Limburg Iron and Glass Flush Mount
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limburg flush mount. Circa 1960s. Illuminates beautifully with iron circles inlaid in thick glass.
Iron
Limburg Iron and Glass Square Flush Mount
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Small square iron and glass flush mount. Black iron circles inlaid in thick clear Limburg glass.
Iron
One of the Four Limburg Iron Glass Square Flush Mounts /Wall Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 square iron rings and glass flush mount light/wall light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965.
Metal
One of the Eight Limburg Iron Glass Square Flush Mounts /Wall Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 square iron rings and glass flushmount light/wall light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965.
Metal
Colorful Iron Structured Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful colorful iron structured glass ceiling lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany Very elegant, round and rare design wall light or flush mount It is very ideal and suitable for all ...
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Limburg Glass and Iron Ceiling Light Flush Mount
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limburg glass and iron ceiling light Germany, circa 1960’s Octagonal glass dome is accented by multidimensional iron frame Illuminates light beautifully Aged iron canopy has light ...
Iron
White Iron Structured Frame Single Glass Sconce by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White Iron Structured Frame Single Glass Sconce by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and minimal design wall lamp Lamp is in very good condition.
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Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
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Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
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Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Flush Mount by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
Metal
Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
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Iron Structured Glass Sconce or Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Iron structured glass sconce or ceiling lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Model A404 Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
Metal
Black Iron Structured Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Black Iron Structured Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Limburg, 1960s, Germany Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition.
Metal
$1,159 / item
Iron Round Limburg Flush Mount or Wall Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful round iron flush mount, circa 1970, made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany.
Brass
$2,204 / item
1 of 2 Iron and Bubble Glass Chandeliers, Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful set octagonal glass light fixtures were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s. Beautiful craftsmanship. Each lamp, made from elaborate clear gl...
Brass
Limburg Midcentury Iron and Glass Pendant Lamps, Germany 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 2 'iron' and glass vintage pendants by Limburg, Germany.
Brass
Several Geometric Iron and Clear Glass Chandeliers by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set 12 of octagonal glass light fixtures were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s. Beautiful craftsmanship. Each lamp, made from elaborate clear glass ...
Metal
1 of 4 Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Chandeliers, Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
These fixtures feature handmade heavy blown glass with concaved round "iron" rings which cast a wonderful light across a wall or ceiling.
Brass
Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique pair of hand blown glass wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Glass
Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Pendant lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. It is fascinating with its beautiful shape and bubble glass. The fixture has a very nice Minimali...
Iron
Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Mid-Century Modern flush mount by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. It is fascinating with its beautiful shape and bubble glass. The fixture has a very nice Minimalis...
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Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Mid-Century Modern flush mount by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. It is fascinating with its beautiful shape and bubble glass. The fixture has a very nice Minimalis...
Iron
Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Mid-Century Modern flush mount by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. It is fascinating with its beautiful square shape and bubble glass. The fixture has a very nice Mi...
Iron
Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. It is fascinating with its beautiful square shape and bubble glass. The fixture has a very nice M...
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Limburg Vintage Circular Iron Rings & Glass Flushmount Light, Lamp, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A single refurbished, vintage, Mid-Century Modern, circular iron and glass flush mount light / sconce by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965.
Metal
Limburg Flush Mount Light, Brass and Amber Iron Glass, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful flush mount or wall light fixture by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Amber tone 'iron' bubble glass with polished brass base.
Brass
1 of the 2 Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Chandeliers by Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
These fixtures feature handmade heavy blown glass with concaved round "iron" rings which cast a wonderful light across a wall or ceiling.
Brass, Iron
1 of the 8 Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Pendant Lights, Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
These fixtures feature handmade heavy blown glass with concaved round "iron" rings which cast a wonderful light across a wall or ceiling.
Iron
Iron and Clear Glass Ceiling Lights by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Minimalist iron and clear glass ceiling or wall light manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969.
Glass
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces Iron Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful wall lights with a unique 'iron' design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
Glass
Iron and Clear Glass Flush Mount Wall Light by Limburg, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful set octagonal glass light flush mount or wall light were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. Beautiful craftsmanship. Illuminates beautifully. P...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces Iron Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Beautiful wall lights with a unique 'iron' design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
Metal
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces Iron Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful wall lights with a unique 'iron' design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970.
Brass
Pair of Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique pair of hand blown glass wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Glass
Large 1960s White Iron Clear Glass Ceiling Light from Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Elegant vintage ceiling or wall light made of iron and clear glass, manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in the 1960s.
