Pair of Petite Massive Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of beautiful flush mount. Made in Germany, by Massive Lighting. Gorgeous textured glass Flush
Metal
Stunning Amber Glass & Wood Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s Massive Lighting
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful amber glass and wood flush mount ceiling light. Made in Germany by massive lightning
Metal
Pair of Beautiful large Massive Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1970s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of beautiful flush mount. Made in Germany, by Massive Lighting. Gorgeous textured glass Flush
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Starburst Ceiling Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
A stunning mid-century modern ceiling lamp with spear-like, elongated bulbs radiating from a
Metal
Pair of Ice Flower Pattern Massive Lighting Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1960s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of beautiful flush mount. Made in Germany, attributed to Massive Lighting. Gorgeous textured
Metal
Mid-century modern black ceiling lamp
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century modern black ceiling lamp in original vintage condition with signs of use.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling light
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern ceiling light.
Glass
$3,306Sale Price|21% Off
Mid century Modern Mazzega Ceiling Lamp
By Mazzega
Located in Weesp, NL
Mazzega Mid Century Modern ceiling lamp. Rare Mazzega ceiling lamp from the 1970s made of
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Fixture or Wall Lamp by Willy Daro for Massive, 1970s
By Massive Lighting, Willy Daro
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing Mid-Century Modern floral two-armed brass ceiling fixture or wall lamp. Designed by Willy
Brass
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, Brazil Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp in aluminum, brass and opal glass.
Opal, Aluminum, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Ceiling Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Large Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Ceiling Lamp. present great vintage
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in France
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
sophisticated Mid-Century Modern design, characteristic of classic Italian craftsmanship. At the top, a black
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light by Carl Fagerlund
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors. Three E27 bulbs.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Sputnik Ceiling Light
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exceptional ceiling light in midcentury style, Sputnik shaped, 6 E14 light bulbs, black painted
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling or Wall Light, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
second, third, or even fourth life. Mid-century design lighting is often made from high-quality materials
Metal
1960s Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendent
By Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Stilnovo ceiling pendant. Manufactured in the 1960s made of opaline glass and metal. Corded is
Metal
Beautiful, rare mid-century modern fiberglass ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern ceiling lamp made of fiberglass. Very elegant, high-quality
Metal
Mid-Century Modern "Daisy" Murano Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano Glass Ceiling Light "Margherita" The 'Margherita' ceiling light is a refined example of
Brass
Mid century modern flush mount ceiling Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern flush mount ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s Textured glass
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This 1960s metal ceiling lamp from Germany embodies the understated elegance of mid-century design
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This 1960s metal ceiling lamp from Germany embodies the understated elegance of mid-century design
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal Ceiling Lamp Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This 1960s metal ceiling lamp from Germany embodies the understated elegance of mid-century design
Metal
Murano Glass Swirl Pendant Light Italy 1970s mid century modern lighting
Located in Palermo, PA
the ceiling and space. Both refined and expressive, this is a very beautiful example of Italian Murano
Metal
Murano Glass Swirl Pendant Light Italy 1970s mid century modern lighting
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
suspended from an adjustable steel wire, allowing the height to be easily adapted to the space and ceiling
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Aluminium Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Aluminium Ceiling Light, 1960s
Aluminum
Neolux Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Chrome & Glass
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light by NEOLUX, Molsheim, France, 1960s. A striking
Metal, Chrome
$577Sale Price|20% Off
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Ceiling lamp crafted from enameled aluminum and Plexiglas. Produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s. Good
Aluminum
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cube Flush-Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish mid-century modern flush-mount ceiling lamp, designed and produced in the 1970s. The design
Metal
Italian Mid-20th Century Modern Chandelier by Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
clean lines and many angles. The lamp is made of stainless steel and brass. The ceiling piece contains
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp in blue, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp with conical shade, made of blue aluminum, the stem and the rest of the details are
Aluminum, Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Small Snail Ceiling Wall Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'small snail ceiling wall lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1955
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Erco, 1950s, Germany Gold metal frame Beautiful Colorful Shade
Brass
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, Black Enamel and Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights by Tony Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern lights, designed by the visionary Toni Zuccheri for
Metal
$598Sale Price|49% Off
Mid Century French Lantern, Ceiling Lamp
Located in Herentals, BE
This round French lantern consists of a teak wooden plateau, a glass chalice with a graphic motif and a black metal cover plate. The frame and suspension are made of brass. The lam...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Moe Perforated Brass and White Opalescent Glass Flush Mount
By Moe Lighting
Located in Charleston, SC
on the wall or ceiling. And they are marked inside.
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Paper Akari 26A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
26A ceiling lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.) Bamboo
Metal
Mid-century Modern Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Italian Ceiling Lamp by Stilux, 1950s, Italy This lamp works with 6 x E27 light
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Fontana Arte Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant mid-century flush mount light by Fontana Arte featuring a domed frosted glass diffuser
Aluminum, Brass
Poul Henningsen, Mid-Century Modern, White and Orange Metal Ceiling Lamp, 1960
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
changed to focus mainly on lighting. Poul Henningsen’s pioneering work concerning the relations between
Metal
Mid Century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Opaline Glass, 1960s Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Italian flush mount ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy 1960s. Opaline
Metal
Mid Century Modern Four Arms Ceiling Lamp, Yugoslavia 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century Modern four arms Chandelier from '70s was made in Yugoslavia. It is made of metal red
Metal
Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern Purple and Orange Ceiling Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo ceiling lamp made of an orange and purple acrylic shade icm with
Stainless Steel, Iron
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. This
Metal, Brass
Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamp Germany 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik ceiling lamp
Metal, Brass
Molto 5-Arm Ceiling Fixture in Brushed Brass + Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
The Molto 5-Arm ceiling fixture offer a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun-metal
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Molto 3-Arm Ceiling Pendant in Natural Brass + Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Molto 3-Arm ceiling fixture offers a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun-metal
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
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
Brass
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
Brass, Metal, Chrome
$5,290Sale 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
Chrome
Molto 3-Arm Ceiling Pendant in Natural Brass + Enameled Mesh, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Molto 3-Arm ceiling fixture offers a fresh take on Italian modernism, featuring a spun-metal
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
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
Metal
Wall - ceiling Murano light by Kalmar Lighting, design byCarlo Nason Murano 1970
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Kalmar Franked KG wall or ceiling light designed by Carlo Nason in the 1970's The fixture is in
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
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
Glass
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
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
Metal, Brass
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.