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Pair of Mid-Century Sizable Scones / Wall Lamps 71011, Mauri Almari, Idman 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Sizable Scones / Wall Lamps 71011, Mauri Almari, Idman 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Sizable Scones / Wall Lamps 71011, Mauri Almari, Idman 1950s

By Idman Oy, Mauri Almari

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

Rare Lamp
Rare Lamp

Rare Lamp

$3,251

Rare Lamp

By RAAK

Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE

This piece would make a standout addition to any interior, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century lighting. Its timeless design and high-quality craftsmanship ensure ...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Golden Art Glass Table Lamp by Gustav Leek for Flygsfors, Sweden, 1960s
Golden Art Glass Table Lamp by Gustav Leek for Flygsfors, Sweden, 1960s

Golden Art Glass Table Lamp by Gustav Leek for Flygsfors, Sweden, 1960s

By Gustav Leek, Flygsfors

Located in Karis, Nyland

An exceptional example of Swedish mid-century lighting, this golden art glass table lamp was designed by Gustav Leek for Flygsfors in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Minimalist Table Lamp with Aluminium Shade and Wooden Base, France, 20th Century
Minimalist Table Lamp with Aluminium Shade and Wooden Base, France, 20th Century

Minimalist Table Lamp with Aluminium Shade and Wooden Base, France, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Style : Minimalist Industrial Modernist Mid-Century Modern Functional Design Key Features : Table or Desk Lamp Brushed Aluminum Shade Metal Frame Solid Wood Base Clean Geometric Lin...

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20th Century French Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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

1970s Hillebrand Murano Ice Glass Round Flush Mount Executed in thick Murano ice glass, this round flush mount exemplifies the techniques and style of German manufacturer Hillebrand...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

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

Yasha Heifetz is an icon in the mid century lighting story and his designs helped further the modern movement in 20th century postwar illumination!

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

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Swedish 1950s Monumental Brass Pendant Lamps
Rare Pair of Swedish 1950s Monumental Brass Pendant Lamps

Rare Pair of Swedish 1950s Monumental Brass Pendant Lamps

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of Large Pendant Lamps, brass, frosted glass, Sweden, 1950s This rare pair of ceiling lamps was produced in Sweden during the 1950s and beautifully reflects the sculptural char...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Amazing Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s
Amazing Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s

Amazing Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Warsaw, PL

A highly decorative and collectible Italian mid-century lighting piece, combining sculptural elegance with functional design — ideal for both modern and classic interiors.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Golden Brass Brutalist Pendant by Moe Lighting
Golden Brass Brutalist Pendant by Moe Lighting

Golden Brass Brutalist Pendant by Moe Lighting

By Moe Lighting

Located in Denton, TX

Golden brass brutal design pendant light for Moe lighting. Very intricate six sided chandelier with six light bulbs perfect for entry way or bathroom fixture. The chain is 22" in len...

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Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of Six LP5 Wall Sconces Lights by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
Set of Six LP5 Wall Sconces Lights by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s

Set of Six LP5 Wall Sconces Lights by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1960s

By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella

Located in Milano, IT

The appliqué's were designed for Azucena’s celebrated production, the LP5 model is a rare and collectible example of Italian mid-century lighting. They are perfect for both residenti...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Chandelier Hanging Fixture
Mid Century Chandelier Hanging Fixture

Mid Century Chandelier Hanging Fixture

By Moe Lighting

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century chandelier, hanging fixture, having a stenciled gold trim pattern with brass fitments.

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

Materials

Metal

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

The 3 light bulbs illuminate the plexiglass creating an atmospheric, shadowless radiance that transforms a sideboard, desk, or credenza into a gallery installation. Unlike mass-prod...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Sheet Metal

Italian Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light, Space Age Brutalist Style, 1970s
Italian Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light, Space Age Brutalist Style, 1970s

Italian Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light, Space Age Brutalist Style, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Perfect for collectors of Italian mid-century lighting, as well as for interiors inspired by space age, brutalist, or art glass design.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Wall light CP-1 by Charlotte Perriand, 1980s, France
Wall light CP-1 by Charlotte Perriand, 1980s, France

Wall light CP-1 by Charlotte Perriand, 1980s, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Originally designed for modular, practical living, it remains an icon of mid-century lighting design. We have several units from this series available.

