Vintage MCM Floor Lamp Table 3 Tier Step Brass & Glass
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Vintage MCM Floor Table Lamp with 3 Tier Step Glass Tops
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage MCM Floor Lamp Table 3 Tier Step Brass & Glass
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Vintage MCM Floor Table Lamp with 3 Tier Step Glass Tops
Brass
$7,800
H 60.24 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
MCM Floor Lamp from Alvise Series by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare floor lamp from Alvise series, designed by
Chrome
$6,540Sale Price|20% Off
H 60.24 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
MCM Floor Lamp from Alvise Series by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Luigi Massoni, Meblo
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare floor lamp from Alvise series, designed by
Chrome
$971Sale Price|25% Off
H 58.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
1950-1960’s MCM Floor Lamp Brass Plated & Black Pheasant Tail Accent Drum Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern,) or Hollywood Regency style floor lamp with a brass
Brass
$1,080Sale Price|40% Off
H 73 in W 20 in D 20 in
Streamline Chrome Steel Floor Lamp w/ Buttress Braced Saucer Shape
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century Modern (MCM) floor lamp embodies the sleek and futuristic design sensibilities of
Chrome
Mid- Century Modern Two-Tier Table Floor Lamp
Located in Plainview, NY
geometrical shape of the floor lamp. sturdy, functional. minimalistic in design , the two tier MCM floor lamp
Metal
$3,410
H 68 in W 25 in D 15 in
Rare Mid Century Modern Majestic Floor Lamp. MCM Atomic 1950s Fiberglass Shades
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
ICONIC BLACK & GOLD! DUAL FIBERGLASS SHADE FLOOR LAMP HANDWORKED BRASS PIPE & WOOD ACCENTS
Metal
MCM Five Tiered Floor Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Mid Century Modern Five Tiered Floor Lamp. Recently restored and working
Steel
MCM Faux Bamboo Sculptural Floor Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM faux bamboo sculptural floor lamp, circa 1970s. The lamp is in very good vintage condition and
Brass
MCM Fredrick Ramond Style Brass & Chrome Floor Lamp
By Frederick Raymond
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Vintage MCM Fredrick Ramond Style Brass & Chrome Floor Lamp The
Brass, Chrome
EXTREME RARE brass 1950s vintage floor lamp / bag lamp mcm
By German Manufactory
Located in Gaggenau, DE
ORGIGINAL EXTREME RARE 1950s vintage floor lamp/ bag lamp mcm This lamp is extremly rare, one of
Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 6 in D 3 in
MCM Chrome Three Cylinder "Skyscraper" Floor Lamp by Neal Small
By Neal Small
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find MCM atomic chrome three cylinder "skyscraper" floor lamp by Neal Small, circa
Chrome
$1,681Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.12 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
MCM Dutch Design Floor Lamp by GEPO, Netherlands 1960's
By Gepo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Floor Lamp by GEPO, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1960's. Chrome
Metal
1960s Chrome Floor Lamp after David Wurster for Raymor Italian MCM
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s floor lamp in chrome with a single black shade. Similar to David Wurster’s minimalist floor
Chrome
$3,530
H 60 in W 34.5 in D 34.5 in
MCM Italian Chrome and Marble Triennale for Arredoluce Style Floor Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Chrome and Marble Triennale Floor Lamp for Arredoluce Brighten
Marble, Chrome
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 64.75 in Dm 14 in
MCM Torchiere Frosted White Glass & Lucite Floor Lamp after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern torchiere floor lamp inspired by the timeless designs of Karl Springer (German
Glass, Lucite
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 66.5 in Dm 20 in
Rare Tall MCM Danish Teak Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Floor Lamp Over
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A fantastic rare Danish Mid-Century Modern/Scandinavian Modern teak and art pottery/ceramic floor
Teak, Ceramic, Fabric
$4,800
H 44 in W 18 in D 18 in
Arts & Crafts Arizona Ironwood Floor Lamp Live Edge MCM 1955 After Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
Arts and Crafts! Hand Crafted Ironwood Lamp! Gorgeous! Textural Delight! Burlap Shade
Brass
$2,800
H 56 in Dm 16 in
Vintage MCM 1970s Bamboo Base Integrated Glass Top Round Table Floor Lamp MINT!
