Swedish Mid-Century Parchment and Pressed Flower Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A charming and highly decorative example of Swedish mid-century lighting.
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Parchment and Pressed Flower Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A charming and highly decorative example of Swedish mid-century lighting.
Brass
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Table Lamp with Smoked Glass Shade, Sweden, Mid-Cen
Located in Hammarö, SE
A refined example of Swedish mid-century lighting, where simplicity meets material richness.
Brass
ASEA Brass Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Swedish Design, 1940s-50s
By ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
This brass floor lamp by ASEA captures the quiet sophistication that defines Swedish mid-century lighting. The circular brass-clad base conceals an internal iron weight and rests on ...
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Brass & Copper Chandelier with Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined example of Swedish mid-century lighting. Details: Origin: Sweden Period: 1950–1959 Date of Manufacture: 1950 Style: Scandinavian Modern Materials: Brass, Copper, Opaline G...
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Göteborg, SE
An essential piece for collectors of Swedish mid-century lighting and a statement addition to contemporary interiors seeking authentic vintage Scandinavian design.
Acrylic, Teak
Mid-Century Alf Svensson Floor Lamp Model G-34 for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Göteborg, SE
The G-34 model is highly sought after by collectors of Swedish mid-century lighting and perfect for design-conscious interiors seeking understated Scandinavian elegance.
Brass
Brass Pendant by Konsthantverk Tyringe, Sweden, 1960s
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Karlstad, SE
Suspended from a slender brass rod with matching canopy, the pendant has a strong architectural presence balanced by elegant craftsmanship. A fine example of Swedish mid-century lig...
Brass
Mid-Century Two-Arm Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 50s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Göteborg, SE
Perfect for collectors of Swedish mid-century lighting and interiors seeking versatile vintage task lighting with designer provenance.
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Two-Arm Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 50s
By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan
Located in Göteborg, SE
Perfect for collectors of Swedish mid-century lighting and interiors seeking versatile vintage task lighting with designer provenance.
Brass, Steel
Bertil Brisborg Table Lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK, Sweden
Located in Hammarö, SE
Brisborg was closely associated with NK’s lighting department, where his work contributed to the development of Swedish modern lighting during the mid-20th century.
Brass, Sheet Metal
Mid Century Pendant Lamp Model T 325 by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Beograd, RS
A highly versatile example of Swedish mid-century lighting that complements both vintage and contemporary interiors.
Aluminum
$1,420Sale Price|20% Off
Golden Art Glass Table Lamp by Gustav Leek for Flygsfors, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustav Leek, Flygsfors
Located in Karis, Nyland
An exceptional example of Swedish mid-century lighting, this golden art glass table lamp was designed by Gustav Leek for Flygsfors in the 1960s.
Glass
ASEA – Swedish Modern Brass and Cast Iron Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Hammarö, SE
Crafted in Sweden during the 1950s, this striking table lamp reflects the robust elegance and refined functionality that define Scandinavian mid-century lighting.
Brass, Cast Iron
Teak & opaline pendant - Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 60s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in PUTTEN, NL
Luxus Vittsjö was founded by Uno Kristiansson in 1950 in the small town of Vittsjö in southern Sweden. Together with his brother Östen, he built a company that became one of the most...
Art Glass, Teak
Pair of Swedish Textured Glass Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Palermo, PA
These exceptional wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors exemplify the refined glass craftsmanship that made Swedish mid-century lighting internationally celebrated.
Brass
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan — Model 591 G Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1964
By Ateljé Lyktan
Located in PUTTEN, NL
The base shows only light surface scratches consistent with its age and history — otherwise the lamp presents beautifully, with the clean lines and functional elegance that define th...
Metal
Holger Johansson Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp for Westal, Sweden, 1960s
By Westal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in the 1960s by Holger Johansson for Westal, this ceiling lamp is a refined expression of Swedish mid-century lighting. The composition is structured around a geometric bras...
