A pair of Art Deco lamps, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco lamps from the mid-20th century, Poland. Lamps with a beautiful base, the ceramic center
Vintage 1950s Polish Art Deco Table Lamps
Walnut
A pair of Art Deco lamps, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco lamps from the mid-20th century, Poland. Lamps with a beautiful base, the ceramic center
Walnut
Art Deco Murano Glass & Gilded Wood Lamp attrb. to Seguso 1940s-1950s
By Archimede Seguso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, Chinoiserie, Transitional, Mid Century Modern, Art Deco, Arts & Carfts, English Cottage, Modern Country
Brass, Gold Leaf
A pair of Art Deco lamps, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco lamps from the mid-20th century, Poland. Lamps with a beautiful base, the ceramic center
Walnut, Glass
American Midcentury Brown Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American midcentury brown and black striated cylindrical 2-tier table lamp with a brown metal round
Ceramic
Danish Modern, Sculptural Oak Side / Console Table, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful vintage Danish table in stained beech from the 1950s. With a height comparable to a
Beech
$17,987 / item
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Night Blue Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
went into production courtesy of Galerie Steph Simon at the end of the 1950s. All rounded edges, and
Wood, Lacquer
$4,784 / set
H 27.96 in Dm 14.57 in
Pair of Soholm Lamps with Custom Round Brique Lampshades René Houben, 1960s
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Ceramic table lamps by Soholm, Denmark, 1960s. This high-end sculptural piece is handmade ceramic
Ceramic, Silk
Vintage Turned Wood Table Lamp in the French Taste
Located in Lomita, CA
lamp is in the French taste and was produced in the mid-century, 1950s -1960s. The stem of the lamp is
Walnut
$17,987 / item
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Glacé Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Simon at the end of the 1950s. All rounded edges, and asymmetrical lines, these tables are perfectly
Wood, Lacquer
$18,036 / item
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
went into production courtesy of Galerie Steph Simon at the end of the 1950s. All rounded edges, and
Wood, Lacquer
Pr. Oversize Ceramic Table Lamps by The Light House Lamp and Shade Co.
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of Mid Century ceramic table lamps made by the Light House Lamp and Shade Company
Ceramic
Blanc De Chine Chinese Chippendale Urn Table Lamp Bamboo Decor
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
USA in Mid 20th century; the American companies were responding to the continuing popularity of
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,500
H 35.75 in Dm 6.75 in
Monumental Frederick Weinberg Style FAIP Yellow & Beige Figurative Table Lamp
By Frederic Weinberg, F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Bainbridge, NY
footprint. 27H to top of socket. 1950's. American Mid Century Modern. Made in the USA. Signed FAIP.
Brass
Modernist Sculptural Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage ceramic and wood baluster table lamp features elongated ceramic body with geometric
Brass
$1,250 / set
H 10.25 in Dm 7 in
2 Tony Paul Style Ivory Cone Fiberglass Shade & Black Hairpin Base Table Lamps
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two 1950's Coffee & Cream Shade, Black Wire Tripod Base, Uplights, Shelf Lights, Accent Lights
Wire, Metal
$18,036 / item
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Sage Green Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
courtesy of Galerie Steph Simon at the end of the 1950s. All rounded edges, and asymmetrical lines, these
Wood, Lacquer
$18,036 / item
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Glacé Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Simon at the end of the 1950s. All rounded edges, and asymmetrical lines, these tables are perfectly
Wood, Lacquer
$18,036 / item
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Glacé Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Simon at the end of the 1950s. All rounded edges, and asymmetrical lines, these tables are perfectly
Wood, Lacquer
$18,036 / item
H 29.14 in W 92.92 in D 42.13 in
Charlotte Perriand Table En Forme Libre, Night Blue Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
went into production courtesy of Galerie Steph Simon at the end of the 1950s. All rounded edges, and
Wood, Lacquer
Comedy & Tragedy Mask Table Lamps by C.A.L.B.
Located in Hanover, MA
Middle Ages. Two lamps available. One crimson. One green. Enameled aluminum cone light on round clear
Brass, Aluminum
Modernist Mocha Brown Ceramic and Wood Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage tall ceramic and wood baluster table lamp features elongated ceramic body with
Brass
Table Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
All original table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston and produced by Lightolier. The lamp has a
Marble, Metal, Brass
Wood Dix Tournament Select Real Bowling Pin Table Lamp
By DIX
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury wood bowling pin table lamp dix tournament select mounted on round wood base
Wood, Maple
$1,798Sale Price|40% Off
H 16.15 in Dm 12.41 in
rare 41cm solid brass "Paavo Tynell" Style mushroom table light, Denmark 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
modernist table light was produced in DENMARK in the 1940s. It is made from solid brass with nice round
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rustic Three-Legged Oak Stool from 1950s France
Located in Berlin, DE
features a thick round seat and tapered legs. A timeless accent piece—ideal as a side table or occasional
Oak
Table lamp modell 2563 by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in New York, NY
Josef Frank did for Svenskt tenn during the mid-20th century perfectly. Age appropriate wear with small
Brass
Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, Acanthus Leaves
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian hand-carved Alabaster accent or table lamp features baluster urn form with a
Stone, Alabaster, Brass
$1,121
H 19 in Dm 6 in
Restored Four Strand Rattan Table Lamp With Fancy Wrapping and Vintage Lampshade
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Mid-century round rattan table lamp features four
Rattan
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Imprinted Cream & Off White Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Bitossi handcrafted Art Pottery ceramic table lamp, 1950's. Featuring a
Ceramic
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & White Polka Dots Pottery Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large Aldo for Bitossi textured Deep Brown & White Dots Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950's. Featuring a
