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Floor lamp with parchment hat, Italian manufacture, 1950s
Floor lamp with parchment hat, Italian manufacture, 1950s

Floor lamp with parchment hat, Italian manufacture, 1950s

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Floor lamp with parchment hat, Italian manufacture, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970's.
Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970's.

Geometric Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1970's.

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The clean lines and industrial-modern aesthetic are signature elements of Sciolari's mid-century lighting designs, making this chandelier a bold centerpiece in any interior—from mini...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

Make a Wish and score this Rare Rembrandt Mid Century Lighting For Your Masterpiece Interiors before someone else does!

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Italian ‘600P’ Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s
Italian ‘600P’ Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s

Italian ‘600P’ Table Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1960s

By Gino Sarfatti

Located in Chicago, IL

The swivel reflector directs light with precision, highlighting Sarfatti’s experimental approach to lighting. An enduring example of Italian mid-century lighting, well suited to a de...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern 1970s Brass Table Lamp by Hustadt, Hollywood Regency, Germany
Modern 1970s Brass Table Lamp by Hustadt, Hollywood Regency, Germany

Modern 1970s Brass Table Lamp by Hustadt, Hollywood Regency, Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

Made in Germany by Hustadt Leuchten, one of the most renowned makers of German mid-century lighting design. Light fitting: E14 screw fitting up to 60 W.

Category

Late 20th Century German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Troncchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1960 Italy
Troncchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1960 Italy

Troncchi Chandelier Designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini 1960 Italy

By Venini, Toni Zuccheri

Located in Palermo, PA

A true collectible and a remarkable example of Italian mid-century lighting design. The light is equipped with three E14 socket fittings, offering both functionality and style.

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960s Bright Blue Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 1960s Bright Blue Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 1960s Bright Blue Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps

By Orrefors

Located in London, GB

This beautiful pair of hand made bright blue coloured glass Orrefors lamps are stamped and signed. They even retain the original Swedish Orrefors brand label - have a look at all our...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Brass Details, Europe 1950s
Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Brass Details, Europe 1950s

Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Brass Details, Europe 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Mid-century lighting fixtures are especially characterised by their sleek silhouettes and innovative use of materials.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Pendant by Konsthantverk Tyringe, Sweden, 1960s
Brass Pendant by Konsthantverk Tyringe, Sweden, 1960s

Brass Pendant by Konsthantverk Tyringe, Sweden, 1960s

By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1

Located in Karlstad, SE

A fine example of Swedish mid-century lighting, where decorative impact and material quality are brought together with precision.

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

White Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
White Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s

White Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Perfect for living spaces, offices, or design-inspired environments, this lamp is a true statement piece that captures the innovative spirit of mid-century lighting. The light requi...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plexiglass

Set of two small metal bedside lamps, 1950s
Set of two small metal bedside lamps, 1950s

Set of two small metal bedside lamps, 1950s

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pair of bedside lamps, anonymous, Italy, circa 1950, painted metal, unmarked, characterized by an illuminating body enclosed by a rotating metal cap that allows the intensity and dir...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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

Designed in the same period and spirit as iconic makers such as Lunel and Stilnovo, it represents a timeless example of French mid-century lighting. Professionally restored and deli...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lamp Production Helo leuchten, Cristian Dell 1950s
Lamp Production Helo leuchten, Cristian Dell 1950s

Lamp Production Helo leuchten, Cristian Dell 1950s

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

condition: Good - Signs of Time Materials: Metal, Brass Époque : 1950 Measurements: 46x37x33 cm

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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

These sconces exemplify the timeless elegance and quality of Italian mid-century lighting design are in excellent condition and they are ready for you to use and enjoy.

Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Wire, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Base Floor Lamp, Europe circa 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Brass Base Floor Lamp, Europe circa 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Brass Base Floor Lamp, Europe circa 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The era’s design ethos is evident in this floor lamp, as mid-century lighting fixtures are characterised by their sleek silhouettes and geometric shapes.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare 1960s Cascading Stilnovo Chandelier
Rare 1960s Cascading Stilnovo Chandelier

Rare 1960s Cascading Stilnovo Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in New York, NY

This original Stilnovo model from the 1950s is rare and displays the avant-garde design and meticulous craftsmanship by one of Italy's leading mid-century lighting makers. The contr...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Barbini Murano Glass Ceiling lamp, Italy 1980s
Barbini Murano Glass Ceiling lamp, Italy 1980s

