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Stlux Milan Pair of Desk Table Lamps Conical Mid Century Yellow Black Brass
Stlux Milan Pair of Desk Table Lamps Conical Mid Century Yellow Black Brass

Stlux Milan Pair of Desk Table Lamps Conical Mid Century Yellow Black Brass

By Stilux

Located in Milano, IT

Executed in painted metal and brass, these lamps embody the elegant balance of form and function characteristic of Italian mid-century lighting design. The lamp shade is adaptable an...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Up Light Table Lamp Atomic Italian Design Angelo Lelli 1950
Mid Century Modern Up Light Table Lamp Atomic Italian Design Angelo Lelli 1950

Mid Century Modern Up Light Table Lamp Atomic Italian Design Angelo Lelli 1950

By Angelo Lelii

Located in Peoria, AZ

Perfect for your Case Study Home, Palm Springs atomic ranch home or West Palm Beach estate! Mid Century Lighting For Your Incredibly Well Furnished Interiors!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Raak Style Polished Chrome Tubular Ceiling Lights
Mid-Century Raak Style Polished Chrome Tubular Ceiling Lights

Mid-Century Raak Style Polished Chrome Tubular Ceiling Lights

By RAAK

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Raak, based in Amsterdam, was one of the Netherlands' most prolific Mid-Century lighting producers, active from the 1950s through the 1980s.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Brass Wall Lights and Pendant, 1960s
Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Brass Wall Lights and Pendant, 1960s

Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Brass Wall Lights and Pendant, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of Scandinavian mid-century lighting from the 1960s, comprising a pair of wall lights and a matching pendant.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell for Idman OY, 3-Arm Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Mid Century, 1940s
Paavo Tynell for Idman OY, 3-Arm Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Mid Century, 1940s

Paavo Tynell for Idman OY, 3-Arm Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Mid Century, 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Odense, DK

With its graceful proportions and quiet charm, this chandelier is a fine example of Finnish mid-century lighting. A timeless and versatile piece, it complements a wide range of inter...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

White glass table lamp with black metal base in mid-century 1960s style
White glass table lamp with black metal base in mid-century 1960s style

White glass table lamp with black metal base in mid-century 1960s style

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Glass and metal table lamp, 1960s Condition: Very good - restored Materials: Painted metal, Opal glass

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern French Wall Sconce, Geometric Metal & Glass, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern French Wall Sconce, Geometric Metal & Glass, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern French Wall Sconce, Geometric Metal & Glass, 1950s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

A refined and rare find for collectors and interior designers seeking authentic French mid-century lighting.

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hillebrand Leuchten Linear Slumped Glass Wall Sconce, Chrome
Mid-Century Hillebrand Leuchten Linear Slumped Glass Wall Sconce, Chrome

Mid-Century Hillebrand Leuchten Linear Slumped Glass Wall Sconce, Chrome

By Hillebrand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Linear slumped glass wall sconce by German manufacturer Hillebrand Leuchten captures the functional minimalism of Mid-Century lighting design. The elongated rectangular glass panel f...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome Chandelier with Milk-Glass Disc Shades, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Mid-Century Chrome Chandelier with Milk-Glass Disc Shades, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Mid-Century Chrome Chandelier with Milk-Glass Disc Shades, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Dimensions: • Height: 92 cm (36.22 in) • Length: 62 cm (24.41 in) • Depth: 51 cm (20.08 in) Condition: Restored with minor wear Bulbs: 4 × E26/E27 A sculptural, collectible Mid-Centu...

