Fine Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century modern Murano gold art glass flush mount ceiling / wall sconce light fixture with bronze base, mounted together by Two Bronze Balls. Completely rewired...
Bronze
Fine Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern Murano gold art glass flush mount ceiling / wall sconce light fixture with bronze base, mounted together by Two Bronze Balls. Completely rewired...
Bronze
Fine Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern murano gold art glass flush mount ceiling / wall sconce light fixture with bronze base, mounted together by two bronze balls. Completely rewired...
Bronze
Fine Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern Murano gold art glass flush mount ceiling / wall sconce light fixture with bronze base, mounted together by Two Bronze Balls. Completely rewired...
Bronze
Werner Schou Mid-Century Modern Coronell Globe Pendant Ceiling Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent Mid-Century Danish Modern round globe or orb pendant created by alternating strips of copper and black metal accented with acrylic AB "gemstones." New copper chain and ca...
Metal, Copper
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Crystal Flushmount Ceiling Light Fixture, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Miami, FL
Kinkeldey Classic German 1970s chrome and crystals flushmount, ceiling light, light fixture from the late 1970s. In working condition and uses 6 small European 40 watts light bulbs.
Crystal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floral Ceiling Light by Banci Firenze Design Italy, 1960
By Banci Firenze
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Italian floral wall light or ceiling lamp, crafted from gilded wrought iron with hand-applied capiz shell petals. It features a stylized flower with layered leaves arrang...
Iron
$1,137Sale Price|25% Off
Poul Henningsen, Mid-Century Modern, White and Orange Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1960
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Celing lamp designed by Poul Henningsen made by Louis Poulsen in 1960 In good original condition. Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) was a famous Danish designer who studied at the Techni...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Triple Shade Ceiling Lamp by Reggiani, 1960s, Italy
By Reggiani
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern Triple Shade Ceiling Lamp by Reggiani, 1960s, Italy Elegant and minimal design ceiling lamp Lampshade is in good condition and very clean. This lamp works with ...
Metal
Rare & Elegant Mid Century Modern Perforated Brass Ceiling Lamp Sweden 1950s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Idman Oy, Falkenbergs Belysning, Paavo Tynell
Located in München, BY
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendant lamp or ceiling light. With its perforation, it reminds the lamps of Finnish designer Paavo ...
Brass
3-arm Mid Century Modern Brass Sputnik Ceiling or Wall Lamp
Located in München, BY
Beautiful three-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik ceiling or wall lamp made of brass with colorful bags over the bulb sockets. Minor signs of wear, no damage. Lovely patina on the br...
Metal, Brass
$373Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Chrome & Blue Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp in chromed metal and blue glass. In good condition.
Metal
$326Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Murano glass ceiling lamp, 1960s Ceiling lamp in white Murano glass with spiral pattern and brass structure. Good conditions Measures in cm 33x18h.
Brass
Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pendant / Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Arts and Crafts style chandelier with an organic patterns shade and perfect canopy. Thanks to its large size, its truly unique design and superb condition this ceramic ch...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Leather-look Plexiglass Small Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Leather-look Plexiglass Small Ceiling Lamp, 1960s, Germany Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable...
Plexiglass
Mid-Century Modern PSO Flower Cage Ceiling Lamp, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming and highly decorative pendant lamp produced by PSO in Finland during the mid-century period. The design is centered around a sculptural white opaline glass diffuser that p...
Brass, Metal
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions 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
Stilnovo Style Ceiling light Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Italy 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Paris, IDF
In the style of Stilnovo, ceiling light made around 1950s-1960s in Italy. Teak, brass and black lacquered metal. Four shades of opal glass. Width 48, depth 32, height 40 cm. Elegan...
Brass
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp by "Casa Finland", Brazil Modern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp designed and produced by "Casa Finland" in solid wood, brass details and hard paper. Warm light filtered through the wooden strips.
Brass
$550Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Glass Ceiling Lamp from Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp with cylindrical pendants and glass spheres.
Glass
$1,143Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Ceiling Light, 1970s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
1970s ceiling lights in brass and Murano glass "Pelugoso". Pulegoso glass is full of bubbles obtained by introducing a substance capable of producing the development of gas bubbles i...
Brass
Lunel Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Brass & Metal, France, 1950s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A rare and elegant French Mid-Century Modern ceiling light designed and manufactured by Lunel, Paris, during the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
$2,100Sale Price|20% Off
Chrome Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Boris Tabacoff, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg, Boris Tabacoff
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and funky Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling light. Design by Boris Tabacoff for Glashütte Limburg. Striking German design from the 1970s. Chrome frame with 24 ori...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ceiling Light in 'Psychedelic' Rainbow Colour
By Murano Due
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano ceiling light in 'Psychedelic' Rainbow colored art glass. Details Creator: Murano Dimensions: Height: 25 cm Width: 54 cm Depth: 54 cm Material...
Metal
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions 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 Modern German Octaform Ceiling Lamp from Spectral Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century ceiling light from the Octaform series by the German manufacturer Spectral Leuchten from Freiburg. A minimalist design. As the name suggests, the light has the basic sha...
