Laurel Lamp Mfg Co Mid Century Teak Table Shelf Floor Lamp Unmarked
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century teak floor lamp made by the Laurel Lamp Manufacturing Company.
Teak
1960s Laurel Lighting Mid Century Modern Cork/Teak/Metal Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed Laurel Lamp Company of New Jersey, a stylish cork/teak/black metal Mid Century Modern Table Lamp.
Metal
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Modeline Sculptural TEAK TABLE LAMP! Hans Wegner 1950s
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
A Danish Modern mid century table lamp that captures the beauty and style conscious designs of the fifties!
Teak
Rare! Paul Evans Skyscraper Rosewood Teak Table Lamp 1960s Mid Century Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company, Paul Evans
Located in Peoria, AZ
These lamps are some of the most coveted mid century lamps in the world for their place in MCM design history!
Metal
Teak Mid-Century Swedish Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A simple elegant solid teak mid-century table lamp. Sweden, c1960s.
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamp with Geometric Polychrome Lattice Des
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Marshall Studios, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking example of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship, this sculptural teak table lamp captures the era's fascination with clean architectural forms and artistic geometric ornamenta...
Teak
Mid-Century Minimalist Teak Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century table lamp with a special base. A minimalist design.
Metal
Sculptural Mid-Century Danish Teak Onion Floor Lamp
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage, mid-century teak floor lamp.
Teak
Mid Century Solid Teak Cylinder Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Very handsome tall, heavy and simple Danish design . The lighting element has a 3 way switch which can change the way the 5 bulbs light up for brightness. The stem from the dark tea...
Chrome
Mid Century Danish Staved Teak Conical Table Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful Mid Century Danish Conical Staved Teak Lamp. Lamp is solid teak.
Teak
Mid-Century Table Lamps in Teak and Lucite by Lawrin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique combination of teak wood, lucite, and metal, these Mid-Century Modern table lamps are sure to impress.
Metal
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Mid Century Teak Sculptural Laurel Lamp by Richard Barr 60s Art Paul McCobb
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
DIMENSIONS: 37" x 18" This lamp is the epitome of clean Danish minimalism as exhibited in the mid century period!
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Teak Rocket Tripod Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid century rocket. This standing lamp convinces with its filigree details and the special materiality.
Plastic, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Teak Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Country of Origin: Denmark Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 11.81ʺW × 1...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Huge Teak Lamp
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian huge teak lamp with green molten glass.
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Table Lamps by Stuart Ross James for Hansen
By Stewart Ross James, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural and stylish, this pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps features sleek, bowling pin–shaped bases crafted from richly grained teak.
Brass
Mid Century Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mid Century Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass, Europe, 1960s.
Brass
$1,499 / set
Mid-Century Modern Teak Table Lamps by ESA
By ESA
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Imagine bringing a touch of mid-century elegance into your home with these stunning lamps designed by ESA (Elektro-Special A/S) in Denmark, circa the 1960s.
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Floor Lamp by Kirk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare & beautiful Mid-Century Modern Danish floor lamp made of a soft-tulip foot in solid dark teak.
Metal
$456Sale Price|39% Off
Large Mid-Century Tripod Table Lamp in Teak
By Lyfa
Located in Søborg, DK
A large mid century modern teak tripod table lamp. The body of the lamp is turned teak.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak wood Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1950s-1960s stunning Mid-Century Modern teak wood table lamp. Measuring: 28.5 in down from finial to base. 19.5 in high 9 in diameter on the base, 1.75 in on the shaft.
Teak
Pair of Mid Century, Danish Modern, Hourglass Teak lamps
Located in Montréal, QC
Pair of Mid Century, Danish Modern, Hourglass Teak lamps Spectacular pair of teak lamps in pristine condition.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Floor Lamp Danish Modern Turned Wood Standing Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a classic Mid-Century Modern floor lamp crafted from solid teak with a clean, minimalist Danish Modern profile.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Look at the grain on this Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Measuring: 28.5 in from finial to base. 20.5 in high. 5.5 in diameter. Be sure to check our storefront for many more decorati...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Floor Lamp in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian floor lamp in teak and brass.
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Lathe-Turned Teak Table Lamp Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lathe-turned teak lamp base from the Danish Mid-Century Modern period features a slender, elongated conical form — broad at the base, tapering to a narrow neck at the top.
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Sculptural Teak Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish teak table lamp. This is a very rare lamp as it is only the second one I have ever seen.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Minimalist Teak Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid century table lamp from denmark. a minimalist design.
Plastic, Teak
Mid Century Modern Rocket Teak Floor Lamp by Sered Novoplast
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Modern Rocket Floor Lamp with a Tripod Teak Frame by Sered Novoplast of Czechoslovakia 1960's No makers marks or labels Full height 116cm Diameter of orange tube 15cm Wi...
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Popcorn Base Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century-Modern Large Teak Popcorn Base Table Lamps - Pair A very cool pair of large table lamps from the 1950s.