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Philips Striped Glass Pendant, Burgundy & White
Mid-Century Philips Striped Glass Pendant, Burgundy & White

Mid-Century Philips Striped Glass Pendant, Burgundy & White

By Phillips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striped and patterned glass shades were common in European Mid-Century lighting production, and Philips brought industrial manufacturing scale to designs that retained a handcrafted ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Brushed Aluminium Wall Sconce in Charlotte Perriand Style, 1970s
Mid-Century Brushed Aluminium Wall Sconce in Charlotte Perriand Style, 1970s

Mid-Century Brushed Aluminium Wall Sconce in Charlotte Perriand Style, 1970s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

The brushed aluminum surface reflects light softly, emphasizing the understated elegance and functional design characteristic of French mid-century lighting. Its generous diameter c...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

ASEA Brass Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Swedish Design, 1940s-50s
ASEA Brass Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Swedish Design, 1940s-50s

ASEA Brass Floor Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Swedish Design, 1940s-50s

By ASEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

This brass floor lamp by ASEA captures the quiet sophistication that defines Swedish mid-century lighting. The circular brass-clad base conceals an internal iron weight and rests on ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Orange Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp
1970s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Orange Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp

1970s Czechoslovak Mid-Century Orange Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp

Located in Praha, CZ

The bold color contrast and balanced proportions exemplify Eastern European mid-century lighting design. The opaline diffuser ensures an even, glare-free light, making the piece suit...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern 6-Light Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant, Stilnovo Style
Italian Mid-Century Modern 6-Light Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant, Stilnovo Style

Italian Mid-Century Modern 6-Light Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant, Stilnovo Style

By Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

Channeling the iconic elegance of 1950s Italian mid-century lighting, this Stilnovo-style pendant brings sculptural beauty to any space.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Herda Bell Pendant, Red Glazed Ceramic, Circular Cut-Outs
Mid-Century Herda Bell Pendant, Red Glazed Ceramic, Circular Cut-Outs

Mid-Century Herda Bell Pendant, Red Glazed Ceramic, Circular Cut-Outs

By Herda

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bell-shaped pendant from Herda demonstrates Dutch Mid-Century lighting design at its most practical and decorative.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ceramic

French Mid-Century Brass and Black Enamel Wall Sconce with Pleated Shade, 1950s
French Mid-Century Brass and Black Enamel Wall Sconce with Pleated Shade, 1950s

French Mid-Century Brass and Black Enamel Wall Sconce with Pleated Shade, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The shade measures 5 x 5 x 7 inches. French Mid-Century lighting of this period frequently paired black enamel with warm brass hardware, a combination widely produced by smaller Par...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Czech Brass and Milk Glass Six-Light Chandelier, 1960s
Mid-Century Czech Brass and Milk Glass Six-Light Chandelier, 1960s

Mid-Century Czech Brass and Milk Glass Six-Light Chandelier, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

The design reflects the refined aesthetic of European mid-century lighting, combining functional form with decorative presence.

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Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Purple Murano Glass Wall Sconce
1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Purple Murano Glass Wall Sconce

1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Purple Murano Glass Wall Sconce

By Mazzega

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A true collectible for lovers of mid-century lighting and iconic Murano artistry.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Danish Mid-Century Teak Turned Cone Table Lamp, Vintage Design, 1950s
Danish Mid-Century Teak Turned Cone Table Lamp, Vintage Design, 1950s

Danish Mid-Century Teak Turned Cone Table Lamp, Vintage Design, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The vintage linen drum shade shown in photographs is not included. Danish Mid-Century lighting makers embraced the lathe as both a production tool and a design instrument.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Brass Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp in the Manner of Maison Bagues
Mid-Century Brass Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp in the Manner of Maison Bagues

Mid-Century Brass Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp in the Manner of Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in London, London

A sophisticated example of French mid-century lighting, combining classical influence with modern proportions.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Flush Mount in Brass & Amber Glass, Lasipaino Oy, Finland 1950s
Mid-Century Flush Mount in Brass & Amber Glass, Lasipaino Oy, Finland 1950s

Mid-Century Flush Mount in Brass & Amber Glass, Lasipaino Oy, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful Finnish modern pendant lamp by Finnish mid-century lighting manufacturers Lasipaino Oy.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Custom Italian Counter Balance by Le Lampade
Custom Italian Counter Balance by Le Lampade

