Large 10-Arm Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass and Textured Pressed Glass, 1960s
By Orrefors, Venini, Rupert Nikoll, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and large 10-armed light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s to early 1960s). It consists of a frame made of solid, poli...
Brass
German Vintage Textured Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flushmount, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3 x E27 (US E26).
Metal
Large German Vintage Murano Glass and Brass Ceiling Light Flush Mount
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful flush mount with textured bubble glass lamp shade and decorative brass base. Germany, 1960s-1970s Lamp sockets: 4x E27 (US E26).
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Large German Vintage Textured Murano Glass Ceiling Wall Lights Flushmounts
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful sculptural white blown textured bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3 x E27 (US E26).
Metal
Large German Vintage Textured Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flushmount, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 4 x E27 (US E26).
Metal
Set of Four Large Austrian Vintage Murano Ice Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful hand blown textured murano glass sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Textured Glass, 1950s
By Stilnovo, Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A six-arm chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials: textured clear glass ...
Brass
Set of 2 J.T. Kalmar swirl Murano glass wall lamp sconce , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 J.T. Kalmar swirl Murano glass wall lamp sconce , 1970s
Brass
Mazzega Pendant Lamp for in Murano Glass, 1970s Italy
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mazzega Pendant Lamp for in Murano Glass, 1970s Italy The rod could be shortened to a total length of 60 cm. Delivery without bulb. It is wired and in working condition. It runs ...
Chrome
Set of 2 Ice Cube Wall Lamps or Flush Lights by J.T. Kalmar
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Doria Leuchten Germany, Carlo Nason
Located in München, DE
The beautifully shaped Murano glass elements create an impressive sparkling play of light.
Metal
Mazzega Pendant Lamp in Bullicante Murano Glass by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hellouw, NL
In addition to designs for manufacturers I TRE, Kalmar, Vistosi, Murano Due, and Firme di Vetro, among others, he has had a longstanding collaboration with Mazzega.The urge to produc...
Murano Glass
1960s Iced Sticks Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass by Kinkeldey Germany
By J.T. Kalmar, Kinkeldey
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with clear Murano glass rods of various lengths on a gilded brass metal frame. Hanging glass resembles icicles. Heavy duty. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and ...
Brass
Table Lamp In Murano Glass By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, Italy 1970's
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
In addition to designs for manufacturers I TRE, Kalmar, Vistosi, Murano Due, and Firme di Vetro, among others, he has had a longstanding collaboration with Mazzega.
Murano Glass
Large 40cm Murano Ice Glass Flushmount Wall Light by Hillebrand Leuchten, 1970s
By Hillebrand, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconces, Flushmount, ceiling light Origin: Germany Producer: Hillebrand Leuchten Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced and designed by HILLEB...
Metal
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Light Mirror Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany 1960
By Hillebrand, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Wonderful large wall lights with Murano glass shades designed in the 1960s by Hillebrand, Germany. Measures: height 20" in. (51 cm), width 3" in. (7.5 cm), depth 3.9" in. (10 cm)....
Chrome
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Paolo Venini, Mazzega, Gino Vistosi, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. This lamp is highly elegant and a true classic. The texture of the glass creates a sparkling light effect. A fantastic de...
Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Paolo Venini, Mazzega, Gino Vistosi, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. This lamp is highly elegant and a true classic. The texture of the glass creates a sparkling light effect. A fantastic de...
Metal
Austrian Vintage Blown Glass Ceiling Light Pendant or Flush Mount, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant or flush mount by JT Kalmar for Franken KG.
Metal
Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Max Ingrand, Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Unique Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very impressive. The textured glass creates a sparkling light. Fantastic design and a beautiful addition to any home. Ma...
Metal
Set of 4 Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four beautiful hand blown white textured murano glass sconces, Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Metal
$3,650 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces
By Barovier, Toni Zuccheri, J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces. These stunning mid-century Murano glass block sconces are mounted on chromed steel bases and have been newly wired to U.S. specificat...