Plaster, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Swedish Modern Frosted Glass Cylinder Small Teak Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Swedish Modern Frosted Glass Cylinder Small Teak Wood Base Table Lamp.
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak and Brass Table Lamp
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice Mid-Century Danish Modern style solid teak and brass table lamp USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 5.75"W x 5.75"D x 21.13"H Good original vintage condition.
Brass
Mid Century Teak and Amber Glass Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century teak and amber glass table lamp
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Teak Root Wood Driftwood Organic Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Teak Wood Driftwood Natural Organic Root Table Lamp.
Teak
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Kovacs SI 621
By Kovacs
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-century modern Danish teak floor lamp by Kovacs.
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted White Ceramic & Teak Wood Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted White Ceramic Pottery & Teak Wood Table Lamps - a Pair.
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Tripod Floor Lamp with Reupholstered Shade
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern floor lamp. Striking Italian design from the 1960s.
Teak
Swedish mid-century modern large teak wood floor / table lamp
By Möllers Armaturfabrik
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This 142cm large Swedish floor / table lamp from the 1960s exemplifies Scandinavian mid-century modern design with its sleek, minimalist form crafted from warm teak wood.
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Floor Lamp in Danish Style Lighting
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Illuminate your space with the warmth of Scandinavian design with this elegant 1970s floor lamp. Crafted in Denmark, this piece exemplifies the minimalist "form follows function" phi...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood & Brass Sculptural Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood & Brass Sculptural Table Lamps with White, Clear, and Orange Frosted Glass Shades (a Pair).
Brass
Mid-Century Desk Lamp Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Desk Lamp Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960. small crack at the base of the glass is complete hidden by the wooden parts.
Brass
Monumental 1970s Teak and Brass Sculptural Modeline Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large-scale handcrafted, 1970s teakwood lamp with brass detail by Modeline, USA. Double socketed solid brass hardware with pull chains, 100 watts max wattage per socket.
Brass
$285Sale Price|70% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Teak and Brass Lamp
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Could also be a floor lamp? Stunning, sleek, modern... Teak and brass sculptural floor/ table lamp.
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp in Solid Teak, 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Uno Kristiansson, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
The pleated shade, in its understated rhythm, recalls the architectural language of mid-century Denmark: a commitment to proportion, texture, and the quiet dignity of honest material...
Rope, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Philips Table Lamp, Teak & Brass, 1950s
By Philips
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice table lamp . Teak with Brass details ,comes with Two Opaline Glass shades . All original and good condition . Typical 1950s . please ask for better shipment solutions
Teak
PAIR OF LARGE MODERN DANISH ACRYLIC & TEAK MiD CENTURY LAMPS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This stylish pair of large Danish lamps combines warm teak with crisp acrylic, reflecting the clean lines and material harmony of mid-century modern design.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Orange Rocket Floor Lamp, Teak & Resin, USA, 1970
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
Fun Mid-century atomic style floor lamp on teak legs.
Resin, Teak
$390Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Mid Century Teak and Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage teak and opaline glass table or floor lamp from Johansen Wood of Denmark.
Opaline Glass, Teak
Vtg Mid Century Modern Stilnovo Brass Teak Glass "S" Table Lamp Arteluce Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Stilnovo Brass Teak Glass "S" Table Lamp Arteluce Style.
Brass
Mid-Century Teak and Brass Floor Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Teak and Brass Floor Lamp, Denmark, 1960s Floor lamp - Mid-Century Scandinavian Measures : base : Ø 25cm H Varialble : 165 cm - 155cm Lamp shade : Ø 50cm Materials : b...
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Era Teak Wood White Textured Sculpted Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp.
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Teak Tripod Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small tripod table lamp from the 1960s. The diffuser is a simple cylinder made of a fiberglass-like material. It stands on three teak legs. The lamp is in very good condition, with ...
Plastic, Teak
Orrefors Table lamps a pair Teak and glass Sweden 1960
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Paris, IDF
Beech and teak-veneered foot with White glass shades. Height 36.5 cm. Good condition Price for the pair
Glass, Teak
Mid-century modern Scandinavian Teak and glass table lamps, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
These lamps exemplify the elegance and material contrast characteristic of Swedish Mid-Century Modern lighting.
Blown Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Minimalist Table Lamp with Teak Veneer Base, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid century table lamp. A minimalist design. The flat, round shade is finished in a dark gray tone.
Metal
Danish Mid Century Teak Table Lamp with Red Shade, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Authentic Danish mid century table lamp from the 1960s, crafted from solid teak wood and fitted with a red pleated shade accented by refined brass detailing.
Brass
Scandinavia Mid-Century Floor Lamp, Teak and Brass, Falkenbergs Belysning, 50s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in Göteborg, SE
Swedish floor lamp from the 1950s, showcasing the elegant material combinations and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of Scandinavian mid-century design.
Brass
American Mid-Century Table Lamp, Brown Porcelain with Teak Base, USA
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century brown porcelain 2 tier bulbous shaped round lamp with a round teak base.