Custom Italian Counter Balance by Le Lampade

By Stilnovo

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Vintage style three arm floating chandelier, inspired by Italian midcentury lighting designs this chandelier features three pivoting extended arms radiating from a center column with...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Custom Italian Counter Balance by Le Lampade
Custom Italian Counter Balance by Le Lampade

Custom Italian Counter Balance by Le Lampade

By Stilnovo

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Vintage style three arm floating chandelier, inspired by Italian midcentury lighting designs this chandelier features three pivoting extended arms radiating from a center column with...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Cascata Chandelier
Vintage Murano Cascata Chandelier

Vintage Murano Cascata Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

These chandeliers feature tiered, cascading glass elements—often thick, textured, and sculptural—typical of Mazzega’s dramatic mid‑century lighting. Circa 1970. 24w x 36h

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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

1940s Swedish Floor Lamp With Three Red Satin Shades
1940s Swedish Floor Lamp With Three Red Satin Shades

1940s Swedish Floor Lamp With Three Red Satin Shades

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A refined and atmospheric mid-century lighting piece with authentic period character.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960's
Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960's

Rare Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960's

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

The red lacquered metal gives it a bold yet elegant presence, typical of Italian mid-century lighting design. Simple, functional, and graphic in form, this piece reflects the clean ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert 1950s

By Jean-Pierre Ryckaert

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Both functional and decorative, this floor lamp works beautifully in a mid-century modern, modernist, or eclectic interior, serving as an accent piece or primary lighting element.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp
Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp

Raymond Loewy Era Stiffel Mid-Century Modern Tension Pole Floor Lamp

By Stiffel, Raymond Loewy

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This lamp exemplifies Stiffel’s reputation for quality craftsmanship and enduring design, making it a highly desirable collectible for serious mid-century lighting enthusiasts.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Pendant Lamp with Nickel Frame, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Pendant Lamp with Nickel Frame, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Crystal Glass Pendant Lamp with Nickel Frame, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Good vintage condition with light signs consistent with age and use. Style: Mid-Century Modern, Italian Lighting, Hollywood Regency Materials: Faceted crystal glass, nickel-plated me...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

Rare Tony Paul Mid Century Table Lamp! Westwood Industries 1960 Crystal Art Deco
Rare Tony Paul Mid Century Table Lamp! Westwood Industries 1960 Crystal Art Deco

Rare Tony Paul Mid Century Table Lamp! Westwood Industries 1960 Crystal Art Deco

By Westwood Industries, Tony Paul

Located in Peoria, AZ

Iconic Mid Century Lighting For Your Design-Conscious Interiors!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp with Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp with Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s

Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Pendant Lamp with Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s

By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii

Located in Milano, IT

Its refined balance of materials and airy geometric structure recalls the elegant lighting designs produced by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce during the Italian mid-century modern perio...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Style Mid Century Etched Glass Lead Table Lantern Lamp
Art Deco Style Mid Century Etched Glass Lead Table Lantern Lamp

Art Deco Style Mid Century Etched Glass Lead Table Lantern Lamp

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a rare pair of mid century statement lighting. We would like to double-box these carefully to prevent any mishandling.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Chrome Fixture by Forecast Lighting
Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Chrome Fixture by Forecast Lighting

Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Chrome Fixture by Forecast Lighting

By Forecast Lighting

Located in Atlanta, GA

Great quality midcentury light fixture by Forecast Lighting having a tubular pendant with hidden downward facing light and six lights around the perimeter framed by metal orbs. The f...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Doria Glass Globe Pendant
Mid Century Modern Doria Glass Globe Pendant

