Vintage Mid Century Glass & Chrome Floor Lamp by Hansen, 1970s
By Hansen Lighting Co., Stewart Ross James
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern glass column and chrome base floor lamp designed by Stewart Ross James for Hansen Lighting Co., N.Y. is circa 1970.
Metal, Chrome
Angelo Lelii Arredoluce standard floor lamp Italy 1956
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This minimalist floor lamp, designed by Angelo Lelii and manufactured by Arredoluce in Italy in 1956, is an exquisite example of mid-century lighting design. As an early creation by ...
Marble, Metal
Midcentury Large Brass and Art - Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Measuring 40 cm in diameter and 95 cm in height, the pendant can be disassembled for easy transport. By opting for used mid-century lighting, you make a responsible and eco-conscious...
Brass
Midcentury Large Brass and Marble Opaline Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Measuring 40 cm in diameter and 95 cm in height, the pendant can be disassembled for easy transport. By opting for used mid-century lighting, you make a responsible and eco-conscious...
Brass
Midcentury Large Brass and Marble Opaline Glass Pendant, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Measuring 40 cm in diameter and 95 cm in height, the pendant can be disassembled for easy transport. By opting for used mid-century lighting, you make a responsible and eco-conscious...
Brass
1 of 6 Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Wall Sconce, Ice Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and read...
Chrome
Good Pair of Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Columnar Lamps by Paul Hanson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good and stylish pair of Hollywood Regency Mid-Century columnar tan cased-glass lamps by Paul Hanson.
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Brass & Opaline Glass, Italy, 1960
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante lampada da tavolo in ottone con diffusore sferico in vetro opalino.
Brass
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century and Atomic Era rhodoid table lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s
By Jean Rispal, Rispal, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Estiluz Lighting
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. 100% original elements. Mid-Century Modern style three-legged table lamp by Jean Rispal for Maison Rispal, France, 1950s. Composed o...
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Table Lamp, Brass and Smoked Glass, 1980
By Sonneman Lighting, Harris Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
A tall vintage infinity table lamp with smoked glass and black base. The back is featured in Brass as well as the top. In perfect 3-way function and uses a max. 60 watts light bulb. ...
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 1960's chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari Lighting. Nice vintage condition with some warm dark spot to brass. Appropriate bulbs included with some extra re...
Brass
White Ceramic Table Lamp 20th Century Design French Potters Lighting
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French potters handmade Realised circa 1980, signed at the base Elegant white stoneware ceramic table lamp 20th century lighting design made in France in the famous potters villa...
Ceramic
Walter Von Nessen Tripod Table Lamp Mid Century Modern Thurston Atomic Era BOHO
By Walter Von Nessen, Nessen Lighting
Located in Peoria, AZ
Walter Von Nessen Tripod Table Lamp Mid Century Modern and Art Deco Beautiful! This rare Walter Von Nessen tripod is an icon of mid century modern lamp design! Timeless lines, pur...
Metal
$29,800 / set
Barovier & Toso Rare Set of Four Clamshell Sconces
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Its rarity and strong sculptural form make it particularly desirable within the firm’s mid-century lighting production. Pair of sconces available in 1stdibs listing LU2917345931862.
Nickel
Medium wall organic modern ceramic Lamp mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
Ceramic, Glass
Small wall organic modern ceramic Lamp, mid-century brutalist wabi sabi lighting
Located in Vilnius, LT
Product name: NAVAZI Category: Lighting, Decoration Type: Decoration, Floor lamp, Wall lamp, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light sour...
Ceramic, Glass
1970s Italian Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Vistosi, 24 Glass Discs
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
The combination of warm Murano glass, refined proportions, and the iconic disc construction results in a striking example of Italian mid-century lighting design. Attributed to Visto...
Metal, Brass
Sculptural Gilt Brass Wall Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1950s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lisse, NL
These elegant sconces exemplify the distinctive balance of architectural clarity, decorative finesse, and material richness that defines Italian mid-century lighting of the period. ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Brass and White Metal, Italy, 1960s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage floor lamp with brass and white enameled metal frame that can be tilted, aluminum and methacrylate diffuser that can be swiveled.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Lightolier, Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this gorgeous original 1960’s designer light fixture for sale. It was manufactured by the high-end lighting company Lightolier, and still retains the sticker. It has differen...
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern set of eight brass and chrome sconces by Sciolari. Italy 1970
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Set of eight sconces in brass, chrome and clear glass signed by Sciolari. The set is composed of one large sconce with double glasses and lights and seven sconces with single glass a...
