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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

-century lighting design. He founded the lighting company Hillebrand in 1881, which became widely

Category

Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamp by Brusasco e Torletta mod P433 for Luci Milano , Italian Modernism
Floor Lamp by Brusasco e Torletta mod P433 for Luci Milano , Italian Modernism

Floor Lamp by Brusasco e Torletta mod P433 for Luci Milano , Italian Modernism

By Luci Milano

Located in Milano, IT

Modern Floor Lamp - Mid-Century Lighting - Decorative Floor Lamp Luci Milano floor lamp in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

IKEA “Nift” Geometric Pendant Lamp, 1960s
IKEA “Nift” Geometric Pendant Lamp, 1960s

IKEA “Nift” Geometric Pendant Lamp, 1960s

By IKEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

pendant in contemporary interiors or within a curated mid-century lighting collection. Good vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Heavy Mystical Characters Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Heavy Mystical Characters Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany

Heavy Mystical Characters Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Nuernberg, DE

sale in Nuremberg, Germany A beautiful example of Peill & Putzler’s mid-century lighting design

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930's
Art Deco Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930's

Art Deco Chandelier by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930's

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Odense, DK

from the interwar period. As a masterpiece of mid-century lighting design, this chandelier by Paavo

Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Niek Hiemstra UFO Table Lamp for Evolux, Netherlands, 1960s
Niek Hiemstra UFO Table Lamp for Evolux, Netherlands, 1960s

Niek Hiemstra UFO Table Lamp for Evolux, Netherlands, 1960s

By Niek Hiemstra, Hiemstra Evolux

Located in Ghent, BE

This exceptionally rare UFO-shaped table lamp is an outstanding example of experimental mid-century

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian 600 table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, black body & base
Vintage Italian 600 table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, black body & base

Vintage Italian 600 table lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, black body & base

By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce

Located in Milano, IT

brands in italian mid-century lighting. The production of the company covered every genre of lamps, from

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural floor lamp, Murano glass, 1970s , Collectible Decorative
Sculptural floor lamp, Murano glass, 1970s , Collectible Decorative

Sculptural floor lamp, Murano glass, 1970s , Collectible Decorative

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Giusto Toso, Leucos

Located in Milano, IT

Floor Lamp in glass - Mid century Lighting - Collectible Design Wonderful, rare and collectible

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari
1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari

1970s Brass 8-Bulb Flush Mount Attributed to Gaetano Sciolari

By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo

Located in Glendale, CA

Stilnovo and Lyfa along with other iconic manufacturers of fine midcentury lighting. Throughout the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co Sculptural Chrome Arc Table Lamp, 1970s
Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co Sculptural Chrome Arc Table Lamp, 1970s

Maurizio Tempestini for Laurel Lamp Co Sculptural Chrome Arc Table Lamp, 1970s

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Maurizio Tempestini’s work for Laurel spans experimental mid-century lighting and studio-crafted luxury

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

White glass table lamp with black metal base in mid-century 1960s style
White glass table lamp with black metal base in mid-century 1960s style

White glass table lamp with black metal base in mid-century 1960s style

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Glass and metal table lamp, 1960s Condition: Very good - restored Materials: Painted metal, Opal glass

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Alfetta Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
Alfetta Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

Alfetta Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s

By Artemide, Sergio Mazza

Located in Hagenbach, DE

example of Italian mid-century lighting design. Known for his precise and rational aesthetic, Mazza

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson chandelier, Scandinavian modern, teak & glass, Sweden, 1950s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson chandelier, Scandinavian modern, teak & glass, Sweden, 1950s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson chandelier, Scandinavian modern, teak & glass, Sweden, 1950s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Forserum, SE

Jakobsson AB in the quaint community of Markaryd. The factory is most renowned today for its mid-century

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

and rhythmic spacing of the arms are strongly evocative of the Italian mid-century lighting movement

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, 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

stability. Brass was the mid-century era’s ultimate material in terms of lighting manufacture. Along with

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Alf Svensson Swedish Mid-Century Adjustable Wall Sconce SL3 in Perforated Brass
Alf Svensson Swedish Mid-Century Adjustable Wall Sconce SL3 in Perforated Brass