Brass, Metal
Chic Pair of Teak and Bronze Mid-Century Table Lamps
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chic pair of teak and bronze Mid-Century table lamps.
Bronze
$1,000Sale Price / set|33% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Large Popcorn Teak Table Lamps
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large popcorn teak table lamps.
Teak
Mid Century Teak Lamp
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This mid century table lamp is well-scaled and masterfully turned from a solid piece of vividly grained teak, adding visual interest to any room.
Teak
Pair of Midcentury Teak Lamps
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
Pair of teak lamps, unusual form. Shades are not included. United States, circa 1960.
Wood
Pair of Hand-Carved Midcentury Teak Lamps California Cool
Located in Raleigh, NC
Marvelous pair of hand-carved teak wood lamps in a MCM style. Excellent wiring and new linen shades.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Teak Lamps, Pair
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Inlaid teak with brass finish.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company, circa 1960s.
Brass
Mid-20th Century Geometric Teak Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century geometric teak lamp.
Mid Century, Danish, Teak & Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Bristol, GB
Teak and chrome floor lamp. Newly rewired and PAT tested.
Chrome
Mid Century, Danish, Brass & Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Bristol, GB
Brass and teak floor lamp from the 1960's Newly rewired and PAT tested.
Brass
Mid 20th Century, Danish Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Bristol, GB
A teak floor lamp with decorative brass bands. Newly rewired and PAT tested. Shade sold separately.
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Table Lamp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The aged brass upper supports the light Bakelite socket, indicating the piece's likely origin in the 1950s or 1960s. This lamp combines formal simplicity with careful execution, maki...
Wood
Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
This lamp flirts with your senses. It commands attention while gently balancing the energy of any space. Its warm glow gives rise to childhood memories of sitting around a campfire e...
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Wood Table Lamp
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This lamp is a classic example of mid-century modern design, with a minimalist and organic aesthetic, ideal for interiors inspired by Scandinavian or retro style.
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp in Teak
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Table lamp, in teak wood. Base in turned wood, with a varnished finish that highlights the natural texture of the wood grain. The shaft, cylindrical in shape and slightly tapered at ...
Wood
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
These Mid-Century Modern floor lamps feature beautiful teak wood tapered poles with sculpted bases that have sleek finishes and curves, adding a sense of organic simplicity.
Linen, Teak
Japanese inspired mid-century white Teak Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
Winner of the 2022 New York Product Design Awards for Lighting. This table lamp listing is for a Teak wood with a white colored lampshade.
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Glass Tension Lamp
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are featuring an Italian Mid-Century Modern tension floor lamp with four lights.
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Table Lamp in Teak Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The varnished wood finish reflects a warm appearance, enhancing the natural grain of the teak. The upper part ends with a dark bakelite lamp holder, typical of mid-20th century design.
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Teak and Fiberglass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Danish teak and fiberglass mushroom table lamp.
Fiberglass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Floor Lamp in Brass and Teak
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp features a tripod brass base with teak details.
Brass
Unavailable
H 38.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Martz Marshall Studio Pottery and Teak Wood, Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Sacramento, CA
This monumental Martz table lamp, is made of three hand-painted, pottery sections divided by teak wood discs, and teak wood base, top plate and finial. Giving the lamp a modernist, b...
Pottery, Teak
Japanese inspired mid-century "Golden Sand" Teak Table Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
Winner of the 2022 New York Product Design Awards for Lighting. This table lamp listing is for a Teak wood with a Golden Sand colored lampshade.
Brass
Unavailable
H 63 in W 29 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cantilever Floor Lamp 'Pleated Sphere Shade'
Located in Burnaby, BC
This is a amazing rare floor lamp that gives a large accent to any space with its unique and has a very attractive spherical lamp shade and teak neck structure. Frame is in Solid Te...
Plastic, Teak
Pair Mid Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid 20th Century glazed ceramic table lamps with "honeycomb" impressed design over the ovoid form with teak wood stem supporting a single light socket.
Teak
Tall Three Teardrop Form, Teak and Brass Table Lamps by Laurel, 1960s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tall three teardrop form, teak and brass table lamps made by Laurel Manufacturer in the 1960s. The middle "teardrop" of each lamp is off-white mate paint. A brass ring is on ...
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Teak Zig Zag Table Lamp, Denmark
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A uniquely designed Zig Zag teak table lamp from the 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern era.
Teak
Unavailable
H 17.33 in Dm 13 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass and Teak Made by ASEA Sweden
By ASEA
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Scandinavian Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass and Teak made by ASEA Sweden.
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Sacramento, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern era, Danish teak wood floor lamp.
Metal
Unavailable
H 35 in Dm 8 in
Mid-Century Teak, Brass and Cast Metal Lamps with Geometric Details, ca 1960s
Located in New York, NY
ATL1866 A pair of teak wood lamps with tapered cylindrical bodies on cast metal bases with incised geometric details in a lacquered polished brass finish. Circa 1960s. Dimensions: O...
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
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MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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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.
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.