$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
Model "32786" Floor Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden Mid-20th Century
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet was founded in Stockholm in 1902, and to this day, it is regarded as one of the most renowned Swedish furniture manufacturers. Mid-century lighting models, includi...
Brass
Mid-Century Orange Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century pendant lamp was produced by the renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Modern Style Brass and Glass Sconces, Set of 2
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant and timeless, this pair of midcentury-style Italian sconces features a refined solid brass structure and two points of light per sconce, each adorned with white glass spheres...
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
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Arc Floor Lamp by Bilka Brass Marble, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A true statement piece, ideal for sophisticated interiors seeking iconic mid century lighting. Professionally checked and fully functional, compatible with US standards.
Marble, Metal, Chrome
Josef Hůrka for Lidokov Midcentury Modern Table Lamp in Green Metal and Chrome
By Lidokov, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
This midcentury modern table lamp was designed by Josef Hůrka for Lidokov and manufactured in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The design combines a clean metal structure with chrome...
Metal, Chrome
$5,200Sale Price|30% Off
Laurel Lamp Mid Century Modern Abstract 3-Color Angelo Lelli Italian Design 50s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Peoria, AZ
CIRCA 1953 A TOUR DE FORCE OF ITALIAN MID CENTURY LIGHTING! DIMENSIONS: Lamp: 21" Tall Width 16" After the Italian Triennale of 1953, where modern Italian Lighting took center ...
Metal, Brass
Maison Arlus Sculptural Wood & Glass Table Lamp, France, 1950
By Maison Arlus
Located in Vienna, AT
Maison Arlus Sculptural Wood Glass Table Lamp, France, 1950 This rare graphic and sculptural table lamp was realized, circa 1950, by the renowned Midcentury lighting atelier, Maison...
Brass
$570Sale Price|40% Off
Lightolier Venetia Glass & Brass Table Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a beautiful example of this lamp by Lightolier--one of the top manufacturers of mid-century lighting.
Brass
Wall or Ceiling Lamp Model A 669 by Helena Tynell for Limburg Glashütte
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
Located in Berlin, DE
The sculptural glass surface softly diffuses the light while creating a lively play of reflections, characteristic of Limburg Glashütte’s mid-century lighting design. The lamp is pre...
Metal
Kaiser attributed Pair of Large Floor Lamps Ceramic Sea-Green glazed
By Kaiser
Located in London, GB
Statement-making in scale and presence, they are ideal for collectors and designers seeking impactful mid-century lighting.
Ceramic
1 of 3 Limburg Wall Light Sconce, Brass & Bubble Glass, Mid-Century 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Timeless and very elegant wall-mounted light fixtures by Limburg, characterized by clean lines and a geometric silhouette. These refined mid-century lighting pieces feature handcraft...
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Brass and Glass Floor Lamp by Angelo Brotto for Esperia, Italy 1960s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Beograd, RS
Equally striking when switched off, the lamp functions as a decorative object and an exceptional example of Italian mid-century lighting design. Its restrained elegance, luxurious m...
Brass
Pair of Brazilian Chrome Table Lamps with Curved Stems and Conical Shades, 1970s
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
In good vintage condition, with light surface wear consistent with age, this matching pair is a versatile choice for design‑focused interiors or mid‑century lighting collections.
Metal, Chrome
$4,635Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Chrome and Wood "Tiburón" Desk Lamp by Grin Luz, 1960s
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Lisboa, PT
This exceptional desk lamp—unofficially dubbed the Tiburón (Spanish for "shark")—was designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva for Grin Luz in the 1960s and stands among the most coveted pi...
Wood
Kalmar Ice Glass Panel and Brass Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s – 4 Available
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Almelo, NL
Kalmar Ice Glass Panel Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s – 4 Available, Priced Per Item A refined example of Austrian mid-century lighting design, these Kalmar ice glass sconces from the ...
Brass
Set of Four Mid-Century Modernist Polished Brass Sconces, Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable set of four polished brass sconces is designed by Paavo Tynell, one of Finland's most celebrated mid-century lighting designers, circa 1950. Known for his refined and...
Brass
Small Pair of Italian Bent Glass and Brass 1940s Sconces
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of small wall lamps was produced in Italy, circa 1940s in the manner of Pietro Chiesa. It is made from a brass structure with a sandblasted and bent glass shade. Very good ...
Brass
Decorative Brass and Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian designers and manufacturers were true pioneers of mid-century lighting design, creating never-before-seen shapes and forms, and this unique pendant lamp is a stunning example.
Brass
Mid-Century European Pendant Lamp with Sculptural Ribbed Shade, circa 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
The lamp has been professionally checked and is suitable for immediate use. A timeless mid-century lighting piece that integrates effortlessly into both contemporary and classic inte...
Wire
Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendants with FF Logo Czech Republic, 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Each pendant has a diameter of 10 inches and a height of 25 inches, and there are 24 available, priced per item. By choosing used mid-century lighting, you make a sustainable choice ...
Brass
Mid-Century Opaline and Brass Pendants with FF Logo Czech Republic, 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Each pendant has a diameter of 10 inches and a height of 25 inches, and there are 24 available, priced per item. By choosing used mid-century lighting, you make a sustainable choice ...
Brass
Pair of Wall or Ceiling Lamp Model A 670 by Helena Tynell for Limburg Glashütte
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
The sculptural glass surface softly diffuses the light while creating a lively play of reflections, characteristic of Limburg Glashütte’s mid-century lighting design. The lamp is pre...
Metal
Lunel Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Brass & Metal, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Founded in 1923 in France, Lunel was a prestigious lighting company known for its high-quality, innovative designs, particularly during the mid-20th century.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Arlus, Brass & Glass, France, 1950s
By Maison Arlus
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Known for its high-quality craftsmanship and elegant modernist designs, Arlus collaborated with leading designers of the mid-century period and became synonymous with sophisticated F...
