1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
1960s Mid-Century Modern turned walnut and brass table lamp with original shade.
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American Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Table Lamp, Twin Fixture, USA
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut and brass twin fixture table lamp with handcrafted shades made of vellum and other natural fibers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Turned Walnut Table Lamp, English, Mid-20th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
Exceptional Turned Walnut Table Lamp, English, Mid-20th Century A superb example of skilled woodworking, this elegant table lamp presents a sleek, classical form characteristic of hi...
Category
20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Walnut And Brass Laurel Lamps With Original Shades Mid-century Danish
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Of Walnut And Brass Laurel Lamps With Original Shades Mid-century Danish
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of walnut and brass laurel lamps with their original shades. This pair look amazing with the original linen shades with wooden applied diamonds.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Brass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished, Newly Rewired With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Tall Sculptural Walnut & Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Tall Sculptural Walnut & Ceramic Table Lamp designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Laurel Lamp Mid Century Danish Modern! Gerald Thurston 1950s Brass Tripod Walnut
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston
Located in Peoria, AZ
LAUREL LAMP RARE ROCKET TRIPOD! MID CENTURY MODERN BRASS & WALNUT ATOMIC AGE ELEGANCE!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Ceramic Pottery & Walnut Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Ceramic Pottery & Walnut Table Lamps - Pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Sculptural Walnut & Brass Table Lamp by Modeline of California
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM sculptural walnut and brass table lamp by Modeline of California, circa 1960s. This striking table lamp by is a masterclass in simplicity and refined materials, pairi...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Coral Table Lamp with Walnut Base & Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist table lamp, crafted in the Philippines during the 20th century, skillfully combines organic materials into a functional and inviting piece.
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Coral, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps
$3,800 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice and unusual bent plywood smoked Lucite shades table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut and Brass Table Lamp
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall style mid century walnut and brass table lamp This lamp measures: 7.25 wide x 7.25 deep x 35.25 inches high This lamp is in great vintage condition with some mi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Mid Century Inspired Porcelain and Walnut Table Lamp
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic mid-century styling, Esther has a hand poured porcelain base with hand turned walnut neck and finial. The shade is made from a nubbly boucle. Nickel hardware, black cloth cor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
Handcrafted Mid Century Inspired Porcelain and Walnut Table Lamp
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Meet Bella. Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, Bella is both curvy and tapered, making her substantial but quite elegant. A hand poured porcelain base is topped with a hand turne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Mid Century "Hourglass" Sculpted Walnut & Brass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Remington Manufacter: Remington Materials: Walnut Wood, New Linen Shade, Brass Accents & Hardware Dimensions: 35in H x 7.50in W x 7.50in D Lamp Shade: 10in H x 17in W...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-century vintage large walnut obelisk table lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large mid-century vintage walnut obelisk table lamp. This decorator lamp has a black linen shade and comes with his original solid brass finial.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Directoire Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass and walnut table lamp, circa 1960 Bulbous brass base with a walnut neck Very sleek and elegant Measures: 6" diameter at the base x 8" at the body x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Oiled Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of oiled walnut and brass Mid-Century Modern table lamps. Measures: Standing 34" H (including the harp).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Tulip Flower Glass Shade Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Tulip Flower Green & Amber Glass Shade Brass Table Lamps with Three Way Illumination - a Pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italy Mid-Century Modern Style Pair Black Walnut Table Lamps
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
These table lamps are pieces of high craftmenship, every square is hand made one by one following a well known shape designed by Osvaldo Borsani, an iconic designer who lived and wor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut with Brass Accent Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 36.50 in H x 10.50 in W x 10.50 in D Lamp shade: 11in H x 17in W. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Glazed Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp w/ Walnut Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Glazed Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp with Walnut Base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Tony Paul Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Table Lamps
By Tony Paul
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern brass and walnut table lamps designed by Tony Paul for Westwood.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Walnut Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern, USA, Circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two sculptural table lamps. Stacked wooden spheres resting on a pedestal. Original patina. This item has been rewired with new hardware and braided cloth cord. This lamp does...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Tripod Brass & Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 25.25in H x 8.50in W x 8.50in D Shade: 10.25in H x 15.25in W x 15.25in D Materials: Walnut Wood, Patinated Brass, New Linen Shade _______________________________________...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Arthur Jacobs Abstract Walnut & Brass Table Lamps for Modeline of CA
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modeline of California sculpted walnut & brass table lamps. Dimensions: 31in H x 9in W x 6in D Lamp Shade: 12in H x 17in W Designer: Arthur Jacobs Manufacturer: Modeline of C...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italy Mid-Century Modern Style Black Walnut Table Lamp
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
This table lamp is a piece of high craftmenship, every square is hand made one by one following a well known shape designed by Osvaldo Borsani, an iconic designer who lived and worke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brutalist Cast Brass and Walnut Table Lamp by Laurel, USA, 1970s
$2,090Sale Price|27% Off
Brutalist Cast Brass and Walnut Table Lamp by Laurel, USA, 1970s
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whether styled on a credenza, bedside table, or as part of a mixed-material console vignette, it brings a layered richness to interiors rooted in mid-century modern, California moder...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Style Porcelain and Walnut Table Lamp
By Daniel Oates
Located in Sharon, CT
A nod to mid century modern styling, the Marilie Lamp has a small profile perfect for the bedside or desk. Each lamp is handmade to order in our Connecticut studio. It combines the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Dual-Socket Urn Table Lamp with Pull Chains
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage mid-century table lamp features an elegant urn-shaped central body crafted from dark turned walnut wood with a visible natural grain.