By Ficks Reed, Paul Frankl, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage MCM 1970s Bamboo Base Integrated Glass Top Round End Side Table Night Stand Floor Lamp MINT!
Rattan, Glass, Bamboo
$1,100Sale Price|50% Off
H 63 in W 10 in D 10 in
Goffredo Reggiani MCM Cascading Multi-bulb Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern table lamp features four cascading chrome stems on a painted metal base with 4
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Postmodern Crane Form Floor Lamps - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Crane Form Floor Lamps in the Style of Robert Sonneman - Pair Enhance your
Metal
$580Sale Price|20% Off
H 8 in W 6 in D 3 in
MCM Adjustable Chrome on Marble Table Lamp by Neal Small for Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM adjustable chrome on Carrara marble table lamp by Neal Small for Koch & Lowy, circa
Carrara Marble, Chrome
A modernist gooseneck floor lamp in cherry red, mid 20th century
By Alsy Manufacturing 1
Located in View Park, CA
An mcm gooseneck floor lamp in cherry red, mid 20th century. Attributed to Alsy. Works beautifully
Metal
Movie Studio Spotlight made by Otto K. Olesen, Hollywood MCM
By Otto K. Olesen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
functions beautifully as a dramatic floor lamp or sculptural accent. Ideal for lofts, creative studios
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Large Glazed Multi-Colored Luster Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Oversized MCM Colored Glazed Bottle Floor Lamp, 1960’s Very impressive MCM Lamp with lots of
Brass
Large Mid Century Arc Orb Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Very cool MCM arc/orb floor standing lamp. The base consist of a very heavy half sphere in cast
Aluminum, Steel, Iron
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
Custom Lightolier Style Tripod Floor Reading Lamp Brass & Linen In the Manner of Gerald Thurston
Metal, Brass
1960s MCM Bauer Swing-Arm Pr. Pharmacy Floor Lamp-Karl Springer Style
By Bauer Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Mid Century Modern Luxe Dimmable Lucite designer floor lamps, made to Impress! Fabulous
Brass
Vintage Chrome MCM Floor Task Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adjustable vintage chrome task lamp. Shade rotates fully and extends.
Chrome
MCM Sonneman Chrome Multi Arm Floor Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful MCM Sonneman chrome multi arm floor lamp. 3 separate light settings Measurements are
Chrome
MCM Italian Floral Petal Base Pendant Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century Modern Italian floor lamp is an absolute showstopper. The sculptural floral petal
Metal
Custom Driftwood Floor Lamp Made in Hawaii circa 1960's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
MCM custom driftwood floor lamp made in Hawaii circa 1960's. It also has a custom shade.
Driftwood
Mid Century Lamp Table by Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
unusual attention to detail in this iconic MCM floor lamp. Total H 55 x H to top of wood standard 44 x
Teak, Walnut
Sold
H 70.48 in W 32.29 in D 26.38 in
Mario López Torres Mexican MCM Chuspata Fiber and Metal Flamingo Floor Lamp
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Mexico City, MX
Beautiful Mexican MCM floor lamp shaped like a flamingo with a screen on top, made with woven
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp With Shade
By Le Klint
Located in Trenton, NJ
like this mcm floor lamp comes with numerous benefits. Firstly, it promotes sustainability by reducing
Wood
Space Age MCM Sculptural Attributed to Modeline of California Floor Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Space Age Modern Sculptural Attributed to Modeline of California Floor Lamp Shelf Rare
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Marble Base in the Manner of George Kovacs
By George Kovacs
Located in Plainview, NY
lamps are finely made of chrome and Carrara marble. The MCM floor amps are distinguished by the
Carrara Marble, Chrome
MCM Russel Wright Bamboo Floor Lamp
By Russel Wright
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1950's Russel Wright designed Bamboo cane, multiple stalk, rattan wrapped Floor Lamp on raised wide
Brass
MCM Gerald Thurston Brass Ebony Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Surrey, BC
Nice fully functional, floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston made by Lightolier. Great condition.
