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Italian Yellow Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, 1960s
Italian Yellow Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, 1960s

Italian Yellow Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, 1960s

By Mathieu Matégot, Pierre Guariche

Located in Varese, Lombardia

body with an opaline folded glass. The lamp has never been used (it comes from a midcentury lightings

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Fuschia Enamel Mesh & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Fuschia Enamel Mesh & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Fuschia Enamel Mesh & Brass by Blueprint Lighting

By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

. This line, designed in 2019 by Blueprint Lighting, pays homage to the midcentury lighting designs of

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

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

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

Italian mid-century lighting design. The lamp shade is adaptable and movable. Each lamp features a sharply

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

minimalism of Mid-Century lighting design. The elongated rectangular glass panel features a distinctive

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

Materials

Chrome

Bicentric Wall Sconce in Natural Brass & Green Enamel Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
Bicentric Wall Sconce in Natural Brass & Green Enamel Mesh, Blueprint Lighting

Bicentric Wall Sconce in Natural Brass & Green Enamel Mesh, Blueprint Lighting

By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York, NY

The Bicentric wall sconce is a playful 21st century spin on mid-century French modernism, featuring

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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Bronze

Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Black Enamel Mesh and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Black Enamel Mesh and Brass by Blueprint Lighting

Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Black Enamel Mesh and Brass by Blueprint Lighting

By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

. This line, designed in 2019 by Blueprint Lighting, pays homage to the midcentury lighting designs of

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

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

your Case Study Home, Palm Springs atomic ranch home or West Palm Beach estate! Mid Century Lighting

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

Materials

Metal

Gold Wall Sconce by Pierre Disderot, France, 1960s
Gold Wall Sconce by Pierre Disderot, France, 1960s

Gold Wall Sconce by Pierre Disderot, France, 1960s

By Pierre Disderot

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

reflects the refined modernist aesthetic of French mid-century lighting. The angular shade directs the

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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-Century lighting of this period frequently paired black enamel with warm brass hardware, a

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Murano Glass Calyx Pendant Amber Glow by Honsel Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Murano Glass Calyx Pendant Amber Glow by Honsel Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

Murano Glass Calyx Pendant Amber Glow by Honsel Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

By Honsel, Mazzega

Located in Andernach, DE

Hand crafted chunky Murano glass pendant by German mid-century lighting maker Honsel. A modern

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Murano Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
1960s Italian Murano Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

1960s Italian Murano Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Palermo, PA

sophistication of Italian mid century lighting. An elegant suspension lamp with Murano glass elements in smoked

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

mid-century lighting design. The opaline diffuser ensures an even, glare-free light, making the piece

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

WOW! Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Blender Design! MCM 1950s
WOW! Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Blender Design! MCM 1950s

WOW! Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern Atomic Blender Design! MCM 1950s

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

MID CENTURY LIGHTING! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT: 29" SHADE: 18" REMBRANDT INVERTED SHADE

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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

characteristic of French mid-century lighting. Its generous diameter combined with a shallow depth allows it to

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Amber Glass, Lasipaino Oy, Finland 1950s
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp in Brass & Amber Glass, Lasipaino Oy, Finland 1950s

Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp 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

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

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

for lovers of mid-century lighting and iconic Murano artistry. The sconces have been rewired and are

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Stilnovo Rare Six-Light Chandelier
Stilnovo Rare Six-Light Chandelier

Stilnovo Rare Six-Light Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

leading mid-century lighting makers. Rewired for U.S. standards with custom ceiling plate.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Brass

Original Mod. 2240 'Micro' Appliques by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, c.1961
Original Mod. 2240 'Micro' Appliques by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, c.1961

Original Mod. 2240 'Micro' Appliques by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, c.1961

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in London, GB

beautifully understated piece of mid-century lighting design from this prestigious Milanese company. A second

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

Materials

Brass

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Luco with Psychedelic schade
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Luco with Psychedelic schade

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Luco with Psychedelic schade

By Luco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

construction and weighted metal base were hallmarks of Swedish Mid-Century lighting production, prioritizing

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Czech 1970s Glass Pendant Lamps, Geometric Colorful Set of 6
Vintage Czech 1970s Glass Pendant Lamps, Geometric Colorful Set of 6

Vintage Czech 1970s Glass Pendant Lamps, Geometric Colorful Set of 6

Located in Żory, PL

set of mid-century lighting. Additional photos, exact measurements, and more details are available

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

Materials

Metal

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

excellent example of Central European mid-century lighting design, suitable for residential interiors

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

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Hala Clamp lamp floor lamp / pole lamp – clamps between floor and ceiling
Hala Clamp lamp floor lamp / pole lamp – clamps between floor and ceiling

