Finnish Mid-Century Three Arm Brass & Opaline Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant Finnish mid-century floor lamp crafted in polished brass, featuring three gracefully curved
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Brass Three Arm Floor Lamp, 1960
Located in Benington, Herts
A very stylish and unusual large mid 20th century curved Italian three light floor lamp. Italian
Brass
Italian Three-Arm Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Highland, IN
A wonderful example of Italian midcentury lighting, this three-arm floor lamp has conical-shades in
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Conversano, IT
. Product Name: Three-Arm Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950 Designer: Stilnovo Year of Design: Mid-1950s Style
Brass, Iron
Serge Mouille Black Three Arm Floor Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille
Located in New York, NY
Serge Mouille Black Three Arm Floor Lamp. Signed. Dimensions: 53" W x 57" D x 83" H
Metal
Tommi Parzinger Style Three-Arm Walnut Lamp, Floor Lamp
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional three-arm large table or medium sized floor lamp in walnut and satin nickel, in the
Nickel
Danish 1960s Three-Arm Floor Lamp in Brass
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A three-arm floor lamp in rosewood and brass, Danish design, 1960s. The lamp combines warm
Brass
Triennale Three-Arm Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Classic black and chrome Triennale model floor lamp by Robert Sonneman, circa 1970s. This example
Steel, Chrome
Italian Triennale Three Arm Floor Lamp. Black Perforated Shades and Chrome
By Arredoluce
Located in Kansas City, MO
Three arm floor lamp in the style of Arredoluce. Chromed steel base, central support and arms
Chrome
Koch and Lowy Three Arm, Triennale Style, Floor Lamp
By Koch & Lowy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by Koch & Lowy. Features three "orb" metal shades which can pivot 90
Metal, Chrome
Italian Triennale Three-Arm Floor Lamp with X Base
By Casey Fantin , Koch & Lowy
Located in Highland, IN
An iconic mid-century design, the Triennale floor lamp is not only beautiful, but a highly
Steel
Danish 1960s Three-Arm Floor Lamp in Rosewood and Brass
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A three-arm floor lamp in rosewood and brass, Danish design, 1960s. The lamp combines warm
Brass
$7,992Sale Price|20% Off
Serge Mouille - Three Arm Floor Lamp in Black - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: This is the most versatile lamp of the Mouille collection. Each ‘chapeau’ shade can
Aluminum, Steel
$7,992Sale Price|20% Off
Serge Mouille - Three Arm Floor Lamp in Black or White
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: This is the most versatile lamp of the Mouille collection. Each ‘chapeau’ shade can
Aluminum, Steel
Three-Arm Floor Lamp with Pierced Metal Matte Shades, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Three-arm floor lamp with pierced metal matte shades, 1960s A Three-arm floor lamp with movable
Metal, Brass
$5,500Sale Price / item|35% Off
Italian Three-Arm Floor Lamp in the Style of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible floor lamp with three articulating arms each with their own style (and color) metal
Brass
$7,992Sale Price|26% Off
Serge Mouille - Three Arm Floor Lamp in Black - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: This is the most versatile lamp of the Mouille collection. Each ‘chapeau’ shade can
Aluminum, Steel
Walter von Nessen Mid Century Brass Swing Arm Standard Floor Lamp With Shade
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Mid Century Brass Swing Arm Standard Floor Lamp With Two Light Bulb Fittings And A Pull Switch
Brass
$2,202Sale Price|20% Off
Three-Arm Italian Floor Lamp, in the manner of Stilnovo, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Three-Arm 1950s Italian Floor Lamp in the manner of Stilnovo Three adjustable brass arms
Aluminum, Brass
Three-arm floor lamp, Éditions Maison Lunel, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp in black lacquered metal and brass, composed of three luminous lacquered metal arms
Metal, Brass, Iron
Contrappeso Terra, Brass Floor Lamp , Pivoting Three-Arm with twin Giano shades
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Elegant re-interpretation of the midcentury iconic three-arm floor lamp called Triennale. It
Aluminum, Brass
$2,502Sale Price / item|37% Off
Midcentury Stilnovo Style Italian Floor Lamp Three-Arm Brass and Marble Black
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful adjustable Italian floor lamp has a white marble base, brass and lacquered black and
Marble, Brass, Metal
French 1950's Three Arm Floor Lamp with Mategot Style Perforated Diabolo Shades
By Mathieu Matégot, Maison Lunel
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare French 1950s three arm standing lamp by Maison Lunel with three perforated metal diabolo
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Space Age Brass Floor Lamp with Three Pivoting Head after Regggiani
By Clover Lamp Company, Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Space Age brass floor lamp with 3 adjustable spot lights by Clover Lamp Company, which
Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Three-Arm Floor Light, circa 1960
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Three-Arm Floor Light, circa 1960 Chrome plated brass stem and arms
Aluminum, Brass
Robert Sonneman 3-Arm Adjustable Eyeball Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman. Three adjustable arms with pivoting sockets allot
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp, Chromed Metal & Lucite, Italy, 1979
Located in Austin, TX
Floor lamp from mid-century Italy with three chromed adjustable arms. Each arm features the
Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Colorful Floor Lamp 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp with colorful lamp shades 1950s Austria. A stunning
Brass
Scandinavian mid-century floor lamp, Fagerhults Belysning, Sweden, 1960s
By Fagerhult