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Vintage 1980s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Adjustable Rectilinear Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
Vintage Adjustable Rectilinear Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting

Vintage Adjustable Rectilinear Chrome Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting

By Casella Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1970s chromed-steel floor lamp with rectilinear design by Casella Lighting of San Francisco, CA. Composed of an adjustable, cantilevered shade with height and 360 degree swivel adjus...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Wall Sconces – Maison ARLUS, France, 1960s
Pair of Wall Sconces – Maison ARLUS, France, 1960s

Pair of Wall Sconces – Maison ARLUS, France, 1960s

By Arlus

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Designed by Maison ARLUS in the 1960s, these pieces are a quintessential example of French mid-century lighting—bold in form, yet sophisticated in execution.

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Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Brass Hansen Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp
Brass Hansen Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp

Brass Hansen Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Floor Lamp

By Hansen Lighting Co.

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-century modern brass floor lamp by Hansen. Adjustable from 42" to 56". The base is 10 1/4" in diameter; length from pole to outer edge of shade is 15". Shade features a swivel ad...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

With their sculptural, bulbous shades and playful proportions, this pair of B-075 lamps is a striking example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. Both pieces are highly func...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Brass Wall Lamp attr. to Oluce, Italy, 1960s
Adjustable Brass Wall Lamp attr. to Oluce, Italy, 1960s

Adjustable Brass Wall Lamp attr. to Oluce, Italy, 1960s

By Oluce

Located in Hagenbach, DE

The lamp features a sleek and functional design characteristic of Italian mid-century lighting. Its extendable brass arm (up to 100cm) allows for flexible adjustment and directional ...

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Skyscraper Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Skyscraper Floor Lamp

Mid-Century Modern Skyscraper Floor Lamp

By Casella Lighting

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Vintage 1980s or 1970s Art Deco/Hollywood Regency floor lamp. This lamp has thin chrome metal panels with a mirrored finish in an accordion fold attached to an ebony lacquered base. ...

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

Materials

Chrome

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

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

By Cosack Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

The design reflects the playful yet modern aesthetic of mid-century lighting, making it not only a practical source of light but also a decorative statement piece.

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Petite Massive Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1970s
Pair of Petite Massive Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1970s

Pair of Petite Massive Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1970s

By Massive Lighting

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Pair of beautiful flush mount. Made in Germany, by Massive Lighting. Gorgeous textured glass Flush mount with metal fixture. Each fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium b...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

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 Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors

Located in Palermo, PA

These exceptional wall sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors exemplify the refined glass craftsmanship that made Swedish mid-century lighting internationally celebrated.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Deknudt Lighting, Belgium, 1970s
Mid-Century Table Lamp by Deknudt Lighting, Belgium, 1970s

Mid-Century Table Lamp by Deknudt Lighting, Belgium, 1970s

By Deknudt

Located in Herentals, BE

Mid-century table lamp by Deknudt lighting, Belgium 1970 Large table lamp in brass with leaf motif and cream-colored original lampshade.

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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Adjustable Plastic Pendant Lamp by Meblo, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Adjustable Plastic Pendant Lamp by Meblo, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Adjustable Plastic Pendant Lamp by Meblo, Italy, 1970s

By Harvey Guzzini

Located in Praha, CZ

An authentic Italian design piece from one of the notable Mid Century lighting manufacturers. Dimensions: Height: 31.5 in (80 cm) Diameter: 17.32 in (44 cm) Maximum extended height:...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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

A bright and sculptural chandelier highly indicative of the iconic mid-century Italian designs of Stilnovo and their influence on the work of Robert Mathieu and French midcentury lig...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Lighting
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Lighting

Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Lighting

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant lights. The flat cocoon screen supplies diffused, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical luminaire body is staged a...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brass and Lacquered Floor Lamp, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brass and Lacquered Floor Lamp, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Brass and Lacquered Floor Lamp, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This 1950s Italian floor lamp is a beautiful example of mid-century lighting design, blending classic with post-war modernism.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

A pair of Vintage 1960s Striped Ceramic Table Lamps by Remains Lighting
A pair of Vintage 1960s Striped Ceramic Table Lamps by Remains Lighting

A pair of Vintage 1960s Striped Ceramic Table Lamps by Remains Lighting

By Remains Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These sculptural lamps feature a classic bulbous form with beautifully hand-applied horizontal striping in warm tones of ochre, mustard, cream, and subtle olive accents—capturing the...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting
Pair of Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting

Pair of Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Brass Lotus Lamps by Feldman Lighting Measurement are of base not including lampshades. Lampshades included.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Waxed Aluminum, MTO
Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Waxed Aluminum, MTO

Customizable Oversized Pendant by Research.Lighting, Waxed Aluminum, MTO

By Research.Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This listing is for 1x industry pendant in waxed aluminum designed and manufactured by RESEARCH Lighting. Materials: Aluminum Finish: waxed aluminum Electronics: 1x E26 Socket, G40 ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid-Century Sciolari Style Chandelier
Mid-Century Sciolari Style Chandelier

Mid-Century Sciolari Style Chandelier

By Sciolari Lighting

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern hanging chandelier in polished chrome with three glass globe shades. Attractive smoked design on each shade helps to soften the bulb. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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

Materials

Chrome

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

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 Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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

Original chandelier produced in Italy during the 1950s by Stilnovo, a rare and highly valuable piece of mid-century lighting design. The structure is composed of a circular brass fr...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

This midcentury pendant light, attributed to Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Italian midcentury lighting design. The use of copper as the primary material for the structure o...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper

Mid Century Modern Teak Floor Lamp in Danish Style Lighting
Mid Century Modern Teak Floor Lamp in Danish Style Lighting

Mid Century Modern Teak Floor Lamp in Danish Style Lighting

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Crafted in Denmark, this piece exemplifies the minimalist "form follows function" philosophy, utilizing premium teak wood to create a sleek, vertical accent that anchors any Mid-Cent...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Teak

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

Together with his brother Östen, he built a company that became one of the most respected names in Swedish mid-century lighting and furniture — known nationally and internationally f...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Teak

Red "Equator" Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark
Red "Equator" Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark

Red "Equator" Pendant Lamp by Fog & Morup, 1960s, Denmark

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking red “Equator” pendant lamp was produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s and is a distinctive example of Scandinavian mid-century lighting design. Its sculptu...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Austrian Chandelier by Kalmar Lighting, Plexiglass & Metal, 1960s
Austrian Chandelier by Kalmar Lighting, Plexiglass & Metal, 1960s

Austrian Chandelier by Kalmar Lighting, Plexiglass & Metal, 1960s

By Kalmar Lighting

Located in Austin, TX

Austrian Chandelier attributed to Kalmar. The Modernist pendant features textured Plexiglas components surrounding a glass central drum. This fixture has been newly wired to fit US s...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1960s Jo Hammerborg Copper & Black Pendant for Fog & Mørup
1960s Jo Hammerborg Copper & Black Pendant for Fog & Mørup

1960s Jo Hammerborg Copper & Black Pendant for Fog & Mørup

By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jo Hammerborg served as head designer at Fog & Mørup from 1956 to 1977, developing a body of work that helped define the visual language of Danish Mid-Century lighting. His desig...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

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 Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Odense, DK

As a masterpiece of mid-century lighting design, this chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito OY will pair well with many types of interior styles.

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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage large crystal chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Vintage large crystal chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s

Vintage large crystal chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Typical design of German mid-century lighting from the 1960s. Good vintage condition.