Brass, Iron
Botti 150 Suspension Lamp - DelightFull
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
Botti modern chandelier instantly takes us into a music concert starring Chris Botti. The mid-century lighting design was inspired by the American trumpet player as a tribute to jazz...
Brass
Stilnovo Rare Pair of Monumental Eight-Light Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo rare and stunning monumental pair of eight-arm wall lights with articulating conical shades in black lacquered aluminum suspended on brass arms and mounted long stem, Italy,...
Brass, Aluminum
Mid-Century Model “2433” Brass Desk Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Valinte Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A functional and collectible example of Finnish mid-century lighting, combining utility with organic modernist form
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier, 6 Lights, by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Buccinasco, MI
Over the decades, this model has become one of the most recognizable expressions of mid-century Italian lighting design, contributing to the international reputation of the Stilnovo ...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$232Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Adjustable Chrome and Bakelite Desk Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Its clean geometric lines and functionalist aesthetic make it an excellent example of European Mid-Century lighting design. Suitable for desks, reading areas, modern interiors, or c...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floral Glass and Brass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Almelo, NL
A rare and radiant example of German mid-century lighting, this chandelier effortlessly combines craftsmanship, elegance, and vintage appeal—perfect for collectors, designers, or tho...
Brass
Lunel Large Mid-century 9 Lights Flower Chandelier, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Founded in 1923 in France, Lunel was a prestigious lighting company known for its high-quality, innovative designs, particularly during the mid-20th century.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Pair Of Yellow French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
Ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and timeless style to any interior.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Pair Of Black French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and timeless style to any interior.
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp Attributed to Hala Zeist, Netherlands, 1950s
By Hala Zeist
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Details Attributed to: Hala Zeist (unconfirmed) Origin: Netherlands Period: 1950s–1960s Materials: Brass, lacquered metal Colour: Brass and yellow Professionally restored: Yes Rewire...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Maison Arlus Pair of Wall Lamps in Gilded Brass & Opaline, 20th Century
By Arlus
Located in FR
A beautiful example of mid-century lighting design, this sculptural pair of wall lamps from the 1960s feature a sleek brass structure with two gracefully arched arms.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Set of 9 French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and timeless style to any interior.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scone in Brass & Rattan Shades, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Regardless of attribution, it stands as a confident example of Finnish mid-century lighting, where material quality, thoughtful light direction, and understated elegance come togethe...
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century “Black Lady” Table Lamp by Barsony, Australia, 1950s
By Barsony Ceramics 1
Located in Weesp, NL
A beautiful and evocative piece for collectors of mid-century lighting or ceramic art. Shade included.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Set of Six French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Madrid, ES
Ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and timeless style to any interior.
Metal
1 of 8 Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights Designed by Kaiser Leuchten in the 1960s
By Kinkeldey, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
When you choose for used mid-century lighting, you use what is already there, making it sustainable.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sconces in Murano Glass by Mazzega Made in Italy 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century design lighting is a high-quality product that lasts several lives for a reason.
Metal
$222Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Table Lamp by Josef Hůrka for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
The lamp features a cream lacquered metal shade supported by an elegant chrome frame with minimalist functionalist styling characteristic of iconic Czechoslovak Mid-Century lighting....
Metal, Chrome
Grevie Floor Lamp by Lars Bessfelt for Atelje Lyktan 1970s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Čelinac, BA
GREVIE Floor Lamp by Lars Bessfelt for Atelje Lyktan 1970s
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Charlotte Perriand Mod. CP1 Red Metal Pair Of French Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Ideal for collectors or enthusiasts of mid-century lighting, these vintage wall lights bring both functionality and timeless style to any interior.
Metal
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Stilnovo ceiling lamp from the 1960s is a finely balanced example of Italian mid-century lighting, defined by its disciplined geometry and understated elegance.
Brass
Stilnovo Rare Large Pair of Sconces Model 2128 in Brass and Glass, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Stilnovo rare pair of large sconces or wall lights model 2128 each consisting of a polished and burnished brass structure which holds a textured glass diffuser, Italy, circa 1959. T...
Brass
Lars Bessfelt Floor Lamp.
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Čelinac, BA
Lars Bessfelt Floor Lamp 1970s
Chrome
Circa 1970s English Crystal Block Table Lamp
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories.
Crystal
Great Set of Mid-Century Modern Marble Table Lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms
Located in Lisse, NL
Bring Nordic elegance into your home with this rare pair of table lamps by Bergboms, Sweden's renowned mid-century lighting manufacturer. Crafted from solid white marble with natural...
Marble
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern 18-Light Sputnik Chandelier Grey-Blue & Yellow
Located in Barntrup, DE
The dynamic starburst composition reflects the playful spirit of the Italian atomic design movement, a hallmark of mid-century lighting design. The generous eighteen-arm configurati...
Brass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp! Atomic Ranch Palm Springs Art Deco 50s
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
Glass Ceiling Light Fixture, France, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style : 20th Century Modernism French Design Mid-Century Style Organic Inspiration Timeless Elegance Key Features : Molded Glass Ceiling Light Textured Clear Glass Embossed Ribbed D...
Glass
Italian Floor Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo in Brass with Magazine Holder, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A refined and characterful addition to any interior, ideal for collectors of Italian design and mid-century lighting.
Brass
$770Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of Table Lamps In Opaline Glass & Brass, Czechoslovakia 1955
Located in Zohor, SK
A distinctive set of lamps that exemplifies the elegance of Czech mid-century lighting design.
Metal, Brass
Black floor lamp with adjustable lights, 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Black floor lamp with adjustable lights, 1960.
Metal
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The 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.