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare Swedish mid-century floor lamp produced by the manufacturer Fagerhults Belysning in the
Brass, Steel, Iron
Sonneman 3-Arm Oscillating Floor Lamp in Chrome and White
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful 76" high and very functional floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. The lamp features a
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish floor lamp made of handcrafted polished brass, designed by
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Opaline Glass Floor Lamp by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian floor lamp made of handcrafted metal and polished brass
Marble, Metal, Brass
Domo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Domo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian designer Joe
Steel
Domo Floor Lamps by Joe Colombo, Steel, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Domo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian designer Joe
Steel
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
Triennale Mid Century Modern Orbiter Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in San Jose, CA
not included. Lever arm: 36" long Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Brass Triple Light Floor to Ceiling Tension Pole Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century brass triple light floor-to-ceiling tension pole lamp with a heavy Googie style. This
Brass
Italian 3-Arm Black Metal Floor Lamp with Opaline Diffusers, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian floor lamp dating to the 1950s. Three slender stems rise in rhythmic offset, their black
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Josef Frank, Brass & Iron, Sweden, 1940-1960
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish floor lamp made of hand crafted iron and polished
Metal, Brass, Iron
$1,600
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
Marble, Brass
Domo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo, Steel, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Domo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian designer Joe
Steel
Italian Mid Century Modern Red Green and Yellow Floor Lamp by Lumi
By Lumi
Located in Weesp, NL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Attributed to Lumi, Circa 1950s Striking, colorful, and
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Blue Floor Lamp J.T.Kalmar, 1950s, Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass floor lamp by J.T.Kalmar, 1950s, Vienna. A beautiful and elegant
Brass
Mid-Century Minimalist Model 8028 Floor Lamp by J.J.M. Hoogervorst, 1950s
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Mid-Century floor lamp by Anvia based on a design by Hoogervorst from the 50s. A rare
Metal
$1,250Sale Price / item|20% Off
Domo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo, Steel, Mid-Century Modern Design, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Domo Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo The Domo lamp was originally designed by Italian designer Joe
Steel
$1,106Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury 3-Arm Swan-Neck French Tripod Standard Floor Lamp Brass Glass Steel
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very stylish Midcentury tripod standard floor lamp dating from the 1950s, with three articulated
Brass, Steel
Italian 3-Arm Metal Star Motifs Floor Lamp in the Manner of Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian three-arm floor lamp in blackened metal, produced in the distinctive spirit of
Metal
Midcentury Red and Opaline Glass 3-Arm Floor Lamp by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a mid-century floor lamp crafted by Kaiser in Germany during the 1960s. It showcases a
Metal
Mid Century Triennale Floor Lamp Made in Italy att. Leila for Arredoluce 1950’s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Iconic three light floor lamp, known as the Triennale, designed by Angelo Lelii, for Arredoluce
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Space Age Three Light Chrome Ball Shade Floor Lamp by Koch & Lowy c. 1970's
By Koch & Lowy
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Space Age, Post Modern, Mid Century floor lamp, having three adjustable ball form shades
Chrome
Stilnovo Adjustable Tricolour Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Elegant and functional floor lamp by Stilnovo, featuring a height-adjustable central stem and three
Metal
Serge Mouille Large Totem Floor Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Ghent, BE
, director of the Compagnie des Arts Français, led to his first breakthrough: a three-arm floor lamp for
Steel
A Pair of Wroght Iron and Brass Adjustable Floor Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of adjustable Wrought Iron and Brass candlestick form floor lamps. The adjustable arm with
Brass, Wrought Iron
Kobis & Lorence Floor Lamp, 1950's
By M. Kobis & R. Lorence 1
Located in Lisboa, PT
This floor lamp was designed and produced by Kobis & Lorence in France during the 1950's. It has
Metal, Brass
Arredoluce Triennale Style Floor Lamp, Italy
By Arredoluce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arredoluce Triennale style three arm floor lamp, stamped made in Italy. Newly restored with new
Enamel, Chrome
Iconic Sonneman Orbiter Floor Lamp Early Version
By Sonneman Lighting, Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century, post modern, space age style floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman, for
Steel, Chrome
Original 50's Italian Tricolor Counterweight “Diabolo” Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Original Italian 'Triennale' floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo, dating to the mid-1950s. Features a
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Three-Arm Floor Lamp in Brass with New Fabric Shades, Denmark, 1950s
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 modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now 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.
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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.
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