Brass, Chrome
Model "609" Table Lamp by Palle Michael Degener, Denmark ca 1960s
By Kähler Keramik
Located in Utrecht, NL
In addition to its visual appeal, this lamp stands as a testament to the quality and craftsmanship of the mid-20th century. Both decorative and functional, this table lamp embodies ...
Ceramic, Fabric
$1,024Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Metal Atomic Tripod Fiberglass Shade Table Lamp 50s
By Frederic Weinberg, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
Sweet! Mid Century Modern Metal Fiberglass Tripod Table / Accent Lamp!
Fiberglass, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp Designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Sciolari, 70s
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice table lamp designed by Gaetano Sciolaro in the 70s Crystal glass
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Sconce from Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in KUTNO, PL
The wall lamp is reminiscent of the “Stone” and “Stein” series lamps created by J.T. Kalmar in the 1970s. The wall lamp has one glass pulegoso panel mounted on a steel frame, powered...
Glass
Rare Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce ’339/3’ Three-Armed Floor Lamp
By Giuseppe Ostuni, O-Luce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, floor lamp, model ’339/3’, enameled aluminum, brass, marble, Italy, 1952 Designed by Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce in 1952, this floor lamp shows a beautifu...
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
Massimo Vignelli 259/2 wall lamps for Arteluce Italy 1964
By Arteluce, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a remarkable example of Italian mid-century lighting art. Literature; Arteluce catalogue from the 1960s.
Aluminum
$642Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Enameled Metal & Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp with adjustable height stem made of enameled and chrome-plated metal and aluminum. A curious little floor lamp for an original vintage corner and to give new life to things.
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Prototype Mid-century Modern Aluminium Desk Lamp by Peter Nelson 1960s
By Architectural Lighting Ltd., Peter Nelson
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very rare unique desk lamp This is a prototype lamp - a one off - designed by Peter Nelson and manufactured by Architectural Lighting Ltd. A beautiful, very good quality, well eng...
Aluminum
Extra Large 1960's Polish Industrial Enamel Pendant Lights by Elektrosvit
By Elektrosvit
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A rare opportunity to source a consistent run of genuine Eastern Bloc industrial pendants from one of the region’s most respected mid-century lighting manufacturers. Each carries the...
Enamel, Steel
Adjustable Brass Wall Lamp by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, Finland, 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A fine example of Finnish mid-century lighting design by one of the Nordic region’s most influential lighting designers.
Brass
Pair of Hans Agne Jakobsson V 149/7 Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Hans Agne Jakobsson (1919–2009) was one of Sweden’s most important mid-century lighting designers. After studying architecture in Gothenburg and working with notable Scandinavian fir...
Brass
Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconces for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957, Set of 2
By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The piece resonates with the refined experimentation of Arredoluce under Angelo Lelii and sits within the broader context of Italian mid-century lighting, alongside figures such as G...
Brass
White Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp 20th Century Design Lighting handmade
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Ceramic table lamp Realised circa 1980, signed at the base Elegant white stoneware ceramic table lamp with circles decoration 20th century lighting design made in France in the f...
Ceramic
Gio Ponti “Finestra” 12664 Sconce for Arredoluce, Italy, 1957
By Gio Ponti, Arredoluce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The piece resonates with the refined experimentation of Arredoluce under Angelo Lelii and sits within the broader context of Italian mid-century lighting, alongside figures such as G...
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Scandinavian Modern Brass Chandelier T372/6, AB Markaryd
By AB Markaryd
Located in Helsinki, FI
Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919–2009) was a Swedish interior architect and furniture designer, best known for his elegant mid-century lighting. Born in Havdhem, Gotland, he trained as a ca...
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age German Wall Lamps from Hillebrand Lighting, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Space Age wall spotlights from the German manufacturer Hillebrand. The chrome-colored lamp head can be aligned using a gooseneck. The contrast between the black tube element w...
Metal
Mid Century Swedish Oak Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
This floor lamp is made of oak. It has a round oak base and is a plug-in. It was made in Sweden.
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Wall Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in München, BY
Amazing Mid-Century Modern floral two-armed brass ceiling fixture or wall lamp.
Brass
1950s Finnish Brass Ceiling Lamp with Sculptural Modernist Shade
Located in Hammarö, SE
The rich brass surface has developed an attractive patina over the decades, highlighting the authenticity and character that collectors seek in original mid-century lighting. During...