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

Materials

Metal

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 design. Featuring a conical opaline glass diffuser, it ensures soft, diffused illu...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Beautiful large Massive Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1970s
Pair of Beautiful large Massive Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1970s

Pair of Beautiful large Massive Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1970s

By Massive Lighting

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Pair of beautiful flush mount. Made in Germany, by Massive Lighting. Gorgeous textured glass Flush mount with metal fixture. Each fixture requires one European E27 Edison or medium b...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp with "V" Base by Casella Lighting
Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp with "V" Base by Casella Lighting

Multi-Directional Chrome Floor Lamp with "V" Base by Casella Lighting

By Casella Lighting

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant multi-directional chrome floor lamp with classic "V" base by Casella Lighting of San Francisco, circa 1970s. The main lamp pole moves up and down and rotates to 360 degrees; ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier with 12 Globes
Italian Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier with 12 Globes

Italian Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier with 12 Globes

By Mazzega

Located in Antwerp, BE

The balanced geometric design and warm amber-toned details give the fixture a strong architectural presence while maintaining the refined elegance associated with Italian mid-century...

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

Materials

Metal

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

This elegant pair of “Delta” wall lamps was designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s and represents one of the most iconic examples of Italian mid-century lighting design. ...

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

Materials

Chrome

Limestone Table Lamp for Hansen Lighting Co.
Limestone Table Lamp for Hansen Lighting Co.

Limestone Table Lamp for Hansen Lighting Co.

By Hansen Lighting Co.

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A substantial rectangular solid white limestone table lamp with textural chiseled surface. The body of the lamp measures 15.75" with an overall height of 29" including stem and fini...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Round Structured Glass Flush Mount by Hillebrand, 1970
Round Structured Glass Flush Mount by Hillebrand, 1970

Round Structured Glass Flush Mount by Hillebrand, 1970

By Egon Hillebrand

Located in Rijssen, NL

Egon Hillebrand was a renowned German industrial designer best known for his contributions to mid-century lighting design. He founded the lighting company Hillebrand in 1881, which b...

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Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Nickel & Brass "Sunburst" Chandelier by Remains Lighting, Los Angeles Modern
Nickel & Brass "Sunburst" Chandelier by Remains Lighting, Los Angeles Modern

Nickel & Brass "Sunburst" Chandelier by Remains Lighting, Los Angeles Modern

By Remains Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dramatic and sculptural California Sunburst chandelier by Remains Lighting, inspired by the iconic sun motifs of Tony Duquette and the glamorous theatrical interiors of mid-century...

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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Maison scoliari PALM glass wall lighting murano , italy 1970s
Maison scoliari PALM glass wall lighting murano , italy 1970s

Maison scoliari PALM glass wall lighting murano , italy 1970s

By Sciolari Lighting

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional PALM wall lighting with tube Murano glass with gilded gold structure. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design. This unique PAL...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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

Features Designer: Max Sauze Period: 1970s Origin: Switzerland Materials: Aluminum Color: Aluminum/Silver Type: Table Lamp Condition: Good vintage condition, slight signs of wear on ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss 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

Hand made in Italy in the 1950’s, this is an outstanding mid-century lighting sculpture. Height 113cm, Width 56cm, Depth 15cm It is possible a couple of leaves have been historic...

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

Materials

Iron

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

French Mid-Century Cast Brass Frond Table Lamp by Charles & Fils, circa 1960 An exceptional example of French mid-century lighting design, this sculptural brass table lamp by Charle...

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20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Pendant Light, Mid-Century, UK, 1960
Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Pendant Light, Mid-Century, UK, 1960

Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Pendant Light, Mid-Century, UK, 1960

Located in Lincoln, GB

Vintage Yellow Opaline Petticoat Ceiling Pendant Light – Mid-Century Lamp This charming vintage yellow opaline petticoat ceiling pendant light is a striking example of mid-century l...

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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

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.

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, 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

The factory is most renowned today for its mid-century lighting fixtures, though it also produced small furniture and various other interior design objects.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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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.