Alf Svensson Swedish Mid-Century Adjustable Wall Sconce SL3 in Perforated Brass

By Bergboms, Alf Svensson

Located in Örebro, SE

among mid-century lighting collectors. YOUR SHIPPING Included worldwide. We cover all shipping costs

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Orange Ceramic Pendant Lights Attributed to Herda, Netherlands, 1960s
Orange Ceramic Pendant Lights Attributed to Herda, Netherlands, 1960s

Orange Ceramic Pendant Lights Attributed to Herda, Netherlands, 1960s

By Herda

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, based in the Netherlands, was a prolific Mid-Century lighting producer known for ceramic and enameled

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

Materials

Ceramic, Plastic

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

shift towards simplicity, functionality, and a seamless blend of form and function. Mid-century lighting

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass, Teak and Opaline Glass with Diamond Pattern Chandelier, Finland, 1950s
Brass, Teak and Opaline Glass with Diamond Pattern Chandelier, Finland, 1950s

Brass, Teak and Opaline Glass with Diamond Pattern Chandelier, Finland, 1950s

By Idman Oy

Located in Karis, Nyland

A refined example of Finnish mid-century lighting design. This five-arm chandelier combines brass

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1970s Doria Leuchten Brass and Ice Glass Wall Lamps
Pair of 1970s Doria Leuchten Brass and Ice Glass Wall Lamps

Pair of 1970s Doria Leuchten Brass and Ice Glass Wall Lamps

By Doria Leuchten Germany

Located in Glendale, CA

innovative glass and metal postwar designs of Doria Leuchten have become hallmarks of midcentury lighting

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Metal, Brass and Teak Table Lamp Model 8453 by Borens, 1940/1590s.
Swedish Metal, Brass and Teak Table Lamp Model 8453 by Borens, 1940/1590s.

Swedish Metal, Brass and Teak Table Lamp Model 8453 by Borens, 1940/1590s.

By Boréns Borås

Located in Dublin 8, IE

of Swedish mid-century lighting, the Boréns 8453 combines functional illumination with sculptural

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

talian 1950s Stilnovo Style Brass and Opaline Glass Nine-Light Chandelier
talian 1950s Stilnovo Style Brass and Opaline Glass Nine-Light Chandelier

talian 1950s Stilnovo Style Brass and Opaline Glass Nine-Light Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian 1950s Stilnovo Style Brass and Opaline Glass Nine-Light Chandelier Elegant mid-century

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

Materials

Brass

Diabolo Table Lamp Brass Black White Metal Stilnovo Style Italy 1950s
Diabolo Table Lamp Brass Black White Metal Stilnovo Style Italy 1950s

Diabolo Table Lamp Brass Black White Metal Stilnovo Style Italy 1950s

Located in Lisboa, PT

mid-century lighting. The lamp is composed of a sculptural brass structure supporting a distinctive

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Midcentury Brass Sputnik Chandeliers with Twelve Lights by Drupol, Praque 1960s
Midcentury Brass Sputnik Chandeliers with Twelve Lights by Drupol, Praque 1960s

Midcentury Brass Sputnik Chandeliers with Twelve Lights by Drupol, Praque 1960s

By Drupol

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandeliers by Drupol, Praque 1960s These brass Sputnik chandeliers with

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

Materials

Brass

Brass and Mirror Geometric Table Lamp, Belgium, 1970s
Brass and Mirror Geometric Table Lamp, Belgium, 1970s

Brass and Mirror Geometric Table Lamp, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Voorburg, NL

striking accent in both vintage and contemporary interiors—ideal for collectors of mid-century lighting or

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury brass and marble diablo Stilnovo style floor lamp, Italy 1960s
Midcentury brass and marble diablo Stilnovo style floor lamp, Italy 1960s

Midcentury brass and marble diablo Stilnovo style floor lamp, Italy 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Zaandam, NL

craftsmanship characteristic of Italian mid-century lighting. The lamp features a distinctive dual cone shade

