Brass, Opaline & Bakelite Table Lamp, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage mid-century table lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. The
Brass
Mid Century Black Metal & Glass Pair of Bedside Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Black Metal & Glass Pair of Bedside Lamps, 1950s, Germany Minimal design Very high
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century table lamp with tripod base. The shade is made of opal glass and has a black coating
Metal
1950s Karl Trabert German Desk Table Lamp Bauhaus
By Karl Trabert
Located in Chula Vista, CA
German Desk Table Lamp Art Deco Bauhaus Karl Trabert 18.5 h x 13 d x 13 d-Inclined 17.5 long
Aluminum
$2,410 / set
H 6.7 in Dm 4.14 in
Set of Two Lovely Mid Century Modern Bedside Table Lamps Germany 1950s
By Wolfgang Tümpel 1
Located in Munich, DE
table lamps. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and opaline glass, each
Brass
$2,410 / set
H 6.7 in Dm 4.14 in
Set of Two Lovely Mid Century Modern Bedside Table Lamps Germany 1950s
By Wolfgang Tümpel 1
Located in Munich, DE
table lamps. Designed and manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and opaline glass, each
Brass
$4,219
H 13 in Dm 13.78 in
Exceptional & Lovely Mid-Century Modern Tripod UFO Table Lamp Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
in Germany, 1950s. Executed in green & clear etched glass and black painted metal sheet and tube
Metal
$2,049Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 16.74 in Dm 5.91 in
Pair of Beautiful German Vintage Art Deco Brass and Glass Table Lights 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of brass/bronze and blown glass table lamps. Germany, 1950s
Brass
$1,024
H 8.67 in Dm 9.06 in
unique art deco IKORA Glass table light base by Karl Wiedmann WMF, Germany 1950s
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Glass table light base by Karl Wiedmann. Producer WMF, Germany, 1950s. This table lamp was
Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Table Lamps, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Table Lamps, 1950s Each lamp needs 1 x E14 Edison
Metal
World Globe Glass Light West Germany 1950s JRO with Bakelite Base
By JRO-Verlag 1
Located in Pymble, NSW
An excellent JRO made West Germany glass world globe light. Mounted on a Bakelite base with an
Blown Glass
$964 / set
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 5.91 in
Stilnovo Style Pair of 1950s Bedside Table Lamps with White Glass Shades
By Stilnovo
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of European probably German bedside table lamps in the style of Stilnovo. The small lamps have
Metal
$1,145
H 9.06 in Dm 3.15 in
Petite Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamps, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamps, 1950s Dimension Height
Metal
$4,218
H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Ice Glass Shade, 1950s, Italy
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern table lamp with thick textured glass shades. In the
Brass
$771
H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 6.3 in
Vintage German Table Lamps Attributed to Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1950s
By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand
Located in KUTNO, PL
A rare lamp attributed to German designer Ernest Igl, designed for the Hillebrand brand, is a
Glass, Wood
$1,108
H 18.51 in Dm 21.26 in
Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Triangle Disc Ceiling Lamp, Doria, 1950s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Magnificent ceiling lamp by 'Doria Leuchten', one of Germany's famous mid century manufacturer of
Brass
$1,988
H 26.38 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Night Watchman Lamp, circa 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charming Black Forest hand-carved wooden lamp of a night watchman with lantern, circa 1950s. A
Metal
$1,650
H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Antler Table Lamp, Fallow Deer, Black Forest Style, 1950s
By Black Forest
Located in Glasgow, GB
This antler table lamp, composed of substantial fallow deer antler and dating to the 1950s
Steel
Rare Pair of Cylindrical Glass Lamps, 1950s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare pair of cylindrical glass lamps, 1950s, Germany The lamps need each 1 x E27 Edison screw
Milk Glass, Plastic
Pyramid-shaped Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pyramid-shaped Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp
Metal
Mid-Century Etched Glass pendant Lamp, 1950s Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a lovely chandelier with a classic look. It's from the 1950s, so it's a bit dated, but that
Brass
$1,597
H 35.83 in W 18.51 in D 2.56 in
Perforated mirror lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand, Germany 1950's
By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This illuminated mirror was designed by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting in Germany in the 1950's
Metal, Brass
$1,808
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
A German Mid-Century Munich Glass Hanging Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950´s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Copenhagen, DK
shade and a soft, opaline glass inner diffuser for a warm, ambient glow.
