Mid Century Torch Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Torch / Torchiere Floor Lamp in Aquamarine. The color Aquamarine, Turquoise, also
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Torch Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Torch / Torchiere Floor Lamp in Aquamarine. The color Aquamarine, Turquoise, also
Aluminum, Steel
Brass Blue Mid-Century Modern Vintage Floor Lamp Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass blue Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp designed and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
Brass
$560Sale Price|78% Off
Mid Century Chrome Studio Floor Lamp
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern studio floor lamp with adjustable height. Having chrome with red and blue
Chrome
Mid-Century Swedish Floor lamp in Leather
Located in London, England
Stylish mid-century Swedish floor lamp in leather and brass. Re-wired and tested. H 148cm x W 35cm
Brass
Mid-Century German Space Age Blue Tripod Floor Lamp from Staff Leuchten, 1960s
By Staff Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Staff in blue. A minimalist design. The luminaire shape shows a classic cylindrical
Metal
Italian Mid Century Modern Style Sea Blue Lacquer Adjustable Bronzed Floor Lamp
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A very functional mid-century style floor lamp by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, entirely hand
Metal, Brass, Steel
Italian Mid Century Modern Style Sea Blue Lacquer Adjustable Bronzed Floor Lamp
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A very functional mid-century style floor lamp by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, entirely hand
Metal, Brass, Steel
French Mid-Century Patinated Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s iron blue/green patina floor lamp with gilt rope and floral design trim with a triple
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Blue Floor Lamp, in Wood and Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern blue floor lamp, in wood and brass, Italy, 1950s European.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pastel Blue Vintage Floor Lamp Rupert Nikoll, 1950
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern brass floor lamp by Rupert Nikoll 1950s, Vienna. A beautiful and iconic floor
Brass
Pair of Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of adjustable Mid-Century Modern floor lamps, 1960s. Unknown designer. New fabric shades
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Lucite and Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
Attractive mid-century chrome and Lucite floor lamp made of lucite rods in sections separated by
Lucite
1950s Canadian Mid Century West Coast Modern Floor Lamp
Located in Victoria, BC
New to our collection, this stunning architectural floor lamp hails from the Pacific coast of
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Denim Blue Vintage Floor Lamp, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp from brass tube designed and manufactured in Vienna, Austria
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Blue Floor Lamp J.T.Kalmar, 1950s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp by J.T.Kalmar, 1950s, Vienna. A beautiful and elegant
Brass
Mid-Century Blue and Green Murano Glass Floor lamp by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Blue and Green Murano Glass Floor lamp by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini - Italy
Murano Glass
French Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modernist floor lamp with dynamic cantilevered form and tripod legs with the base wrapped
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Floor Lamp with blue Shade France c.1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern Rustic vintage floor lamp features a black lacquered metal stem, designed and
Steel
Cassina Ficupala Floor Lamp: Blown Glass & Marble, Mid-Century Modern
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Ficupala Floor Lamp. Thanks to its organic shapes reminiscent of the plant world, the
Glass
Green Blue Art Glass Square Mosaic Top Side End Table Floor Lamp Mid-Century
By Laurel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Green blue art glass walnut frame square mosaic top side end table stand floor lamp Mid-Century
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp with Teal Fabric Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking mid-century modern floor lamp combines sculptural design with functional elegance
Brass
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Angelo Lelii Floor Lamp
By Angelo Lelii
Located in London, GB
floor lamp features a slender, dark metal stem that extends from a marble circular base, ensuring
Marble, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Floor lamp in amber and blue Murano blown glass, the structure is in brass, four bulbs. The floor
Brass
$680Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency Rod Lucite and Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
, Hollis Jones, and Peter Hamburger. Lamp would work well in Mid century modern brass, Hollywood regency
Chrome
1950s Floor Lamp with Blue Ceramic Figure
Located in Paris, FR
Wrought and gilded iron floor lamp, the stem decorated with a blue ceramic figure and three blue
Wrought Iron, Iron
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp Attributed to Reggiani, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in La Mesa, CA
A striking arc floor lamp attributed to Reggiani, Italy, circa 1970s. This sculptural piece
Metal
Mid century Modern Floor Lamp Coupé 3320/R Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid century modern navy blue and chrome floor lamp. Adjustable, arched Coupé floor lamp with semi
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Venetian Blue Lantern Style Floor Lamp
Located in Asheville, NC
Wrought iron works for frame. Rectangular framed blue bubble glass shade. One standard bulb in
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Scandinavian Pine Floor Lamp with Bespoke Lampshade
Located in Herentals, BE
Pine lamp base with new, custom-made lampshade in white and blue and green tones. Lamp base: H 130
Fabric, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Metal Trilegged Floor Lamp, 1950s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage black metal trilegged floor lamp 1950s Vienna was made of black coated
Metal