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

'Bow' Brass and Cream Textile Shade Table Lamp by Daniel Enoksson for Örsjö
'Bow' Brass and Cream Textile Shade Table Lamp by Daniel Enoksson for Örsjö

'Bow' Brass and Cream Textile Shade Table Lamp by Daniel Enoksson for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

a lighting centerpiece. A quintessentially Swedish design that is a fresh take on iconic midcentury

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rispal Giraffe tablet floor lamp made in France 1950
Rispal Giraffe tablet floor lamp made in France 1950

Rispal Giraffe tablet floor lamp made in France 1950

By Rispal

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

sculptural and highly functional icon of mid-century French design. With its rare combination of elegance

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Peill & Putzler Amber Glass Flush Mount Textured Design Mystical Characters
Peill & Putzler Amber Glass Flush Mount Textured Design Mystical Characters

Peill & Putzler Amber Glass Flush Mount Textured Design Mystical Characters

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Nuernberg, DE

-century lighting design, combining sculptural glass artistry with timeless elegance—perfect for any

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1960s Czech Crosshatch Glass Wall Light with Bakelite Base
1960s Czech Crosshatch Glass Wall Light with Bakelite Base

1960s Czech Crosshatch Glass Wall Light with Bakelite Base

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

glass shade is paired with its original black Bakelite base, a material widely favoured in mid-century

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Velella Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos
Velella Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

Velella Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Milano, IT

example of Italian mid-century lighting design. Its distinctive circular silhouette, crafted from mouth

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large Artichoke Lotus White Opal Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler 1970s, Germany
Large Artichoke Lotus White Opal Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler 1970s, Germany

Large Artichoke Lotus White Opal Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler 1970s, Germany

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Nuernberg, DE

beautiful example of Peill & Putzler’s mid-century lighting design, combining sculptural glass artistry

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Sputnik Chandelier Model 2003
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Sputnik Chandelier Model 2003

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Rare Sputnik Chandelier Model 2003

By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti

Located in New York, NY

craftsmanship by one of Italy's leading mid-century lighting designers. Recently rewired to U.S. standards

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Three-Cone White and Brass Chandelier in the Style of Giuseppe Ostuni
Large Three-Cone White and Brass Chandelier in the Style of Giuseppe Ostuni

Large Three-Cone White and Brass Chandelier in the Style of Giuseppe Ostuni

By Giuseppe Ostuni, Stilnovo

Located in Glendale, CA

iconic midcentury lighting designers Stilnovo and Giuseppe Ostuni. Unmarked. Price is per item. 1 lamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Massive Lighting, Belgium, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Massive Lighting, Belgium, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp by Massive Lighting, Belgium, 1960

By Massive Lighting

Located in Antwerp, BE

Round lampshade made of jute and teak. Two orange and green fabric wool and cotton ribbons round the lampshade, on top and bottom. Teak conical tube on top. Bakelite E27 socket. Pre-...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Jute, Teak

Pair of glass and wood wall lamps, mid-century 1960s, brown and white
Pair of glass and wood wall lamps, mid-century 1960s, brown and white

Pair of glass and wood wall lamps, mid-century 1960s, brown and white

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pair of glass and wood wall lamps, mid-century 1960s, brown and white

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Scandinavian minimalist wall lamp, copper, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Scandinavian minimalist wall lamp, copper, Sweden, 1960s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Scandinavian minimalist wall lamp, copper, Sweden, 1960s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Forserum, SE

Jakobsson AB in the quaint community of Markaryd. The factory is most renowned today for its mid-century

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

Rare Brass & Aluminum Ceiling Light Model AA114 by Itsu, Finland, 1950s
Rare Brass & Aluminum Ceiling Light Model AA114 by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

Rare Brass & Aluminum Ceiling Light Model AA114 by Itsu, Finland, 1950s

By Itsu

Located in Karis, Nyland

Finnish mid-century lighting. Measurements • Height: 80 cm (31.5”) • Diameter: 51.5 cm (20.3”) Details

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson wall lamp S-1987, brass and opal glass, Sweden, 1960s
Hans-Agne Jakobsson wall lamp S-1987, brass and opal glass, Sweden, 1960s

