Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
A refined Italian Art Deco flush mount ceiling light from the 1930s, featuring four sculptural frosted molded glass panels arranged in the form of an elegant flower. Each panel displ...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass, 1960s Design
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid century modern Italian flush mount ceiling light.
Metal
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount or Ceiling Fixture Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Hans Bergström, Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in München, BY
Rare, large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp or flush mount. Designed and manufactured probably in Germany, 1960s. Executed in glass, wood slats, plastic and al...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish ceiling light, lamp made of a chrome, brass frame and hand blown Orrefors glass, featuring a four light socket.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Fixture ASEA Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This ceiling fixture was produced by ASEA, Sweden, 1940-1950s. The opaline glass shaped this way gives a great impression and is unusual to find. Good vintage condition with mark...
Brass
$5,188Sale Price|20% Off
Venini Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Ceiling Lamp
By Venini
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare and beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp "Membrane" by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano, Italy. In the 1970s, Zuccheri designed Membrane, a series in which a glass skin on...
Chrome
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants, Brass & Glass, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants, a pair Italy 1960s.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lights by Fagerhults, Europe, 1960s
Located in London, England
Ceiling lights by Fagerhults Ljusarmatur, 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bicolor Orbit Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Arms Executed in metal and brass. The lamp needs 12 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs...
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Amber Glass and Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Amber Glass and Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1950s The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Ligh...
Metal, Copper
Pendant Ceiling Lamp Brown Pottery Ceramic Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hanging ceramic pendant lamp showcases a rich brown glazed pottery shade with unique cutout details and a suspending chain. The handcrafted form creates warm, diffused illuminat...
Ceramic
Green Glass and Brass Pendant Ceiling Light Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant pendant lamp features a rich green glass shade paired with polished brass hardware and a hanging chain. The sophisticated form creates warm downward illumination and dis...
Glass
French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Brass & Metal, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French vintage Mid-Century Modern ceiling light, produced in France in the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Ceiling Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
A mid-century ceiling light by Kaiser Leuchten featuring a distinctive material. The light consists of a base with a socket, a round opal glass diffuser, and a drum-shaped shade. Th...
Metal
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamps, Minimalist Style
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist ceiling lights in tube form. A simple and functional design. The luminaire body consists of a simple metal tube that is open below. Inside there is a normal E27 version. ...
Metal
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Seven Fixed Arms Spider Wall Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall ceiling lamp model 'Seven Fixed Arms Spider Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Extremely rare large round Mid Century Modern fiberglass ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large, beige, Mid Century Modern fiberglass ceiling lamp. Very elegant, high-quality design for indirect, pleasant ceiling lighting.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Millefiori Blue Light Flush Ceiling Fixture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century modern Italian Murano art glass Millefiori ceiling flush mount fixture. The process used to create this style is called Murrine. The Italian company associated ...
Glass
Nanny Still McKinney Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendants
By Nanny Still McKinney
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century ceiling pendants by Nanny Still McKinney.
Copper
Original small mid-century modern brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with five arms
Located in München, DE
Small, original mid-century modern brass Sputnik ceiling light with five arms. Beautiful 1950s design. Made in Germany. Fully functional and in 100% original condition. No damage to ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Metal Cage & Paper Reflector, 1950
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful ceiling light with metal cage and paper reflector, brass elements. Original condition from the 1950's
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Floor to Ceiling Pole Lamp Sonneman
By Robert and Richard Sonneman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple but elegant and rare pole lamp. Twin pods connected by bent smoked Lucite panels with a three-way switch. Floor to ceiling extension pole fits snugly in any room with a 8ft. c...
Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model 'Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor la...
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp with Glass Diffuser
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid century ceiling light. Probably from phillips from the nl. a minimalist design with a striking surface. A finely executed shell in copper-colored surface with a glass diffu...
Metal
Large Swedish Ceiling Lamp, Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Large Swedish Ceiling Lamp.
Aluminum
Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair
By Feldman Lighting Co., Tom Greene
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tom Greene for Feldman Mid Century Brutalist Cube Ceiling Lights - Pair Each ceiling light measures: 7 wide x 7 deep x 8.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Metal
Lovely Round Plywood Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Round Plywood Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, 1950s The pendant lamp comes with 3 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs...
Plywood, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund Model Cristal Design
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Three E27 bulbs. Two pieces available.
Glass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Flush Mount Lamp, 1960s, Italy The lamp comes with 9x E14 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 ...
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-century design ceiling lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design ceiling lamp , 1970s
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Ceiling Flush Mount Light, Germany 1960
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Large Mid-Century Modern Goldkant Cocoon Ceiling Flush Mount Light, Germany 1960 Rare, large and decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon ceiling lamp, flush mount or wall sconce. Desig...
