Danish Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Brass Chandelier, 1950s.
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Brass Chandelier, 1950s.
Brass
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Danish Mid Century Modern Burl Wood & Chrome Hanging Chandelier
Located in Wayne, NJ
Unusual mid-century Danish modern burl wood & chrome hanging chandelier.
Chrome
1960's Mid-Century Danish Modern Slat Rosewood Chandelier
By Maria Lindeman, Hans Bergström, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sciolari Lighting
Located in Burbank, CA
Original vintage 1950’s Mid-century Modern Scandinavian chandelier for sale.
Rosewood
Nordlys round pendant chandelier Eric Warna Denmark mid century
By Eric Wärnå
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Nordlys translated to Northern Lights as produced in the 1960s by Kemp & Laurtizen, Denmark.. This line came in various sizes. Approx dimensions 7 x 7 x 8.5 inches high plus 5 inch...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Pendant Chandelier Teak and Resin, Denmark, 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Danish modern pendant lamp from the 1960s. Elegant and timeless design made of teak and four lampshades made of synthetic resin. Wonderful glow through the granules. A great accen...
Resin, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Three-Arm Chandelier with Glass Shades
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in brass and black wood and with three glass shades, Denmark circa 1950's.
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Teak and Opaline Glass 3-Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Scandinavian mid-century chandelier from the 1960s, crafted in warm-toned teak with refined brass detailing and three organically shaped opaline glass shades.
Opaline Glass, Wood
Scandinavian mid-century brass chandelier Tulip, Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century modern chandelier attributed to the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup, dating to the 1950s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oxidized Brass Brutalist Chandelier by Sorensen Denmark 1960s
By Holm Sørensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist chandelier, made in oxidized brass, stamped: Holm Sorensen in the canopy.
Brass, Copper
Mid Century Danish 4 Light Chandelier with Milk Glass Shades
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant 4 light pendant chandelier from Denmark. Blown in a mold milk Glass shades with walnut caps & hanger. All the wood is stamped Denmark. Totally rewired. In exce...
Milk Glass, Walnut
Mid Century Modern 3-Arm Chandelier by Fog and Morup, Denmark 1950s
By Fog and Morup
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Mid Century Modern pendant light or small chandelier designed by Fog and Morup.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Danish Stained Glass Triple Pendant Chandelier C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special and rare stained glass triple pendant lamp from Denmark. Three stained glass leaded 4 sided shades with independent chains suspending the fixtures shades at different he...
Metal, Lead
Mid-Century Pendant, 1970s, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Pendant, 1970s, Denmark, - made of Metal, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition.
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Brass Counterweight Chandelier after Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Brass Counterweight Chandelier, after Paavo Tynell, unsigned, Finland, circa 1950s. It has been rewired and is ready to use. It is constructed of brass and brass finished...
Brass, Metal
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T.
Brass
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
By Th. Valentiner
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T.
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern White Plastic Chandelier Mod. Big Lily, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Mid-Century Modern white plastic chandelier mod.
Plastic
$975Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Eight-bulb brass chandelier, bulbs not included, the last two photos are an example of which bulb could be used.
Brass
Mid-Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.
Aluminum, Copper
$333Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.
Metal, Aluminum
$231Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s.
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Metal
Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type.
Metal
$231Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg, RAAK, Fog & Mørup
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Rare type.
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting. - Rare type.
Metal, Copper
$268Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Praha, CZ
- very beautiful style of lighting - rare type.
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Ceiling Lamp Danish Teak Style Pendant Wood Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish teak wood and chrome sputnik ice glass chandelier, 1960s Measures: Diameter:24 in/ 60 cm Height: 35 in / 90 cm Glass shades 6 in (15 cm) / 5 in (12 ...
Chrome
Danish Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier 5 Frosted Glass Shades MINT!
By Paul McCobb, Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier 5 Frosted Glass Shades MINT!
Brass
Sv. Mejlstrøm, Danish designer. Brass chandelier with glass shades. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mid-20th century. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 54.0 cm x D 66.0 cm.
Brass
$324Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Pendant, 1970s
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Praha, CZ
Scandinavian pendant in red and brass color. 1x75W E25-E27 bulb US wiring compatible max height 160cm.
Metal, Brass
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Erik Hoglund Body Nova Chandelier Made in Denmark C. 1950's
By Erik Höglund, Boda Nova
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Danish Mid Century Modern chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Body Nova, Made in Denmark circa 1950's.
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Rare Pendant, Denmark, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely rare type - very nice style of lighting.
