A Fine French Mid-Century Cylindrical Floor Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French 1950s mahogany veneered metal base floor lamp with a textural and silky plastic shade.
A Fine French Mid-Century Cylindrical Floor Lamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French 1950s mahogany veneered metal base floor lamp with a textural and silky plastic shade.
Mid-century Cylindrical Tripod Floor Lamp with Fluorescent, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Cylindrical White tripod Floor Lamp with fluorescent light, 1950s, Germany Lampshade
Metal
American Mid-Century Chrome Cylindrical Floor Flamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century chrome cylindrical column form floor lamp resting on a round base
Chrome
Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp Parzinger Laurel Thurston
By Tommi Parzinger, Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous mid century floor lamp in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, Gerald Thurston and Laurel Lamp
Brass
$1,280Sale Price|39% Off
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Floor Lamp with Cylindrical Shade
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century modern shapely white painted metal floor lamp with cylindrical shade. Measures: Shade
Metal
Three Cylinder Fiberglass Floor Lamp
Located in Fraser, MI
cylinder floor lamp. Made of fiberglass reinforced plastic composite with Lucite floor switch.
Fiberglass, Lucite
Tesselated Bone Cylinder Shape Floor Lamp
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tessellated bone tiles cylinder shape floor lamp. High quality vintage lamp
Bone
Cylindrical Floor Lamp from the 70s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Cylindrical floor lamp from the 70s. The lampshade is continuous to the floor and covered with a
Textile, Wood
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Modernist Walnut Slat Cylindrical Floor Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find contemporary modernist walnut slat cylindrical floor lamp, circa 1970s. The
Metal
Scandinavian Cylindrical Tripod Floor Lamp, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This one-of-a-kind floor lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Tall and warm Mid-Century floor lamp in two parts. A teak cylindrical base supports a beautiful
Metal
Vintage Laurel Lamp Company Tall Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This vintage floor lamp by the Laurel Lamp Company features a sleek, modernist profile crafted in
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Chrome Floor Lamp. Featuring a smoked plastic
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Cylindrical Floor Lamp of Dutch Origin, 1970s
Located in Beerse, VAN
Floor lamp of probably Dutch origin. Produced in the 1970s, early 1980s.
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Mid Century floor lamp with striking Tripod foot. A minimalist design. The screen shows a
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid century floor lamp with two shades. A reserved and detailed design. The materiality
Metal
Aged Brass & Glass Cylinder Floor Lamps by Restoration Hardware
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illuminate your space with sophistication and style with these Aged Brass & Glass Cylinder Floor
Brass
Pair of Model "32786" Floor Lamps, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish modernism of the mid-20th century embraced clarity and restraint, valuing craftsmanship and
Brass
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen Brass Cylinder Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
A T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Hansen brass cylinder floor lamp, mid-20th century.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Floor Lamp, 1950s–1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Italian floor lamp embodies the refined restraint and material balance characteristic
Brass
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Italian Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Striking Mid-Century Stilnovo Floor Lamp – Brass, Iron & Milk Glass – Italy, 1950s Elevate your
Brass
Long Cylinder Form Shade Floor Reading Lamp by Casella
By Casella Lighting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Chromed floor lamp with 15" long tubular shade.Adjustable height from 32" -49". Heavy bar stock
Chrome, Steel
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Chrome Three Cylinder "Skyscraper" Floor Lamp by Neal Small
By Neal Small
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find MCM atomic chrome three cylinder "skyscraper" floor lamp by Neal Small, circa
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant floor lamp in brass. The design convinces with the fine design and the combination of
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Minimalist Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish mid century floor lamp with a characteristic three-legged foot. A minimalist design. The
Ceramic, Plastic
Mid Century Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Conversano, IT
. Product Name: Three-Arm Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950 Designer: Stilnovo Year of Design: Mid-1950s Style
Brass, Iron
Paul Mayen White Cylinder Lucite Floor or Table Lamp for Habitat
By Paul Mayen
Located in New York, NY
lucite tall cylinder looks great as a floor lamp or you can use it as a table lamp . There are 6 sockets
Metal
Adjustable Hexagon Cylinder Shades Three Way Brass Floor Lamp Sonneman
By Koch & Lowy, Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Adjustable hexagon cylinder shades 3 shades brass floor lamp Sonneman.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Column Shaped Novelty Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1960s floor lamp with an off-white square plaster column base supporting a large
Fabric
Mid-Century Teak Rocket Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid century rocket. This standing lamp convinces with its filigree details and the special
