyques Brass Structure with White Opaline Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pair of wall lights .Brass structur and white opaline glass.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rattan Bamboo Pendant Hanging Light or Lantern with Chinoiserie Accents, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Modernist Bamboo Rattan Pendant Lamp Woven Rope Globe Lampshade, Spain, 1950s.
Rare find.
Pagoda Shape.
This sculptural oriental inspired lamp is hanging from a rattan chain ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rope, Bamboo, Rattan
Large 1950s Stilnovo Model #1192 Brass and Glass Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Stilnovo Model #1192 brass and glass pendant. A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in matte finish opaline glass and brass with a custom fabricated architectu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Max Ingrand chandelier for Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte chandelier
18 bulbs. Small Eddison screw
(One of the few models that has not been reproduced!)
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Triennale Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Triennale Floor Lamp, model 12128 Italy, 1947
An original Brass frame on a tripod base with painted shades of enameled steel adjustable handles impressed ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Lantern in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s, ITSO Angelo Lelii
By Stilnovo
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and unique pendant light / lantern, manufactured in lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass, this lamp is made very much in the manner those designed by Angelo Lelii's for...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 7 Wonderful Crystal Sconces by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning golden sconces with crystal glasses, made by Kinkeldey, Germany, circa 1970-1979. It’s composed of crystal glass pieces on a gilded brass frame.
From the series: Classic
...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' Ceiling Light or Pendant Lamp Germany 1950s № 3
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 'Ufo' ceiling light or pendant lamp. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in aluminum sheet, textured glass and b...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Boris Lacroix Table Lamps or Bedside Lamps, France, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Lacroix Table Lamps from the 1940s – 1950s.
Metal or Brass-plated metal parts. Pistachio Yellow-green metal shades with frosted glass lampshade lower decorated with pistachio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
3 chandelliers artemide Vico Magistretti rare green omega
Located in Medesano, IT
rare green The Omega lamp, in pendant and ceiling versions, is part of the first series of lamps designed by Vico Magistretti in the first 10 years of Artemide's history. The lamp f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Rattan & Wicker Conical Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconce in Rattan and Woven Wicker. France, 1950s.
This French Riviera conical rattan wall light has an eye-catching design with chinoiserie decorations at bot...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan, Wicker
Max Ingrand model 2259/2 glass and brass chandelier by Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Brass and glass chandelier, engineered by Max Ingrand, model 2259/2, manufactured by Fontana Arte during the 1960s.
This overhead luminaire commands attention with its intricate eng...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Monumental Mid Century Table lamp by Isaq Hosoe.
By Isaq Hosoe
Located in London, GB
Monumental table or floor lamp in a minamilist style designed by Isaq Hosoe for Valenti, 1968. This unusual lamp has a heavy stable metal base, lacquered silver and a flexible hose ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large RAAK Pendants Model 'B-1011' in Aluminum and Perspex
By RAAK
Located in Waalwijk, NL
RAAK, pendants model 'B-1011', aluminum, lucite, The Netherlands, 1970s.
Designed by RAAK, these large lantern pendants embrace a striking octagonal design crafted from anodized alu...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Flush Mount by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Flush Mount by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. A large outer dish containing a center flute is finished in an enameled black exterior with a cream...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Chandelier Brass and Murano Glass Blade, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp flush mount with Murano glass blade and brass blade. Contemporary work from a small italian artisanal workshop. Minor imperfections due to artis...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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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