Skip to main content

Mid Century Lighting

to
16,651
127,099
87,484
206,875
9,598
2,132
182,016
4,744
3,676
3,174
2,560
966
625
286
280
249
243
226
207
189
165
151
64
49
529
2,295
203,969
11,745
603
146,471
44,298
26
10
139
1,038
3,881
35,886
49,902
34,149
4,446
1,216
156,062
89,156
79,526
21,861
19,105
177,804
81,604
26,900
25,137
23,831
217,065
209,934
212,435
3,798
2,954
2,289
2,283
2,027
Sort By
Mid-Century Model “2433” Brass Desk Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s
Mid-Century Model “2433” Brass Desk Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s

Mid-Century Model “2433” Brass Desk Lamp by Valinte Oy, Finland, 1950s

By Valinte Oy

Located in Karis, Nyland

lighting manufacturer in the mid-20th century, known for functional fixtures in brass and other metals. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Chrome and Aluminum Table Lamp – Curved Modernist French Design
1970s Chrome and Aluminum Table Lamp – Curved Modernist French Design

1970s Chrome and Aluminum Table Lamp – Curved Modernist French Design

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

lamp, French aluminum lamp, modernist curved lamp, mid-century lighting, vintage French design

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Hillebrand Murano Ice Glass Round Flush Mount
1970s Hillebrand Murano Ice Glass Round Flush Mount

1970s Hillebrand Murano Ice Glass Round Flush Mount

By Hillebrand

Located in Glendale, CA

, Hillebrand was one of the best-known lighting manufacturers up through the 1970s. Their Bauhaus-inspired

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Table lamp 'Model 61052' designed by Mauri Almari for Idman
Table lamp 'Model 61052' designed by Mauri Almari for Idman

Table lamp 'Model 61052' designed by Mauri Almari for Idman

By Idman, Mauri Almari

Located in Stockholm, SE

-century lighting where material and atmosphere are closely intertwined. The structure is composed of a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu 5-Shade Multi Color Chandelier
Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu 5-Shade Multi Color Chandelier

Rare 1950s Robert Mathieu 5-Shade Multi Color Chandelier

By Robert Mathieu, Stilnovo

Located in Glendale, CA

chandelier highly indicative of the iconic mid-century Italian designs of Stilnovo and their influence on the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Lamp
Rare Lamp

Rare Lamp

$3,350

Rare Lamp

By RAAK

Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE

addition to any interior, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century lighting. Its timeless

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

A pair of brass table lamps model 'B-075' by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms
A pair of brass table lamps model 'B-075' by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms

A pair of brass table lamps model 'B-075' by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms

By Eje Ahlgren

Located in Stockholm, SE

striking example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. Both pieces are highly functional, featuring

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Moe Lighting Mid Century Brass Pendant
Moe Lighting Mid Century Brass Pendant

Moe Lighting Mid Century Brass Pendant

By Moe Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern Brass & Glass Lantern Pendant Saucer by Moe Lighting. Moe Lighting 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier, 6 Lights, by Stilnovo, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier, 6 Lights, by Stilnovo, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Sputnik Chandelier, 6 Lights, by Stilnovo, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Buccinasco, MI

in the 1950s embodies the refined elegance and innovative spirit of Italian mid-century lighting

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Teak & opaline pendant - Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 60s
Teak & opaline pendant - Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 60s

Teak & opaline pendant - Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö, Sweden, 60s

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in PUTTEN, NL

-century lighting and furniture — known nationally and internationally for designs that combined

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Teak

Midcentury Stilnovo Style Pendant Light Made of Glass and Copper, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Stilnovo Style Pendant Light Made of Glass and Copper, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Stilnovo Style Pendant Light Made of Glass and Copper, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

lighting design. The use of copper as the primary material for the structure of the light, paired with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper

Model "32786" Floor Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Model "32786" Floor Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden Mid-20th Century

Model "32786" Floor Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden Mid-20th Century

By Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Utrecht, NL

furniture manufacturers. Mid-century lighting models, including this floor lamp, endure in popularity and

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Textured Glass Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
Pair of Swedish Textured Glass Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960

Pair of Swedish Textured Glass Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960