Hans-Agne Jakobsson wall lamp S-1987, brass and opal glass, 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 Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Brass Floor Lamps Model G 75, Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms 1960s-70s
Pair of Modernist Brass Floor Lamps Model G 75, Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms 1960s-70s

Pair of Modernist Brass Floor Lamps Model G 75, Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms 1960s-70s

By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren

Located in Helsinki, FI

-century lighting. The polished dome shades give them a soft sculptural presence, while the slim vertical

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni – Model 4017 Green Acrylic Pendant Lamp
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni – Model 4017 Green Acrylic Pendant Lamp

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni – Model 4017 Green Acrylic Pendant Lamp

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Dronten, NL

increasingly rare example of Italian mid-century lighting design, this Model 4017 pendant is both a functional

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Pair of glass and brass wall lamps, 1950s mid-century black and white
Pair of glass and brass wall lamps, 1950s mid-century black and white

Pair of glass and brass wall lamps, 1950s mid-century black and white

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pair of wall sconces with glass shades and brass frame, 1950s. Provenance: Italy.

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy

Midcentury Cocoon Losange Shape Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Italian cocoon pendant light embodies the timeless elegance and innovative spirit of mid-century lighting

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Resin

Copper Hanging Lamp by Hans Zender for Temde, 1960s
Copper Hanging Lamp by Hans Zender for Temde, 1960s

Copper Hanging Lamp by Hans Zender for Temde, 1960s

By Temde Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

exceptional example of German mid-century lighting design. The sculptural shade is composed of layered, curved

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1960s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Almelo, NL

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1960s. For sale: One exquisite mid

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

Materials

Metal

5-Arm Chandelier in Brass & Glass by Paavo Tynell for Idman OY Finland, 1940s
5-Arm Chandelier in Brass & Glass by Paavo Tynell for Idman OY Finland, 1940s

5-Arm Chandelier in Brass & Glass by Paavo Tynell for Idman OY Finland, 1940s

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Odense, DK

is a masterful example of Finnish mid-century lighting design, where elegance, craftsmanship, and a

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Staff & Schwarz Orion Red Opaline Glass White Metal Table Lamp Germany 1960s
Staff & Schwarz Orion Red Opaline Glass White Metal Table Lamp Germany 1960s

Staff & Schwarz Orion Red Opaline Glass White Metal Table Lamp Germany 1960s

By Staff Leuchten, Staff & Schwarz

Located in Lisboa, PT

Staff Leuchten (Germany) is a rare and highly collectible piece of mid-century lighting design. Its bold

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

RAAK Amseterdam Maxi Globe Cascade pendant lamp Netherlands 1965
RAAK Amseterdam Maxi Globe Cascade pendant lamp Netherlands 1965

RAAK Amseterdam Maxi Globe Cascade pendant lamp Netherlands 1965

By RAAK

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

, circa 1965. A refined example of Dutch mid-century lighting design, it demonstrates RAAK’s signature

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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

and use. An authentic Italian design piece from one of the notable Mid Century lighting manufacturers

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Nessen Lighting Style Turned Walnut Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern Fabric Shade
Nessen Lighting Style Turned Walnut Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern Fabric Shade

Nessen Lighting Style Turned Walnut Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern Fabric Shade

By Nessen Lighting

Located in Miami, FL

American Turned Walnut Floor Lamp with a round Center Table and Original Fabric Shade. The handmade Stem is turned out of one piece of Walnut and has an organic round Base. Note the ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

MidCentury Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass, Brass Wall Sconces, Fixtures Austria 1970s
MidCentury Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass, Brass Wall Sconces, Fixtures Austria 1970s

MidCentury Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass, Brass Wall Sconces, Fixtures Austria 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Lisse, NL

the 1970s, Mid-Century Modern Lighting. These iconic mid-century modern lights feature thick, hand

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Wall Lights LP10 Bidone Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Wall Lights LP10 Bidone Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Wall Lights LP10 Bidone Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Bochum, NRW

mid‑century lighting or decorators seeking a sculptural, atmospheric accent. Each lamp features a hand

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

Materials

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.

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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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    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. 

    Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects 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.