Barbini Murano Glass Ceiling lamp, Italy 1980s

Located in Catania, CT

This classic and sophisticated design makes it an ideal accent for vintage-inspired interiors or collectors of Italian Mid-Century lighting. Very good vintage condition with normal t...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Glass Scones Model 71020, Mauri Almari, Idman 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Glass Scones Model 71020, Mauri Almari, Idman 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Brass & Glass Scones Model 71020, Mauri Almari, Idman 1950s

By Mauri Almari, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

After the acquisition of Taito, he — together with Lindeman — became the main lead for the design output of the factory, resulting in numerous important lamp models and an unmistakab...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Metal and Fabric Shade Table Lamp by Temde, 1960s
Midcentury Metal and Fabric Shade Table Lamp by Temde, 1960s

Midcentury Metal and Fabric Shade Table Lamp by Temde, 1960s

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

The interplay of materials – metal and textile – reflects Temde’s signature approach to mid-century lighting, balancing functionality with understated sophistication.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Side Table, Lindström Valaisin Oy, Finland 1950s
Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Side Table, Lindström Valaisin Oy, Finland 1950s

Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Side Table, Lindström Valaisin Oy, Finland 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

Equally at home in modern, mid-century, or more eclectic interiors, it serves as both a lighting fixture and a distinctive piece of furniture.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Standing at 170 cm in height, this lamp is a remarkable example of Italian mid-century lighting design, where functionality meets timeless elegance.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass and White Glass Dual-Pendant Light, C. 1960
Brass and White Glass Dual-Pendant Light, C. 1960

Brass and White Glass Dual-Pendant Light, C. 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Clean lines and restrained ornamentation reflect the timeless appeal of mid-century lighting, where functionality and form are harmoniously balanced.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann, Finland, 1940s
Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann, Finland, 1940s

Chandelier in Brass & Glass, Lisa Johansson-Pape for Stockmann, Finland, 1940s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno

Located in Odense, DK

This stunning 1940s chandelier by Lisa Johansson-Pape, designed for Stockmann, is a graceful expression of Finnish mid-century lighting design. Crafted in brass, it features six eleg...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Wall Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Wall Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Wall Lamps by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s

By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Rare to find as a matched pair, these sconces are a striking example of collectible mid-century lighting, ideal for both contemporary and classic interiors.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Model 45-101 by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, Finland, 1950s
Table Lamp Model 45-101 by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, Finland, 1950s

Table Lamp Model 45-101 by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno, Finland, 1950s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Stockmann-Orno

Located in Karis, Nyland

Johansson-Pape (1907–1989) is known for her restrained yet expressive lighting designs and played a central role in shaping Finnish mid-century lighting.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Table Lamp Model 3/2 By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen
Table Lamp Model 3/2 By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen

Table Lamp Model 3/2 By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

This lamp is not just a light source; it is a masterpiece of mid-century lighting design and Danish craftsmanship.

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian brass and opaline glass pendant lamp, 1950s.
Italian brass and opaline glass pendant lamp, 1950s.

Italian brass and opaline glass pendant lamp, 1950s.

Located in Piacenza, Italy

A sophisticated example of Italian mid-century lighting, combining understated elegance with exceptional craftsmanship and timeless proportions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Rattan, Brass & Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Sweden 1950s
Rattan, Brass & Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Sweden 1950s

Rattan, Brass & Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Sweden 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Mauri Almari

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

The base features a toggle switch, and the power cord is a retro-style twisted design, typical of mid-century lighting fixtures. The blend of brass, rattan, and opaline glass gives t...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

50s Mid Century Multicolour Chandelier Painted Metal Brass Style Stilnovo Italy
50s Mid Century Multicolour Chandelier Painted Metal Brass Style Stilnovo Italy

50s Mid Century Multicolour Chandelier Painted Metal Brass Style Stilnovo Italy

Located in Lisboa, PT

The flared silhouettes and rhythmic spacing of the arms are strongly evocative of the Italian mid-century lighting movement, where colour, form, and innovation were treated as equal ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Pukeberg Art Glass Table Lamps, Sweden, 1960s–70s
Pair of Pukeberg Art Glass Table Lamps, Sweden, 1960s–70s

Pair of Pukeberg Art Glass Table Lamps, Sweden, 1960s–70s

By Pukeberg Sweden

Located in Bochum, NRW

A distinctive Scandinavian pair for collectors of mid‑century lighting or decorators seeking a graphic, textural accent with authentic 1960s–70s character.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

By Stilnovo

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This pair of Stilnovo wall lamps from the 1960s reflects the refined material vocabulary and poised originality for which Italian mid-century lighting remains so admired. Combining b...