Glass
German Space Age Glass Globe Pendant Lamp from Erco, 1950s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare space age globe glass pendant light from erco. simple and elegant mid century lamp made of
Metal
$877Sale Price|28% Off
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Glass Shade Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
I present to you unusually or not easy to find beautiful cascade glass lamp from way back in the
Glass
$3,374
H 9.85 in Dm 21.66 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Wolfgang Tümpel for Doria Germany 1950s
By Wolfgang Tümpel 1, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Munich, DE
- 55. Designed by Wolfgang Tümpel for Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed in opaline glass and
Brass, Chrome
Green Art Deco Glass Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Art Deco Glass Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Brass
Green Glass Art Deco Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Art Deco Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Brass
$938
H 3.54 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century German Glass Plafoniere Ceiling Lamp with Zenith Sockets, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Glass Plafoniere Ceiling Lamp with Zenith Sockets, 1950s, in Very Good
Metal
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Gilded Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Brass
Brown Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brown Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany This lamp works with E27 light bulb
Brass
Mid Century Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
These mid-century wall lamps from Germany embody the quintessential 1950s design, with a strong
Brass
Flower Design Ceiling Lamp with Glass Ornaments, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Ceiling Lamp with Glass Ornaments, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good
Metal
$1,173
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 7.87 in
Mid-Century German Ceramic and Glass Wall Lamp from Siemens, 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ceramic wall light from Siemens. Simple wall light with ceramic base and glass diffuser ball. The
Ceramic, Glass
$4,640
H 11.82 in Dm 17.72 in
Minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass UFO Pendant Lamp Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
and manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass and milk glass, the lamp comes with
Brass
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp with marbled glass, Germany, 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco rod pendant light from the 1940s - 1950s with a beautifully contoured beige glass
Metal
$4,580
H 6.3 in Dm 39.38 in
Large Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass and Glass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass and Glass Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s Rare and elegant
Metal, Brass
$2,651
H 20.48 in Dm 22.05 in
Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Elegant and minimal
Brass
Green Glass Brass Base Art Deco Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Brass Base Art Deco Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good
Brass
$1,506
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Brass and Acrylic Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century ceiling lamp from Germany, dating back to the 1950s, showcases the
Brass
$3,857
H 9.85 in Dm 22.84 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern flush mount or wall lamp. Manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$1,506
H 3.94 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid Century Glass & Yellow Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century glass & yellow metal flush mount ceiling lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very
Metal
Pink Glass and Brass Frame Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pink Glass and Brass Frame Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good
Brass
$1,024
H 7.49 in Dm 18.12 in
Flower Design Brass and Glass 3-armed Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Flower Design Brass and Glass 3-armed Sputnik Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Sculptural very elegant
Metal, Brass
$4,000
H 27.5 in Dm 19.5 in
1950s Model #913/3522-55 Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp By Wolfgang Tümpel for Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany, Wolfgang Tümpel 1
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Model #913/3522-55 Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp By Wolfgang Tümpel for Doria. Executed
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$1,759 / set
H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 3.54 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century German Muschel Glass Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
, 1950s The shell is a functional, elegant and thus timeless design. Striking is the curved opening on
Metal
$409
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Art Deco Pendant Lamp, Glass Shade, Brass Canopy, Germany, 1940s - 1950s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large Art Deco rod pendant light with a decorated beige glass shade from the 1940s - 1950s. The
Metal