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Brass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century Danish brass pendant lamp from the 1980s embodies timeless Scandinavian design with its minimalist form and high-quality materials. The lamp features a beaut...
Aluminum, Brass
$912Sale Price|37% Off
A Mid Century 18 Arm Tulip Pendant Chandelier By Fog and Mørup Of Denmark
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
A very elegant and classic 18 arm tulip pendant chandelier by Fog and Mørup of Denmark Hand blown white opaline glass shades. E14 bulb holders A lovely age related wear and patina ...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Chandelier with Crystal and Amber Glass Shades by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960. An exquisite example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design, this...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26....
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 19.0"W x 4.75"D All items ship from High Point, North C...
Brass
Danish Midcentury Brass Chandelier by TH Valentiner
By Povl Dinesen, Th. Valentiner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handsome Danish modern chandelier executed in brass. Designed by Th. Valentiner for Povl Dinesin, it is elegant in its simplicity, with subtle yet striking silhouette. The chandeli...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.0"H x 17.5...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Minor dent in canopy. Wear consistent with age and use. All lighting will be converted for U...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.0"H x 13.0...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 13.0"D Stem Length (...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 14.0...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Patina brass and glass consistent with vintage age. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.5"H x 11....
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Minor chip to one glass fixture. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use. Overall ...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.0"H x 18.0"W x 18.0"D Stem Length (inches): 9.75"Dimensions of C...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched beige glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.75"H x 13.0"W x 5.25"D Stem Length (inches): 14.0" Dimensions...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 17.0"D Stem Length (inches): 13.5" Dimensions of Canop...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and gilded opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.0"H x 21.0"D Stem Length (inches): 19.0" Dimensions of Cano...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.0"H x 20.5"W x 20.5"D Stem Length (inches): 24.5" Dimensions...
Brass
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 23....
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Metal & Glass Candleholder Pendant, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Metal and Glass Candleholder Pendant, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original...
Metal
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Denmark 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Pendant, Denmark 1960. white lacquor on metal. height adjustable. rewired.
Metal
Copper chandelier denmark around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Copper chandelier denmark around 1950s Polished and stove enameled
Copper
Mid-Century Danish Copper Pendant from Lyfa, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare lamella pendant lamp from Lyfa. Probably a design by Luigi Weisdorf. The lamp convinces with its clear geometry. The basic shape forms a hexagonal, black body. Three copper rib...
Metal
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Plastic, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white fabric and plastic chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 20.5"D Stem Length...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Minimalist Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s. A minimalist design with a colorful accent. The large shade is made of metal and finished in yellow on the top. The lamp dome is made of transluc...
Metal
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Bakelite, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, beige bakelite and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5"H x 21.5"...
Brass
Unavailable
H 7.49 in Dm 14.97 in
Danish Midcentury Chandelier by Vitrika in Collaboration with Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Vitrika
Located in Spoettrup, DK
Beautiful gold colored chandelier decorated with square crystal glass pieces and is made in the 1960s by the Danish company Vitrika with glass from the Swedish glass manufacturer Orr...
Crystal, Metal
Danish Mid-Century Glass and Brass Chandeliers by Vitrika
By Vitrika, Fåglavik
Located in Vordingborg, DK
A pair of stunning glass and brass chandeliers by Danish Vitrika in collaboration with Swedish glass manufactory Fåglavik. The chandeliers have been cleaned and polished. The brass h...
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Tulipan Brass Chandelier from Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Basel, CH
This Fog & Mørup Tulipan chandelier features a brass frame with white tulip shaped opaline glass lampshades. It was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s.
Brass
Unavailable
H 7.09 in Dm 14.18 in
Danish Mid-Century Glass Chandelier by Vitrika in Collaboration with Orrefors
By Orrefors, Vitrika
Located in Haderslev, DK
Stunning glass chandelier by Danish Vitrika in collaboration with swedish glass manufactor Orrefors. This chandelier is of a high built quality as you would expect from a danish l...
Brass
Unavailable
H 27 in W 23 in
Mid Century Ceiling Lamp / Five Arm Chandelier / Danish Teak Style Pendant Light
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A beautiful Mid Century Danish pendant / chandelier with five wooden and brass arms.
Brass
20th Century Danish Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
20th century Danish chandelier by Vernor Panton made with capiz shells hanging from translucent wires suspended from a walnut medallion, circa 1960s.