By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund

Located in Palermo, PA

craftsmanship that made Swedish mid-century lighting internationally celebrated. Each sconce features a thick

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Arlus, Brass & Glass, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Arlus, Brass & Glass, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Arlus, Brass & Glass, France, 1950s

By Maison Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century lighting, modern interiors, or design enthusiasts seeking an iconic European floor

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Floral Glass and Brass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Floral Glass and Brass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Floral Glass and Brass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s

By Emil Stejnar

Located in Almelo, NL

radiant example of German mid-century lighting, this chandelier effortlessly combines craftsmanship

Category

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

Materials

Brass

5 Arm Chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Model 1386/5 for Taito, Finland, 1930s
5 Arm Chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Model 1386/5 for Taito, Finland, 1930s

5 Arm Chandelier by Paavo Tynell, Model 1386/5 for Taito, Finland, 1930s

By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Odense, DK

interiors. As a masterpiece of mid-century lighting design, this chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY

Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lunel Large Mid-century 9 Lights Flower Chandelier, 1950s
Lunel Large Mid-century 9 Lights Flower Chandelier, 1950s

Lunel Large Mid-century 9 Lights Flower Chandelier, 1950s

By Maison Lunel

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

enthusiasts of vintage and mid-century lighting.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

MCM 1950s Heifetz Figural Wood Modern Art Abstract Female Form Table Lamp Oak
MCM 1950s Heifetz Figural Wood Modern Art Abstract Female Form Table Lamp Oak

MCM 1950s Heifetz Figural Wood Modern Art Abstract Female Form Table Lamp Oak

By Yasha Heifetz

Located in Peoria, AZ

an icon in the mid century lighting story and his designs helped further the modern movement in 20th

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Delta Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Delta Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Delta Wall Lamps by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

By Artemide, Sergio Mazza

Located in Hagenbach, DE

represents one of the most iconic examples of Italian mid-century lighting design. Each lamp features a

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Table Lamp by Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, Italy 1969
Table Lamp by Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, Italy 1969

Table Lamp by Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, Italy 1969

By New Lamp

Located in Dronten, NL

credenza into a gallery installation. Unlike mass-produced mid-century lighting, Cocchia and Fini operated

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Sheet Metal

1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass
1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass

1950s Italian Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass, Black Enamel, and Opaline Glass

By Stilnovo

Located in Rome, IT

piece of mid-century lighting design. The structure is composed of a circular brass frame suspended by

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp B225, metal and glass, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp B225, metal and glass, Sweden, 1960s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp B225, metal and glass, Sweden, 1960s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Forserum, SE

is most renowned today for its mid-century lighting fixtures, though it also produced small furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Exceptional Italian Hand Painted Holly Leaf Wall Sconce of Huge Scale
Exceptional Italian Hand Painted Holly Leaf Wall Sconce of Huge Scale

Exceptional Italian Hand Painted Holly Leaf Wall Sconce of Huge Scale

Located in Hastings, GB

incredible wall light. Hand made in Italy in the 1950’s, this is an outstanding mid-century lighting

Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Floral Wall Lamps 71020, Mauri Almari, Idman 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Floral Wall Lamps 71020, Mauri Almari, Idman 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Floral Wall Lamps 71020, Mauri Almari, Idman 1950s

By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

important lamp models and an unmistakable visual identity within Finnish mid-century lighting design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Czech Brass and Glass Wall Sconce by Kamenický Šenov, 1970s
Midcentury Czech Brass and Glass Wall Sconce by Kamenický Šenov, 1970s

Midcentury Czech Brass and Glass Wall Sconce by Kamenický Šenov, 1970s

By Kamenicky Senov

Located in Praha, CZ

authentic Czech midcentury lighting piece, suitable for residential or high-end commercial interiors

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s
Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s

Paavo Tynell Pendant Light, Idman Oy Model No. A 1942, circa 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in New York, NY

Mid century lighting designer Paavo Tynell's Counterbalance pendant light Model No. A 1942 was made

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant 50s Lamp Stilnovo – Vintage Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant
Elegant 50s Lamp Stilnovo – Vintage Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant

Elegant 50s Lamp Stilnovo – Vintage Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant

By Stilnovo

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This 1950s Italian pendant lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, is a prime example of mid-century lighting

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Crystal Glass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s / Set of 3
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Crystal Glass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s / Set of 3

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Crystal Glass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1960s / Set of 3

Located in Lisse, NL

sconces exemplify the timeless elegance and quality of Italian mid-century lighting design are in

Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Wire, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Designer, 1950s Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Designer, 1950s Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Designer, 1950s Glass

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Italian table lamp, mid-century modern design, made of satin-finished glass. Italy, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Glass, Italy, 1950 by Designer
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Glass, Italy, 1950 by Designer

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Glass, Italy, 1950 by Designer

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Mid-century modern table lamp, made of white glass with blue and green hues. Italy, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid Modern Stilnovo Floor Lamp, Black Iron & Marble, Italian Design, 1950s
Mid Modern Stilnovo Floor Lamp, Black Iron & Marble, Italian Design, 1950s

Mid Modern Stilnovo Floor Lamp, Black Iron & Marble, Italian Design, 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Madrid, ES

height, this lamp is a remarkable example of Italian mid-century lighting design, where functionality

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Maria Kipp Mid-Century Modern Natural & Gold Checker Weave Lampshades
Pair of Maria Kipp Mid-Century Modern Natural & Gold Checker Weave Lampshades

Pair of Maria Kipp Mid-Century Modern Natural & Gold Checker Weave Lampshades

By Maria Kipp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maria Kipp’s mid-century lighting design, this vintage woven fiber lampshade showcases her signature

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting

Materials

Raffia

Mid-Century “Black Lady” Table Lamp by Barsony, Australia, 1950s
Mid-Century “Black Lady” Table Lamp by Barsony, Australia, 1950s

Mid-Century “Black Lady” Table Lamp by Barsony, Australia, 1950s

By Barsony Ceramics 1

Located in Weesp, NL

consistent with age. A beautiful and evocative piece for collectors of mid-century lighting or ceramic art

Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Oak and Wicker Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Adjustable Oak and Wicker Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Adjustable Oak and Wicker Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Drevopodnik Holesov

Located in Praha, CZ

/ 35.0 in Depth: 34 cm / 13.4 in A rare mid-century lighting piece from Central Europe, ideal for refined

Category

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

Materials

Wicker, Oak

CHARLES É FILS DESIGN BRASS Table Lamp
CHARLES É FILS DESIGN BRASS Table Lamp

CHARLES É FILS DESIGN BRASS Table Lamp

By Maison Charles et Fils

Located in Hawthorne, CA

example of French mid-century lighting design, this sculptural brass table lamp by Charles & Fils embodies

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp BN-26, aluminum, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp BN-26, aluminum, Sweden, 1960s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson space age table lamp BN-26, aluminum, Sweden, 1960s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Forserum, SE

is most renowned today for its mid-century lighting fixtures, though it also produced small furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Great Set of Mid-Century Modern Marble Table Lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
Great Set of Mid-Century Modern Marble Table Lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s

Great Set of Mid-Century Modern Marble Table Lamps by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s

By Bergboms

Located in Lisse, NL

renowned mid-century lighting manufacturer. Crafted from solid white marble with natural veining, each lamp

Category

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

Materials

Marble

Table lamp in aluminium by Max Sauze, Switzerland, 1970
Table lamp in aluminium by Max Sauze, Switzerland, 1970

Table lamp in aluminium by Max Sauze, Switzerland, 1970

By Max Sauze

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

, mid-century lighting, vintage 1970s lamp, sculptural aluminum lamp, retro design lighting, designer

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Table Lamp by Designer, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Table Lamp by Designer, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Table Lamp by Designer, Italy, 1950

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Acrilyc table lamp with a metal base. Acrylic wasn't yet as industrialized as it is now and was considered as something exotic. Italy, CIRCA 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Arlus Mid-Century Modern Double Wall Sconce, Brass & Glass, 1950s
Arlus Mid-Century Modern Double Wall Sconce, Brass & Glass, 1950s

Arlus Mid-Century Modern Double Wall Sconce, Brass & Glass, 1950s

By Arlus

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French mid-century lighting. Professionally restored and delivered fully wired for your country (US, UK