Brass
1960s Colonial Revival Table Lamp In Brass With Pressed Glass By Gamla Stockholm
By Gamla Stans Lampverkstad
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
The combination of polished brass and opaline white glass gives the piece a refined and timeless appearance, while the sculptural curved arm adds a particularly decorative character....
Brass
Bertil Brisborg Model "31915" Table Lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model is a strong example of Swedish mid-century lighting that prioritises atmosphere and longevity.
Brass
Pair of Bertil Brisborg Model "31915" Table Lamps, Sweden 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model is a strong example of Swedish mid-century lighting that prioritises atmosphere and longevity.
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model "G93" Brass Floor Lamp, Sweden 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Floor lamps have been used as decorative focal points for rooms since the early 20th century. In Swedish mid-century design, where interior lighting is of particular importance, Hans...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Leather by Boréns, 1950s
By Boréns Aktiebolag Lighting 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare table lamp, produced by Boréns in Sweden and attributed to an unknown designer, is a fine example of Swedish mid-century lighting that emphasizes material richness and unde...
Brass
Pair of Modernist Brass Floor Lamps Model G 75, Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms 1960s-70s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model G-075, with both lamps stamped, they showcase the quiet refinement that defines Swedish mid-century lighting. The polished dome shades give them a soft sculptural presence, whi...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Model "E1251" Table Lamps by Cebe, Sweden ca 1950s
By CeBe
Located in Utrecht, NL
The proportions are tall and elegant without feeling heavy, and the combination of great materials with expert craftsmanship results in a cohesive yet visually complex design that fe...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Brass Table Lamps by ASEA, Sweden 1970s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company’s commitment to quality craftsmanship and avant-garde design principles set them apart as pioneers in the industry and are the reason the company has remained iconic with...
Brass
Brass Table Lamp with Scalloped Shade by ASEA, Sweden 1970s
By ASEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
Their commitment to quality craftsmanship and avant-garde design principles set them apart as pioneers in the industry and are the reason the company has remained iconic within Swedi...
Brass
"2945" Table Lamp for Karlskrona Lampfabriks, Sweden First half of the 20th C
By Karlskrona Lampfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model is a strong example of Swedish mid-century lighting that prioritises atmosphere and longevity.
Brass
Grevie Floor Lamp by Lars Bessfelt for Atelje Lyktan 1970s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Čelinac, BA
GREVIE Floor Lamp by Lars Bessfelt for Atelje Lyktan 1970s
Chrome
Lars Bessfelt Floor Lamp.
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lars Bessfelt Floor Lamp 1970s
Chrome
Mid Century Swedish Oak Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
This floor lamp is made of oak. It has a round oak base and is a plug-in. It was made in Sweden.
Oak
Swedish Modern Tripod Floor Lamp, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The beauty of Scandinavian design is found in its simplicity, functionality and warmth. Through the mix of colours, materials and varied textures, a distinctive aesthetic is created,...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Light by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Dimensions Width: 30 cm (11.81 in) Height: 8 cm (3.15 in) Projection: 12 cm (4.72 in) A rare and highly collectible example of Swedish mid-century lighting, combining exceptional de...
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Vintage Porcelain Bathroom Light by Sigvard Bernadotte for IFÖ circa 1960s
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ifö Electric
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Dimensions Width: 30 cm (11.81 in) Height: 8 cm (3.15 in) Projection: 12 cm (4.72 in) A rare and highly collectible example of Swedish mid-century lighting, combining exceptional de...
Porcelain, Opaline Glass
Swedish Mid Century Floor Lamp
By Uppsala Armaturfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
This is a lovely mid century modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1950s by Uppsala Armaturfabrik. The lamp features three perforated shades on adjustable arms...
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Rattan Wicker Table Lamp, Sweden, 1950s.
By Tito Agnoli, Louis Sognot, Vivai del Sud
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful mid century rattan table lamp. Handmade by an unknown artist in Sweden, 1950s. Great original condition. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of the lamp (without the sh...