Wire
Mid-Century Orange Glass Danish Pendant
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Orange glass Danish pendant Bottom Dimensions: opening diameter 5 inches height 12.5 inches Condition: very good considering age and use
Glass
Unavailable
H 45.28 in Dm 18.9 in
Danish Mid-century Modern Chandelier in Brass 1950s in the Style of Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Th. Valentiner
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Mid-Century Modern counter weight brass chandelier with adjustable height designed by Danish Th.
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Suspended Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
A vintage Mid-Century Danish style suspended lamp. Made of glass and aluminum. Three regular lamps under the glass shade. On and off switch, one or all the light can be turn on. The ...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 18 in Dm 18.9 in
Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen Artichoke Chandelier Light Lamp Mid Century Danish
Located in Boise, ID
Great used condition.
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper colored Pendant light
Located in Berlin, Germany
Danish Mid-Century Modern Copper colored Pendant light This pendant light consists of two-cone shaped lamp shades made from copper plated aluminium. A piece of wood keeps the two la...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern, Ceramic Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Popular in the 1960s and 1970s in Scandinavia, ceramic lamps have their own representative in this one. This is so-called good art. The lampshade is decorated with slices of a citrus...
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Pendant Light, Denmark 1970s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pendant Light space age from 1970s. This pendant light consists of a half globe made of aluminium with white metal louvre and surrounded by a golden metal hoop. Designed and produced...
Aluminum
Pair Industrial Poul Henningsen Pendant Chandeliers Mid Century
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of indusrtial mid century modern Pendant Chandeliers , Poul Henningsen.
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Pendants with Gold Accents
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Small Mid-Century blown glass pendants with gold painted accents. Original brass hardware shows a beautiful patina. The beautiful light is newly rewired on a woven linen three foot ...
Brass
A Pair of mid century Georg Jensen chandeliers
By Georg Jensen
Located in Canaan, CT
a great pair of chandeliers by Georg Jensen. They have a great design, great light, and are in great condition. Light scratches that you would never see when hung. Elton John has a...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Conical Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic Danish Modern design ceiling fixture. Conical brass down lights with classic pierce cut detail. Satin glass opaque up light shades. Beautiful polished brass finish with a wal...
Brass
Mid-century Danish Metal Cascade Pendant Lamp
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of the cable is 140cm and can be shortened to your preference. The lamp socket is designed for standard E27 light-bulb (not included) ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Blue, Ceramic Celling Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Danish ceiling lamp in the style and origin of the 1960s, or racial representative of Mid-Century Modern design. It looks great and how it shines. It is lit two-way. Delicate and sub...
Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century Modern "Egg Lamp" Hanging Fixture, circa 1960
Located in Richmond, VA
Danish Mid-century modern three arm "Egg Lamp", hanging light fixture circa 1960. In chrome with ebonized stem and three milk glass shades. The shades are covered with ceramic yolk c...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brown, Ceramik Celling Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Danish ceiling lamp in the style and origin of the 1960s, or racial representative of Mid-Century Modern design. It looks great and how it shines. It is lit two-way. Gently and subtl...
Ceramic
Danish Modern Teak and Opaline Chandelier
Located in New London, CT
Great survivor from the 60s. 5 pendant teak and opaline chandelier that is quintessential both Mid-Century Modern and Danish modern.
Opaline Glass, Teak
Mid 20th Century, Brushed Gold Pendant by Jeka of Denmark
Located in Bristol, GB
A brushed gold aluminium pendant light with the classic multi shade system designed by Jeka of Denmark in the 1960's. This type of pendant is designed to spread the light perfectly i...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood, Metal and Glass Dual Pendant
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Danish modern double pendant features by aluminium and is suspended by a sculpted piece of solid rosewood. Two lovely hammered glass. The length of the pendants can be adjusted.
Aluminum
Danish Mid-Century Glass and Metal Pendant Light
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Glass and metal Danish pendant light, circa 1960's. Light consists of a slim frosted glass cone shaped shade with avocado green metal band. Original condition, bottom rim shows tiny...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, Danish Copper-Plated Celling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Copper-plated lamp with rosewood veneer. A great example of Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern period. Plastic slides in the outer casing disperse light. One light spo...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Design LYFA Pendant
By Lyfa
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mid-Century LYFA short brand name for Lys Fabrikken København 1950s opalized pendant with white matte surface. Patinated brass suspension with Bakelite locker. Completely cleaned and...
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Teak and Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Triple glass shade suspention lamp with teak stretcher. Rewired and new canopy. Height can be adjusted. Light source: E27 Edison screw fitting max 60W. Measures as shown: Heig...
Glass, Teak
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
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Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
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