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Mid-Century Modern Chrome Arc Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern 5 chrome arcs floor lamp with white marble stone base. This arc lamp is very
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Arc Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Arc Lamp
H 80 in W 15 in D 60 in
Mid-Century Arc Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern three arm arc lamp in a polished brass finish. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Arc Lamp
Mid-Century Arc Lamp
H 80 in W 52.5 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian arc floor lamp.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Arc Floor Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Italian Arc Floor Lamp
H 84.65 in W 17.33 in D 62.21 in
Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp C1965
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous period 1965 arc lamp with an Adjustable pierced dome shade in nickel chrome. Weighted base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Nickel, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brushed Chrome Arc Desk Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brushed Chrome Arc Desk Lamp
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Arc Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall floor lamp with five arching arms that sweep over your living room sofa. All arms move to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Arc Lamp
Mid-Century Arc Lamp
H 81.5 in W 13 in D 46 in
Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

1960’s Mid century modern Italian floor arc lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid century modern arched floor lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. Double shaded lamp head with one
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Chrome

Mid Century Brass Arc Floor Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic simplicity in this brass arc floor lamp. Stepped pagoda style glass shade in the style of
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid Century Brass Arc Floor Lamp
Mid Century Brass Arc Floor Lamp
H 83 in W 15 in D 59 in
Mid-Century Modern arc floor lamp from Cosack Leuchten, 1960s
By Gepo
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern arc floor lamp from Cosack Leuchten - 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Arc Table Lamp by Guzzini
By Guzzini, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chic brass, chrome and travertine desk lamp by Guzzini. Chrome arc with brass dome shade anchored
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Brass, Chrome

Large Mid Century Arc Orb Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Very cool MCM arc/orb floor standing lamp. The base consist of a very heavy half sphere in cast
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Large Mid Century Arc Orb Lamp
Large Mid Century Arc Orb Lamp
H 70 in W 78 in D 14 in
Table Lamp French Mid-Century Modern Brass Black Metal Arc
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Stylised, Mid-Century Modern, French brass and black metal, arc, table lamp The brass arc
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mid-century arc floor lamp in wood
Located in Parma, IT
Wooden arc lamp with table, Italian production from the 1950s. Solid wood structure with particular
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Mid-century arc floor lamp in wood
Mid-century arc floor lamp in wood
H 67.72 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Chrome Arc Lamp with Black Base, 1970
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large very stylish 1970 Italian arc lamp with adjustable arm and heavy base in chrome and black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Stainless Steel Arc Floor Lamp with Marble Basement
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian chrome stainless steel arc retractable floor lamp with Belgian black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Belgian Black Marble, Stainless Steel

Mid century brass German arc floor lamp, 1960s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century brass German arc floor lamp, 1960s The frame is made of brass Height: 146 cm width
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid century brass German arc floor lamp, 1960s
Mid century brass German arc floor lamp, 1960s
H 57.49 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in
Mid century brass German arc floor lamp 1960s
By Vintage Specialties
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century brass German arc flex floor lamp 1960s The frame is made of brass, Height: 130
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid century brass German arc floor  lamp  1960s
Mid century brass German arc floor  lamp  1960s
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Mid-Century Modern L' Arc Lamp by Robert Sonneman Adjustable Height Rotational
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, architectural arching lamp titled "L' Arc" designed by Robert Sonneman in 1974. An ingenious
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Brass Italian Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Southampton, NJ
Post Modern Brass Arc Floor Lamp 1970's Italy. Reasonable in size with pivoting dome weighted brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Gold Chrome & Marble Guzzini Style Arc Floor Lamp
By Guzzini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a super unique, vintage Italian chrome and marble floor lamp. Features a marble base
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, 1960s Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Italian Mid Century Marble and Chrome Arc Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Italian mid century modern arc shape lamp. White marble base with chrome shade. Recently
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Travertine Arc Table Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, Italy
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Harvey Guzzini design chrome and travertine arc table lamps, Italy.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Travertine Arc Table Lamp by Harvey Guzzini, Italy
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool arc table or desk lamp in chrome with a square travertine base by Harvey Guzzini, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chrome and Marble Guzzini Style 3-Way Arc Floor Lamp
By Guzzini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a super unique, vintage Italian chrome and marble floor lamp. Features a marble base
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Guzzini Style Nova Lighting Mid-Century Modern Dome Shade Oak Arc Lamp, 1970s
By Nova Lighting, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Southampton, NJ
on the iconic arc lamp by Harvey Guzzini. The lamp is both sturdy and beautiful with more visual
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20th Century American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel, Iron

1970's to 1980's Mid Century Modern to Post-modern Brass Arc Floor Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An amazing inclusion to your dining room, lounge, or bedroom, this late 1970’s to early 1980’s Arc
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Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Elbow Arc Floor Lamp by J.J. Hoogervorst for Anvia, 1960s
By Anvia
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
A sculptural elbow arc floor lamp by one of the most respected Dutch lighting Designers of the era
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Space Age Gepo Double Arc Eyeball Floor Lamp, Mid-Century
By Gepo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid Century Modern GEPO Amsterdam Double Arc Space Age Eyeball Floor Lamp. The arcs can be
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Arc Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury arc lamp in polished chrome finish. Adjustable length for use over your sofa
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Arc Lamp
Midcentury Arc Lamp
H 69.75 in W 13.75 in D 50 in
Midcentury Arc Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury floor lamp in polished chrome with black V base. Long arching chrome pipe with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Midcentury Arc Lamp
Midcentury Arc Lamp
H 48 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Mid century brass German arc floor Flex lamp By München Werkstätten, 1960s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid century brass German Arc floor Flex lamp By München Werkstätten, 1960s The frame is made of
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Studio Made Burnished Brass Arc Floor Lamp
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century brass arc floor lamp. Richly burnished brass finish. Angular pyramid base and shade
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century 1970s Italian Arc Mushroom Shade Table Lamps After Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish pair of 1970s Italian arc table lamps with large mushroom globe lampshades in the manner
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Marble, Aluminum