Plastic, Teak
Chrome Triple Candle Shape Cylinder Base Glass Prisms Floor Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 50" tall chrome floor lamp with glass shades. In style of Kovacs. MYC area
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Mid-Century Striped Glass Floor Lamp, circa 1950 This unique lamp consists of a central
Glass
Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite and Chrome Skyscraper Floor Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Stacked Lucite and Chrome Skyscraper Floor Lamps - a Pair. Item features
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Raymor Italian Chrome Goose-neck Floor Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish and rare pair of midcentury modernist Italian floor lamps by Raymor. The lamps feature
Steel, Iron, Chrome
Pair of "7054" Floor Lamps by Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as this floor lamp model. This pair of brass and leather floor lamps exemplifies the company’s
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Banded Lucite and Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This refined floor lamp was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features a cylindrical
Chrome
Sleek Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Swing-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century modernist swing-arm floor lamp features a Minimalist round chrome base and
Chrome
Mid-Century 5 Foot Driftwood Floor Lamp w/ Glass Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern floor lamp features a sculptural driftwood frame with a floating
Glass, Wood, Driftwood
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp, Gino Sarfatti Style, Italy
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern silver chrome-plated steel floor lamp in the style of Gino Sarfatti
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Minimalist Floor Lamp by Edi Franz for Swiss Lamps, 1950s
By Edi Franz
Located in Hamburg, DE
mid-50s. This floor lamp pulls her elegance of precision and technical details. Especially the eye is
Metal
Mid Century Modern Faux Alligator Skin Floor Lamp by Optique
By Optique
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Floor lamp made by Optique. A metal torchiere shade atop a long cylindrical body covered in
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Framed 3-Pendant Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp featuring a wooden frame that tapers slightly to the top
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Minimalist Floor Lamp from Hesse Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century floor lamp by the German manufacturer Hesse-Leuchten. This floor lamp convinces
Metal
Mid-Century Black Floor Lamp in Metal and Plastic, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid century floor lamp with two shades. A reserved and detailed design. The materiality
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Floor Lamp, Metal & Plastic, Chrome Base, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Simple Mid-Century floor lamp with a special base. A minimalist design that is hard to beat for
Metal
Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Rocket Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
GDR Tripod's floor lamp from lighting construction Saller from the late 1960s. The simple frame
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Tripod Floor Lamp in Metal & Plastic, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist tripod floor lamp. A filigree design. The umbrella shows a slim cylinder shape and is
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Wire Floor Lamp from Kinkeldey, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Hamburg, DE
transparency that makes this rather large floor lamp look particularly light. At the top there is a cylindrical
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass Base Floor Lamp, Europe circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and vinyl, to wood, glass and metal. The era’s design ethos is evident in this floor lamp, as mid
Brass
Mid-19th Century, Antique Islamic Brass Candleholder Floor Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Extremely fine antique 19th Century Islamic Floor candlestick in brass with Kufic Mamluk revival
Brass
Scandinavian mid-century floor lamp, Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare Swedish mid-century floor lamp produced by the manufacturer Fagerhults Belysning in the
Brass, Steel, Iron
Mid-Century 1970s Fat Brass Floor Lamp, New Linen Drum Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century brass floor lamps from the 1970s are defined by their generous proportions and warm
Brass
Tony Paul Style California Modern Black Cylinder Floor Lamp on Tripod Legs
By Raymor, Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall California Contemporary All Black Woven Rattan Floor Lamp on tripod Ball accented atop Ball
Iron
A14 Floor Lamp by Alain Richard, Chrome-Plated Steel, Mid-Century
By Alain Richard, Disderot
Located in PARIS, FR
lamps, table lamps, wall lamps etc. This A14 floor lamp is a designer's classic with its minimal and
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, Chrome & Murano Glass
By AVMazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 20th Century, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian floor lamp made of hand crafted chrome designed
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist "Hydra" Articulating Floor Lamp in Chrome and Marble
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist "Hydra" Articulating Floor Lamp in Chrome and Marble originates
Marble, Chrome
Mid-Century Industrial Medical Floor Lamp in White Enamel and Steel
Located in Mortsel, BE
-century industrial utility, this floor lamp was originally designed for medical or therapeutic use in
Metal, Steel, Iron
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.