Wicker, Rattan
Teak Mid-Century Swedish Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A simple elegant solid teak mid-century table lamp. Sweden, c1960s. Since re-wired and PAT Tested. Dimensions: 42 H x 10 D x 10 W in cm. Delivery: POA.
Teak
Green Swedish Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s.
By Gustavsberg, Rörstrand, Yngve Blixt, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful earthenware table lamp with amazing glaze. Handmade by an unknown artist in Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Sold without lampshade...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid-Century Kosta Sweden Table Lamp
By Kosta Boda
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning Kosta Sweden table lamp with nice seventies lamp shade. Lamp including shade 37cm high.
Crystal
Swedish Mid Century Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Swedish porcelain table lamp. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 26.5" Diameter: 9".
Porcelain
Mid-Century Teak Table Lamp, Sweden 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century table lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1960s.
Brass
Onyx Mid-Century Swedish Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
An onyx floor lamp, particuarly good model in both form and colouring. Sweden, c1970s. Good vintage condition. The shade is for reference only as it is damaged. Dimension...
Onyx
Brass and Leather Floor Lamp, Sweden ca Mid-20th Century
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish lighting design of the mid-20th century was defined by its harmony of craftsmanship, proportion, and function.
Brass
Model "32786" Floor Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century lighting models, including this floor lamp, endure in popularity and continue to pass down the Scandinavian legacy.
Brass
Skultuna, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Hammarö, SE
Elegant Swedish chandelier executed in solid polished brass by Skultuna Bruk, Sweden, mid-20th century.
Brass
Model "2996" Table Lamp by Karlskrona Lampfabrik, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Karlskrona Lampfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
The structure is made of the ultimate material of the era’s lighting design, brass. Sweden was boasting in outstanding lighting manufacturers during the mid-20th century, but even in...
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Swedish welded iron chandelier. Measurements: Drop: 35" (adjustable) Length: 31" Width: 21"
Iron
Perforated Brass Table Lamp with White Lacquer, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden was boasting in outstanding lighting manufacturers during the mid 20th century, but even in that repertoire this model stands out for its clever design.
Brass
Model "2606" Metal Floor Lamp by LUCO Armaturfabrik, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Luco
Located in Utrecht, NL
Evident with this floor lamp, mid-century lighting fixtures are characterised by their sleek silhouettes, geometric shapes, and innovative use of materials.
Metal, Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Leather and Metal Table lamp
By Bergboms
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Table lamp with new leather wrapped around the lamp arm and a metal, possibly nickel plated, lampfot. Unknown maker but in the style of the Swedish Light manufact...
Metal
$793 / set
Near Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Lamps
Located in London, England
Near pair of goose neck table lamps in original cream finish. Re-wired and tested. Sweden circa 1960. H 44cm x W 13cm x D 15cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
Brass, Steel
$1,164Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Swedish Pine Table Lamps by Ikea, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Solbackens Svarveri, IKEA, Aneta
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of 1960s Swedish Pine Table Lamps by Ikea — Mid-Century Organic Modern An absolutely charming and elegant pair of pine wood table lamps, featuring a distinctly Mid-Century Orga...
Wicker, Pine, Wood
$2,980 / set
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Marble Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-century marble floor lamps, perhaps earlier. Sweden, c1950s. Two tone marble. Good condition, since re-wired and PAT tested. Location: London Gallery. ...
Marble
Rare Swedish Tripod Floor Lamp, Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima, Bergboms, ASEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish tripod floor lamp with original shade (paper/rice paper). In the style of George Nakashima. Similar designs have been bade by ASEA and Bergboms, Sweden. The components o...
Metal
Pair of White Glass Lamps by Luxus Lighting, Sweden, 1980
By Luxus of Sweden, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of white dual layered glass lamps by Luxus lighting, Sweden, 1980 Pair of round white glass bases encased in an outer layer of clear glass great size and body in a timeless mann...