Brass
Brass and Opaque Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The evidently modern approach particularly exemplifies the aesthetic of European mid-century lighting design, favouring unique shapes and forms.
Brass
Bertil Brisborg Model "31915" Table Lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model is a strong example of Swedish mid-century lighting that prioritises atmosphere and longevity.
Brass
Large Chinoiserie Pagoda Mid Century Brass Lantern Light Fixture c. 1950
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This large and majestic mid century pagoda lantern is of the sort aficionados and collectors of Chinoiserie mid century pieces scoop right up. The Asian lantern checks all the boxes....
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Driftwood Table Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Striking mid century Driftwood table lamp. Nicely proportioned with rich dark wood set atop a wooden plinth base. 23" to the bottom of the socket.
Driftwood
Rare Arteluce Acrylic Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
By Arteluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
With its sculptural and futuristic aesthetic, this exceptional fixture embodies the bold elegance and innovation of Italian mid-century lighting. The chandelier features five large,...
Metal
$1,377Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Marble Base, Chrome Metal, Italy, 1960s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Three-point floor lamp with adjustable diffusers and a marble and chrome-plated metal base.
Marble, Metal
1960s Set of 2 Rocky Ice Glass Dome Table Lamps, Chrome Base, German Mid-Century
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Andernach, DE
Expressive and indeed unusual set of 2 icicle glass table lamps by Hoffmeister Leuchten, Germany. The lamps come in a fantastic rock-like ice sculpture shape and are resting on trul...
Chrome
Mid Century Rattan Table Lamp
By Paul Frankl
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Large mid century rattan or bamboo table lamp. Great presence with minimalist pop.
Bamboo, Rattan
Pedini Wall Sconce, Art Lighting, Sculptural Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
Pedina Brass Wall Sconce, a lighting masterpiece that brings the beauty of the wild coral reef to your living space. Crafted from high-quality brass, this wall sconce is a blend of a...
Brass
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Rembrandt Lamp
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century lamp by Rembrandt Light Company Uniquely sculptural lamp in composite and brass. Original drum shade. Wired and working. Measures: 32 Width x 8.5 Depth x 22.5 Height.
Acrylic, Bakelite
Large Pendant in Seguso Glass by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso, Arteluce
Located in Roma, IT
A true statement light that perfectly embodies Sarfatti’s innovative vision and the excellence of Italian mid-century lighting design. Ideal for both contemporary interiors and disce...
Brass
Pair of Chrome X Base Floor Lamps by Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen Lighting
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of polish chrome floor lamps by renowned American designer T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Hansen Lighting Co. Newly rewired and new vanilla linen shades. In beautiful vin...
Chrome
Mid 20th Century Lovely Simple Design Brass Lantern
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous Mid 20th Century brass and glass three branch lantern of circular form, exceptional quality and is fully restored and rewired. This stunning piece with finely cast polish...
Brass
Mid-Century Kalmar Leuchten - "Catena" Chandelier by Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage chandelier from the 1960s/70s designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria. This stunning piece features 33 handcrafted Murano glass elements and a brass frame with five E27 s...
Brass
Paire d’Appliques en Bronze Doré – Marcel Asselbur, Circa 1950:
By Marcel Asselbur
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Marcel Asselbur: A Master of Mid-Century Lighting A collaborator of renowned designer André Arbus, Asselbur crafted exquisite lighting pieces.
Bronze
$1,909Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Goffredo Reggiani floor lamp in chromed metal, Italian Space Age, 1960s
By Reggiani, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Milano, IT
At Spinzi Milano we have a huge selection of mid-century lighting and special object that add value to your spaces , feel free to browse and get in touch with us for a wider selection !
Steel, Chrome
$1,430 / set
Mid Century Brass Stiffel Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular mid century Stiffel lamps. Heavy brass presence with signature Stiffel detail. Very substantial and heavy. Great lines everywhere you look. Measures: 35.25 to top of tor...
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Mid-Century Counterweight Chandelier by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1977s
By Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz, Estiluz Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Exceptional and unique Mid-Century Chandelier by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz.
Metal
$568Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Acrylic, Italian Design, 1960s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, methacrylate. Good conditions.
Acrylic
Brown Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp circa 1980 handame 20th Century Lighting
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French handmade ceramic table lamp Realised circa 1980, signed at the base Elegant stoneware ceramic table lamp 20th century lighting design made in France in the famous potters ...
Ceramic
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.