Mid Century Modern Doria Glass Globe Pendant

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Dronten, NL

Suspended from a sleek chrome fixture, this pendant captures the balance of refined minimalism and sculptural form that made Doria a household name in mid-century lighting. Whether ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Adjustable Wooden Wall Lamp with Rattan Shade, Lipta, 1970s
Mid-Century Adjustable Wooden Wall Lamp with Rattan Shade, Lipta, 1970s

Mid-Century Adjustable Wooden Wall Lamp with Rattan Shade, Lipta, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

A refined mid-century adjustable wall lamp designed and produced by Lipta in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rattan, Oak

1970s Goffredo Reggiani Style Lacquer & Chrome Chandelier
1970s Goffredo Reggiani Style Lacquer & Chrome Chandelier

1970s Goffredo Reggiani Style Lacquer & Chrome Chandelier

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Catania, CT

For collectors and lovers of Italian mid-century lighting. Height of fixture 30 cm

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount in Brass & Opaline Glass, 1950s
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount in Brass & Opaline Glass, 1950s

Finnish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount in Brass & Opaline Glass, 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Karis, Nyland

The generous dish-shaped diffuser creates a soft, evenly distributed glow while concealing the light source, making it an ideal fixture for spaces where comfortable ambient lighting ...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

RAAK Model R-28/P Flush Ceiling Light with Glass Fragments and Frosted Diffuser
RAAK Model R-28/P Flush Ceiling Light with Glass Fragments and Frosted Diffuser

RAAK Model R-28/P Flush Ceiling Light with Glass Fragments and Frosted Diffuser

By RAAK

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning example of the innovative approach of the influential Dutch Mid-Century lighting company Raak is a model R-28/P, manufactured by the Amsterdam based maker in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Brass & Metal, 1950s
French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Brass & Metal, 1950s

French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Brass & Metal, 1950s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

A strong and decorative example of French Mid-Century lighting, ideal for collectors and interiors inspired by 1950s European modernism.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Adjustable Mid-Century Wooden Wall Lamp with Rattan Shade, 1970s
Adjustable Mid-Century Wooden Wall Lamp with Rattan Shade, 1970s

Adjustable Mid-Century Wooden Wall Lamp with Rattan Shade, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

This adjustable wooden wall lamp with a hand-woven rattan shade was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s and represents a refined example of mid-century lighting design. Craft...

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rattan, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling or Wall Light, Germany 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling or Wall Light, Germany 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Ceiling or Wall Light, Germany 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-century design lighting is often made from high-quality materials, ensuring longevity for years to come.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Wall Lamps by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Wall Lamps by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Brass and Opaline Wall Lamps by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Hagenbach, DE

With their timeless proportions, high-quality materials, and unmistakable 1960s Italian aesthetic, this pair is a stylish example of Mid-Century lighting design by Stilnovo. The lig...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Massive Lighting, Belgium, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Massive Lighting, Belgium, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Massive Lighting, Belgium, 1960

By Massive Lighting

Located in Antwerp, BE

Round lampshade made of jute and teak. Two orange and green fabric wool and cotton ribbons round the lampshade, on top and bottom. Teak conical tube on top. Bakelite E27 socket. Pre-...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Jute, Teak

Vintage Danish Red and Brass Flexible Desk Lamp by Lyfa, 1950s.
Vintage Danish Red and Brass Flexible Desk Lamp by Lyfa, 1950s.

Vintage Danish Red and Brass Flexible Desk Lamp by Lyfa, 1950s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Switch on the base and the shade is adjustable. A joyous piece of Mid-Century lighting that will put a smile on your face.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s

By Goldkant Leuchten

Located in Aachen, NRW

Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s An exceptional example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Peill & Putzler Aluminum and Opal Glass Bubble Pendant
Mid Century Modern Peill & Putzler Aluminum and Opal Glass Bubble Pendant

Mid Century Modern Peill & Putzler Aluminum and Opal Glass Bubble Pendant

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Voorburg, NL

A striking example of German mid-century lighting design, this Peill & Putzler pendant light combines bold sculptural form with refined materials.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 70's Gaetano Sciolari Cubist Chandelier Italy
Vintage 70's Gaetano Sciolari Cubist Chandelier Italy