Walnut, Ceramic
Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex Table Lamp
By Yasha Heifetz, Rodisco, Heifetz Rotaflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in the 1950's. It features the original, round, two-toned Rotaflex shade, which when illuminated
Brass
Vintage Pair of Porcelain Urn Shaped Table Lamps in Pembroke Pattern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage accent or table lamps feature a variation of the iconic Pembroke pattern; urn
Bronze
$19,402 / item
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Table: Modern Aluminum & Concrete Design
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Table For Cassina With the Trampoline Dining Table, Patricia Urquiola
Aluminum
$18,673 / item
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 63 in
Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Table for Cassina: Marble & Aluminium
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Table For Cassina With the Trampoline Dining Table, Patricia Urquiola
Marble
$16,232 / item
H 13.78 in W 75.6 in D 34.26 in
Charlotte Perriand Wood Forme Libre Table Basse by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
low version of the ‘en forme libre’ dining table designed in 1928 for her Montparnasse atelier, it
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Wood Forme Libre Table Basse by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
low version of the ‘en forme libre’ dining table designed in 1928 for her Montparnasse atelier, it
Wood
$2,000
H 34 in Dm 6.5 in
Dino Martens Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Table Lamp in Black, White & Copper
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso hand blown Murano Italian Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
Murano Glass
Tall Stiffel Tommi Parzinger Style Brass Four Column Table Lamp
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Stiffel Four Column Brass Table Lamp with Grasscloth Shade, often attributed to Tommi Parzinger
Metal, Brass
Model Thea Trolley attributed to Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Genarp, SE
Källemo. Crafted in warm teak with beautifully rounded solid wood framing and refined Scandinavian Modern
Teak
$2,000 / set
H 17 in Dm 7 in
Small Pair of Verplex Co. Black Tripod Table Lamps with White Linen Shades, 1950
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
. 1950. In the manner of Tony Paul. Featuring tripod Black wire legs, round Black wooden ball feet and
Metal
Restored Four Strand Rattan Table Lamp with Fancy Wrapping and Brass Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired midcentury round rattan table lamp featuring four
Rattan
1950's Natural Florida Palm Leaf Centrepiece Tray
Located in New York, NY
Natural 1950's Florida long palm leaf centrepiece tray with two balancing round wood ball legs Tray
Natural Fiber, Palmwood
$2,000 / set
H 25 in W 9.5 in D 9.9 in
Pair Gerald Thurston Lightolier Black Iron Tripod Table Lamps with Glass Shades
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier black and white table lamps, 1950s. Featuring balanced black
Steel
$1,500 / set
H 29.25 in W 9.78 in D 7.4 in
Pair of Vintage Victorian Style Reticulated Gilded Majolica Urn Table Lamps
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large gilded majolica table lamps feature elaborate Victorian style design with urn or teapot
Gold
Fine French 1950s Satin Brass and White "Craquelé" Glass by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With a round brass base that supports a white crazed glass and brass tulip-shaped shade. Signed.
Brass
Pair of Organic Modern Mocha Brown Ceramic and Wood Table Lamps
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
, from Scandinavian Modern to Organic Modern, Country, Traditional, or Mid Century Modern.
Brass
$3,200
H 19 in W 17.25 in D 14.63 in
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass and Metal Table Lamps
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-adjustable, black-metal shades and corresponding round bases with brass stems (ca. 1950s, USA). Black paint
Metal, Brass
$899Sale Price / set|59% Off
H 31 in W 6 in D 6 in
Pair of Vintage Ivory White Assembled Porcelain, Gilt Hand Painted Table Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
the second third of the 20th century and they are assembled here to create a great opportunity for
Porcelain
Oversized Italian Modernist Table Lamp in Patinated Copper, Bronze and Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Visually striking, tall table lamp with patinated, triangular copper and bronze shade with brass
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel
$1,400
H 17.75 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Italian Modern Brass, Metal, and Black Marble Table Lamp by Luci Milano
By Luci Milano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant articulating table lamp by Luci Milano (ca. 1950s, Italy) Composed of a brass pivoting stem
Marble, Metal, Brass
1960s Minimalist Table Lamp in Wicker and Fabric
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1960s Minimalist Table Lamp in Wicker and Fabric Description: This is a mid-century table lamp
Metal
$3,500 / set
H 29.5 in Dm 41.5 in
Rare 1950s Woodard Wrought Iron & Mesh Dining Patio Table 4 Chairs Ball Finials
By Russell Woodard, Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic and Rare 1950s mid century Palm Beach Style, outdoor wrought iron & mesh patio / garden set
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Ceramic Table Lamp attributed to Roland Zobel — France, 1970s, era Ruelland
By Roland Zobel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
table lamp attributed to Roland Zobel, dating from the 1950s. The lamp features a softly rounded
Ceramic
$1,450
H 15.75 in Dm 9.8 in
20th Century Chromed Table Lamp With Black Metal Lamp Shade, AT circa 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary mid century table lamp from the 1950s in Austria. This stylish mid 20th century table
Metal, Chrome
Jacques Adnet leather table lamp France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptional table lamp is a masterpiece of modernist design by the renowned French designer
Leather, Fabric
$3,250 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Russell Woodard Grapevine Wrought Iron Patio Dining Set, 5 Pieces
By Russell Woodard
Located in Omaha, NE
grapevine pattern, circa 1950s. This five-piece set includes a round mesh-top dining table and four
Iron
Søholm Stoneware Table Lamp, Denmark, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Rīga, LV
Mid-century Danish stoneware table lamp by Søholm, Bornholm, crafted in the late 1950s–early 1960s
Stoneware, Bamboo
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.