Metal
1 of 16 Limburg Geometric Glass and Cast Iron Outdoor/Indoor Flushmount Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the sixteen Minimalist light fixtures by Limburg Glashutte, 1970. Clean lined and timeless design. The geometric glass creates nice variations and patterns in light and shadow...
Iron
One Iron and Clear Glass Flush Mount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Iron and clear glass flush mount manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969.
Glass
White Iron Bubble Glass Flush Mount Light, Limburg Glashütte, circa 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully minimal, geometric and simply shaped wall or ceiling flush mount light fixture by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The bubble glass bulges slightly out of lines of...
Metal
Several Iron and Clear Glass Flush Mounts by Limburg, Two Sizes, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several octagonal glass light flush mounts or wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. Beautiful craftsmanship. Illuminates beautifully. The co...
Metal, Brass
1 of 3 Iron and Clear Glass Flushmount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Iron and clear glass flush mount manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969.
Brass
Limburg Pair of Large Vintage Octagonal Iron & Clear Glass Flushmount Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Pair of extra large octagonally shaped, Mid-Century Modern and Minimalist German made flushmount light fixture produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1965. This contemporary Art Deco a...
Brass
1 of 3 Wall Lights Sconces Iron Glass by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Beautiful wall lights with a unique 'iron' design by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
Glass
Brass and glass "Iron Rings" Wall Light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original 1970s modernist German wall Light made of high quality glass with black li...
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Brass and glass "Iron Rings" ceiling Light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceiling light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Original 1970s modernist German ceiling Light made of high quality glass with bl...
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Pair of Limburg Large Circular Iron Rings & Glass Flushmount Lights Sconce 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage Glashütte Limburg, large double socketed circular iron and glass flush mount lights / sconces made in Germany, circa 1965.
Metal
Limburg 1960s Mid-Century Modern Black Iron & Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Light
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully minimal, geometric and simply shaped large vintage mid-century modern german made hanging ceiling pendant light fixture. with full brass hardware by Glashütte Limburg, Ge...
Brass
1960s Vintage Iron Bubble Glass Double Socket Wall Light by Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Elegant Limburg double socket wall light wall sconce made of glass, iron and brass from the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Octagonal Iron & Clear Glass Ceiling Light by Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning mid-century modern octagonal glass pendant ceiling light by glasshutte Limburg (Germany, 1960s). Black "iron" stripes inlaid in thick transparent hand blown glass.
Brass
One of Six Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces Wall Lamps by Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique set of hand blown glass wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s-early 1970s).
Brass
One of Two Large Midcentury Iron and Glass Pendant Lamps by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 2 'iron' and glass bell-shaped pendants by Limburg, Germany.
Brass
1 of 3 Iron and Clear Glass Flushmount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Minimalist iron and clear glass flushmount manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969.
Glass
Limburg Set of Five Large Vintage Minimalist Iron & Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Set of five beautifully designed and crafted octagonally shaped and multi-faceted clear glass & brass Mid-Century pendant light. These large minimalistic, Contemporary Art Deco and L...
Brass
1 of 3 Iron and Clear Glass Ceiling Light by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Minimalist iron and clear glass ceiling or wall light manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969.
Glass
$1,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Iron & Clear Glass Flush Mount Lights by Glashütte Limburg c. 1965
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of three octagonally shaped, Mid-Century Minimalist German made pair of large flush mount lights produced by Glashütte, Limburg, circa 1965. These Contemporary Art Deco and lante...
Metal, Brass
One of Three Limburg Flush Mount Lights or Sconces, Brass Iron Glass, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three beautiful and unique design 'iron' glass lights by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Brass
Limburg Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Iron Glass, 1970s, One of Three
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful and unique design 'iron' glass lights by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Brass
Limburg 1 of 10 Mid-Century Square Iron Rings Glass Flush Mount Lights 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a a set of ten vintage Mid-Century Modern square iron rings and glass flush mount light / sconce by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965.
Metal
Limburg Honeycomb Iron and Clear Glass Flush Mount
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
Beautiful glass honeycomb ceiling fixture by Limburg, Germany. This light features a thick clear glass with white grid elements. Takes one E27 base bulb up to 60 watt.
Metal
Round Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Limburg of Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
A great round circle iron and bubble glass flush mount by the German Manufacturer Limburg from the 1960s.
Iron
Unavailable
H 8 in W 5.75 in D 4.25 in
A Pair of Circle Iron and Bubble Glass Sconces by Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
A great set of circle iron and bubble glass sconces by the German Manufacturer Limburg from the 1960s.