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

Materials

Brass

Harvey Guzzini Chrome and Travertine Base Arc Table Lamp
Harvey Guzzini Chrome and Travertine Base Arc Table Lamp

Harvey Guzzini Chrome and Travertine Base Arc Table Lamp

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Toronto, ON

Guzzini is known for its mid century lighting designs featuring table lamps, floor lamps, pendant lamps, and more.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Chrome Disc Shape Wall Lamp or Flushmount by Cosack, 1960s
Chrome Disc Shape Wall Lamp or Flushmount by Cosack, 1960s

Chrome Disc Shape Wall Lamp or Flushmount by Cosack, 1960s

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Whether used as an accent light or a statement piece, this Cosack lamp embodies the refined aesthetic of mid-century lighting. A must-have for collectors and design enthusiasts alike.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Table lamp model 9224 Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
Table lamp model 9224 Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

Table lamp model 9224 Designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Stamped for authenticity, this rare model captures the poetic beauty and timeless sophistication that define Finnish mid-century lighting design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Harvey Guzzini “Forma” Wall Lamp by Luigi Massoni, Italy, 1970s
Rare Harvey Guzzini “Forma” Wall Lamp by Luigi Massoni, Italy, 1970s

Rare Harvey Guzzini “Forma” Wall Lamp by Luigi Massoni, Italy, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini, Luigi Massoni

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

This model is less commonly seen on the market, and highly sought after by collectors of Italian mid-century lighting.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

White Space Age Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s
White Space Age Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s

White Space Age Pendant Lamp, Germany, 1970s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Perfect for living spaces, offices, or design-inspired environments, this lamp is a true statement piece that captures the innovative spirit of mid-century lighting. Adjustable heig...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Geometric Pressed Amber Glass Lamp with Incandescent Cylinder
Vintage Geometric Pressed Amber Glass Lamp with Incandescent Cylinder

Vintage Geometric Pressed Amber Glass Lamp with Incandescent Cylinder

Located in Lomita, CA

The effect of the light source and the cylinder generate a sort of warmth and drama in a room. This mid century lighting example is in wonderful condition, in need only of the proper...

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1960s Cranberry Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 1960s Cranberry Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 1960s Cranberry Swedish Orrefors Glass Table Lamps

By Orrefors

Located in London, GB

This beautiful pair of hand made cranberry coloured glass Orrefors lamps are stamped and signed. They even retain the original Swedish Orrefors brand label - please have a look at al...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Brass & Glass Chandelier Model ER 174 by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
Brass & Glass Chandelier Model ER 174 by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

Brass & Glass Chandelier Model ER 174 by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Karis, Nyland

A refined example of Finnish mid-century lighting design, this chandelier Model ER 174 by Itsu (Itä-Suomen Sähkö Oy) embodies the clarity and balance of Scandinavian modernism.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Large Ministerial Table Lamp in Burnished Metal & Opaline Glass, 1950s
Italian Large Ministerial Table Lamp in Burnished Metal & Opaline Glass, 1950s

Italian Large Ministerial Table Lamp in Burnished Metal & Opaline Glass, 1950s

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

A refined and timeless Italian mid-century lighting piece, perfect for a desk, study, library, or sophisticated modern interior.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Swedish Floor Lamps, 1940s
Pair of Swedish Floor Lamps, 1940s

Pair of Swedish Floor Lamps, 1940s

Located in Karlstad, SE

A refined example of Swedish mid-century lighting, combining functional flexibility with restrained decorative elements.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

F.A.I.P. Vintage Monumental Plaster and Chalkware Table Lamp Marked
F.A.I.P. Vintage Monumental Plaster and Chalkware Table Lamp Marked

F.A.I.P. Vintage Monumental Plaster and Chalkware Table Lamp Marked

By F.A.I.P. 1

Located in Lomita, CA

It has been touched up at some point in its life. It was obtained at a mid century lighting auction. The shade is included.

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

Materials

Plaster

Elegant Swedish Brass Chandelier Attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA, 1940s
Elegant Swedish Brass Chandelier Attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA, 1940s

Elegant Swedish Brass Chandelier Attributed to Hans Bergström for ASEA, 1940s

By Hans Bergström, ASEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

A beautiful example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting, offering both visual lightness and a warm ambient glow.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Model SV 60 Wall Light in Brass and Glass by Hyval, Finland, 1960s
Model SV 60 Wall Light in Brass and Glass by Hyval, Finland, 1960s

Model SV 60 Wall Light in Brass and Glass by Hyval, Finland, 1960s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A fine example of Finnish mid-century lighting design with strong Hollywood Regency and modernist influences.

