Mid-Century Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass and Teak Large Rare Table Mirror, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This rare mid-century table mirror in brass and teak was produced in Sweden at AB Markaryd and designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Brass
Mid 20th Century Mid Century Cork Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A pair of striking mid-century table lamps that capture the organic warmth and sculptural elegance that defined the era.
Metal
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Tile Inlay
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely long mid century table features white tile inserts complimented by decorative brass star-shaped inlays.
Walnut
Vintage Two Tiered Faux Bamboo and Wood Table or Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century table or stand having two round tiers of burled walnut with bass faux bamboo supports with classic finials and brass casters.
Brass
$7,754Sale Price|30% Off
Romeo Rega Mid-century Modern Italian Black Glass, Brass and Chrome Dining Table
By Metalarte, Romeo Rega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Made in Italy for Metalarte in the 1970s and designed by Romeo Rega, the beautiful mid-century table has been completely cleaned up and has been kept in excellent condition.
Brass, Chrome
Nickel Brass Table Lamp "Corn" by Maison Charles, France, 1970s
By Maison Charles
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid - century table lamp by Maison Charles. This high quality lamp is completely made of nickeled brass.
Bronze, Brass, Nickel
French Charles X style White and Gilt Ceramic and Brass Urn Form Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X style ( Mid-Century) table lamp with a white ceramic urn form body with gilt trim and figural handles, mounted on a square base with brass hardware.
Brass
Mid-Century French Brass and Leather Table Lamp 1950 attr jacques adnet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Leather and Brass Table Lamp — In the Style of Delvaux, Hermès & Jacques Adnet Elegant mid-century table lamp from the 1950s–60s, crafted in deep burgundy leather with f...
Brass
Eje Ahlgren Desk Table Lamp "B-075" in Brass Produced by Bergboms, Sweden, 1960s
By Bergboms, Eje Ahlgren
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century table / desk lamp in brass by Eje Ahlgren produced by Bergboms, 1960s.
Brass
Mid-Century Wood Table Lamp, circa 1970, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century table lamp, circa 1970, Italy. Turned wood, straw shade, brass details.
Brass
Swedish Modern Table Mirror, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely Swedish mid century table mirror. Made with a mahogany frame with rounded corners, decorated with a beautiful wave-shaped brass rim.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Stilux Milano Table Lamps, Metal & Brass, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of mid-century table lamps by Stilux Milano, each with a cylindrical shade made from perforated metal and a smooth white top diffuser. The shades can be used upright or laid o...
Metal, Brass
$875Sale Price|55% Off
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Blue with Hand-Painted Flowers
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Amityville, NY
Absolutely darling and one of a kind vintage mid century table lamp or desk lamp with hand painted floral details.
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Vanity In Brass with Marble Base
Located in Catania, IT
Wonderful table mirror in brass, this elegant mid-century table or makeup mirror was designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s.
Carrara Marble, Brass
$988Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp by Precenta Oy, Finland, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
Vintage mid-century table lamp made of brass, featuring black details and a flexible gooseneck.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Stilux, Metal & Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilux
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of mid-century table lamps by Stilux Milano, each with a cylindrical shade made from perforated metal and a smooth white top diffuser. The shades can be used upright or laid o...
Metal, Brass
Brass and Metal Table Lamp by Louis Kalff, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exceptional mid-century table lamp designed by Louis Kalff for Cosack in the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Black Brass Table or Desk Lamp, Austria, 1960s
By Hillebrand, Heinz Pfaender, Louis Kalff
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century table or desk lamp from the 1960s, made in Austria.
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Serge Mouille Agrafée Metal Desk Table Lamp Steph Simon Paris, 1950s
By Serge Mouille, Steph Simon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and authentic French mid century table / desk lamp model "Agrafée" by Serge Mouille for Steph Simon Paris, 1950s. In all original condition with the original paint. Dimen...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Modeline Lamp
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A tall mid century table lamp by Modeline. Three solid walnut panels have modern shaped cut-outs, and behind is bright blue textured lucite.
Lucite, Wood
Mid Century Twisted Brass Rod and Wood Table Lamp c. 1950/60's
By Russel Wright, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century table lamp, having an architectural style base consisting of twisting brass rods mounted on an oval brass and wood plinth.
Brass
Early and Original Rostrato Table Lamp by Barovier & Ferro, Italy 1950’s
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Trieste, IT
A Mid-century table lamp designed and produced by Barovier & Toso from the late 1940's up to 1950’s. So called Rostrato technique with clear Murano glass. Rewired.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Orange Minimalist Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century table lamp from Italy. The minimalist shade shape is striking.
Metal
1950s Swedish mid century acrylic table lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Karlskrona Lampfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Mid century table lamp attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson.
Aluminum, Brass
English Victorian style Floral Motif Ceramic and Brass Urn Form Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorrian style (Mid-Century) table lamp with a beige ceramic urn form body with two curling handles at the top and a floral design, resing on a circular metal baset and mou...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large Volcanic Pebble Glazed Table Lamp C!960
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple yet elegant mid century table lamp with shade. Volcanic pebble gaze in rust & beige with a beautiful period fabric shade. Large and in very much command can defi...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Amethyst and Brass Table Lamp, Attributed to Willy Daro
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, attributed to Willy Daro Sculptural mid-century table lamp featuring a dramatic natural amethyst crystal specimen mounted within a refined brass struc...