Charming pendant hanging lamp, Mid-Century Design, 1950s, Germany
Located in Wien, AT
Charming hanging lamp from the 1950s with an exciting surface effect on the glass lampshade from
Metal
$2,049
H 5.12 in Dm 25.6 in
Large Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Gold Metal Frame, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Large Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp with Gold Metal Frame, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very
Metal, Copper
$1,808
H 5.52 in Dm 23.63 in
Ufo Design Glass Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ufo Design Glass and Metal XL Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is
Metal
$1,012
H 6.3 in Dm 7.88 in
Opal Glass with Yellow Decoratives Ceiling or Wall Lamp by VEB, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Opal Glass with Yellow Decoratives Ceiling or Wall Lamp by VEB, 1950s, Germany Very elegant and
Metal
$433Sale Price|40% Off
H 15.36 in Dm 8.67 in
Lantern Hanging Lamp made of Copper and Brass, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful Latern is made of mouth-blown glass and copper. This lamp gives an impression of
Brass, Copper
German Functionalist Globe Hanging Lamp by Peill & Putzler, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare spherical pendant light in yellow opaline glass the half of which is decorated with
Opaline Glass
$762
H 6.69 in Dm 11.81 in
German Mid-Century Glass 961 Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Lindner
Located in Hamburg, DE
, Glass Color: White Styles: Mid-Century Modern Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Country of Origin: Germany
Ceramic, Glass
Richard Essig chrome ceiling lamp germany around 1950s
By Richard Essig
Located in Wien, AT
Richard Essig chrome ceiling lamp germany around 1950s Original condition
Brass, Chrome
$3,857
H 14.97 in Dm 11.82 in
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Birdcage Pendant Lamp or Chandelier Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
& manufactured probably by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany, 1950s. Executed in white color painted metal
Brass, Metal
$3,375
H 13.78 in Dm 14.18 in
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler Germany 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Munich, DE
, Germany, 1950s. Executed in etched glass, the pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb
Glass
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Table Lamps with Striped Glass Diffusers, Germany, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of German table lamps from the 1950s. Both lights have a narrow white stand with brass
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 14.77 in W 8.67 in D 4.53 in
Precious Palwa Table Lamp Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass Lobmeyr Style 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare and early precious midcentury table lamp designed and executed by Palwa, Germany around 1950s
Crystal, Brass
Unavailable
H 10.63 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid-Century Brass and Etched Glass Table Lamp from Wortmann & Filz, 1950s
By Wortmann & Filz
Located in Enschede, NL
Rarity, this Wortmann & Filz, vintage brass table lamp with etched art glass from the 1960s. The
Brass
Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler (1950s)
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Peill & Putzler "Kolben" (Flask) Ceiling Lamp Shaped like a bulb/ flask (Kolben), featuring a
Metal
One Pair of 1950s Art Deco Style Wall Lamp Sconces
Located in Frisco, TX
A lovely, nice pair of German 1950s Art Deco Style Wall Lamps. Each requires one E 26 / 27 Edison
Iron
Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s.
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Wall Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s.
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Large Pendant Lamp from the 1950s by Hustadt Leuchten
Located in Cologne, DE
craftsmanship. The lamp consists of a large disc made of smoked glass, a shade and a canopy made of brass
Brass
Large Floor or Table Lamp with Opal Glass Base, Germany, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large floor or table lamp with opal glass base, Germany, 1950's. Base in opal glass and teak wood
Metal
Midcentury German Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage table lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. It has got a brass
Brass
Pitt Müller, Curved Table Lamp, Brass, Milk Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Pitt Müller
Located in High Point, NC
A functionalist table lamp or desk light. Design attributed to Pitt Müller, Germany, 1950s
Brass
Glass Desk Lamp by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1950s Made in Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Glass desk light by Karl Wiedmann. Producer WMF, Germany, 1950s. This table lamp was
Metal
Original Modernist 1950s Tripod Glass Table Light Made in Germany
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
lights made in Germany. This wonderful set of two modernist 1950s table light comes with a huge glass
Metal
Ikora Table Lamp with Glass Base Illuminate by Karl Wiedmann for WMF, 1950s
Located in Berlin, BE
Classic table lamp from WMF. Model Ikora. This lamp is from the 1950s with original lampshade
Chrome