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Glazed Metallic Ceramic Lamps - Set of 2
Vintage Glazed Metallic Ceramic Lamps - Set of 2

Vintage Glazed Metallic Ceramic Lamps - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Structurally sound and ready for display, this sculptural pair is an exceptional choice for collectors and designers seeking distinctive mid-century lighting with timeless appeal.

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

Materials

Ceramic

Abat Jour table lamp, 1970
Abat Jour table lamp, 1970

Abat Jour table lamp, 1970

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Classic-style table lamp, ideal as an abat-jour, with an elegant and timeless design. The hat is made of fabric with edged trim, which diffuses a warm and welcoming glow. The base is...

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Vintage 1970s Italian American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Opaline Glass & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, Finland 1950s
Scandinavian Opaline Glass & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, Finland 1950s

Scandinavian Opaline Glass & Brass 8-Light Chandelier, Finland 1950s

By Idman Oy, Taito Oy, Maria Lindeman

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

The design is minimalistic yet ornate, typical of mid-century lighting, blending geometric forms with the elegance of metal finishes.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Angelo Lelii 1960s Pendant Light Brass Lacquered Aluminium Murine White Blue Red
Angelo Lelii 1960s Pendant Light Brass Lacquered Aluminium Murine White Blue Red

Angelo Lelii 1960s Pendant Light Brass Lacquered Aluminium Murine White Blue Red

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Milano, IT

Designed by Angelo Lelii and manufactured by Arredoluce in Monza, Italy, this rare pendant light from the 1960s is a refined example of Italian mid-century lighting. Crafted from bra...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950s Emil Stejnar Sculptural 'Pyra' Chandelier By Rupert Nikoll Vienna Austria
1950s Emil Stejnar Sculptural 'Pyra' Chandelier By Rupert Nikoll Vienna Austria

1950s Emil Stejnar Sculptural 'Pyra' Chandelier By Rupert Nikoll Vienna Austria

By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A hallmark of Austrian mid-century lighting design, the piece features a dynamic burst of brass arms, each tipped with delicate glass beads and perforated reflectors, creating a dazz...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Max Bill Torchiere Floor Lamps for B.A.G. Turgi, Switzerland, 1950s
Pair of Max Bill Torchiere Floor Lamps for B.A.G. Turgi, Switzerland, 1950s

Pair of Max Bill Torchiere Floor Lamps for B.A.G. Turgi, Switzerland, 1950s

By Max Bill

Located in Oceanside, US

Turgi was one of Switzerland’s most important mid-century lighting manufacturers, known for its precision metalwork and limited-production runs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Floor Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Mauri Almari Brass, Rattan & Opaline Table Lamp, Idman Oy, Finland 1950s
Mauri Almari Brass, Rattan & Opaline Table Lamp, Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

Mauri Almari Brass, Rattan & Opaline Table Lamp, Idman Oy, Finland 1950s

By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

The base features a toggle switch, and the power cord is a retro-style twisted design, typical of mid-century lighting fixtures. The blend of brass, rattan, and opaline glass gives t...

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

Table lamp 'Model 61052' designed by Mauri Almari in the 1950s, is a refined example of Finnish mid-century lighting where material and atmosphere are closely intertwined.

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

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp 'B-075' by Eje Ahlgren, 1970s, Sweden
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp 'B-075' by Eje Ahlgren, 1970s, Sweden

Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp 'B-075' by Eje Ahlgren, 1970s, Sweden

By Eje Ahlgren

Located in Stockholm, SE

With its sculptural, rounded shade and playful proportions, this B-075 lamp is an outstanding example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. The piece is highly functional, fea...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cocoon pendant lamp, Manifattura Italiana, 1960
Cocoon pendant lamp, Manifattura Italiana, 1960

Cocoon pendant lamp, Manifattura Italiana, 1960

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Cocoon pendant lamp, Italian manufacture, 1960s production. Cocoon and metal frame. Provenance: private home. Shows signs of time such as patina, yellowing and dark spots

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rubber

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

Perfect for interiors inspired by mid-century or industrial design, it embodies the timeless elegance of 1970s French lighting.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Brass "Delta" Wall Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Brass "Delta" Wall Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

Brass "Delta" Wall Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

By Sergio Mazza, Artemide

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This elegant wall lamp, model "Delta," was designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s and remains one of the most iconic mid-century lighting designs from Italy. The lamp fea...

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

Materials

Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling lamp T559/40, flush mount, brass, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling lamp T559/40, flush mount, brass, Sweden, 1960s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson ceiling lamp T559/40, flush mount, brass, Sweden, 1960s

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.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum, Brass

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Mid Century Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Mid Century Lighting?

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

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.