Mid-Century Modern Lighting
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Green Lacquered Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by an elegant and well-balanced mid-century modern design. Each sconce features a slender, gently curved brass arm that ext...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Cast Iron Wall Lights with White Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron wall light
White opaline glass, brass top.
Height of wall piece up to the glass: 36 cm / 14.17 inches
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4 inches
2 holes to secure...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Pair of Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by elegant proportions and a light, sculptural silhouette typical of mid-century Italian lighting design. Each sc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Modern Wall Sconces in Black-Enamelled Brass, Brass and Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A distinctive pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1960s, characterized by a bold and architectural mid-century modern design. Each sconce features a cylindrical brass wall mount co...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, characterized by a clean and timeless mid-century design. Each sconce features a gently curved brass arm extending from a circu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
ENA Handmade Embossed, Adjustable Brass Art - Picture Artisanal Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ENA Brass Casting Picture Wall Sconce is meticulously crafted from solid brass, offering both durability and timeless appeal. Its surface is adorned with hand-applied, intricate patt...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Suora Floor Lamp Burnished Brass Metal Marble Parchment Design by Carlo Mollino
By Carlo Molino
Located in London, GB
Suora or Nun in the English language is “The” Iconic Floor Lamp which fully represents the essence of Carlo Mollino’s inspiration and great skill in his design products.
It also re...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Expertly Restored-Arthur Jacobs Model-350 Floor Lamp for Modeline of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Sunburst Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Gilt Metal & Milk Glass, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Leafed Pendant Ceiling Light with In Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globe
France, 1950s
Outstanding French sunburst pendant in gilt metal and opaline glass
This sunburst starburs...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Beautiful original large 1960s Heifetz Rotaflex pendant lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large original 1960s beige Heifetz Rotaflex pendant lamp.
Excellent glare-free light for any living space.
Original E27 socket.
Very good vintage condition with no damage.
...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Ardium Mini Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Mini Brass Wall Sconce, a timeless lighting fixture designed to add elegance and sophistication to any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this sconce features a G9 socket that is compatible with LED bulbs, ensuring energy efficiency and long-lasting illumination.
The distinctive cardium shell-shaped form brings a touch of nature-inspired décor into your home, creating a visually stunning accent. This versatile semi-flush wall sconce...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
POSA 36 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
POSA 36 D Model Adjustable Side Pull Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
The lamp shade is made of very quality o...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Seguso, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light produced by Seguso, Italy, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 10.5"D
Stem Length (i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large 12-Head Plexiglass and Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-Century Modern 12-Head Plexiglass and Brass Chandelier, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 12x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 1A Table Lamp in Yellow and White
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage model 1A light sculpture designed by Isamu Noguchi
Manufactured by Ozeki and Co
Designed in 1954
Akari-Gemini edition circa 1980's
Washi paper and bamboo shade with modernis...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Awesome large Mother-of-Pearl ceiling bell lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome large Mother-of-Pearl ceiling bell lamp, 1960s
The lamp can be adjusted from 40cm to a height of 140cm.
The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in worki...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 20.0"W x 20.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 11.75"
Dimensions...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Mid Century Table or Boudoir Lamp with Original Parchment Shade 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century table lamp with glass and wood base, and original parchment shade. The glass has a white ground with gold thread wandering line decoration. The lamp is in good, original,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
'Mania' Model Single Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'Mania' Model Single Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamp.
Lamp is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp work with 2x E27 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
ONOS 40 D Model Adjustable 'Double Pull' Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, Germany
New and made the order. Designed and manufactured in Germany.
Made of very quality solid Brass Mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T. H. Valentiner for Poul Dinesen in the 1960s .
A classic example of simp...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
German Designer, Flush Mount, Resin, Brass, Germany, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white resin and brass flush mount designed and produced in Germany, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.0"H x 19.5"D
Bulb Specificati...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Beautiful and well-preserved flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1950s first half.
The lamp is fully working and in good vintag...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Ceramic, Acrylic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic, brass and beige acrylic band table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Minor dark stains to shade. Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 6-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern multicolored 3-armed brass sputnik lamp, 1950s
With nice original midcentury patina. Little since of usage.
Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamp, 1950s.
The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, green and blue-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina.
Several scratches on metal light fixture.
Wear con...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Table Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo table lamp from the 1950s. Marble base with two intertwining brass arms and shades lacquered in red and off-white. Nice original condition with some patina. Two origina...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
1950s Italian Adjustable Wall Sconce in Enamelled Brass, Soft Mauve and Turquois
Located in Rome, IT
A single Italian wall sconce from the 1950s, defined by a balanced combination of form and color. The piece features a circular wall plate in enamelled brass finished in turquoise, m...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Cocoon Pendant, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian cocoon pendant from the 1960s. Custom design for a Hotel in Madonna di Campiglio, which included additional cocoon lamps by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. Very ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$3,107 / item
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A clean and understated pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by precise proportions and restrained materials. Each sconce features a circular brass wall plate with a ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a balanced and understated design. Each sconce features a circular brass wall plate from which a slender, gently cur...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Black and Red Lacquer with Opaline
Located in Rome, IT
A refined pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, distinguished by a confident yet well-balanced use of materials and color. Each sconce features a circular brass wall plate wit...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Uno Kristiansson Table Lamp, Turned Solid Pine, Luxus Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, sculptural, solid pine table lamp designed by Uno Kristiansson around 1966 and made by Luxus. The body of the design is turned pine wood. Although the form of the lamp is ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Finnish mid-century modern large 80 cm brass ceiling lamps
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the elegance of Finnish mid-century modern design with these impressive big lamps crafted from warm brass, measuring a striking 80 cm in diameter. Designed to create ambia...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Holtkoetter Brass Floor Lamp 1980s Germany
By Holtkoetter
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beathiful Brass swing arm Floor lamp. Adjustable in Height .
ideal reading light . normal E27 bulb needed .
