Mid-Century Modernist Wall Lamp in Metal, The Netherlands 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Today, mid-century lighting fixtures have become more than sources of illumination - they have emerged as functional art pieces that engage with the viewer on a visceral level.
Metal
Mid-Century Brass and Marble Arc Lamp with Cocoon Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arc floor lamps became a dominant form in Mid-Century lighting design, particularly among Italian manufacturers through the 1960s and 1970s.
Marble, Brass
Bega Mid-Century 'Limburg' Milk Glass Cylinder Pendant Lamp, Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-selected and imported directly from the Netherlands, this pendant represents a defining moment in German Mid-Century lighting. Large cylindrical milk glass shade diffuses light...
Metal
Mid-Century Glass Ceiling or Wall Light by Lidokov, 1970s
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
Specifications: Origin: Czechoslovakia, 1970s Manufacturer: Lidokov Materials: Glass, lacquered metal Light source: 2× E26 / E27 Condition: Original, minor wear consistent with age W...
Metal
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
An iconic Clay Michie lamp is not just a great investment, but a treasured object to enjoy in your Palm Springs atomic ranch, NY penthouse or West Palm Beach estate! Magnificent Mid...
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Dronten, NL
An exquisite example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design, this chandelier by renowned Swedish designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors embodies elegance, craftsmanship, and atmos...
Brass
Murano Frost Disc Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A Murano frost disc flush‑mount chandelier is one of the most iconic forms of Italian mid‑century lighting — a ceiling‑hugging sculpture made from thick, hand‑cast Murano glass discs...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Alf Svensson Floor Lamp Model G-34 for Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Bergboms, Alf Svensson
Located in Göteborg, SE
The G-34 model is highly sought after by collectors of Swedish mid-century lighting and perfect for design-conscious interiors seeking understated Scandinavian elegance.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier, Attr. to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A sophisticated statement piece well suited for dining rooms, living areas, or refined modern interiors seeking authentic Italian mid-century lighting design.
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Brass & Copper Chandelier with Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined example of Swedish mid-century lighting. Details: Origin: Sweden Period: 1950–1959 Date of Manufacture: 1950 Style: Scandinavian Modern Materials: Brass, Copper, Opaline G...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Mid Century Czech Glass Wall Lights by Kamenický Šenov
By Kamenicky Senov
Located in Praha, CZ
An excellent example of European mid century lighting, suitable for residential or architectural interiors.
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Ceiling Lights with Four Pearl White Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
They come with four porcelain E27 sockets and can be easily disassembled for transport. Choosing used mid-century lighting is sustainable and allows for multiple lifetimes of use.
Brass
Mid-Century RAAK Amsterdam Double Globe Wall Sconce, Black Enamel, Chrome
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RAAK Amsterdam produced some of the Netherlands' most recognized Mid-Century lighting during the 1960s and 1970s, with globe designs that reflected the era's interest in optically pu...
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Toso-Style Cast Glass & Brass Wall Sconce
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular wall sconce produced in the Italian Mid-Century lighting tradition associated with Murano-adjacent firms such as Toso.
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Teak and Milk Glass Diabolo Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The combination of an organic wood form with a molded glass shade reflects the postwar interest in craft-forward manufacturing and sculptural utility that defined Mid-Century lightin...
Brass
Nessen Lighting Style Turned Walnut Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern Fabric Shade
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Miami, FL
American Turned Walnut Floor Lamp with a round Center Table and Original Fabric Shade. The handmade Stem is turned out of one piece of Walnut and has an organic round Base. Note the ...
Brass
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Marble & Gilt Metal Sculpture Mid Century Table Lamp! Italian For Wilmar! 1950s
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
A marvelous addition to your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch home or West Palm Beach estate! Iconic Mid Century Lighting For Your Sublime Interiors!
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
They come with four porcelain E27 sockets and can be easily disassembled for transport. Choosing used mid-century lighting is sustainable and allows for multiple lifetimes of use.
Brass
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...
Metal
1960s Mid Century Walnut and Glass Table Lamp by Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Why We Love It: • Sculptural walnut frame with beautiful organic lines • Decorative ceramic accent panel adds texture and character • Retains its original patterned shade • A functio...
