Table Lamp in Patinated and Chrome Plated Brass 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Table Lamp in Patinated and Chrome Plated Brass 1950s. A wonderful mid century table lamp in
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Silver Plate, Brass
Table Lamp in Patinated and Chrome Plated Brass 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Table Lamp in Patinated and Chrome Plated Brass 1950s. A wonderful mid century table lamp in
Silver Plate, Brass
$2,150
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Brass Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson with Pleated Shade - Sweden 1960's
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined mid-century table lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in the 1960s, crafted in Sweden
Brass
Vintage Table Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare mid-century table lamp, made in Germany, in the 1950's. Made of glass and brass Fully
Brass
Vintage Plastic Table Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage mid-century table lamp, made in Germany, in the 1970's. Made of glass and plastic. Fully
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Framed Table Mirror, Finland, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined Finnish mid-century table mirror defined by its graphic geometry and solid brass
Brass
Mid-Century German Table Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century table lamp from Cosack. An elegant design from the 50s. The flat shade has a striking
Metal
$1,596Sale Price|70% Off
H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in
Iconic Laurel Walnut & Brass Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Richard Barr Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent! Brass & Walnut Mid Century Modern Table Lamp By Laurel Lamp Company Circa 1957
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp with Plastic Shade, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Mid-Century table lamp, crafted in Germany in the 1960s, is a fine example of the
Metal, Brass
Vintage Table Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare mid-century table lamp, made in Germany, in the 1950's. Made of metal. Made of glass and
Brass
$2,931 / set
H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Acryl and Brass Tripod Table Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamps from Cosack. Filigree design with a special combination of materials
Metal
$2,931 / set
H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Acryl and Brass Tripod Table Lamp from Cosack, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century table lamps from Cosack. Filigree design with a special combination of materials
Metal
Mid-Century Stilnovo Style Tripod Cone Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century table lamp with a characteristic umbrella and foot. A design of French or Italian
Metal
$793Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.67 in Dm 5.12 in
Set Of Table Lamps In Opaline Glass & Brass, Czechoslovakia 1955
Located in Zohor, SK
A beautiful pair of mid-century table lamps produced in 1955 by Jablonecké Sklárne, Czechoslovakia
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Brass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive mid-century table lamps. An elegant design with high-quality materials and workmanship
Metal
$1,815
H 20.08 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Red Austrian Midcentury Brass and Iron Table Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare and charming Austrian Midcentury brass table lamp, was manufactured by J. T. Kalmar
Brass, Metal
$2,208Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 22 in W 8 in D 4 in
Restored Mid-century Hawaiian Carved Mango Wood Panel Lantern Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A striking pair of mid-century table lamps hand made in Honolulu, Hawaii featuring beautifully
Brass
Swedish Modern Brass Table Lamp by Böhlmarks
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Karlstad, SE
A striking mid-century table lamp by Böhlmarks, Sweden, featuring a sculptural combination of brass
Brass
Adjustable Brass Table Lamp by Bergboms, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Bergboms, Josef Frank
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual mid-century table lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1950s by
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tripod Table Lamp with Adjustable Brass Arm
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century table lamp with a striking tripod foot. A factual design with elegant shapes. Due to
Metal
$2,867 / set
H 15.36 in W 6.3 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Table Lamps in Teak & Brass, BJS Skellefteå, Sweden 1960s
By Skellefteå BJS
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful mid-century table lamps in teak and brass produced by Bäcklunds Järn &
Brass
$3,650
H 21.66 in Dm 17.13 in
Aldo Tura, Bar Cart, Red Goatskin, Italian Midcentury / Hollywood Regency
By Aldo Tura
Located in Stockholm, SE
master of parchment" for his use of the material. Today many recognize his mid-century tables and
Brass
Table Lamps by The Majestic Lamp Co.