Art Glass
Pair of "7054" Floor Lamps by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Utrecht, NL
Falkenbergs Belysning is a Swedish lighting company that was founded in 1951 in the town of Falkenberg. The company specialised in producing high-quality lighting fixtures for both r...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Mid-century Chandelier, Brass & Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Scandinavian modernist chandelier crafted from brass, featuring five curved arms supporting conical opal glass shades. The shades are in perfect condition and secured by metal fitt...
Brass
$2,366 / set
Swedish Mid Century Table Lamp by ASEA
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
A charming pair of mid-century Swedish table lamps, manufactured by ASEA in the 1950s. These small yet striking lamps feature a sculptural teak base with a faceted design, complement...
Brass
Table Lamps by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish lighting manufacturer Luxus gave form to some of the now-iconic models that define the “Swedish mid-century style”.
Fabric, Wood
$276Sale Price|61% Off
Swedish Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
His ceiling lamp was produced in Sweden during the 1960s. Very good condition.
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Table Lamp for Markaryd, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
With a legacy spanning over seven decades, Hans-Agne Jakobsson redefined modern design by effortlessly infusing Scandinavian simplicity with innovation, resulting in pieces like this...
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.33 in Dm 13.78 in
Swedish Metal, Brass and Teak Table Lamp Model 8453 by Borens, 1940/1590s.
By Boréns Borås
Located in Dublin 8, IE
🧡 Why It Stands Out A true icon of Swedish mid-century lighting, the Boréns 8453 combines functional illumination with sculptural beauty, making it a sophisticated statement piec...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Swedish Chrome Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful mid century Swedish chrome chandelier. Newly wired.
Ceiling lamp-Sweden-Mid 20th Century
By Bergboms
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sweden, 1960s Manufactured by Bergboms, Malmö Brass
Brass
Mid-Century Swedish Pendant with Opaline Shade
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Mid-Century Swedish pendant large opaline shades. Several items in stock, please don't hesitate to contact us for more information and availability. Measures: Ø= 39 cm height of the ...
Pair of Large Mid-Century Swedish Chandeliers
Located in Manhattan, NY
Brass and opaque glass globed Swedish chandeliers taken out of a Swedish church undergoing renovation. The chandeliers are 8 feet in height but the brass center stem could be easily ...
Brass
Mid-century Bergbom table lamp Model B-024, Sweden
By Alf Svensson
Located in Oslo, NO
Elegant Bergbom Brass Table Lamp, Model B-024, Sweden, 1960s This beautiful and rare table lamp was produced by Bergbom in Sweden during the 1960s. Designed by the renowned Alf Sven...
Brass
Antique Swedish Crystal Chandelier Mid 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite crystal chandelier, circa 1850-1860. Swedish Frame is brass with gilt bronze detailing and diamond shaped crystals. Chandelier has five arms for candles; has been electrif...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Swedish Mid Century Iron Leaf Chandelier
Located in Bedford, NY
Lantern style chandelier with painted iron leafs wrapped around. Three lights in center base.
Iron
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Hanging Fixture by Orrefors, circa 1950
By Orrefors
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern lighting fixtures in blown, molded and sandblasted glass by Orrefors, circa 1950.
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 4.73 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern White Table Lamp, Bäcklunds Järn och Smide, BJS
By Skellefteå BJS
Located in Turku, FI
Stylish Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern white painted metal and brass adjustable table lamp made in Sweden, Skellefteå by Bäcklunds Järn och Smide, BJS. European plug.
Metal
Mid Century Swedish Blue Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées
Swedish blue glass table lamp, 1970s Turquoise glass table lamp made in Sweden. Good condtion Measures: Height 39cm, width 12cm Height with shade 53cm Shade not included.