Danish arc floor lamp
Located in Braga, Braga
Nice and stylish danish floor lamp.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Stone, Metal

Danish arc floor lamp
Danish arc floor lamp
H 80.71 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
1960s Floor Arc Lamp
By Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautifully designed vintage floor lamp most likely manufactured by the Dutch company Artiforte in
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

1960s Floor Arc Lamp
1960s Floor Arc Lamp
H 51.19 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Italian, Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in Austin, TX
Arc floor lamp, Italian, from the mid-century made of chromed steel with a Carrara marble base
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Steel, Chrome

Adjustable arc lamp, Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s
By Gioffredo Reggiani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Adjustable arc lamp, Goffredo Reggiani, 1970s: Goffredo Reggiani's Adjustable Arc Lamp from the
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Travertine, Steel

Arc Floor Lamp with 7 Arms
Located in Mortsel, BE
Elevate your living room or office space to new heights with this stunning Arc Floor Lamp. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Arc Floor Lamp with 7 Arms
Arc Floor Lamp with 7 Arms
H 84.65 in W 70.87 in D 74.81 in
Wooden arc lamp Italian production 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Wooden arc lamp Italian production 1960s. Embossed painted metal base, wooden frame with brass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Wooden arc lamp Italian production 1960s
Wooden arc lamp Italian production 1960s
H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 12.6 in
Italian Modular Arc Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Modular Arc floor lamp, 1980s Size : W 86 - 163 cm H 185- 155 cm.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

George Kovacs Polished Chrome Floor Arc Lamp
By George Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
George Kovacs polished chrome floor arc lamp with marble base. 68" H x 63" W x 15" D. Dealer
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Chrome and Steel Arc Floor Lamp Ca. 1960/1970's
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
Large chrome arc floor lamp, having a suspended ball shade (12 in diameter) a long arched tubular
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Arc lamp from the 1960 s consisting of a heavy metal base with brushed aluminum extendable
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Max Studio Home Modern Arc Steel Marble Floor Library Reading Lamp 64"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Max Studio Home modern arched floor lamp. Made of steel featuring the symbolic mid century
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Late 20th Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

Chrome and Brass Arc Lamps for Lancome
Located in Rochester, NY
A high quality pair of chrome brass and black enameled sleek counter top swivel arc lamps for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian arc floor lamp by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, This is a large arc lamp
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Naples, IT
Floor-standing lamp designed by Goffredo Reggiani and produced by Reggiani in the 1970s, original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Goffredo Reggiani Arc Floor Lamp, Italy, 1970s
H 78.75 in W 13.78 in D 78.75 in
Large Arc Floor Lamp with Acrylic Diffuser
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Vintage floor lamp made of a circular white marble base with soften edges, bent stainless steel arm
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Large Arc Floor Lamp with Acrylic Diffuser
Large Arc Floor Lamp with Acrylic Diffuser
H 84.65 in W 78.75 in D 13.78 in
Amazing Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Gebrüder Cosack, Florian Schulz, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare arc floor lamp from the 1970s. The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Arc Floor Lamp - Chrome with Marble Base
Located in Littleton, CO
A chrome and marble arc floor lamp made in Italy. Unmarked. Unknown maker. Purchased new in 1982
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Italian Arc Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Arc floor lamp adjustable in height , comes with its original White translucent Plastic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Robert Sonneman Chrome Adjustable 'Arc' Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Robert Sonneman floor lamp featuring an arching arm, which connects the chrome ball fixture
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Arc Floor Lamp by Gepo Amsterdam, 1960s
By Gepo
Located in Schagen, NL
This large midcentury lamp was manufactured by Gepo Amsterdam in the Netherlands, circa 1960s. Most
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Arc Floor Lamp by Gepo Amsterdam, 1960s
Large Arc Floor Lamp by Gepo Amsterdam, 1960s
H 85.04 in W 84.26 in D 15.36 in
Italian Floor Standing Chrome Arc Lamp on Marble Base
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Italian Floor Standing Chrome Arc Lamp on Marble Base Italian floor standing lamp a retro design
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Rare Vintage Original Joe Colombo Coupe Arc Floor Lamp for Oluce
By Joe Colombo
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a period example in the deep reddish chocolate enamel color. Overall fine condition. The shade has some dents that I am looking into having repaired. As the metal is quite so...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Italian Two-Armed Arc Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Italian two-armed arc floor lamp, 1970s. Brass riser and white round marble base. Very
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mini Arco Table Lamp Marble and Chrome, Castiglioni Style
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Castiglioni brothers. This lamp has a polished beveled edge Carrara marble base and a chrome arc and shade
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Arc Floor Lamp by T-Pons, Spain 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
Step into the captivating world of 1970s Spanish design with the "Arc" floor lamp, meticulously
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Arc Floor Lamp by T-Pons, Spain 1970's
Arc Floor Lamp by T-Pons, Spain 1970's
H 59.85 in W 43.31 in D 12.21 in
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Mid Century Modern Arc Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern arc lamp for your home. Each mid century modern arc lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and stone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern arc lamp — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century modern arc lamp bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern arc lamp over the years, but those crafted by Harvey Guzzini, Florian Schulz and Gepo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Arc Lamp?

Prices for a mid century modern arc lamp start at $350 and top out at $10,440 with the average selling for $1,750.

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 legendary 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.

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.