Large Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Pendant Light in Opal Glass and Brass
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Voorburg, NL
Large Opal glass (hand-made) pendant light, manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s. The
Brass
$4,337 / set
H 19.6 in Dm 13.7 in
GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Mushroom Brass Table Lamps, Blown Glass Shades, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of elegant Space Age sideboard lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamps
Brass
Limburg Flush Mount Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shape flush mount, circa 1970, made by Limburg Leuchten, Germany. With hand
Brass
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s
Glass
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s Dimensions: 21cm H, 22cm Diameter Material
Glass
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s Dimensions: 38 cm H, 38cm Diameter Material
Glass
Pair of Mushroom Table Lamps, Glashütte Limburg, 1970/1980s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of mushroom table lamps, manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, 1970/1980s. Chrome frame with milk
Chrome
Large Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary mushroom-shaped lamp, crafted by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s, is a rare find
Murano Glass
Limburg Glashütte glass table lamp mushroom , 1970’s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 33cm H, 24cm Diameter Material: Glass Color: White
Glass
Limburg Flush Mount or Wall Light Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shape flush mount, circa 1970, made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. With hand
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Large Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary mushroom-shaped lamp, crafted by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s, is a rare find
Murano Glass
XL Limburg Brass and Glass Flush Mount Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shaped flush mount, made by Glashutte Limburg, around 1970 in Germany, Europe
Metal, Brass
Pair of Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of glass mushroom table lamps was produced by Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. Each
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Limburg Flush Mount Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shape flush mount, circa 1970, made by Limburg Leuchten, Germany. With hand
Metal, Brass
Very Large Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary mushroom-shaped lamp, crafted by Glashütte Limburg in the 1970s, is a rare find
Murano Glass
Stunning Flush Mount Mushroom Shape Air Bubble Glass by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An exceptional and generously scaled ceiling mount fixture by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, dating to
Metal, Brass
1 of the 2 Mushroom Glass Table Lamps, Glashütte Limburg, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Charming vintage mushroom lamp, crafted from a single piece of frosted glass in alabaster white
Glass
$2,216 / set
H 11.82 in Dm 10.63 in
Pair of White Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage table lamps crafted by Glashütte Limburg in the 1960s. These elegant pieces are
Glass
$783
H 11.82 in Dm 13 in
"Mushroom" Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: "Mushroom" table light desk top light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Metal
$1,203 / item
H 6.7 in Dm 11.82 in
One of the Two Limburg Flush Mount Wall Lights Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shape flush mount, circa 1970, made by Limburg Leuchten, Germany. With hand
Metal, Brass
$2,289 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 19.69 in
GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Opal Mushroom & Brass Pendant Light, Chandelier 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany, Peill & Putzler
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
One of ten elegant Space Age pendant lamps manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp
Brass
Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary mushroom-shaped lamp, crafted by Peill & Putzler in the 1970s, is a rare find in
Murano Glass
$606Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of 1970s German Frosted Crackled Glass Mushroom Table Lamps Putzler Style
By Glashütte Limburg, Peill & Putzler
Located in London, England
on either lamp but they're similar in design to those of Hustadt Leuchten, Glashütte Limburg or Peill
Glass
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Floor Lamps Set of Two, Germany, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Glashütte Limburg mushroom floor lamps set of two, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Limburg Mushroom Pair Floor Lamps Brass Satin Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A pair of impressive sized Glashütte Limburg mushroom floor lamps in brass with satin glass shade
Brass
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Table Lamp Satin Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Glashütte Limburg mushroom table lamp satin glass, Germany, 1970s. Very decorative and stylish
Brass
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Brass Lamp, Blown Glass Shade, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant Space Age huge sideboard lamp manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp is
Brass
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H 13.7 in Dm 8.7 in
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Brass Table Lamp, Blown Glass Shade, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age table lamp manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp is made of
Brass
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H 19.6 in Dm 13.7 in L 19.6 in
Huge Limburg Mushroom Brass Sideboard Lamp, Blown Glass Shade, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant space age huge sideboard lamp manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp is
Brass
Large Opaline Glass Mushroom Lamp by Glashütte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional large table lamp in online glass by Glashütte Limburg Leuchten, circa 1970. Marked
Blown Glass
glass mushroom lamp by Glashütte Limburg, germany 70s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kiel, SH
High decorative glass table lamp by Glashütte Limburg from germany 70s. The lamp makes a warm light
Blown Glass
Murano Table Lamp Model Mushroom by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano table Lamp Model Mushroom by Glashutte Limburg. 1960s Lamp "mushroom" model 6282 of
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Made of a brass bass and a hand-blown
Brass
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H 10.04 in Dm 7.09 in
Set of Two Mushroom Table Lights Glass by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: table lights set of two Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany. Origin
Metal
Glass Mushroom Lamp, Limburg, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glass mushroom lamp, Limburg, 1970. Measures: H 70 cm, D 35 cm.
Art Glass
Blown Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in San Francisco, CA
additional fee. By Limburg, Germany, circa 1960s.
