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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Metal, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 27 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Tekio Horizontal P2' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P2' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gregory Van Pelt Cardboard Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gregory Van Pelt Stacked Cardboard hanging Fixture. Wood cone top and hanging wood ball switch. In nice original condition, iconic 1970's sensibilities and...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paper
Miguel Milá 'TMM' Floor Lamp in Black Oak and White Parchment for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Miguel Milá 'TMM' floor lamp in black oak and white parchment for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiova...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak, Wood, Parchment Paper
Rare Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exceptional pair of wall scones designed by Geatano Sciolari in the 70s made in polished brass and glass ornament in the middle.
A wonderful shape and they provide beautiful gold...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Square Glass Flush Mounts by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
These beautiful hand blown glass flush mounts were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s-early 1970s). Beautiful craftsmanship. These mid century ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 4 Square Bubble Glass Flush Mount Wall lights By Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Square Bubble Glass Flush Mounts by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, manufactured in Germany in 1960. The bubble glass gives a wonderful glow. The square glass is mounted on a br...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 3 Glass Pedants by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Three beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored/toned hand blown glass gives a wonderf...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1970s Modernist MCM Orange Pendant Lamp
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Fabulous Orange MCM Pendant Lamp
3.75 h x 13 diameter
Original preowned vintage condition
Refer to images listed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Several Square Glass Flush Mounts by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
These beautiful hand blown glass flush mounts were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s-early 1970s). Beautiful craftsmanship. These mid century ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
XXL Venini Style Murano Glass and Gold-Plated Sconce, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Murano glass wall sconce featuring five long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with gold-plated details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
Cleaned and ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Pairs of Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Tynell for Glashütte, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 pairs bubble glass wall lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the rich textured hand blown glass gives a wonderful and warm glow. The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Grace Kelly's Tears Murano Chandelier 1980s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the Grace Kelly whose tears, legend has it, were the same color as her eyes.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
XXL Venini Style Murano Glass and Gold-Plated Sconce, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Murano glass wall sconce featuring five long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with gold-plated details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
Cleaned and ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bakalowits Diamond Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Bakalowits chandelier, 1960s
Original condition.
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1 of the 4 Leola Sculptural Brass 5-Light Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount, 1970s
By Leola
Located in Rijssen, NL
Gorgeous Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mount by Leola. Made with polished brass, Germany, 1960s.
Can be used as ceiling flushmount or as expressive wall light.
The light fix...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Medium Round Clear Textured Glass Wall Light, Limburg, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Clear colored textured glass wall light designed in the style of Glashütte Limburg around 1960-1970 in Europe, Germany. The rich textured bubbled glass gives a wonderful glow...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Kalmar Murano Smoke Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and large murano glass wall sconces or lights or ceiling lamps by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG, Austria, 1960s. A white lacquered metal back plate holds an organic hand blown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Pair of Amber Glass Gold Pendants by Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful bubble glass and gold chandelier or pendant light designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored/toned hand blown glass gives ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
1 of the 6 Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard.
Each w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Italian Glass & Aluminum Hanging pendant chandeliers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern Italian Glass & Aluminum Hanging pendant chandeliers.. 2 available,, priced separately. Clear diamond patterned glass and stainless mounts, Adjustable height with...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Curved Clear Gold Glass Messing Flush Mount, Venini
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful flush mount featuring several sides of multiple long curved crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods creating a beautiful weave of light, with messing details and back plate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp 1957 in Ochre for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Arne Jacobsen AJ Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957, current production.
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Wooden Pendant Light with Textile Shade by Domus Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful oak pendant light with new lampshade by Le Klint. The light is manufactured by Domus in the 1970s in Germany, Europe.
The oak base is adjustable in height. The beautiful, f...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous chrome and Murano glass flushmount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome back plate. Thirteen E14 socket...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Table Lamp by Temde Wood, Switzerland 1970s
Located in München, BY
Great vintage lamp by Temde, Switzerland 1960s. The solid wood lamp made of pine wood was complemented with a modern lampshade.
Very good vintage condition with signs of wear on th...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
One of Three J.T. Kalmar Franken Brown and Clear Flush Mounts Wall Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 flush mounts /wall lights, gorgeous and stylish, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria, 1960s. With a handcrafted thick ice glass plate attached to the center. With bras...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Artichoke White Opal Hanging Lamp by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This hanging lamp by Peill & Putzler, made in Germany in the 1970s, is a striking example of contemporary design. Its form resembles an artichoke, adding a touch of elegance to any s...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Brown Taupe Red Square Ceramic Wall Lights by Hustadt Keramik, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Brown taupe red ceramic wall lights in Fat Lava style. Manufactured by Hustadt Leuchten Keramik, Germany in the 1970s.