Chrome
Set of Two Murano Glass and Chrome Metal Wall Lights by Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light set of 2 Producer: Mazzega, Italy Origin: Italy Age: 1970s Set of 2 original glass and chromed wall light designed and produce...
Metal
Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount Sconce
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Organic white and clear blown Murano glass flush mount witch brass or chrome fittings. Austria, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 2 E27 (US: E26)
Brass, Metal, Chrome
Murano Glass Wall Sconces & Ceiling Lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1960
By AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two Mazzega wall sconces / ceiling lights made of handblown Murano glass mounted on a golden brass back plate. Sconces illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of ligh...
Brass
Murano Glass Wall Sconces & Ceiling Lights by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy 1960
By Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two Mazzega wall sconces / ceiling lights made of handblown Murano glass mounted on a metal back plate. Sconce illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem f...
Brass
1 'of 2' Frosted Murano Flush Mount & Sconce Glass & Brass by Eglo, Austria 1960
By EGLO Leuchten, J.T. Kalmar, Vistosi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant small frosted ceiling and wall light with Murano glass mounted on a metal frame with brass finals. Gem from the time. A real eye-catcher even unlit. Manufactured in by Eglo L...
Brass
1 ‚of 2’ Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a ...
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with four green and clear Murano glass blades on a chromed nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of...
Steel, Nickel
Large Sculptural Murano Glass Wall or Flush Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Max Ingrand
Located in München, DE
Unique and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very impressive. The texture of the glass and its exceptional tint create a sparkling light. A fantasti...
Metal
Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Green & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with green and clear Murano glass blades on a cream nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light....
Brass, Steel, Nickel
Pair of Large 25" Frosted Murano Glass Mirror Wall Sconces by Eglo, Austria 1960
By EGLO Leuchten, Vistosi, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two large mirror wall sconces made of heavy, thick hand blown textured Murano glass on a metal frame. Each wall lamp comes with a separate light switch for individual ...
Brass
1960s Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Doria Leuchten Germany
By J.T. Kalmar, Doria Leuchten Germany, Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant white laquered metal frame with in the center a structured glass disc, a brass ring and thirty two Murano glass tubes surrounding it all. Manufactured by Doria Lighting, Germ...
Metal, Brass
$1,236Sale Price|20% Off
Carlo Nason wallamp from Muranoglass for Kalmar 1960 Austria
By Carlo Nason
Located in Oirlo, LI
Kalmar in Austria (circa 1960-1969), feature handcrafted green and clear Murano glass pieces on a sleek chrome base.
Murano Glass
$1,236Sale Price|20% Off
Carlo Nason wallamp from Muranoglass for Kalmar 1960 Austria
By Carlo Nason
Located in Oirlo, LI
Kalmar in Austria (circa 1960-1969), feature handcrafted green and clear Murano glass pieces on a sleek chrome base.
Murano Glass
Wonderful Pair Modern Aurora Lampworks Murano Thick Icicle Glass Kalmer Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar, Aurora Lampworks
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Modern Aurora Lampworks Murano Thick Art Ice / Icicle Glass Sconces Each With 2 Candelabra Sockets In The Manner Of Kalmer.
Nickel
1 'of 3' Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Amber & Clear Murano Glass Carlo Nason Italy
By AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with amber and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a ...
Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Rare Large Glass Wall Light by J.T Kalmar Austria, 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
This wonderful mid-century wall sconce is a beautiful example of Austrian design from the 1970s, designed by the renowned lighting manufacturer Kalmar. The fixture features a large, ...
Chrome
Large Austrian Vintage Textured Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful square textured Murano glass flush mount for wall or ceiling by J.T.
Metal
1 of the 2 Sische Glass and Brass Chandeliers, 1960s Modernist Design
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Rijssen, NL
This ceiling light was designed by Simon and Schelle, featuring a rectangular brass base and six massive glasses in the shape of a four lobed flower. Please notice the price is for ...
Brass
Large Austrian Textured Organic Ice Glass Wall Light Sconce, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Murano glass sconce in the style of Barovier & Toso. Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2.
Chrome
Pair of Large Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high quality murano glass chandeliers by Kalmar, 1960s smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light gold dish amber colored stripe in it.