Mid-Century Wood Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Wood,Glass,Brass 1xE14 or E15 socket New Cabling Re-polished Fully
Brass
Sold
H 13 in Dm 11.03 in
Como pendant lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, Germany 1950's/1960's
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Steenwijk, NL
in the 1950's. It is made out of a white opaling glass onion shaped glass globe with a dotted pattern
Opaline Glass
Green Art Deco Style Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Art Deco Style Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Brass
Mid-Century Marble Look Glass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century marble look glass pendant lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Brass
Unusual Red Wicker and Glass Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Unusual red wicker and glass pendant lamp, 1950s, Germany. Lampshade is in good condition and
Glass, Wicker
Ufo Design Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ufo Design Glass Flush Mount ceiling lamp, 1950s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage
Metal
Small Original 1950s, 2 x Glass Hanging Lamp by DORIA, Asia Style
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
This very delicate and small, but no less effective hanging lamp consists of two lampion-like glass
Brass
Midcentury 8-Arm Sputnik Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Germany. Executed in lacquered metal and brass. The lamp is executed with 8 x E14
Brass, Metal
Beautiful and Small 1950s Hanging Glass Lamp, Red Stripes, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Red and White striped glass lamp. Newly wired with pink colored textile cable. Beautiful brass
Glass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
, Germany Executed in crème-colored opaline glass, brass anodized aluminium, and metal, the pendant lamp
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Lamp from Germany, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
From the front garden of a German villa near Munich. Large and impressive. Four large glass plates
Metal, Iron
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Leuchten, 1950s, Germany. Executed in brass and opaline glass. The lamp needs three E14 Edison screw fit
Brass
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Lindner, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic ceiling and wall lights based on a design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld from the 1950s. A
Metal
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H 13.59 in Dm 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern 3-Flamed Sputnik Pendant Lamp by Hillebrand Germany 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
probably by Hillebrand Leuchten in Germany, 1950s. Executed in brass, aluminum and glass, the lamp comes
Brass, Aluminum
1950s Opaline Glass & Metal Ceiling Lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Stilnovo, Peill & Putzler, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Opaline glass & metal ceiling lamp by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. A substantial piece of attractive
Metal
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H 6.7 in Dm 20.08 in
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Hillebrand Germany 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Hillebrand, 1950er Germany. Executed in metal, brass and glass. It is wired, and in working condition. It
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 3.94 in Dm 11.82 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp attributed to Kaiser, 1950s, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
made in Germany. The body of the lamp is made of yellow colored metal and the glass shade is opaline
Metal
Spherical Optical Glass Pendant Lamp, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Esbjerg, DK
during the 1950s. It features an exterior optical glass dome, milky horizontally striped opaline inner
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
1950s Mid-Century, Hanging Lamp Brass 8 Glass Shades
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic large 1950s hanging lamp. Made of brass and beige lacquered metal. 8 shades made of white
Brass
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H 5.91 in W 3.08 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Black Ceramic and Opaline Wall Lamp By Wilhelm Wagenfeld 1950's
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Crespières, FR
Wall light in black porcelain and opaline glass shades were designed by the German designer Wilhelm
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 5.91 in W 3.08 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Ceramic Black Wall Lamp By Wilhelm Wagenfeld For Lindner 1950's
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Crespières, FR
Wall light in black porcelain and opaline glass shades were designed by the German designer Wilhelm
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Opal Glass Pendant Lamp by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill and Putzler, 1950s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Peill & Putzler hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1950s. It has a beautiful opaline glass. The
Aluminum
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H 11.82 in Dm 23.63 in
Woven Raffia-Fan Pendant Lamp with Glass Shade, 1950s - Ingo Maurer style.
