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
Pendant with Opaline Glass Sphere
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pendant, opaline glass, metal, plastic, Europe, 1960s.
Clean and simple pendant lamp with opaline glass sphere, metal rod and plastic detailing. The la...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount with Gold Inclusions by Barovier
Located in Antwerp, BE
One classic and elegant gold and bubble filled glass flush mount or wall sconce, handblown in the Barovier and Toso workshop in Murano.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orange Glass Pendant Light by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
Grenn glass pendant light by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
The fixtur...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
'Pulegoso' Pendant Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Very beautiful Italian Murano glass and chromed metal pendant lamp. The glass parts are typical Pulegoso models by Aldo Nason. The chrome is in very good condition as is the glass. S...
Category
1960s 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
1960s Hillebrand Flush Mount Murano Bubble Glass on Brass
By Hillebrand
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant wall or ceiling light with a murano bubble glass shade on a brass frame.
The fixture illuminates beautifully. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear statement in...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Pendant /Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, chrome
2x E27 or E26 socket
With aged patina
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful small midcentury one light gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses.
A high quality light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Gilt Brass, Murano Glass Chandelier Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful gilt brass chandelier comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. It’s made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
4 tie...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Glamorous Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Fixture
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
This large midcentury style chandelier with a stunning handblown
'lattimo' opalescent Murano glass spikes. Nickel frame with 20 E 14 light bulbs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Green Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A documented pendant light by designed Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Santillana was the director and a designer for the famed glass house Venini from 1959-1985. Dome shade is hand blo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Huge Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier with Amber Glass Petals, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear amber glass petals supported by a chrome frame.
The clear amber color of the glasses create a fabulous warm light eff...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Oscar Torlasco Style Brass Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sputnik Oscar Torlasco style brass chandelier.
Italy, 1960s.
15 arms with candelabra sockets.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 'of 2' Big Round Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flushmount by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Thick textured Murano ice glass fixture on a white metal base with three brass screws.
High quality...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Atomic Modern Textured Glass, Chrome Pendants, Kaiser, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of elegant pair of modernist space age pendants with four soft textured glass plates on chrome mount. Long slim chrome stem and canopy. Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Of Chandeliers Mid-Century Modern Brass Glass White Stilnovo attributed
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian pair of chandeliers from the 1950s Stilnovo attributed.
Only glass cm 40 x 20
Small internal line in the glass (as in the photo).
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Multicoloured Murano Glass Chandelier by Zuccheri for Venini
Located in Rome, IT
This amazing pair of chandelier with rare color combination considering the uniqueness with amber, pink, amethyst, and ice color precious Murano glasses. Each chandelier with 80 glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Fontana Arte Satellite Chandelier in Green Murano Glass, Italy c. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Max Ingrand style pendant chandelier with geometric design. Chandelier is comprised of dense circular Murano glass discs in kinetic linear formation. The outer glass discs are dark g...
Category
1970s Italian 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
Venini Pink and Ice Original Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa, 1955
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Venini Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa. Rare combination of light pink and Ice colored Murano glass.
Ivory p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Quadriedri Chandelier 44 Transparent Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 44 Murano trasparent crystal prism in a nickel metal frame.
Period: Late 20th century
Dimensions: 55.10 inches height (140 cm) with chai...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Gigantic Brass 24 Bulb Stilnovo Style Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass ceiling light, flush mount
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1960s
This vintage modernist ceiling light was produced in the 1960s in Italy. The lights is made of solid brass and has a fantastic floral structure with sockets for light bulbs fixed on brass light arms. the sockets are for use with e14 light bulbs and are 24 inn total. the light has an extraordinary size of 66cm in diameter which makes the light very impressive and sculptural.
The light is in its original vintage condition with normal slight traces, like little scratches and patina on the metal due to aging effects.
The origin of these lights is Italy, and remembers in the style and design of Stilnovo and Gio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Flushmount Faceted Crystal Light Fixture by Kinkeldey, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A light fixture by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. The fixture is made of a metal frame with lots of facetted crystal glass elements.
Measures: Diameter 12.5 in...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Tyringe Kunsthantverk Flushmounts, Sweden, 1975
Located in Bronx, NY
Flushmounts by Swedish Kunsthantverk from circa 1975 in exceptional great condition, detailed crystal glass shade on a copper-plated metal frame holding two European candelabra socke...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Copper
Danish Midcentury 'Spider' Chandelier in Brass by Lyfa, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large 6-armed brass chandelier designed and manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during the 1950s. It features its original brass canopy and period shading. The style of this light is rem...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Ceiling Chandelier "Torciglione", 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A rain of Murano glass spirals falling from the sky. This falling light has been made by Mazzega in Italy in 1970, each glass piece is attached to a delicate silver brass chain.
The...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1 'of 2' 1960 Germany Kinkeldey Large Flush Mount Chandelier Crystal & Chrome
By Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large chromed flush mount fixture with faceted crystal elements. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem fro...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ve...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass petals.
