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
Vintage black and white 5-armed chandelier, 1950's/1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a very elegant chandelier from the 1950's or 1960's. It has black painted arms holding 5 opaline glass chalices that gives a beautiful diffused illumination. It is very likel...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo. They were designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Two-toned wall lamps are a bone white lower wide shade and a smaller fluted black ena...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Lights, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass wall lights with beige and red lacquered shades, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stemlite Chrome Floor Lamp by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in Toledo, OH
This mid-century modern 1962 chrome floor lamp designed by Bill Curry features a mushroom shade and 3-way switch. The fixture is labeled Stemlite by Design Line...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Amber Bubble Glass Pendant by Helena Tynell for Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A large round with light smoke tone bubble glass pendant designed by Helena Tynell for Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s
Sockets: It needs 1 x E27 standard bulb.
Ligh...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45A, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model « 45A » by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gifu, Japan
Series star...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Pair of Ice Glass Cube Sconces or Flush Mounts, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of sconces of very heavy ice glass depression glass cubes. Gorgeous thick heavy glass with metal fixture. Great size and stunning design. Brings a touch of elegance to the roo...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Bronze Sconces in the Leleu Style, 2 Pairs Available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French bronze sconces in the Leleu style, circa 1950.
2-light, 40 watts max bulb.
US rewired.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Rare Table or Wall Lamp Pokrok, 1970s
By Pokrok
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- space age style
- marked by label
- adjustable
- table or wall
- very nice style of lighting
Category
1970s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One Green Glass Pendant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
One green Ufo glass pendant light.
The brown lamp has been sold.
Green light diameter 50 cm and height 38 cm.
Brown light diameter 40 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Christophe Pillet Wall Lamp 'Plume' Large by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Plume' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017.
Wall lamp giving direct light in lacquered metal. Tube-shaped structure in curved metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Plume, designed by Christophe Pillet, a family of lamps consisting of a table lamp and two wall lamp versions, one with a long arm and the other with a short arm. The lighting project conceptually originated from a collection created by the French designer for the Sezz Hotel in Saint-Tropez, designed especially for the hotel through the Oluce Bespoke Tailoring...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Light by Paolo Caliari for Venini
By Venini, Paolo Caliari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Paolo Caliari for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Striking Venini pendant with an exterior mauve colored murano glass shade, encompassin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergström, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and silk fabric floor lamp designed by Hans Bergström and produced by ASEA. With floral prints to inside of vintage lampshade.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 45” H...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Floral Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandeliers, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral glass and brass Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
It requires 12 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each and compatible with the US/UK/ etc. Standards. Very good...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Murano Pink Petal Ceilng Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 32 Murano pink glass petals (pink with white spot) in golden painted metal frame. Elegant lighting object.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 19,20 inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hillebrand Orange Gold 'Confetti' Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of fun and unique Hillebrand pendants made around 1970 in Europe.
The colors of the murano glass give the light a playful look. When lit, the pendant fills the room with a so...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Design Italian Sputnik Chandelier, Attributed to Stilnovo Brass, 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent midcentury design Sputnik chandelier attributed to Stilnovo, circa 1958
It has a wonderful minimalistic Stilnovo attributed design with lines inspired by the Space Age.
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Tulip Table Lamps by Designline in Orange on White Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous matching pair of tulip form table lamps after Laurel Lamp Company These feature an orange powder coated cast aluminum bases with mouth blown frosted white glass shades. Th...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Pair French Brass And Opal Wall Lights / Sconces By Maison Lunel From The 1950s
By Lunel
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair brass wall lights with opal shades by the French Maison Lunel.
Both lamps, fixture and opal shades, are in good condition.
These lamps are in our opinion absolute an e...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Metal, Brass
Vistosi Multi-Color Glass Pendant Midcentury 1950s Italian Design Ceiling Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in Brescia, IT
Pendant lamps
by Vistosi, 1950s
Colored glass
Black metal frame
Brass details
Measure: height 115 cm
diameter shade 13 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Outstanding Pair of Vintage Stacked Blown Glass Ball Murano Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of vintage Murano lamps, circa 1970. Comprised of a series of blown glass balls, fabulous color and pattern introduced via reverse paint. Atop the original thick Luci...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Contemporary Pair of Brass Sconces Geometrical Murano Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of sconces wall lamps lights panels. Contemporary work, small Italian workshop, few exclusive productions. Full brass and murano glass. In the style of Reggiani, Sciolari, Palwa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Spirali' Ceiling or Wall Lights by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Spirali' Ceiling or Wall Lights by Angelo Mangiarotti for Candle, Italy, 1960s. Spring steel spiral detail. Strong patina and age to the formations. All flush mounts obtain a partic...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Monumental Brass and Murano Glass Tear Drop Flush Mount
Located in Berlin, BE
Monumental brass and amber Murano glass tear drop flush mount or chandelier. The extra huge flush mount is a real eye catcher in every living ro...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Clear Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 3 Clear Bubble Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Helena Tynell, Germany 1960s
Dimensions
Height: 4.52 in. (11.5 cm)
Width: 9.84 in. (25 cm...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Handkerchief Amber Ice Glass and Brass Pendant by Limburg, 1960s - One Light
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome tinted amber handkerchief ice glass and brass pendant by Limburg. Manufactured in Germany in the 1960s.