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Cork, IE
This pendant light hails from Germany in the 1950s / 1960s and adds an exquisite touch of natural
Bamboo, Raffia, Murano Glass
1950s Vintage Opaline and Aluminium Halophane Pendant Lamp
By Halophane
Located in London, England
1950s Holophane hanging opaline and aluminium glass Space Age UFO light. The opaline glass shade is
Aluminum
Sold
H 11.42 in Dm 17.72 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner, 1950s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in Munich, DE
probably by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner. Manufactured in Germany, 1950s. Executed in aluminum, opaline
Aluminum
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H 12.6 in Dm 7.88 in
Elegant Pendant Lamps by Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler, 1950s
By Aloys F. Gangkofner, Peill & Putzler
Located in Munich, DE
the famous German glass artist Aloys Ferdinand Gangkofner. Manufactured by Peill & Putzler, 1950s
Metal
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H 11.82 in Dm 9.53 in
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp Cora by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Munich, DE
, 1950s. Executed in opaline and etched glass and nickel-plated metal. It needs 1 x E27 Edison screw
Metal
Large Peill and Putzler Wall-Lamp Designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Antwerp, BE
& Putzler, Düren, Germany, 1950s. This modernist design combines perfectly in a Bauhaus context when
Opal, Metal
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H 10.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier or Pendant Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1950s
By Ernest Igl, Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
. Designed probably by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1950s. Executed in perforated and
Brass, Metal
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H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Set of Two Wall Lamps or Sconces by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, 1950s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Munich, DE
Glashütte Limburg, 1950s, Germany. Executed in amber-colored bubble glass and brass sheet, each lamp
Brass
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H 4.53 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp or Sconce by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand 1950s
By Hillebrand, Ernest Igl
Located in Munich, DE
Igl for Hillebrand Lightning, Germany, 1950s. Executed in perforated and creme / blue painted sheet
Brass, Sheet Metal
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H 9.4 in W 8.7 in D 4 in
Original Wilhelm Wagenfeld wall lamp for Peill & Putzler, 1950s, Muschel
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Berlin, BE
The last one of three very rare wall lamps made of opaline glass. Design: Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Metal
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H 8.3 in W 6.3 in D 4 in
1/3 Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Peill & Putzler, Wall Lamp, Model Media, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Peill & Putzler
Located in Berlin, BE
One of three very rare wall lamps made of opaline glass. Design: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Manufacturer
Metal
Ministerial Brass and Green Glass Table Lamp, Germany 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Iconic and beautiful classic Ministerial lamp with green glass, desk lamp. Perfectly preserved and
Brass
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H 16.93 in Dm 13 in
Pair of Midcentury Table Lamps, Chrome-Plated Steel, Milk Glass, Germany, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of midcentury table lamps. Period: 1950-1959 Source: Germany Material: Chrome-Plated
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s The lamp needs 1 x E14
Metal
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H 7.75 in W 2.75 in D 5 in
Mathieu Matégot Style Pair of 1950s Perforated Metal Glass Shade Table Lamps
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite pair of midcentury bedside, nightstands or table lamps. Each one requires one European E14
Metal, Brass
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H 14.97 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of 1950s XL Brass Table Lamps with Glass Ball by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
Pair of beautiful Mid-Century Modern XL brass table lamps with glass globe shades by Vereinigte
Brass
Doria Leuchten 1950s Textured Glass Bowl Pendant Ceiling Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Torquay, GB
Hollywood Regency glass suspension pendant ceiling light by Doria Leuchten Germany. The chandelier
Brass
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp with hanging ropes, 1940s, Germany Lampshade is in very good
Brass
Green Glass Art Deco Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Art Deco Small Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany This lamp works with E27 light bulb
Brass
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Glass Art Deco Style Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany This lamp works with E27 light bulb
Brass
1950s Teak Scissor Lamp with Milk Glass Shade Made in Germany
Located in Montréal, QC
1950s teak scissor lamp with milk glass shade made in Germany. 40-60 watts E-26 medium base
Brass
German Bauhaus Brushed Aluminum Table Lamp
By Karl Trabert
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco German Bauhaus table lamp with brushed aluminum and white glass shade on an ebonized adjustable metal column & base. (attributed to KARL TRABERT).
Aluminum, Metal
$916Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in Dm 13 in
Vintage Bauhaus Wagenfeld Christian Dell Hillebrand Desk Lamp by Karl Trabert
By Karl Trabert
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Beautiful Bauhaus classic by Karl Trabert The bauhaus classic, a '6580 Super' model from the 1930s designed by Karl Trabert and produced by G. Schanzenbach & Co. This lamp is also p...
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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.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
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.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.