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass & Glass, VP, 1960s
Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass & Glass, VP, 1960s

Mid-Century Finnish Design Lamp in Brass & Glass, VP, 1960s

Located in Helsinki, FI

spring decoration. This lamp captures the warm, decorative side of Finnish mid-century lighting design

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan — Model 591 G Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1964
Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan — Model 591 G Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1964

Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan — Model 591 G Floor Lamp, Sweden, 1964

By Ateljé Lyktan

Located in PUTTEN, NL

, with the clean lines and functional elegance that define the best of Swedish mid-century lighting

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Very rare Bruno Gecchelin Floor lamp for Oluce circa 1970
Very rare Bruno Gecchelin Floor lamp for Oluce circa 1970

Very rare Bruno Gecchelin Floor lamp for Oluce circa 1970

By Oluce, Bruno Gecchelin

Located in NICE, FR

mid-century and contemporary Italian lighting. Bruno Gecchelin is an acclaimed Italian designer known

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Angelo Lelii "Stella a 9" Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1959
Angelo Lelii "Stella a 9" Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1959

Angelo Lelii "Stella a 9" Ceiling Lamp for Arredoluce, 1959

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

defining ceiling lamps of Italian mid-century lighting. The combination of patinated brass and acid-etched

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp model T883, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp model T883, Sweden, 1960s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendant lamp model T883, Sweden, 1960s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Forserum, SE

quaint community of Markaryd. The factory is most renowned today for its mid-century lighting fixtures

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Holger Johansson Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp for Westal, Sweden, 1960s
Holger Johansson Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp for Westal, Sweden, 1960s

Holger Johansson Brass and Smoked Glass Ceiling Lamp for Westal, Sweden, 1960s

By Westal

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish mid-century lighting. The composition is structured around a geometric brass framework from which

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Michael Bang for Holmegaard “Jasmin” Table Lamp, Denmark, 1970s
Michael Bang for Holmegaard “Jasmin” Table Lamp, Denmark, 1970s

Michael Bang for Holmegaard “Jasmin” Table Lamp, Denmark, 1970s

By Holmegaard, Michael Bang

Located in Hamburg, DE

mid-century lighting design. Crafted from white opaline glass with soft blue and turquoise-toned

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Opaline Glass

Hyper Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Mid Century Modern "Three Wishes* Coin Wishing Well
Hyper Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Mid Century Modern "Three Wishes* Coin Wishing Well

Hyper Rare Rembrandt Lamp! Mid Century Modern "Three Wishes* Coin Wishing Well

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

coins hitting the water is a marvelous mid century design flourish! Lighting folklore has it that the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of Florentine Flower & Leaf Three Light Sconces Vintage, Italy
Pair of Florentine Flower & Leaf Three Light Sconces Vintage, Italy

Pair of Florentine Flower & Leaf Three Light Sconces Vintage, Italy

By Banci Firenze

Located in Nuernberg, DE

character of Italian mid-century lighting design. Each fixture is fitted with three lights and complemented

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Florentine Flower & Leaf Three Light Sconces Vintage, Italy
Pair of Florentine Flower & Leaf Three Light Sconces Vintage, Italy

Pair of Florentine Flower & Leaf Three Light Sconces Vintage, Italy

By Banci Firenze

Located in Nuernberg, DE

character of Italian mid-century lighting design. Each fixture is fitted with three lights and complemented

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Florentine Flower & Leaf Three Light Sconces Vintage, Italy
Pair of Florentine Flower & Leaf Three Light Sconces Vintage, Italy

Pair of Florentine Flower & Leaf Three Light Sconces Vintage, Italy

By Banci Firenze

Located in Nuernberg, DE

character of Italian mid-century lighting design. Each fixture is fitted with three lights and complemented

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950s Mategot Style Pendant Light, Perforated Brass, Striped Frosted Glass
1950s Mategot Style Pendant Light, Perforated Brass, Striped Frosted Glass

1950s Mategot Style Pendant Light, Perforated Brass, Striped Frosted Glass

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century lighting innovation with its combination of functional and decorative elements. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Enamel

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mid Century Lighting", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 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 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 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.