The lamp has got a E27 screw on socket each. The glass shade is toppe...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Teli ceiling lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
The Teli ceiling lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s is an extraordinary piece of design where minimalist elegance and innovative design harmoniously converge
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Amazing Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Barovier & Toso, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Barovier e Toso Venetian glass flowers basket ceiling light with precious handblown clear and gold flowers.
Each 3 E14 light bulbs. \40 W up
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
A pair of Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant hand-blown Murano glass wall light of Barovier & Toso, Italy. Manufactured late 1960s, early 1970s.
The light fixture consists of a blown Murano glass shell, a wide...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware Rörstand, Sweden 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow and white glazed table lamp produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s and designed by Gunnar Nylund, (Swedish, 1914-1997). Nylund served as artistic director at Rörstrand, where ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Incredible Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 52 Pink Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (PINK and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20thcentury
Dimensions:55,10 inches (140 cm) height with c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Large Soholm Lamp with New Blue Silk Custom Made Lampshade Houben, 19
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Ceramic large table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic in blue or grey tones, with a combination of dry and glazed finishe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Barovier & Toso Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Barovier & Toso Murano art glass ceiling lights whit a Brass frame ,made of precious hand blown ice color leaves glasses . A glass bowl as a bottom. This beauty has the look...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Dutch Air Bubble Glass Globe Brass Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Original vintage air bubble glass pendant
2 meter black cotton flex
brass top
Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two Austrolux Chandeliers, Austrian, 1950s
By Austroluxe
Located in Wien, AT
Two Austrolux chandeliers, Austrian, 1950s
Original condition
12 bulbs.
Price and sell per piece.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Outstanding Large Oval Shaped Multi-Color Triedi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored triedi prism on six levels with copper color metal frame.
The glasses are amber, transparent, , smoky, amber, gold, ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Trio of Custom Acanthus Leaf Sconces by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Lovely and elegant group of brass candelabra sconces featuring an acanthus leaf motif were designed by Tommi Parzinger from one of his most important commissions, the Appleman resid...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Midcentury Pendant Light Made of Opal Glass, Brass & Metal, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This elegant pendant light, attributed to the renowned Italian design company Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern lighting design. Manufactured in the 1950s, it fe...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Harvey Guzzini Chrome and Travertine Base Arc Table Lamp
Located in Toronto, ON
Spectacular Harvey Guzzini table lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. This gorgeous design features a chrome body and a travertine base. The heavy travertine base is square shaped while ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Glass Globes Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 12 glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fixtu...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier, Jean Michel Frank and Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
A Custom, large, pure, sober French Plaster Chandelier / Pendant in the style of Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank circa 1930.
The size show...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lampadario di Paolo Venini con vetri Murano lavorati a filigrana, 1970
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Bellissimo lampadario a tre diffusori di luce costituiti da bocce in vetro di Murano con motivo a filigrana di Venini bianco e giallo con struttura in ottone e ghisa. Perfettamente...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Set of Three French 1950s Lunel Wall Lights
By Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Great large 1950s French sconces composed of brass and matte black fixtures holding large white matte glass shades. Rewired.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Amber & Clear POLIEDRI Murano Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 multicolored Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are amber and trasparent, which makes the c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A gorgeous set of 2 sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979.
High quality, Handmade, and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass flush mount by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970's
Located in Renens, CH
Beautiful flush mount which boasts a large circular handblown Murano glass diffuser with beautifully undulating deep blue swirls in the glass.
Inside the glass shade the lamp featur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Midcentury Floor Brass Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame with three arms fitted each with E27 sockets and new gold silk shade. Made in Denmark in the 1950s
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single Mid-Century Modern Italian Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern scone from Mid-Century, Italy. Blown glass, perforated steel and brass materials. (One) candelabra E14 based socket per sconce. Ready for ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 52 Pink Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (PINK and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Val St. Lambert Crystal & Brass Sputnik Flush Mount
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960's Belgian wall or ceiling mounted lamp in brass and 12 Val Saint Lambert crystal disks.
We happen also to have available the identical fixture in chrome as well as th...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful table lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp has a great structure and is wonderfully designed.
Very high quality workmanship and fantastic design.
Condition:
Very good vintage co...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and Chinoiserie Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square pendant light with glass lampshade, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired lantern with green blown glass lampshade.
This handcr...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass
Restored 1960 Vintage Floor Lamp: Mid-Century Modern Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the timeless elegance of our modern vintage 1960 floor lamp, skillfully restored to its original splendor. Composed of brass, wood, and metal, this exquisite lamp has been...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Modernist "Pileino" Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti for Artemide
By Gae Aulenti, Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite "Pileino" table lamp designed by Italian architect and designer, Gae Aulenti for Artemide in 1972 for an Italian design exhibition at MoMa, New York.
Stylish and practical wit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Cascade Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing white and brown murano glass chandelier designed and manufactured in Venice in the seventies by Mazzega, the chandelier has i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers, 24 Gold Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each 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
Pair of Large Murano Ice Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Ceramic Pineapple Table Lamp by Marcello Fantoni (attr.) Italy 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp with an orange ceramic base representing a pineapple. Designed probably by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1970s.
Executed in orange colored...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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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Desk Reading Lamp
Figurine Lamp