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a timeless duo of sophistication and charm: the Mid-Century Table/Bedside Lamps by
Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Majestic Table Lamp! Atomic MCM Luxcraft Brass 1950s Incredibly Rare
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAJESTIC MID CENTURY TABLE LAMP STUNNING! PERFORATED SCREENS WOOD & BRASS EXQUISITE MID CENTURY
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$2,931
H 22.44 in Dm 14.17 in
Mid-Century German Minimalist Tripod Teak Table Lamp from Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare mid-century table lamp from the German manufacturer Kaiser Leuchten. The design
Metal
Midcentury Brass and Fabric Shade Table Lamp by Rupert Nikoll, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Midcentury brass table lamp by Rupert Nikoll, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the refined
Brass
Brass, Opaline & Bakelite Table Lamp, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This vintage mid-century table lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s. The
Brass
$3,106
H 13 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Table Lamps, Pencil Reed Rattan and Brass, Vivai Del Sud Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
These mid-century table lamps were designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1960s to 1970s. The
Brass
$2,450
H 26.25 in W 10.88 in D 6.38 in
Jean Arp Sculpted Lamp for Laurel, MCM Brutalist Style Table Lamp
By Philippe Jean, Jean Arp
Located in Miami, FL
, 1970s. This sophisticated mid century Table Lamp has a fine gilded brass sculpture on a resin base with
Brass
Brass Table Lamp with Teak, Asea, Sweden 1950s
By ASEA
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Brass and Teak Table Lamp by ASEA, Sweden, 1950s This refined mid-century table lamp was produced
Brass
Erik Wärnå Table or Wall Lamp for Gnosjö Konstsmide 1950s
By Erik Wärnå
Located in Meer, VAN
Erik Wärnå Table or Wall Lamp for Gnosjö Konstsmide 1950s. Lovely and quintessentially mid century
Metal, Brass
$1,433
H 16.15 in Dm 9.45 in
Modernist table lamp by Nils Strinning, Scandinavian mid century, Sweden 1950s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Forserum, SE
A rare functionalist mid-century table lamp designed by Swedish designer Nils Strinning in the
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Swiss Tripod Table Lamp from SUB, 1960s
By Sub
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare, mid century table lamp with three -legged foot from the Swiss manufacturer Sub. The design
Metal
$1,732
H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
Tommaso Barbi Large Table Lamp with Brass and Bamboo Inserts, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century table lamp made of black laminated wood and brass, featuring decorative bamboo
Brass, Foil
$2,214
H 28.75 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
Signed Romeo Rega Table Lamp in Brass and White Silk Lampshade, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century table lamp in solid brass and brown perspex with its original silk and brass
Metal, Brass
$3,517
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Table Lamp by Cosack Leuchten, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century table lamp by Cosack. This and similar designs are often attributed to Louis Kalff
Metal
$3,112
H 20.48 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in
Hans Bergström, table lamp 726, brass & textile, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century table lamp, model 726, designed by Hans Bergström and produced by the
Brass
$3,823 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps Model EV 84, Itsu Oy, Finland
By Itsu
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare pair of Finnish mid-century table lamps with cylindrical woven shades and slender black
Metal, Brass
Vintage Trix & Robert Haussmann Table Floor Lamp
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Tarporley, GB
#3448 Vintage Trix & Robert Haussmann table lamp. Swiss 1960’s. This striking thirteen arm mid
Metal, Aluminum
Large 'Faux Bamboo' Table Lamp in Brass and Resin 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Meer, VAN
Faux Bamboo' Table Lamp in Patinated Brass and Resin 1970s A stunning and large mid century table
Brass
1950s Mid Century Honeycomb Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in North Hollywood, CA
exquisite mid-century table lamp is a bold fusion of sculptural form and functional design. The lamp
Brass
Midcentury Metal and Fabric Shade Table Lamp by Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This mid-century table lamp by Temde, crafted in the 1960s, beautifully combines modernist elegance
Metal
Pair of 1970s Travertine Table Lamps
Located in London, London
A sculptural pair of mid-century table lamps executed in carved travertine, circa 1970s. Each lamp
Travertine
$3,770Sale Price|10% Off
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Mod. 553 Table Lamp by Oscar Torlasco for Lumi, Collectible Italian Design
By Lumi, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Milano, IT
Oscar Torlasco Lamp - Torlasco Table Lamp - Mid-Century Table Lamp Rare and sought-after "Mod. 553
Metal, Brass
Paolo Venini Braided Diamointe Table lamp for Venini Italy, 1940c.