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Turned Walnut or Teak Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, c.1970s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Turned walnut or teak Mid-Century Modern table lamp, c.1970s.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Swan Style Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern sculpted teak swan style table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Table Lamp, USA, Circa 1960s
$319Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Table Lamp, USA, Circa 1960s
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp with Brass Accents Elevate your space with this exquisite mid-century modern table lamp, crafted from rich walnut wood with e...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Walter Von Nessen Walnut and Chrome Table Lamp, USA, Mid-Century
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
His work remains highly sought after by collectors and interior designers alike. This lamp is well suited for use on a console, side table, or as a statement accent in a modern or mi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Lamps, Pair
$3,295 / set
Mid-Century Walnut and Brass Lamps, Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid-century walnut and brass lamps - pair. Each lamp measures: 5.75 wide x 5.75 deep x 35.75 inches high. These lamps are in good vintage condition with a little patina and oth...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Sculpted Walnut and Brass Lamp
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Sculpted Walnut and Brass Lamp This lamp measures: 6 wide x 6 deep x 29.5 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tony Paul Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps, Walnut & Brass, 1965
By Tony Paul
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Walnut and Brass Tony Paul Table Lamps dating the the mid-60's. In nice shape without shades.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carved Onyx and Walnut Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of vase onion shape carved onyx and walnut Mid Century Modern table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Elongated Teardrop Table Lamp, Walnut & Porcelain, USA, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This captivating Mid-Century Modern table lamp, crafted in the USA during the 1960s, features an elongated teardrop form that exudes organic elegance.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Tall Tower Shape Turned Walnut Brass Table Lamp Tony Paul
By Westwood Lamps, Tony Paul
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stunning tall tower shape walnut and brass table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Globe Ring Lamp for Modeline
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Glass Globes, Polished Chrome ___________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Restored Mid-Century Table Lamp, Walnut, Brass, Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This 1960s table lamp is a stylish example of Czechoslovak design, which skillfully combined various materials at the time to achieve an elegant look. The fixture stands out for its ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Brass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Refinished, Newly Rewired With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
$1,950 / set
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern spun aluminum decorative table lamps with walnut bases and tops just newly rewired and ready to install.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
1960's Mid-Century Modern Chrome And Walnut Table Lamps By Laurel
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern chrome and walnut sculptural table lamps by Laurel lamp company, fully restored and newly rewired with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Tall Pair Richard Barr for Laurel Walnut & Black Enamel Base Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Walnut & Black "Studio Collection Exclusive Contemporary Sculpture Lamps" by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. 1960's. Substantial H-693 - 3'H. Small footprint. Featuring a h...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Walnut Column Table Lamp, Chrome Base, 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s light walnut square column table lamp mounted on a round chrome base with conical white shade.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century White Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamp, Denmark 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1960s-era vintage table lamp features a fluted white ceramic body with a gently tapered shape, widening toward the top and flaring at the base for a timeless silhouette....
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp, Hand-Painted Silk Shade, France 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp, Hand-Painted Silk Shade, France 1960s Rare and visually striking wooden table lamp featuring a bold, graphic design.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
Pair Oiled Walnut Mid-Century Modern Carved Sculptured Table Lamps Pearsal Mint!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair oiled walnut Mid-Century Modern carved sculptured table lamps pearsal mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Inspired Tall Porcelain and Walnut Table Lamp
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Statuesque Hanni is tall and slender. With a nod to mid-century styling the the handcrafted base is cast in porcelain topped with a turned walnut neck and finial. The shade is made o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood, Walnut
Pair Mid Century Lotus Motive Ceramic Pottery & Turned Walnut Bases Table Lamps
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Gerald Thurston
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mid Century Lotus Motive Ceramic Pottery & Turned Walnut Bases Table Lamps MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Onion Vase Shape Turned Walnut & Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp MINT!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Onion Vase Shape Turned Walnut & Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lovely Pair of Brushed Brass Laurel Lamps Mid-century Danish Modern
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of mid-century modern brushed brass laurel lamps with walnut details.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut Base with Brass Accent Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Polished Brass Dimensions: 34in H x 7in W x 7in D Lamp Shade: 11in H x 15in W x 15in D _________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-C...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Tapered Brass & Silver Cerused Walnut Table Lamps w/ Sphere Detail
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modernist table lamps, crafted in America around 1960, exemplifies the sleek sophistication and innovative design characteristic of the era.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid Century Walnut and Brass "Genie" Lamps by Laurel Lamps Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Mid-Century Modern table lamps featuring a combination of walnut wood and brass materials.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Sonneman Era 1970s Brass & Walnut
$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamp! Sonneman Era 1970s Brass & Walnut
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS! SLEEK DANISH MODERN WALNUT & BRASS DESIGNER TABLE LAMP AFTER SONNEMAN LINEN SHADE!
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Sculpted Walnut Table Lamp w/ Blue Mosaic Tiles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Original Blue Mosaic Tiles, New Custom Linen Shade Dimensions: 37.50in H x 11in W x 11in D Lamp Shade: 11in H x 15in W x 15in D _____________________________...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Wood, Walnut
Tall Mutual Sunset Walnut & Brass Table Lamp on Footed Oval Base, 1950s
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mutual Sunset Lamp Company Walnut and Brass tri-form footed reading Table Lamp.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Mid Century Walnut Table Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century walnut table lamp for your home. Each mid century walnut table lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 1034 options for an antique or vintage mid century walnut table lamp now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century walnut table lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century walnut table lamp made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios and Laurel Lamp Company each produced at least one beautiful mid century walnut table lamp that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Walnut Table Lamp?
A mid century walnut table lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $14,800.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
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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See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
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.
From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.
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