Glass, Walnut
Hansen Lighting Co. Brass Swing-Arm Sconces, Mid-Century Modern, USA
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Hansen for Metalarte Brass Swing-Arm Sconces, marked to reverse. Overall: 49" H x 10.75" W (closed); 20.5" W (open). Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Brass
Scandinavian Danish 20th Century Suspension Lamp in Opaline and Metal, 1960s
Located in FR
A distinguished piece for collectors and design enthusiasts seeking authentic mid-century lighting.
Metal
Italian Yellow Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Lamp, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot, Pierre Guariche
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This unique wall lamp was produced in Italy, circa early 1960s. It is made from lacquered metal body with an opaline folded glass. The lamp has never been used (it comes from a midce...
Metal, Brass
20th Century, Eccentric Bronze Gun Shaped Table Lamp
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Turin, Turin
Here we have an eccentric table lamp with gun shaped base, made of bronze with parchment lampshade. In very good condition, fully original and ready ti be shipped. We can rewire t...
Bronze
1960s Italian Murano Glass and Chrome Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
This piece captures the quiet sophistication of Italian mid century lighting. An elegant suspension lamp with Murano glass elements in smoked and clear tones and delicate amber detai...
Metal, Chrome
$1,839Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Decor! MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
A modern treasure for your NY penthouse, Palm Springs atomic ranch or West palm Beach estate! Monumental Rembrandt Mid Century Lighting For Your Masterpiece Interiors!
Metal, Enamel
$1,500 / item
Gold Wall Sconce by Pierre Disderot, France, 1960s
By Pierre Disderot
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
The geometric metal form with a gold finish reflects the refined modernist aesthetic of French mid-century lighting. The angular shade directs the light downward, creating a soft and...
Metal
Murano Glass Calyx Pendant Amber Glow by Honsel Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
By Mazzega, Honsel
Located in Andernach, DE
Hand crafted chunky Murano glass pendant by German mid-century lighting maker Honsel. A modern German design classic from the 70s in the shape of a calyx, in clear glass and amber de...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian mid-century lighting has the characteristic to be able to harmonize with many styles, both historic and contemporary.
Brass
Floor Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Stem, Europe, Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-20th century European lighting design placed strong emphasis on structure, proportion, and the expressive use of materials.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Pair of Table Lamps with Floral Motif, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 19 inches from base to socket (excluding harp), the pair stands as a thoughtful example of mid-century lighting design—where ornament is disciplined, proportion is balanced...
Metal
$193 / item
Mid-Century Retro Opaline Glass Flush Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This mid-century flush-mount light was produced in Europe and reflects the functional yet refined lighting style common to the period.
Ceramic, Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,999Sale Price|58% Off
Rare Mid Century Modern FIBERGLASS REFLECTOR DESK LAMP! BILL LAM STUDIO 1950s
By Bill Lam
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!
Metal
$1,975Sale Price / set|76% Off
Mid-Century Modern Stewart Ross James Table Lamps by Hansen Lighting
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stewart Ross James for Hansen Lamps, Gilt Metal. Pair of tall hourglass form table lamps with their original porcelain sockets and Hansen's patented circular 3-way switch. Gold oil r...
Bronze
Hans-Agne Jakobsson conical mid-century table lamp, glass & wood, Sweden, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Forserum, SE
The factory is most renowned today for its mid-century lighting fixtures, though it also produced small furniture and various other interior design objects.
Glass, Beech
Mid-Century Uno & Östen Kristiansson Giraffe Lamp Teak Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 50s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Göteborg, SE
An exceptional example of Swedish mid-century modern lighting from the golden age of Scandinavian design.
Fabric, Linen, Teak
Mid-Century Opalescent Textural Glass Pendant Chandelier with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning addition for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage, mid-century lighting. Newly rewired to American Standards and with height that can be adjusted to suit, this chandelier ...
Nickel
Lot of Three Murano Glass & Brass Sconces Mid-Century Modern Italy Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Details Origin: Italy Period: Mid-Century Modern Materials: Murano glass, Metal Lighting: European E14 / 110V bulbs, up to 60 watts per fixture Condition Very good vintage condi...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Czech 1970s Glass Pendant Lamps, Geometric Colorful Set of 6
Located in Żory, PL
Ideal for enhancing a café, restaurant, or a stylish mid-century modern interior. A rare chance to acquire a complete set of mid-century lighting.