Iron, Pewter
Pair of Limburg Honeycomb Iron and Clear Glass Flush Mount
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
Pair of beautiful glass honeycomb ceiling fixture by Limburg, Germany. This light features a thick clear glass with white grid elements. Takes two E27 base bulbs up to 60 wats per bulb.
Metal
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Iron Glass Square Flush Mount or Sconce by Glasshuette Limburg of Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
The glass is shaped bowing inward inside each black iron ring creating a lovely lighting effect.
Iron
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Iron Square Glass Flush Mount or Wall Sconce by Limburg of Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
One iron square glass flush mount or sconce from Glashuette Limburg of Germany from the 1960s.
Iron
Iron and Air Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
From the 1960s produced by Germany's famous Glashütte Limburg a pendant lamp made of air bubble glass and adorned with square black stripes. The nice fixture requires one European E2...
Brass
Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp 1960s Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Frisco, TX
A beautiful Amber bubble glass flush mount or alternatively wall mount by Glashuette Limburg from the 1960s. Requiring one E27 European Edison up to 150 Watts for maximum effect this...
Iron
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 47.64 in D 20.08 in
Unique Huge Signed Limburg Surfboard Chandelier 21 Lights Chrome Nut Wood 1960s
By Motoko Ishii, Stilnovo, Glashütte Limburg, Staff Leuchten
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Unique monumental surfboard flush mount chandelier by Glashütte Limburg, custom made in Germany around 1960s. The base of the surfboard chandelier is made of solid wood, nut wood ven...
Brass, Chrome, Iron
Pair of Limburg Iron and Glass Sconces
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of iron and glass wall sconces by Limburg. Newly wired.
Iron
Limburg Iron Circle Flush Mount
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circular iron and glass flush mounts by Limburg. Black iron circles inlaid in thick clear glass.
Iron
Oversized Limburg Iron and Glass Square Flush Mount
By Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limburg flush mount or wall sconce. Circa 1960s. Illuminates beautifully with iron circles inlaid in thick square glass.
Iron
Petite Limburg Iron and Glass Square Flush Mount
By Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite Limburg flush mount or wall sconce. Circa 1960s. Illuminates beautifully with iron circles inlaid in thick square glass.
Iron
Pair ( Two ) Identical Limburg Iron Glass Flush Mounts
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of beautifully shaped iron clear glass flush mounts by Limburg, Germany.
Limburg Iron and Glass Flush Mount or Wall Sconce
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome iron and glass flush mount or wall sconce by Limburg.
Iron
Limburg Iron and Glass Flush Mount or Wall Sconce
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome iron and glass flush mount or wall sconce by Limburg.
Iron
Large Limburg Iron and Glass Flush Mount or Wall Sconce
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome iron and glass flush mount or wall sconce by Limburg.
Iron
Beautiful Large Limburg Iron and Clear Glass Flush Mount Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount by German manufacturer Glashuette Limburg. The glass element is supported by a polished brass plate with a one light source.
Metal
Colorful Iron Structured Glass Ceiling Lamp by Limburg, 1960s, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Wonderful colorful iron structured glass ceiling lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany Very elegant, round and rare design wall light or flush mount It is very ideal and suitable for ...
Iron
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H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in
White Iron Structured Glass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Limburg, Germany
By Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
White Iron Structured Glass Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Limburg, Germany Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition.
Metal
Limburg Honeycomb Iron Clear Glass Flush Mount
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful 'iron' and glass honeycomb flush mount by Limburg, Germany.
Glass
Large Iron and Glass Pendant by Limburg, 1960
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful 'iron' & glass bell-shaped pendant by Limburg, Germany.
Brass
Iron Round Limburg Flush Mount or Wall Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful round iron flush mount, circa 1970, made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany.
Brass
Iron Round Limburg Flush Mount or Wall Light, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful round iron flush mount, circa 1970, made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany.
Brass
Iron ring glass wall or ceiling lamp from Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Exceptional lamp with an iron ring look from the 1960s. Fantastic design and high quality workmanship.
Metal
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H 4.14 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
glashuette limburg SCONCE or ceiling fixture glass with iron ring decor 1960s 70
By Limburg
Located in Mannheim, DE
The black lines give the impression of iron. The base is made of black lacquered metal.
Metal
Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Flush Mount by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Mid-Century Modern flush mount by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. It is fascinating with its beautiful square shape and bubble glass. The fixture has a very nice Mi...
Iron
Midcentury Iron and Bubble Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp by Glashütte Limburg made in the 1960s in Germany. It is fascinating with its beautiful shape and bubble glass. The fixture has a very nice Minimali...
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
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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.
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