Brass
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Italy, 1960. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Blown Glass
Two Mid - Century Modern "Florida" wall lamps by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Wien, Au
Two Mid - Century Modern "Florida" wall lamps by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s Brass polished and stove enameled Murano glass leaves 5 bulbs each lamp We also have 1 matching chande...
Brass
Set of Two murano gold flake Ice Glass Wall Light Sconces Germany, 1980s
By J.T. Kalmar, Glashütte Limburg, Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Age: 1980s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Germany in the 1980s. It is made fro...
Metal
Set of Two murano bubble structure Ice Glass Wall Light Sconces Germany, 1980s
By J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Age: 1980s This set of two modernist lights was produced in Germany in the 1980s. It is made fro...
Metal
Large 34cm Murano Ice Glass Wall Light Sconces Hillebrand Leuchten Germany, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar, Peill & Putzler, Glashütte Limburg, Hillebrand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconces Origin: Germany Producer: Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in Germany in the 1970s. It is made from...
Metal
Large Austrian Vintage White Ice Glass Wall Ceiling Light Flush Mount 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare square textured white (not clear) murano glass flush mount by J.T. Kalmar. Austria, 1960s.
Murano Glass
Large 29cm Murano Ice Glass Wall Light Sconce SöLKEN Leuchten Germany, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg, Peill & Putzler, Hillebrand, J.T. Kalmar, Sölken Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light sconce Origin: Germany Producer: SÖLKEN Leuchten, Germany (marked with label sticker at the back) Age: 1970s This modernist light was produced in Ge...
Metal
Set of 3 Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, Gino Vistosi, AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamps. High-quality craftsmanship and fantastic Italian design. The textured glass creates a sparkling light. Manufacturer: Mazzega ...
Metal
Set of 2 Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, Gino Vistosi, Paolo Venini
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamps. High-quality craftsmanship and fantastic Italian design. The textured glass creates a sparkling light. Manufacturer: Mazzega ...
Metal
$4,200 / set
Scandinavian Modern Ice Glass Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern triangular form Ice Glass sconces with brass supports. Sconces have been rewired for use in the USA by a UL listed electrician.
Metal
Large German Vintage Textured Blown Glass Ceiling Wall Light Flushmount 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful sculptural white blown textured bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s/1970s Lamp sockets: 3 x E27 (US E26).
Metal
Cactus Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Clear Blue Glass, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
Over the years, he collaborated with several renowned manufacturers including I TRE, Kalmar, Vistosi, Murano Due, and Firme di Vetro. One of his most enduring partnerships was with M...
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, Gino Vistosi, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass wall or ceiling lamps. High-quality workmanship and fantastic Italian design. The structure in the glass creates a very sparkling light. Manufa...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Murano Glass "Tulip" Chandelier Ott International, 1960s
By Ott International
Located in Rosendahl, DE
The design is very similar to the iconic Kalmar Tulipan, also utilizing handcrafted Murano glass elements.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bubble Glass Pendants, Amber Stripes, Europe, 1970s
By Murano 5, Kalmar Lighting, Orrefors, Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of clear textured bubble glass pendants with amber colored vertical relief stripes. Golden cylinder plast mount, original black canopy and fittings for 40W E14 bulbs. Beautiful...
Glass, Plastic, Art Glass
German Vintage Textured Glass and Brass Ceiling Light Flush Mount, 1960s
By Hillebrand, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful ice glass flush mount with brass fitting. Germany, 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Carl Fagerlund Bubble Crystal Sconce for Orrefors, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Mazzega, Lyfa, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant wall sconce by Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Glasbruk - model 2355 / 111. Smooth and thick bubble textured crystal art glass shaped in a curve upon the shiny b...
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Hillebrand Huge Textured Murano Bubble Glass & Brass Flush Mount Light
By Hillebrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This vintage ceiling light, often mistakenly attributed to Kalmar, features a huge round Murano glass dish made of 'Frit' glass - a technique involving hundreds of tiny glass shards ...
Brass
Huge Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Patinated Brass Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large eight-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials:...
Brass, 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
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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.
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.
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