The style of the glaze is called 'Fat Lava'. Which means the g...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1950 Tripod Vintage Floor Lamp by Maison Arlus
By Arlus
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful lamp from the 1950s, from Maison Arlus, composed of a central column in black lacquered wood resting on a circular base from which three golden and black lacquered legs p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique pair of hand blown glass wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s). Beautiful craftsmanship...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pendant Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari Glass Brass Midcentury Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari with 6 E27 lights made with stems in chromed nickel finish and brushed brass colored panels, where each arm supports a transparent cylindrical ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 6 Large Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces Two Tiers by, Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has five...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Red-Brown Colored Glass Pendant Lamp , 1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This large and very nice pendant lamp is made of red brown colored glass with a white inside. The glass is hung to the fixture by a metal ring with 3 connecting screws. This model is...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fog & Mørup Holmegaard Pendant Lights, 1960
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of modernist wall lamps in beautiful warm purple-colored glass. With lovely steel or transparent cable for a clean modern look.
We can deliver different colors of cables and cei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cord, Glass
Murano Glass Pendant Light Mid-Century Modern La Murrina Design Italy 1960/70s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass pendant lamp in amber tones. Gold metal accessories. La Murrina is a symbol of excellence in design with unique glass products "Made in Murano". Thanks to its solid root...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Kalmar Murano Smoke Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and large Murano glass wall sconces or lights or ceiling lamps by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG, Austria, 1960s. A white lacquered metal backplate holds an organic hand blown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Enameled metal, resin. Plastic polymer resin was applied with spraying technique ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
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 green colored murano glass shade, encompassin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ceiling or Wall Lights by Lumi
By Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling or Wall Lights by Lumi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. These petite enameled flush mounts are a lot of five comprising of four circles (two pairs match ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1 of the 6 Citrus Swirl Ice Glass Wall Lights or Sconces from J.T. Kalmar, 1969
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with slight goldish amber color swirl. Beautiful, thick textured glass is complimented by chrome hardware. Simple and clean design. Hand blow...
Category
1660s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Set of Four-Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, Two Sconces and Two Pedant Lights, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A special set of round biomorphic smoked glass light fixtures designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. These Peill & Putzler vintage wall li...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 of the 4 beautiful Bubble Glass Pendant Lamps by Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the hand blown glass gives a wonderful warm glow.
...
Category
1660s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Midcentury Brass 3-Arm Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian Sputnik ceiling lamp from the 1950s is a captivating example of mid-century modern design in the style of Stilnovo. Featuring three arms with white acrylic glass shades,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Amber Glass Wall Lights Sconces by Helena Tynell for Glashütte, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair a beautiful amber bubble glass wall lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic! The wall light has a very strong appearance and spreads a wonderful...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gordon & Jane Martz Green Stoneware Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jane & Gordon Martz green pottery table lamp. Has teak neck and original teak finial. Signed Martz by the wire. Original wiring, in good vintage condition, shade not included. 23.5" ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Teak
Important 1970s Rosewood and Brass Table Lamp with Triangular Base- 37.5" H
Located in New York, NY
An important French 1970s table lamp featuring a striking combination of materials and design. The lamp is set on a triangular base, providing both stability and a modern aesthetic, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Franco Luce Wall Lamps Murano Glass and Brass 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant pair of Large Murano Glass Leaf Applique and brass frame.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Glass Pendants by Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair beautiful bubble glass chandeliers or pendant lights designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored/toned hand blown glass gives a wonderfu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Cylinder Brass / Bronze Table Lamps - Pair
By James Mont
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is pair of mid-century modern cylinder form table lamps in the manner of James Mont. The height is adjustable and the wiring in good shape. The body appears to be brushed nickel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Vintage Large Pair Woven Rattan Wicker Basket Table Lamps Newly Wired
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of woven rattan basket table lamps. These have been newly wired, clear cords, 3 way brass sockets, all new brass hardware. Dimensions: 28 H (to top of finial) x 20 H (to...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Bakelite Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of vintage midcentury Bakelite table lamps, made in Germany and dating from around the 1960’s.
They have a wonderful design and are made from lightweight and durable ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bakelite
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s.
The lamp features an iron base and a brass rod, which supports a swivel arm that holds th...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, Mazzega, 41 "rondini" Amber Glass
By Mezzaga
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Rare Italian vintage Murano chandelier. The fixture is made up of 41 individual handblown glass elements hanging (transparent and amber) from a gold painted metal frame. Each piece ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury glass Flush Mount, Ceiling or Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1970s
- good original ciondition with patina
- US compatible
- new electricity
- jr
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzingers
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish Modern floor lamp by Tor Wolfenstein for Ditzingers, 1940s.
This lamp offers two light sources, held by adjustable brass arms. The arms are attached to a beautifully ornament...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants.
Made for us exclusively in Italy.
Hand blown glass, custom finished metal.
Available in brass or patinated ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Wall Lamps in Brass and Glass by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Wall lights manufactured by ASEA, Sweden, circa 1950.
Each lamp features two light sources, hidden by frosted opaline glass shades. The shades are elegantly kept in place by three th...
Category
20th Century Swedish 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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