$399Sale Price|50% Off
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by West German Pottery, Ceramic, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in London, England
Sublimez votre intérieur avec cette lampe de sol vintage West Germany, élaborée en céramique
Ceramic
$270 / item
Ceramic Table Lamp Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modern 1970s brown and white glazed ceramic table lamp consisting of a square ceramic base on which
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Floor or Table Lamp from Doria, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive Space Age floor or table lamp by Doria. The lamp body consists of a column-shaped shaft
Metal
Floor - Table Lamp, Doria 70s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This floor lamp was made in the 70s. It consists of an illuminated glass base and a fabric shade
Metal
Round Ceramic Table lamp .1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Table lamp . Round Brown Ceramic base ,comes with its original Opaline Glass Shade
Ceramic
2x Doria table lamps germany around 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Wien, AT
2x Doria table lamps germany around 1970s Original condition Original glass shades
Brass
Large Sputnik Floor Lamp Designed by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Space Age Floor Lamp by Doria, Germany, 1970s Beautiful vintage floor lamp made by Doria in the
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century German Bulb Table Lamp Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Mid-Century Bulb table lamp was produced by the German manufacturer Doria Leuchten. It comes
Metal
$21,599Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sculpture Set of Two Modular Nagel 1960s Space-Age Floor-lamps, Made in Germany
By Nagel AG
Located in Antwerp, BE
by Nagel made in Germany. This set of lamps consists of 24 modular lighting elements that are
Metal, Chrome
Set of 2 Doria Leuchten glass table lamps , 1970s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 table lamps , 1970s Germany
Metal
Mid-Century German Bulb Table Lamp from Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Mid-Century Bulb table lamp was produced by the German manufacturer Doria Leuchten. It comes
Metal
Brown green Fat Lava ceramic lamp East Germany 1960s Scheurich
By West German Pottery
Located in Valladolid, ES
---------------------- Piece: German ceramic lamp with original shade Period: 1960 Condition: Good condition for its use and
Ceramic, Fabric, Cotton
Green Glass Table Lamp With Handmade Shade by Doria Leuchten Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
A unique and timeless design. Designed and manufactured by Doria Leuchten Germany, around 1960. The
Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Modern Floor Lamp, Germany, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite German floor lamp from the 1950s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design
Metal, Brass
Space Age Vintage Glass Floor Lamp by Doria 1970s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage glass floor lamp by Doria 1970s, Germany great for using as a floor lamp and also
Glass
German orange This floor lamp was made in the 70s. It co1970s Floor - Table Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This floor lamp was made in the 70s. It consists of an illuminated glass base and a fabric shade
Brass
White Glass 59 inch floor lamp- 3-way switch- seventies lampshade -Germany-
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in The Hague, NL
Germany, the lamp showcases the brand’s signature craftsmanship and distinctive mid-century design
Blown Glass
Mid-Century German Space Age Big Ball Planet Table Lamp, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
This large Planet table lamp was produced by the German manufacturer Doria Leuchten. The impressive
Metal
Bronze and Doria Leuchten Tubular Glass Floor Lamp, Germany, circa 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and Doria Leuchten tubular glass floor lamp. Germany, circa 1960.
Bronze
Large Sputnik Table Lamp Big ball by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A spectacular vintage table lamp, made by Doria and it dates from the 1970’s. This is beautifully
Chrome
Pair of Large Glass Table Lamps by Doria, Germany, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
A pair of spectacular vintage table lamps made by Doria in the 1970’s. This is beautifully made
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Table Lamp in Ceramic Brown color France 1970 Signed West Germany
By West German Pottery
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamp has been made in Germany, in the 1970s. The ceramic is Old patinated, .. Brown Color. The
Ceramic
Set of 2 Table Lamps by DORIA, Germany, Pink Glass Balls, Original 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Two enchanting table lamps by Doria Leuchten, Germany. Pink, mouth-blown glass balls on a tulip
Blown Glass
Mid-Century German Space Age Big Ball Planet Chrome and Glass Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Big Ball Planet Chrome and Glass Floor Lamp from Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Metal
Post Modern table lamp Fuder Germany 1980s
By Fuda Marmi by Atelier Design Lab
Located in Den Haag, NL
Post Modern Table lamp . Adjustable . Halogen . 1980s Fuder Germany . very good condition . Rare .