By Galleria Veneziani.
Frame available chrome or gold 24-karat
Dimensions: 2...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960's
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Max Ingrand Mod. 0556/B ceiling lamp for Fontana Arte
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandelier, 52 Glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandelier composed of 52 splendid trasparent glasses that give a very elegant look
Period: 1970s
Dimensions: 55.10 inches (140 cm) height with ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
1 of 2 Large Limburg Brass with Smoked Glass Ball Pendant, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Large smoked glass ball pendants, manufactured by Limburg, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Sockets: One x E27 standard bulb
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to inst...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Smoked Glass
Impressive Large Gilt Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier by Palwa Germany, 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning chandelier by Palwa (Palme and Walter), Germany, manufactured in the 1960s. It’s composed of jewel-like glass pieces and brass plates with a Brutalist relief.
Sockets: ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Stunning Chandelier, Chrome and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning three-tier chandelier by Kinkeldey, Germany, manufactured in circa 1970-1979. A handmade and high quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of chrome and h...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Two Glass and Brass Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
One brass chandelier with eight glass leaves.
Total height 67 cm.
Diameter:46 cm.
Height fixture:30 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern.
This suspension lamp features a woven wicker drum shaped lampshade ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
1 'of 2' Big Round Murano Ice Glass Flushmount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flushmount by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
Thick textured Murano ice glass fixture on a white metal base with t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Chandelier in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small chandelier in polished brass. It consists of 3 adjustable brass pipes/shades connected to a center disc. It's chain supported and still retain its original brass canopy/ceiling...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
1940's Italian pendant lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Elegantly scrolled brass terminating in two scallop edged tulip form aluminum socket cups in original ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Scolari Five, Arms Chrome and Fife Withe Opaline Glass Globes Chandelier
Located in Verviers, BE
5-arm chrome and opaline glass chandelier, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern chandelier made in the 1960s.
It has chrome arms, each with opaline glass shade in extraordinary shape.
We...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Fabulous Chandelier Amethyst or Pink Murano Glass Discs by Gino Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 87 Murano glass discs Amethyst by Gino Vistosi, disposed in six rows, forming a pyramid. A pair is available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Sergio Mazza Ceiling Pendant "Tau" for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling pendant "Tau" by Sergio Mazza for Artemide.
Made with textured glass, black enameled metal and nickel-plated brass.
One medium base socket. Height adjustable.
We take pride ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Italian Midcentury Brass Spiral Glass Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Italian spiral chandelier. Each of the prisms are solid glass. They hang from hooks onto a spiral brass frame, as pictured. Any amount of chain can be add...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Reggiani of Italy 1970s Chrome & Glass Lens Abstract Chandelier
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1970s geometric and abstract chrome and glass chandelier attributed to the Italian lighting company Reggiani. Twelve-light. Below each light is a suspended square plate w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Blue Stone Drops Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six-arm chandelier with blue stone drops.
Measures: Diameter 45 cm.
Height fixture 45 cm.
Total height 65 cm.
Six E14 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Chandelier Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique 1950's Italian 8 candle brass and art glass chandelier.
Artisan hand blown candle cups.
Pictures tell the story of this incredible piece of functional art.
Working order with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Available also a pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Beautiful Cut Crystal Chandelier By J.L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with three rings with crystals and nine lights.
Vienna form the 1950's, signatur on the frame.
Dimention of the chandelier only is: diameter 44cm (17.32in) x 20c...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Brass Suspensions with Half Glass Globes
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall suspension made of shiny brass with three levels of lights, hidden in a half brass and half glass sphere.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single RAAK Organ Style Vintage Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light Lamp Fixture
By RAAK, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A single rare and unusual futuristic polished brass European pendant light fixture in a similar style to the 'Fuga' wall lights by Dutch firm RA...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Charming Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
The 24 pink and white discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on floor levels. Nine lights.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Plates Chandelier, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Murano glass plates chandelier, 1960s Italy
Fully functional.
With six E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970 Italy Fontana Arte Sputnik Chandelier Turquoise Glass & Chrome
By Fontana Arte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with turquoise Murano glass on a chromed frame. A real eyecatcher and an excellent example of art glass from Italy. Manufactured by Fontana Arte, Milano, I...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Brass Church Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass pendant lamp or hanging light. It was in use in a church. Designed & manufactured in Germany, 1950s.
Executed in brass...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Majestic Chandelier Amethyst or Pink Murano Glass Discs by Gino Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Murano glass discs amethyst by Gino Vistosi, disposed in ten rows, forming two overlapping pyramids. A pair is available.
DIMENSIONS
H ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Venini Pendant Chandelier, Curved Crystal Glass & Gold Plated Brass.
By Venini
Located in Weesp, NL
A stylish and classy Italian Hollywood Regency pendant Venini light, circa 1990's. This beauty is made of pairwise curved crystal Murano glasses ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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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