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Chicago, IL
Venini Braided Diamante Table Lamp, Model 9034, Italy, c. 1940 A rare and elegant mid-century table
Glass
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15 in W 9 in D 5 in
Gilt & Brass PALM FROND AMERICAN DESIGN TABLE LAMPS
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Gilt Brass Palm Frond Lamps Fossil Stone Bases American, circa 1960s A
Stone, Metal
$2,992 / set
H 14.18 in Dm 8.67 in
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, a pair of table lamps 32060, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful pair of mid-century table lamps, model 32060, designed by Bertil Brisborg for the
Brass
$1,702
H 22.05 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century “Black Lady” Table Lamp by Barsony, Australia, 1950s
By Barsony Ceramics 1
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century “Black Lady” Table Lamp by Barsony, Australia, 1950s Dimensions: H 56 cm x W 23 cm x D
Brass
$1,850
H 25 in W 10 in D 10 in
Pair Sculptural brutalist Tiki Mid-Century Glaze Lamps in the Style Honi Chilo
Located in Las Vegas, NV
striking pair of mid-century table lamps featuring sculptural ceramic bodies with vibrant shades of blue
Ceramic
Brass Table Lamp by MAE, Möller Armatur Eskilstuna, Sweden, 1950s
By Möllers Armaturfabrik
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined Swedish mid-century table lamp made in solid brass, defined by its clean vertical form
Brass
$4,360 / set
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Exquisite Pair of Large Belgian Brass Eagle Sculptured Table Lamps for DeKnudt
By Deknudt
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Pair of very Large and Solid Brass Mid Century Table Lamps from the ‘70s produced by
Brass, Steel
$1,888Sale Price|20% Off
H 49 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rare Brass Wood Table Floor Lamp White After Gerald Thurston Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Peoria, AZ
AFTER GERALD THURSTON MID CENTURY TABLE FLOOR LAMP CLASSIC DESIGN WHITE & GOLD FINISH! ( 1958
Brass
$5,386 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 13.39 in
Pair of Leatherette & Brass Table Lamps by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno, 1960s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Orno Oy
Located in Karis, Nyland
A sculptural pair of Finnish mid-century table lamps designed by Lisa Johansson-Pape for Orno. The
Brass
$1,553
H 14.18 in W 4.34 in D 11.03 in
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, Scandinavian desk lamp 32535, Sweden, 1950s
By Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century table lamp, model 32535, designed by Bertil Brisborg for the Swedish department store
Brass, Steel
$1,553
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, Scandinavian desk lamp 32535, Sweden, 1950s
By Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Forserum, SE
A mid-century table lamp, model 32535, designed by Bertil Brisborg for the Swedish department store
Brass, Steel
$2,693
H 42.13 in Dm 16.54 in
Tall Modernist Table by Lamp Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, Denmark, Iron & Glass
By Bent Karlby, Werner Schou, Jo Hammerborg, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Tall Danish Mid-Century Table lamp. Design by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, for Holm Sørensen, Denmark
Iron, Metal
$2,500
H 31 in W 18 in D 18 in
Laurel Lamp! Marvelous MCM Danish Designer Lighting Barr 1960s Stylish Decor!
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Table Lamp! Attributed to Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Company
Metal, Brass
Vintage Asian Carved Stone Couple
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant pair of mid-century table lamps celebrates the enduring charm of Chinoiserie design
Stone, 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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.