Metal
$298Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Chromed Metal & Glass, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, chromed metal, colored blown glass.
Metal
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Braas & Opaline Glass
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Braas & Opaline Glass Fully functional. The lamp need 1x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and...
Metal, Copper, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions 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 Modern Textured Glass Ceiling Lamp by Sölken Leuchten Germany 1970s
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in München, BY
Highly decorative Mid Century Modern ceiling lamp / flush mount. Designed and manufactured by Sölken Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Manufacturers label at the bottom. Executed in texture...
Metal
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions 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 ...
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Plexiglass Round Italian Ceiling Light
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Stilux
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage and Mid-Century Modern lighting fixtures are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, making this ceiling light a valuable and stylish addition to both contemporary...
Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions 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
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Blown Glass & Aluminum, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceiling lamp, blown glass cylinder, chromed aluminum, methacrylate band.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Cascading Ceiling Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
Six handblown glass shades with painted aluminum top and aluminum ceiling plate. Fitted with E14 sockets from the 1960s.
Aluminum
Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Triple Colorful Bowl Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany Elegant and minimal design hanging lamp Lampshade is in good condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 ligh...
Brass
$1,185Sale Price|25% Off
Miguel Milà M68 Ceiling Lamp, Metal, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, 1970
By Miguel Milà
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp designed by Miguel Milà. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1970. In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use. ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Fifteen-Light Ceiling Lamp from Sölken Leuchten, 1970's
By Sölken Leuchten
Located in Barntrup, DE
This stunning Mid-Century Modern fifteen-light ceiling lamp from Sölken Leuchten, Germany, dates back to the 1970s and can also be used as a wall lamp.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
1960s Luigi Caccia Dominioni Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceiling Lights
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The diffuser is made of optical glass, providing a sleek and sophisticated touch while allowing the light to diffuse evenly. The ceiling light features a round design, a common shape...
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Modern Copper Cone Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Danish / Scandinavian Modern copper pendant lamp with nice patina for age, circa 1950s.
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Materials themselves were a key element and in lighting design, nothing speak Mid-Century Modern more than the combination of brass and glass.
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Attributed to Maison Lunel, 1940s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Mid Century pendant lamp in a mixed textured surface. Mid‑Century Brass and Black Pendant Lamp, Rewired, Three‑Arm Design A refined Mid‑Century pendant lamp featuring a striking c...
Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Tulip Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The pendant lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulbs. The height can be ad...
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts or Ceiling Fixtures by Glashütte Limburg 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, BY
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern flush mounts / ceiling fixtures. Designed & manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s. Four identical fixtures are availab...
Brass
2 French Mid-century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures, Style Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling fixtures in the manner of the leading French modernist designer, Mathieu Mategot. These are original, timeless, modern classics in a s...
Enamel, Steel
Mid-Century Modern French Rope Ceiling Light, Antique, Plug-in, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Incredible rope French ceiling light.
Rope
Mid Century Modernist Murano Glass Ceiling Light Fixture
By Murano 5
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This striking Mid Century Modernist ceiling light features an array of hand-blown Murano glass rods radiating from a polished chrome base. Each glass element is crafted with precisio...
Glass, Murano Glass
$2,422Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Ceiling chandelier from Doria Lichtenwerken
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Oirlo, LI
Mid-Century Ceiling chandelier from Doria Lichtenwerken This beautiful Mid-Century chandelier from Doria Lichtenwerken is a unique piece from the 1960s. As a detail, the beautiful ...
Brass
Mid Century Retro Chrome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Mid Century Retro Chrome Ceiling Lamp - with reeded conical smoked glass shades on a spherical interlocked globe frame - 21"diam x 24"h plus chain - all lights and lamps have been r...
Chrome
Orrefors Ceiling Lamp, Brass and Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden 1960
By Orrefors
Located in Paris, IDF
Orrefors ceiling lamp Brass and glass made in Sweden around 1960. Made of brass and folded glass length can be adjusted. Good condition
Brass
Rare & Stylish Mid-Century Modern Glass & Metal Lined Pendant / Ceiling Lamp
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and good size mid-century pendant. This rare ceiling lamp from the mid-century era could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other small living space.
Metal
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Iridescent Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp or Sconce 1950s
Located in München, BY
Large, rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern textured and iridescent Murano glass ceiling fixture or sconce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1950s. Executed i...
Brass, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Ceiling Pendant, Brass, Opaline Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Ceiling Pendant or Chandelier, Patinated Brass, Opaline Glass This captivating modernist ceiling light or pendant, designed and produced in Italy during ...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Brass and Glass Ceiling Pendant, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fontana Arte ceiling pendants model 2406, a pair Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Pendant's body is 12.5" in height Take one medium base bulb each. Complimentary US rewiring upon...
Brass
Vintage Glass and Chrome Ceiling Light, Mid-Century Modern Likely Italian
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage chrome ceiling light from the 1960s to 1970s. The light is likely Italian and has a frame in chromed metal. Four light shades in clear glass with frosted inner shades. Height...
Chrome
Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Twelve-Light Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern crystal glass twelve-light ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1950s.
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
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.
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.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.