Good condition .
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Luxo/Lido Articulating Adjustable Architect’s Task Desk Lamp
By Luxo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic architect’s drafting desk lamp. Iconic mid-century, modern design, fully functional adjustments, and clamp included. Original paint in good condition, fold coloring and prese...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
German Midcentury Set of Eight Glass Flush Mounts by WILA Leuchten, 1970s
By WILA
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Set of Eight Murano glass Wall Sconces by WILA Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 794.
These Wall Sconces ha...
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1670s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern German UFO Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern UFO Discus Cocoon Pendant Lamp, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
A minimalist design. The lamp has a simple discus shape. The Cocoon material pr...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Mid Century Chandelier By TH Valentiner For Poul Dinesen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A very rare Mid Century chandelier designed by Danish architect T. H. Valentiner for Poul Dinesen in the 1960s .
A classic example of simp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Butter Yellow Adjustable Task Desk Lamp, Model HH-16, Well-Lite, 1970
Located in Toronto, CA
A vintage postmodern task lamp by Well-Lite, model HH-16, produced in Hong Kong during the 1970s. The design features a compact geometric base paired with a tapered rectangular shade...
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$188 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling light featuring a chrome base and a handcrafted shade with a decorative layer of art glass.
The ceiling fixture features an opaline glass shade with ha...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 / item
Toni Zuccheri, Pendant Light, Glass, Metal, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A white opaline glass and metal pendant light, model Ninfee, designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Venini, Italy, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Floral Ceiling Light by Banci Firenze Design Italy, 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Italian floral wall light or ceiling lamp, crafted from gilded wrought iron with hand-applied capiz shell petals. It features a stylized flower with layered leaves arrang...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Rattan Slender Wall Sconce (Pair)
Located in Oxford, GB
lluminate your space with understated elegance through this striking up-down wall light, where natural rattan reed meets warm brass accents. The dual-directional design casts light b...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$958 / set
Italian Designer, Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and yellow-lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Dramatic patina.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Variable position; measured ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Beautiful and well-preserved flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Dutch White Opaline Glass Vintage Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Cast Iron & Brass wall light
White opaline glass globe
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and cream-white opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): "H x "W x "D
Bulb Specifi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Teak
Valinte, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Finland, 1960s
By Valinte Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and brass table lamp or desk light produced by Valinte, Finland, c. 1960s.
Dramatic patina; wear consistent with age and use.
Variable position; measured as...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
XL Mid Century Murano Lamp Light White Murano Vintage Swirl Glass Italian
Located in Toronto, CA
An extraordinary extra-large vintage Murano glass mushroom lamp in a crisp white hue, crafted using the iconic swirl technique. Its generous scale gives this timeless design a strong...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$773 Sale Price
30% Off
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white fabric and brass flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Multiple light staining spots. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and moderate ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
EWÅ Värnamo, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and blue-lacquered metal table lamp or desk light produced by EWÅ Värnamo, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Variable position; measured as sh...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Wall Lamp in Brass, Green Lacquered Metal and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Italian wall lamp from the 1950s, characterized by a refined and balanced design typical of mid-century Italian production. The lamp features an oval brass wall plate from which exte...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a refined and modern design that combines clean geometry with subtle decorative details. Each sconce is composed of a ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, Chrome, Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An opaline glass, white-lacquered and chrome plated metal table lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): "H x "...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Paper, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of off-white embroidery fabric and parchment paper wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.25...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Wonderful Bauhaus-style lamp from the 1960s: Large brass table lamp by the company Egon Hillebrand from West Germany, model 7613. The very solid lamp impresses with its large domed shade made entirely of brass. With a height of 41 cm and a shade diameter of 37 cm, it is not only a striking piece but also a practical lighting element, equipped with two bulbs. The desk lamp provides bright, pleasant, glare-free light thanks to the large shade. It has a heavy base with a smooth, dark brown finish and a curved brass lamp...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vico Magistretti, Wall Lights, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white opaline glass and brass wall lights, model Mania, designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide, Italy, 1960s.
Some staining to backplate. Wear consistent wi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Arthur Jacobs "Infinity" Model-9420 Lamp for Modeline of C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Korina Wood, Original Frosted Glass Globes, Brass Hardware
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing h...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern 12-Arm Brass Sputnik Lamp, 1950s
Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Germany. Executed in lacquered metal and brass.
The lamp is executed wit...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo, and Glashütte Limburg. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $60 and tops out at $649,671 while the average work can sell for $2,162.
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