Brass
MCM Lucite Torchiere Floor Lamp by Optique
By Optique
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of AMCM 1980's Lucite Torchiere Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp by
Metal
Majestic Lions Head MCM Pair of Floor Lamps
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A majestic lions head Mid-Century Modern pair of floor lamps, three black alligator finish columns
Steel, Iron
MCM Goose Neck Floor Lamp in Old Finish
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful working floor lamp in old red finish from a private collection. Excellent detailed base
Metal
MCM - OMI Chrome and Marble Adjustable Floor Lamp Koch & Lowy
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage chrome can adjustable shade single socket floor lamp by Koch & Lowy. Square Carrara marble
Chrome
MCM Marble Base Brass 3 Light Arc Floor Lamp, Adjustable
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This brass arc floor lamp circa the 1970's is in great condition and features 3 adjustable arms
Brass
Sold
H 56 in W 10 in D 18 in
MCM Orbital Chrome Ball Adjustable Floor Lamp Attributed to Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM or mid-century modern orbital chrome ball adjustable floor lamp attributed to the
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 40 in W 20 in D 9.75 in
2 Vintage Bryant Brass Adjustable Library Pharmacy Reading Floor Lamps MCM 65"
By Bryant
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage Bryant mid century brass pharmacy style reading / floor lamps with adjustable
Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Iconic 70s 'Birillo' Floor Lamp - Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Italian MCM Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
lamp, a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of 1970s Italian design. item. floor lamp
Brass
Sold
H 84 in W 16 in D 115 in
L'Arc by Robert Sonneman MCM Large Adjustable Height Rotating Arc Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Robert Sonneman L'Arc floor lamp. This is a monumental and unique floor lamp from the incredible
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Atomic Rattan Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with mid-century flair using our Vintage MCM Atomic Rattan Floor Lamp. This
Metal
Sold
H 58 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Late 20th Century Teak Floor Lamps With Woven Rattan Shades - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal floor lamps. Gorgeous MCM teak lamps in a simple and clean
Rattan, Teak
Gordon & Jane Martz Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp / End Table
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Plainview, NY
as side table. The MCM floor lamp can be used as a nightstand / bedside light source or a floor lamp
Stone
MCM Space Age Three Globe Geometric Floor Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM space age three globe geometric floor lamp by Modeline, circa 1970s. The lamp has a sculptural
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 60 in W 20 in D 15 in
MCM Solid Walnut "Shaft" Table / Floor Lamp / Magazine Rack by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and elegant MCM solid walnut "Shaft" table / floor lamp / magazine rack by Laurel Lamp Co
Suede, Walnut
MCM Bentwood Swoop Arc Floor Lamp Amber Plastic Bubble Globe Shade
By Laurel Lamp Company, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Nova Lighting
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern bentwood swoop or arc floor lamp. Comprised of a bentwood stem, black
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 55.5 in W 10 in D 18 in
George Kovacs Swedish Mid Century Modern Teak Floor Lamp Minimalist MCM
By George Kovacs
Located in Dayton, OH
Minimalist Swedish modern floor lamp, circa 1960s. Made in Sweden for George Kovacs. A sleek design
Teak
Sold
H 53.75 in W 33.5 in D 10 in
Mid Century Adjustable Brass Swing Arm Reading Library Floor Lamp MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century brass reading lamp with swivel arm. Measures: 10” x 53.75” to 67” / Arm - 33.5” x
Brass
Sold
H 39.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Vtg Brass Adjustable Reading Library Floor Lamp Scallop Clam Shell MCM Pharmacy
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp with adjustable height and clam shell shaped shade
Brass
FontanaArte Luminator Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa 1933 Nickel-plated Brass MCM
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FontanaArte Luminator Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa 1933 Nickel-plated Brass, MSRP 5,018.00 USD