Rare Model Mid-Century Modern Design Targetti Sankey Floor Lamp 1970
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Lisse, NL
Targetti (see image). This rare, stunning and sizable floor lamp will grace any mid-century home or
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Floor Lamp Silone Kalmar 1950s Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp by Kalmar from brass and leather model Silone 2105, 1950s
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Floor Lamp in Aluminium and Glass
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian floor lamp in aluminium and blue glass by Carl Fagerlund
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Floor Lamp Richard Essig 1960s Germany
By Richard Essig
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor lamp from brass and glass by Richard Essig 1960s Germany. A
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Industrial Floor Lamp with Double Spots and Collapsible Tripod Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century industrial studio floor lamp with collapsible tripod base. Has subtle blue details and
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Lucite and Brass Tall Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Hollywood Regency Torchiere floor lamp made of brass and Lucite, made in the late 1970s or early
Brass
Space Age Serpente Floor Lamp Elio Martinelli 1960s Italian Designer Mid Century
By Martinelli Luce, Elio Martinelli
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, hugely impressive, and rare rotating Italian designer Mid Century floor lamp with
Metal, Chrome
Wooden & Brass Mid-Century Curved Floor Lamp in the Manner of Rispal
By Rispal, Valzania
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Sculptural wooden structure with brass lamp holder and blue navy fabric shade. This floor lamp was
Brass
Mid-Century German Floor Lamp by Ernest Igl for Hillebrand Lighting, 1960s
By Ernest Igl
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century standing lamp with striking hole details from hillebrand after a design by
Metal
Rupert Nikoll Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Clawfoot Floor Lamp, 1950s Vienna
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Rupert Nikoll Mid-Century Modern vintage brass clawfoot floor lamp designed and manufactured 1950s
Brass
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic TOTEM Floor Lamp with Blue Roundels, England
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
A monumental ceramic TOTEM floor lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, featuring two blue glass roundels
Metal
Mid-Century Colombo 626 Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, 1970s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Hamburg, DE
, Plastic Color: Blue Designer: Joe Colombo Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Italy Item Type
Metal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Tripod FLOOR LAMP, MATEGOT Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional floral inspired tripod floor lamp with 3 light arms in different colour each. This
Metal, Brass
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, chrome&light blue, Angelo Lelii, Italy, CE
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, it is a floor lamp with a chromed linear structure and three adjustable arms, each ending with a
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, chrome&blue-black-white, Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, it is a floor lamp with a chromed linear structure and three adjustable arms, each ending with a
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp, brass&light blue, Angelo Lelii, 2019, Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, it is a floor lamp with a brass linear structure and three adjustable arms, each ending with a
Metal, Brass, Chrome
French Airport Blue Grey Metal and Glass Spotlight, Floor lamp by Philips
By Philips
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Adjustable industrial spot, floor lamp from French Airport by Philips, Holland. Blue / Grey metal
Metal, Iron
Mid Century Modern Brass Beech Vintage Floor Lamp Giuseppe Ostuni Italy ca 1949
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass and beech floor lamp with very similar design features attributed
Brass
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp brass&blue-red-yellow Angelo Lelii 2019 Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, it is a floor lamp with a brass linear structure and three adjustable arms, each ending with a
Metal, Brass, Chrome
21st Century Triennale Floor Lamp chrome&blue-red-yellow Angelo Lelii 2019 Italy
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, it is a floor lamp with a chromed linear structure and three adjustable arms, each ending with a
Metal, Brass, Chrome
XXL Sapphire Blue Ceramic FLoor Table Lamp, Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic floor lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings playful elegance and rich visual
Ceramic
$7,000
Floor Lamp 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Floor lamp italian 1960 You want to live in the golden years, those are the floor lamps that your
Iron, Sheet Metal
Blue Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, Italy, 1980s
By Cini Boeri
Located in Brussels, BE
Chiara Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Venini, Italy, 1980s
Glass
Ceramic Floor Table Lamp Blue Green, Green Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful colorful table or floor Lamp , 1970s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich
Ceramic
XL Sea Blue Floor Lamp, Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
XL heavy quality ceramic floor lamp, 1970s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich
Ceramic
Contemporary Italian Round Green Blue Murano Glass Double Discs Totem Floor Lamp
By Multiforme, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Leo De Carlo
Located in New York, NY
Created by the Italian Designer Leo De Carlo. This sculpture floor lamp is entirely customizable to
Metal
$2,950
New Lamp "Skyline" Light
By New Lamp
Located in Dronten, NL
Lamp was one of the important manufacturers of Mid-Century Modern, Italian lighting design. These
Chrome, Sheet Metal
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 modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now 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.