Hala Clamp lamp floor lamp / pole lamp – clamps between floor and ceiling

By Hala Zeist, Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet

Located in Den Haag, NL

separately. This Hala floor lamp or pole lamp is a perfect Mid-Century lighting solution for any modern

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

overpowering a space. A sophisticated example of French mid-century lighting, combining classical influence

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

Materials

Brass

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

look typical of Italian mid-century lighting. Dimensions: Diameter 44 cm (17.3 in) Height 67 cm (26.3

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

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

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

mid-century modern, modernist, or eclectic interior, serving as an accent piece or primary lighting

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

during the 1970s and represents a refined example of mid-century lighting design. Crafted from solid pine

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

Materials

Rattan, Pine

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

Pair of brass and glass table lamps, Belgium, 1950's
Pair of brass and glass table lamps, Belgium, 1950's

Pair of brass and glass table lamps, Belgium, 1950's

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

glass shades. The design reflects the understated sophistication of European Mid-Century lighting, with

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Table Lamps

Materials

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

Angeles studio props auction of mid century lighting. They provide a post modern elegance, even slightly

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Swedish designer 12 arm brass and fabric chandelier, 1960s
Swedish designer 12 arm brass and fabric chandelier, 1960s

Swedish designer 12 arm brass and fabric chandelier, 1960s

By Hans Bergström

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

characteristic of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. The chandelier features twelve gracefully curved

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Swedish Red Copper Chandelier with Opal Glass Shades, 1950s
Swedish Red Copper Chandelier with Opal Glass Shades, 1950s

Swedish Red Copper Chandelier with Opal Glass Shades, 1950s

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and mid-century lighting design. This chandelier has six E14 screw

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

Materials

Opal, Copper

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

example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by renowned German

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

craftsmanship and enduring design, making it a highly desirable collectible for serious mid-century lighting

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

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

decorative example of French Mid-Century lighting, ideal for collectors and interiors inspired by 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pendant lamp was produced by renowned German

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Glass Ceiling or Wall Light by Lidokov, 1970s
Mid-Century Glass Ceiling or Wall Light by Lidokov, 1970s

Mid-Century Glass Ceiling or Wall Light by Lidokov, 1970s

By Lidokov

Located in Praha, CZ

of Central European mid-century lighting design. Product number: 251005

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

Materials

Metal

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

and sculptural form that made Doria a household name in mid-century lighting. Whether hung over a

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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

original character of the fixture. A timeless example of French mid-century lighting, ideal for collectors

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wall or Ceiling Lamp Model A 669 by Helena Tynell for Limburg Glashütte
Wall or Ceiling Lamp Model A 669 by Helena Tynell for Limburg Glashütte

Wall or Ceiling Lamp Model A 669 by Helena Tynell for Limburg Glashütte

By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell

Located in Berlin, DE

Glashütte’s mid-century lighting design. The lamp is preserved in very good condition. A second pair of

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Wall Lamp in Metal, The Netherlands 1950s
Mid-Century Modernist Wall Lamp in Metal, The Netherlands 1950s

Mid-Century Modernist Wall Lamp in Metal, The Netherlands 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

, reflecting the fast-paced and industrialised world. Today, mid-century lighting fixtures have become more

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

Materials

Metal

Small Pair of Italian Bent Glass and Brass 1940s Sconces
Small Pair of Italian Bent Glass and Brass 1940s Sconces

Small Pair of Italian Bent Glass and Brass 1940s Sconces

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in Varese, Lombardia

: the sconces have never been used (they come from a midcentury lightings store remainings), so they

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century RAAK Amsterdam Double Globe Wall Sconce, Black Enamel, Chrome
Mid-Century RAAK Amsterdam Double Globe Wall Sconce, Black Enamel, Chrome

Mid-Century RAAK Amsterdam Double Globe Wall Sconce, Black Enamel, Chrome

By RAAK

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Netherlands' most recognized Mid-Century lighting during the 1960s and 1970s, with globe designs that

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

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Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Czech Glass Wall Lights by Kamenický Šenov
Pair of Mid Century Czech Glass Wall Lights by Kamenický Šenov

Pair of Mid Century Czech Glass Wall Lights by Kamenický Šenov

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

, including US compatibility. An excellent example of European mid century lighting, suitable for residential

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

Materials

Metal

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

reflector, designed to diffuse a warm, indirect light, a hallmark of quality Mid-Century lighting design

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier, Attr. to Fontana Arte
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier, Attr. to Fontana Arte

Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier, Attr. to Fontana Arte

By Fontana Arte

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier attributed to Fontana Arte, dating from the late

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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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.

Questions About Mid Century Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    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. 

    Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.