Plastic
$516Sale Price|20% Off
German Circo Post Modern, Desk Lamp, 1980s
By Brilliant Leuchten AG
Located in Den Haag, NL
German postmodern desk lamp, designed by Linke Plewa for Brilliant Leuchten in the 1980s. Halogen
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist mid-century floor lamp. A simple design with minimalist lines. The lamp head has a
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Marble Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful marble table lamp from Italy made in the 1970s. It has also a marble base. It is in
Marble
Murano 18" 'Pop Art' Floor and Table Lamp Glass & Metal by Doria, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Murano glass, which was manufactured in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp base is freely movable but has a
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
Mid-Century Modern German Crowfoot Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century table lamp with crow foot base. The shade is made of folded sheet metal, which gives
Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1960s Germany The usual slight signs of wear and a beautiful
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century table lamp. Probably from Kaiser Leuchten. A minimalist design. The flat, round
Metal
Lovely Mid Century Modern Bedside Table Lamp Germany 1950s
By Wolfgang Tümpel 1
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, lovely and highly decorative MId-Century Modern brass and opaline glass bedside table lamp
Brass
Large Fat Lava Ceramic Floor lamp by Walter Gerhards for West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery, Walter Gerhards
Located in Den Haag, NL
This large colorful XL ceramic Fat lava floor lamp is designed by Walter Gerhards for West-Germany
Ceramic
EXTREME RARE brass 1950s vintage floor lamp / bag lamp mcm
By German Manufactory
Located in Gaggenau, DE
GERMANY Design year: 1950s Dimensions: : 25 D x 57 W x 167H cm 50s German MCM Modern Vintage Retro A
Brass
$1,267Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Brass Table Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite brass table lamp hails from Germany and dates back to the 1960s. It boasts an
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / set
Modern Brass Scroll Pair of Table Lamps Germany
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of brass lamps on a wood base. Minimalist organic design. Retain original shades.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silver Colored Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This Mid-Century Modern table lamp was made by Doria. It has a black cast iron foot in the shape of
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp, German Design, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
This floor lamp is crafted from round, spun, turned, and extruded brass, offering a sleek mid
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Made of Smoked Glass by Doria Leuchten
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The base of this table lamp by German light specialist Doria Leuchten is made of smoked glass. It
Brass
Arc Floor Lamp Midcentury Modern designed by Cosack, Germany, 1972
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Modern Arc floor lamp designed by Gottfried or Ursula Stürzenhofecker in 1972 for
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Kaiser Leuchten Floor Lamp, Enameled Metal, Germany
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century standing floor lamp with telescoping stem and metal 'X' base with delicate square ring
Metal
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Modern Chrome Tubular and Art Glass Globe Lamp Lighting
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning art glass and tubular chrome low lamp. The size of this lamp allowed it to be used as a
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern German Crowfoot Table Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century table lamp by Cosack with distinctive crowfoot. The organically shaped shade features
Metal
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful Industrial Style German Orb Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful industrial style chrome and smoked glass German orb lamp. Adjustable hand blown globe
Chrome, Steel
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Clamp Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Modern Period: 1960s Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions
Metal
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid Century Modern Gold Table Lamp Base, 1960s Germany The lampshade is to illustrate how the lamp
Metal
Exceptional, Elegant and Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp 1950s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with adjustable height. Designed and manufactured in 1950s
Metal, Brass
Post modern aluminium adjustable floor lamp by Bernhard Bartels Germany 1990
Located in Renens, CH
Extremely rare postmodern "Metri" floor lamp designed by the German designer Bernhard Bartels and
Aluminum
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Floor Lamps, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Floor Lamps, Germany, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Space Age Acryl Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive floor lamp made of square acrylic discs. An impressive design. The square acrylic
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Metal Desk Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Beirut, LB
Minimalist design from the 1950's that was considered far ahead of its time. Made from metal, mounted on a high rod which allows the user to adjust the height of the light. Head is a...
Metal
Vintage Hillebrand Desk Lamp, Metal, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Berlin, DE
This vintage desk lamp from Hillebrand, made in the 1960s, features a clean and simple design. It
Metal
$422Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Piano Lamp by Leclaire & Schäfer, Germany, 1960
By Leclaire & Schäfer
Located in Schwerin, MV
Leclaire & Schäfer, Neheim, West Germany, type 5554-2. The lamp has a heavy, black metal base with a
Metal, Chrome
Extremely rare minimalistic Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, minimalistic and lovely Mid Century Modern table lamp / bedside table lamp
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by PGH Leuchtenbau, East Germany, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking Mid-Century Modern floor lamp produced in East Germany during the 1960s by PGH
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 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.