Glass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 6.3 in
Mid Century Brass Gooseneck Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Brass gooseneck table lamp Model AJH5 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for his eponymous furniture manufacturing company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s. Patinated ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Berlin, Germany
Swedish Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus.
Plastic
Unavailable
H 17.33 in Dm 13 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass and Teak Made by ASEA Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Scandinavian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass and Teak made by ASEA Sweden. Measures: H= 44 cm Ø= 33 cm.
Brass
Unavailable
H 43.31 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Swedish Silver and Heavy Glass Chandelier by Fagerhults, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Basel, CH
A beautiful chandelier from the 1960s, in modern Swedish design by Fagerhults. The three pendant lamps are made from aluminium and features handblown glass shades, which are produced...
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 7.49 in Dm 3.94 in
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Berlin, Germany
This minimal Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light was designed by Swedish brothers Uno & Östen Kristiansson and produced by their company Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden.
Plastic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Exaktor Neon Tube Industrial Light
Located in Madrid, ES
Exaktor neon tube Industrial lighting, produced in mid-20th century. Cylinder-shaped glass casing to aluminium mounts. Model to be mounted on celling or wall.
Glass
Unavailable
H 35.44 in Dm 22.84 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Sweden Modern Brass and Opaline Chandelier Kaiser Style
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Stilnovo, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful Swedish chandelier from the 1950s. Its brass body has five arms with opaline lampshades. Similar in style to Kaiser's brass chandeliers, it has a characteristic delicacy an...
Brass
Unavailable
H 21 in Dm 24 in
Swedish Mid-20th Century Sandblasted Hanging Fixture by Orrefor, circa 1950
By Orrefors
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Sandblasted bowl hanging fixture by Orrefors, circa 1950. With gilded arm with inset glass panels. Chipped art glass edges. Price includes complete rewiring.
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Style Chrome and Glass Six-Bulb Chandelier
Located in Drottningholm, SE
A beautiful and large six-bulb chandelier made of chrome steel and glass. This fabulous chandelier was most likely made in the 1950s in Sweden and it is in the manor of Swedish Grace...
Chrome
Ceiling Lamp from Sweden, 1960s
Located in Singapore, SG
Stunning ceiling lamp midcentury, Sweden.
Glass
Unavailable
H 45.28 in Dm 7.29 in
Rare Set of 3 Woven Rattan Wicker Pendant Lamps Swedish 1960s Mid-Century Modern
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Rare set of three large diabolo rattan / wicker pendant lamps, Swedish / Scandinavian designer around 1960. The lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern diabolo hanging lights...
Rattan
Floor Lamp, Sweden
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Hammarö, SE
Amazing swedish midcentury florrlamp.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp
Located in Porto, PT
Mid-Century Modern adjustable chrome and white lacquered floor lamp. Diam. 29 cm (shade), H 160 cm, D 33 cm.
Chrome, Metal
Carl Harry Stalhane, a Swedish Brown Earthenware Lamp
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish brown earthenware lamp Mid-20th century The domed and banded column jar with Stålhane's celebrated hares-fur glaze. The extraordinarily subtle glaze lends this distinctive ...
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms
By Bitossi, Bergboms, Aldo Londi
Located in Tystberga, SE
Pair of gilt table lamps designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy and manufactured by Bergboms, Sweden. Made of ceramics, gold glazed with a hand incised flower on the front. Mid-Ce...
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Alvesta, SE
Elegant floor lamp produced around the 1940s or early 1950s. Brass and black hard material. Nice vintage condition. The lamp is marked "Krafts", wich was manufacturer in Sweden into ...
Metal, Brass
Bergboms Standing Lamp, Sweden, 1960's
By Bergboms
Located in Zurich, CH
Bergboms—also known as Bergbom & Co AB—was a Swedish modernist lighting manufacturer founded in 1940. Its founder, Efraim Ljung, was a prominent businessman who also established Ljun...
Brass
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
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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.
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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.
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