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 62 in Dm 17 in
Figural Gilt Polychrome Matador Floor Lamp by Atelier de Recherché Plastique MCM
By Studio A.R.P. (Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large indoor figural post lamp in the form of a matador by Atelier de Recherche Plastique, 'ARP
Velvet, Resin, Wood
Sold
H 84.5 in W 15 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Modern 3 Swing Arm Gold Globe Arc Arched Floor Lamp Marble Base MCM
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Dayton, OH
1960s 3 arm adjustable arc floor lamp. Polished brass over a white marble base. In the manner of
Marble, Brass
Vintage Koch & Lowy OMI Brass Pharmacy Apothecary Reading Lamp MCM
By Koch & Lowy
Located in Dayton, OH
lamp, featuring a rectangular base, half round shade, adjustable height and dimmable switch. "Ernest
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Floor Lamp on Rosewood Stem by Laurel Lamp Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly collectible MCM mushroom floor lamp on a rosewood stem with brushed aluminum base by Laurel
Rosewood, Glass
Interesting MCM Floor Lamp
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Possibly handmade, walnut construction with ribbed fiberglass shade and inset ceramic tiles.
Large MCM Tulip Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful shape large MCM tulip floor lamp.
Metal
Mcm Adjustable Chrome Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
MCM adjustable chrome eyeball floor lamp with black metal frame.
Metal
Pair of MCM Italian Pendant Floor Lamps
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Italian Modern pendant lamps with Floral Petal Design, Thin neck stem with solid square
Metal
MCM Chrome Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Globe
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful chrome base floor lamp with Murano Glass. The globe has a small chip on the rim of the
Metal
MCM Chrome Tulip Floor Lamp with Cocoon Shade Attributed to Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This amazing Mid-Century Modern lamp is likely Italian, by Achille Castiglioni, with his iconic
Chrome
MCM Teak Tripod Floor Lamp W/ Orange Fiberglass Shades-by Sir Terence Conran
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
These absolutely killer tripod floor lamps were designed by the acclaimed designer, Sir Terence
Fiberglass, Wood
Sold
H 43.75 in Dm 10 in
2 MCM Teak Tripod Floor Lamps W/ Orange Fiberglass Shades-by Sir Terence Conran
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
These absolutely killer tripod floor lamps were designed by the acclaimed designer, Sir Terence
Fiberglass, Wood
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in a Maple coloured sheepskin and features oi...
Sheepskin, Oak
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
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
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
$5,069Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$6,190 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$5,363 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$2,123Sale Price|10% Off
H 63.78 in W 9.45 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Italian Chromed Space Age "UfO" Floor Lamp in the Style of Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vintage Italian-made floor lamp dating back to the 1970s, or if you prefer to the futuristic "Space Age" era, a time when the thrill for rocket launches, space explorations ...
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
Ennio Chiggio Floor lamp for LumenForm, Italy 1973.
By Lumenform, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Almelo, NL
Ennio Chiggio Floor lamp for LumenForm, Italy 1973. This is a mid-century floor lamp designed by Ennio Chiggio for LumenForm in 1973. The floor lamp is made of plastic and metal and...
Metal
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Brumbury Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Harvey Guzzini, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lamp in plastic and metal by Luigi Massoni, model Brumbury. Double switch to choose to light a part or the whole. Stamped Harvey Guzzini. Wear due to time and age of the lamp. FOR S...
Metal
Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the color/material of the chair. Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An icon of 1950s Italian ...
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 modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.