Blown Glass
Murano Table Lamp Model Champignon by Glashutte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Table Lamp Model Champignon by Glashutte Limburg,1960s Lamp "mushroom" model 6282 from
Glass
Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece. Great glass body
Glass
Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamsp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece of blown and
Glass
Vintage White Mushroom Lamp by Glashutte, 1960 Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful mushroom lamp with a beautiful light made by Glashutte Germany in the 1960s. It is
Glass
Vintage White Mushroom Lamp by Glashutte, 1960, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful mushroom lamp with a beautiful light made by Glashutte Germany in the 1960s. It is
Glass
Vintage Set White Mushroom Lamps by Glashutte, 1960 Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the timeless elegance of the Vintage Set White Mushroom Lamps by Glashutte, crafted in
Milk Glass
Wonderful Large Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece. Great glass body
Glass
Wonderful Smoke Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece of blown and cased
Glass
Space age ice glass mushroom table lamp, Germany 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Glashütte Limburg, Mazzega
Located in ECHT, NL
plugs that hold standard e27 bulbs. The mushroom shade is made from plexiglass. the lamp has been
Glass, Plexiglass
XL Limburg Mushroom Table Lamp
By Limburg
Located in Berlin, BE
White XL mushroom table lamp by Limburg, Germany.
Fabric
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H 19.6 in Dm 13.7 in
Huge Limburg Mushroom Brass Sideboard Lamp, Blown Glass Shade, 1970s, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Simple and elegant space age sideboard lamp manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany. The lamp
Brass
Limburg Flush Mount Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shape flush mount, circa 1970, made by Limburg Leuchten, Germany. With hand
Metal, Brass
Limburg Flush Mount Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shape flush mount, circa 1970, made by Limburg Leuchten, Germany. With hand
Metal, Brass
Mushroom Table Lamp by Limburg Glashütte, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mushroom table lamp with white satin glass and a brass base. Designed and manufactured by Limburg
Brass
Art Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Glashutte Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century mushroom shaped art glass table lamp by Glashutte Limberg. Veriegated white glass with
Art Glass
Limburg Flush Mount or Wall Light Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shape flush mount, circa 1970, made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany. With hand
Brass
1 of the 2 Mushroom Glass Table Lamps, Glashütte Limburg, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Charming vintage mushroom lamp, crafted from a single piece of frosted glass in alabaster white
Glass
Pair of Rare Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Limburg Glashutte, 1969
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Excellent and rare pair of atomic mushroom table lamps in smoke glass by Limburg Glashutte. The
Chrome
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H 11.82 in Dm 13 in
"Mushroom" Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Glashütte Limburg Germany 1970s No2
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: "Mushroom" table light desk top light Producer: Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Glass
1 of the 2 XL Mushroom Table Lamps by Limburg Glashütte, 1970
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mushroom table lamp with white satin glass and a brass base. Designed and manufactured by Limburg
Brass
One of the Two Limburg Flush Mount Wall Lights Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shape flush mount, circa 1970, made by Limburg Leuchten, Germany. With hand
Metal, Brass
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H 8.5 in Dm 16.25 in
Stunning Large Flush Mount Mushroom Shape Air Bubble Glass by Limburg, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large flush mount by German manufacturer Glashuette Limburg. The large air bubble glass
Metal
Gilt Brass and Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A Mid-Century Modern gilt brass and blown glass "mushroom" table lamps by Glashütte Limburg
Brass
Pair of German Glashütte Limberg Leuchten Mushroom Table Lamps
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Sherborne, GB
A pair of stunning mouth blown glass shaded table lamps, these date from the 1970s and are made by Glashütte Limberg Leuchten in Germany. The sculpted brass coloured base is compleme...
Brass
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
Glashütte Limburg mushroom table lamp, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Table Lamps Set of Four, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
Glashütte Limburg mushroom table lamps set of four, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Table Lamps Set of Two, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
Glashütte Limburg mushroom table lamps set of two, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Table Lamps Set of Two, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Karl Springer
Located in Vienna, AT
Glashütte Limburg mushroom table lamps set of two, Germany, 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Table Lamp Satin Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Glashütte Limburg mushroom table lamp satin glass, Germany, 1970s. Table lamp in the design of Karl
Brass
Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Table Lamp Satin Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Glashütte Limburg mushroom table lamp satin glass, Germany, 1970s. Very decorative and stylish
Brass
Glashütte Limburg Model 6276 Large Mushroom Lamp 1970's
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in 'S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Glashütte Limburg model 6276 large Mushroom lamp 1970’s. The mushroom lamp is very popular. Then
Milk Glass
The Charles Dudouyt Coffee Table
Located in Banbury, GB
A fine carved and turned oak small circular table in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. The incised oak top on spinal corkscrew design column on triple ball feet. Polished lightly aged o...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$674Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$1,378 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$10,112 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,569 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Nickel, Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$674Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery. Refreshing design with b...
Oak
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
$72,000 / set
H 32 in Dm 23.5 in
Pair of Large Gabriella Crespi "Fungo" Table Lamps in Brushed Brass and Acrylic
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monumental pair of Gabriella Crespi “Fungo” table lamps in brushed brass and white acrylic (ca. 1970, Italy). Among the larger examples Crespi designed composed of oversized brass an...
Brass
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.