Metal
Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor
By Kurt Versen
Located in Peoria, AZ
Now these lamps are the most sought after early mid century lighting by decorators for knowledgeable collector/purists who wont settle for anything less!
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Italian Amber Murano Glass Flush Mount Light, Flower Form, Mid-Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
The glass shade is secured by three polished brass cap nuts on an internal bracket — a subtle detail that speaks to the refined craftsmanship of Italian mid-century lighting design. ...
Brass
Mid-Century Two-Arm Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 50s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Göteborg, SE
Perfect for collectors of Swedish mid-century lighting and interiors seeking versatile vintage task lighting with designer provenance.
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Two-Arm Floor Lamp by Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 50s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Göteborg, SE
Perfect for collectors of Swedish mid-century lighting and interiors seeking versatile vintage task lighting with designer provenance.
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Hala Zeist Clip Reading Lamp, Red Perforated Star Shade
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hala Zeist produced some of the Netherlands' most characterful Mid-Century lighting, and this little clip lamp delivers everything that made the brand beloved — compact engineering, ...
Brass, Chrome, Enamel, Metal
$6,000Sale Price|47% Off
Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Iconic Mid Century Modern "Twilight Zone" Lamp MCM 1950s
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
"Twilight Zone" " "Third From The Sun" HISTORIC MID CENTURY LIGHTING! ATOMIC AWESOME! DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT: 38.5" SHADE: 19" MILK GLASS DIFFUSER FABRIC SHADE WITH TEXTURED GOLD FO...
Metal, Enamel
Pair of brass and glass table lamps, Belgium, 1950's
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
The design reflects the understated sophistication of European Mid-Century lighting, with a balanced interplay between solid metal and translucent material.
Brass
$2,900 / set
Centric Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our Axial family of products, the Cent...
Brass, Enamel
Mid Century American 1960s Black Ceramic Lamp With Brass and Wood Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
An American 1960s black ceramic table lamp on a brass and wood base. This modern mid century black ceramic table lamp is a striking and unique piece of vintage lighting.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Geometric Flush Mount in light amber glass, Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Beograd, RS
A distinctive example of European mid-century lighting design, attributed to Doria Leuchten and representative of the company's innovative use of textured architectural glass during ...
Metal
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Italian pendant lamp from the 1960s is a refined example of mid-century lighting, combining brass, opal glass, and strong geometric form with notable elegance.
Metal, Brass
$1,995Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Red Copper Chandelier with Opal Glass Shades, 1950s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and mid-century lighting design. This chandelier has six E14 screw fittings and received in the '90s new wiring.
Opal, Copper
$1,670Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-century modern murano glass sconces brass wall lights Stilnovo, Italy, 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Nicolosi, IT
This set of three wall sconces was produced in Italy during the 1960s and is designed in the style of Stilnovo, reflecting the clean lines and refined material combinations typical o...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century FA2 Floor Lamp by Peter Nelson for Architectural Lighting, 1960s
By Architectural Lighting Ltd.
Located in Hamburg, DE
The design language and materiality of Nelson's designs reflect its background in the aviation industry. Aluminum as a "signature material" and "engineering" precision and processing...
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Nine-Light Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Its generous dimensions make it particularly suitable above a dining table, in a living room, entrance hall, or other interior where a distinctive mid-century lighting fixture can ta...
Brass
Swedish designer 12 arm brass and fabric chandelier, 1960s
By Hans Bergström
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Designed by an unknown Swedish designer, this piece reflects the clean lines and high-quality craftsmanship characteristic of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. The chandelie...
Brass
$3,769 / set
Mid Century Brass Lighting Suite
Located in Altrincham, GB
Mid Century Brass Lighting Suite - compromising heaxagonal 6 lamp lantern with 2 half lanterns as wall lights - 13" x 13" x 24.5" ceiling lamp - x 6.5"deep wall light - all lights an...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Wall Lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian Mid-20th century lighting design was infinitely captivating, featuring one-of-a-kind models crafted by renowned Italian designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Gio Ponti, Gavina a...
Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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.