Amethyst, Brass
Mid-Century Green Italian Brass and Metal Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant mid-century table lamp from Italy, dating to the 1960s, features a refined combination of brass and lacquered metal.
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Sculpted Wood Organic Form Table Lamp c 1950's
By Modeline Lamp Co., John Keal
Located in New York, NY
Unusual organic form Mid Century table lamp, having four pedal like wood elements sprouting from a circular plinth base, all constructed of solid wood. Design reminiscent of the lamp...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Brass and Metal Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking mid-century table lamp from Italy, dating to the 1960s, features a beautifully balanced combination of brass and lacquered metal.
Brass, Metal
Swedish Desk Table Lamp B-075 in Brass by Eje Ahlgren for Bergboms Sweden, 1960s
By Eje Ahlgren, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare decorative Swedish mid century table / desk lamp in patinated brass by Eje Ahlgren produced by Bergboms, 1960s.
Brass
Mid Century 'Reed' Themed Studio Pottery and Brass Table Lamp 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century 'Reed' Themed Studio Pottery and Brass Table Lamp 1960s A beautiful and colorful mid century table lamp with incised and glazed decoration and a base in patinated brass.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Crowfoot Table Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century table lamp by Cosack with distinctive crowfoot.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps, Italy, 1960
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage Mid-Century modern Italian table lamps, in good condition. Both lights are made of lightly frosted, hand-blown Murano glass, one light socket. These elegant, authen...
Brass, Metal
$2,800 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Lamps
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps, in chrome and brass, attributed to Sciolari, Italy 1970s.
Brass, Chrome
$875Sale Price|50% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Yellow Table Lamp with Hand-Painted Hearts
Located in Amityville, NY
Charming and one of a kind vintage mid century table lamp or desk lamp with hand painted heart details.
Metal, Brass
Formed by Nature, Finished in Brass: Mid Century Willy Daro Agate Lamp
By Willy Daro
Located in New York, NY
Willy Daro (Belgian, 1937–2023) Agate Table Lamp Belgium, circa 1970s Sculptural Mid-Century table lamp by celebrated Belgian designer Willy Daro, featuring a natural agate slice mo...
Agate, Brass
Mid-Century Minimalist Acryl and Brass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamp with acrylic shade. Straightforward design language with special materiality.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Brass Base and Red Shade, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small mid century table lamp with red plastic diffuser.
Metal
Important French Mid-Century Modern 'Baghdad' Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Mid-century table lamp or desk lamp in black enameled perforated metal by Mathieu Matégot.
Metal
Two Bergboms Table lamps in Brass with Josef Frank "Nippon" Shades, Sweden 1970s
By Bergboms, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Elegant Mid-Century table lamps by Bergboms in brass, Sweden 1970s.
Brass
$410Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Glass and Wood Table Lamps, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined pair of mid-century table lamps crafted in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s, featuring solid wood bases, brass accents, and sculptural textured glass globe shades.
Brass
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Perforated Brass
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish mid century table lamp model 8458 by Boréns, Sweden.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Brass and Metal Table Lamp, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This is a stylish Mid-Century table lamp, originating from Italy and dating back to the 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century table lamp with tripod base. The shade is made of opal glass and has a black coating on the outside.
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp with Pleated Shade, Finland
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant Finnish mid-century table lamp featuring a polished brass conical base paired with a sculptural pleated shade.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Large Table Lamp in Lucite and Steel, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century table lamp made of a single block of clear lucite and chromed steel. This stunning lamp was made in Italy during the 1970s. In fabulous conditions, with no chi...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Metal with Turquoise Shade, Italy
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid Century table lamp from Italy. Elegant table lamp with turquoise screen.
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Stilnovo Style Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century table lamp from Italy. The lamp shows a classic funnel shape.
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Turned Brass Table Lamps silk shade by Luciano Frigerio 1960
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of solid, turned brass mid-century table lamps with silk shade by Luciano Frigerio, 1960s The elegant base consists of a solid brass band (2.5 cm wide x 1.0 cm thick) twisted ...
Brass
$270Sale Price|20% Off
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
$1,306Sale Price|20% Off
Tommaso Barbi Brass and Mirrored Glass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mid-century rectangular brass and mirrored glass cocktail table.
Brass
Mid Century American 1960s Black Ceramic Lamp With Brass and Wood Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome American Mid-Century table lamp dating to the 1960s, featuring a sculptural matte black ceramic body resting on a brass and wood base.
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern French Table Lamps, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small mid-century table lamps from France. An elegant design in white and brass with colorful accents.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German Crowfoot Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century table lamp with crow foot base. The shade is made of folded sheet metal, which gives it its distinctive shape with soft curves and a pointed dome.
Metal
Large French Mid-Century Rectangular Travertine Table Lamp with Brass Base, 1960
Located in Buchanan, NY
A striking French Mid-Century table lamp from the 1960s, featuring a substantial rectangular travertine body raised on a solid brass base.
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Pair of Brass Table Lamps by Tommaso Barbi, 1960s, Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An elegant pair of mid-century table lamps attributed to Tommaso Barbi, produced in Italy in the 1960s.
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.
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