Metal
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Perforated Copper Mid-Century Modern Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and...
Metal, Copper
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Seven Fixed Arms Spider Wall Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall ceiling lamp model 'Seven Fixed Arms Spider Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall ligh...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Antique Metal Ceiling Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, France, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique metal ceiling lamp. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Electri...
Metal
Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass Margherita Ceiling Light
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large ceiling light in translucent Murano Lattimo glass, produced in Murano by Murano masters. The ceiling light has been rewired with 10 sockets E27 for Europe or E26 for USA.
Murano Glass
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern fiberglass ceiling or wall lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century Modern ceiling or wall lamp made of beige fiberglass. Five teak elements are inserted along the edges. These hold the lamp firmly in place on the ceiling or wa...
Brass
Konsthantverk Mid-Century Modern Svep Large Raw Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufactured using craftsman’s techniq...
Brass
Alvar Aalto A334 Ceiling Lamp, Metal, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Berlin, DE
This is a rare ceiling lamp, designed by Alvar Aalto, known as Model A334. It was created around 1950 for the Finnish lighting manufacturer Valaistustyö. The lamp features Aalto’s si...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Flush-mount light made of a clear frosted opaline glass diffuser on a brass base, produced in Italy during the 1960s. - A smaller version is available on our dealer page. - Origin: I...
Metal, Brass
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendant, Glass & Metal, 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Italian ceiling pendant Italy, 1960s Glass, nickel-plated metal Body of the pendant 13 inches by 22 inches. Overall drop adjustable. Rewired for US. Price is for one fixture. 1...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant Italy 1960s Handblown Murano glass, brass. Rewired for US. Overall drop is adjustable. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TA...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant Light, Italy, 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant Italy 1960s Handblown Murano glass, brass. Rewired for US. Overall drop is adjustable. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TA...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pressed Glass Ceiling Fixture by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carl Fagerlund, this pressed glass fixture features eight interior bulbs. Currently mounted relatively close to the ceiling, this piece may be altered to any drop desired...
Art Glass
Paavo Tynell Flush Mount Mid Century Modern Ceiling Light Chandelier Brass White
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage ceiling light designed by Paavo Tynell and produced in the early 60's. Hard to find smaller size here in the States. Very good overall condition. Most likely re-lacquered a...
Steel, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 7-Armed Brass Large Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 7-Armed Brass Large Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany Very elegant chandelier. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with 7x E14 standard light bulbs. W...
Brass
Elegant Mid Century Modern Brass Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamp Sweden 1960s
Located in München, BY
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern square ceiling lamp or flush mount with perforated brass frame and removable plastic grids. Designed & manufactured in Sweden, ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Modern 3 Socket Green Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern 3 Socket Green Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulb Wired and suitable to use wi...
Brass, Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Chandelier or Ceiling Light by Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Sciolari, an Italian lighting designer, was known for creating elegant and modern lighting fixtures during the mid-20th century.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use in a...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Organic Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Copper Black Metal
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage chandelier by Jo Hammerborg circa 1960 with three shades shaped like tubes from copper and black lacquered metal. A wonderful chandelier or ceiling lamp fr...
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Frame Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with 3x E14 standard light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use i...
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s Italy The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 v...
Metal, Brass
$424Sale Price / item|20% Off
RAAK Globe Wall/Ceiling Lamp, Grey Smoked Glass, Mid-Century Modern
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
RAAK Amsterdam globe wall or ceiling lamps. In and outdoor. Black plastic fixture Grey smoked glass dome. Two sizes. 8 pieces 4 smaller ones, height 31 cm diameter 19 cm . 4 bigger o...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern 5-Armed Brass Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 5-Armed Brass Large Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy Very elegant chandelier. Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with 5x E14 standard light bulbs. Wir...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wall/Ceiling Lamp by Veca & Fontana Arte, Italy
By VECA, Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
This stunning pair of mid-century modern flush mounts was manufactured in Italy by Veca during the 1970s. Heavily influenced by the refined aesthetic of Fontana Arte, these ceiling l...
Art Glass
Mid-Century German Modern Model No. 83 Ceiling Lamp from Erco, 1950s
By Erco
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century ceiling light from the renowned manufacturer Erco. The lamp consists of a base with sockets and brackets and the diffuser hood. The diffuser consists of a flat shell mad...
Metal
Mid-century ceiling lamp by Carl Fagerlund
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful mid-century modern Swedish ceiling lamp made of hand blown textured Orrefors glass.
Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model 'Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953. Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor la...
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Mid-century design glass ceiling lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design glass ceiling lamp , 1970s
Metal
Mid-century design cocoon ceiling lamp , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century design cocoon ceiling lamp , 1970s
Metal
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
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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.
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.
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