Vintage 70's Gaetano Sciolari Cubist Chandelier Italy

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Glamorous patina bronze toned square metal cubist city scape styled chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari known for his unique Mid Century lighting designs. A ten-bulb fixture that uses sta...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Philips Opaline Milk Glass Pendants with Faux Rosewood Tops
Mid-Century Philips Opaline Milk Glass Pendants with Faux Rosewood Tops

Mid-Century Philips Opaline Milk Glass Pendants with Faux Rosewood Tops

By Philips

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Philips was among Europe's most prolific Mid-Century lighting producers, manufacturing across a wide range of domestic and commercial applications from their Eindhoven base.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Milk Glass, Wood

Pair of brass and opaline glass wall lamps by Stilnovo, Italy 1955
Pair of brass and opaline glass wall lamps by Stilnovo, Italy 1955

Pair of brass and opaline glass wall lamps by Stilnovo, Italy 1955

By Stilnovo

Located in Piacenza, Italy

A beautiful example of Italian mid-century lighting design, combining functionality with timeless aesthetics.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Orange "Saucer" Table Lamp, Circa 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Orange "Saucer" Table Lamp, Circa 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Orange "Saucer" Table Lamp, Circa 1970s

By Louis Kalff

Located in Beirut, LB

The shade's underside features a contrasting white interior with an inner bowl shaped reflector, designed to diffuse a warm, indirect light, a hallmark of quality Mid-Century lightin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of glass and brass wall lamps, 1950s mid-century black and white
Pair of glass and brass wall lamps, 1950s mid-century black and white

Pair of glass and brass wall lamps, 1950s mid-century black and white

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pair of wall sconces with glass shades and brass frame, 1950s. Provenance: Italy.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mod. 2228 Faceted Glass Table Lamps by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy
Mod. 2228 Faceted Glass Table Lamps by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy

Mod. 2228 Faceted Glass Table Lamps by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in London, GB

Two sleek and 'gem-like' lighting pieces from the master of Italian mid-century lighting design.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s
Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s

Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Göteborg, SE

An essential piece for collectors of Swedish mid-century lighting and a statement addition to contemporary interiors seeking authentic vintage Scandinavian design.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Arlus, Brass and Glass, France, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Arlus, Brass and Glass, France, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Arlus, Brass and Glass, France, 1960s

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

A timeless example of French mid-century lighting, ideal for collectors and interior designers seeking an authentic and sophisticated chandelier from the 1950s–1960s period.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern "Galaxy" Floor Lamp by Stilnovo 1950s Italian Design stamp
Mid-Century Modern "Galaxy" Floor Lamp by Stilnovo 1950s Italian Design stamp

Mid-Century Modern "Galaxy" Floor Lamp by Stilnovo 1950s Italian Design stamp

Located in Palermo, IT

This stunning floor lamp is the iconic Galassia model, designed and produced by the prestigious Italian manufacturer Stilnovo during the 1950s. A masterpiece of mid-century lighting ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid Century Modern Counterbalance Pendant by Stilnovo with red shade, Italy 1950
Mid Century Modern Counterbalance Pendant by Stilnovo with red shade, Italy 1950

Mid Century Modern Counterbalance Pendant by Stilnovo with red shade, Italy 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Beograd, RS

An exceptionally elegant example of Italian mid-century lighting, showcasing the sophisticated proportions and architectural character associated with the work of Stilnovo and the Mi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Mid Century Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of mid century lighting — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 91564 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century lighting now, or shop our selection of 3963 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of mid century lighting — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of mid century lighting bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo and Kalmar Lighting each produced at least one beautiful piece of mid century lighting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Lighting?

A piece of mid century lighting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,212, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $982,587.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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.