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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Swedish Mid-Century Three-Arm Chandelier in Brass, Teak and Opaline Glass 1950's

$2,013

Swedish Mid-Century Three-Arm Chandelier in Brass, Teak and Opaline Glass 1950's

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant Swedish mid-century modern chandelier produced in the 1950s, executed in polished brass with sculptural solid teak detailing and three softly tapered opaline glass shades. Th...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

1950s Italian Brass Table Lamp with Spherical Opaline Glass Shades

$1,100 / item

1950s Italian Brass Table Lamp with Spherical Opaline Glass Shades

Located in Rome, IT

This Italian table lamp from the 1950s features a clean, modern design built around a compact, geometric composition. The lamp is structured as a solid brass cylinder rising from a f...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Fairy Tale and Tudor style wrought iron pendant lamp by Ferro Art, Spain, 1940s

$3,079

Fairy Tale and Tudor style wrought iron pendant lamp by Ferro Art, Spain, 1940s

By Ferro Art, Maison Jansen, Hans Kögl, Willy Daro, Maison Charles

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Mid-Century and Tudor Revival style wrought iron pendant lamp by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1940s. Composed of a wrought iron structure with hand-crafted and welded ...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Large Italian multicolored Murano glass chandelier

$1,089

Large Italian multicolored Murano glass chandelier

By Gio Ponti

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Very large, two-armed ceiling lamp made of mouth-blown Murano glass. The style clearly references Gio Ponti and Venini. Excellent condition. A total of 8 lamps are available (in vari...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Murano Glass

Vintage 1960s Fibonacci Pendant in Aluminum By Sofus Frandsen for Fog And Mørup

$957 / item

Vintage 1960s Fibonacci Pendant in Aluminum By Sofus Frandsen for Fog And Mørup

By Fog & Mørup

Located in Søborg, DK

Iconic and rare pendant designed by Sophus Frandsen in 1963 for Fog & Mørup. The Fibonacci model is one of the most recognizable designs and is becoming increasingly rare to find...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum

Solid Wood Small Pair of Sconces by Hustadt Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

$710 / set

Solid Wood Small Pair of Sconces by Hustadt Leuchten, 1970s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Solid Wood Small Pair of Sconces by Hustadt Leuchten, 1970s, Germany 2 pair available This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use 110-220V in all countries. Ple...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Wood

Beautiful Cocoon pendant lamp in very good original vintage condition from 1960s

$1,835

Beautiful Cocoon pendant lamp in very good original vintage condition from 1960s

Located in München, DE

Beautiful spherical 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good original vintage condition. Features a wonderful minimalist design. Emits a very pleasant, warm light. The shade is free of...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Chandelier in Brass with Amber Glass Shades

$5,450

Mid-Century Italian Chandelier in Brass with Amber Glass Shades

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s captures the warmth and refinement of mid-century design. Crafted in brass with a beautifully a...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass

$2,900 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant pair of Italian wall sconces manufactured in the 1950s, featuring slender angular brass arms supporting tapered satin opaline glass shades. The minimalist asymmetric structur...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Elegant Mid-Century Style Pendant Light with Brass and Cocoon-Style Shade

$947

Elegant Mid-Century Style Pendant Light with Brass and Cocoon-Style Shade

Located in Hannover, DE

This refined vintage pendant light beautifully combines warm brass elements with a softly textured cocoon-style shade, creating a timeless and versatile lighting piece. The sculptura...

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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Chandelier in Brass and Frosted Glass Shades

$14,400

1950s Italian Chandelier in Brass and Frosted Glass Shades

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chandelier, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s Elegant Italian chandelier from the 1950s, crafted from beautifully patinated brass and delicate frosted glass shades. The refined brass struc...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s

$1,422 / set

Midcentury Pair of Red Wall Lamps by Paul Neuhaus, 1960s

By Paul Neuhaus Leuchten

Located in Hagenbach, DE

This striking pair of midcentury wall lamps by Paul Neuhaus, dating from the 1960s, captures the bold yet refined aesthetic of the era. Each lamp features a square red frame with sof...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights

$4,900 / set

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lights

Located in Rome, IT

Refined pair of Italian wall lights from the 1950s, characterized by a sculptural and well-balanced composition. Each sconce features a central vertical brass stem intersected by a ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Beautiful small 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good vintage condition

$1,598

Beautiful small 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good vintage condition

Located in München, BY

Beautiful small 1960s Cocoon pendant lamp in very good original vintage condition. Great minimalist design. Creates a very pleasant warm light. The shade is undamaged. No holes or ...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

$1,421

Large Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy, 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful large table lamp in "rostrato" mouth-blown Murano glass and brass, completed by an ivory cotton lampshade. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Ercole Barovi...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Exceptionally Large Mid-Century Modern Tiered Glass Chandeliers 220 cm/86 in in Height

$21,700

Exceptionally Large Mid-Century Modern Tiered Glass Chandeliers 220 cm/86 in in Height

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Chandeliers, glass, brass, Europe, 1960s These chandeliers carry the unmistakable presence of mid-century modern design, where grandeur and discipline meet in perfect balance. Their...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Murano Glass Chandelier, Pair Available, in stock

$12,000

Sculptural Murano Glass Chandelier, Pair Available, in stock

Located in Miami, FL

Sculptural Glass Chandelier, Aqua Smoked Glass & Brass, Italy Contemporary, Pair Available, In Stock Murano glass chandelier with cascading ribbed panels in soft aqua and smoked ton...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Floor Lamp Build By "van Doorn Culemborg" Brass And Teak Details

$2,126

1950s Italian Floor Lamp Build By "van Doorn Culemborg" Brass And Teak Details

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Elegant mid-century floor lamp produced by Van Doorn BV (Culemborg, The Netherlands) in the 1950s, incorporating distinctive Italian design elements and components. This piece featu...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Brass and Glass, 1950s

$1,480

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Brass and Glass, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Brass and Glass, 1950s By shortening the cable, the lowest height of the lamp can be infinitely adjusted to 35cm, at the moment it ...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Copper, Brass

Pair Huge French Midcentury Brass & Smoked Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s, France

$2,131 / set

Pair Huge French Midcentury Brass & Smoked Glass Pendant Lights, 1960s, France

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Pair of beautiful brass & smoked glass pendant lights handmade in the 1960s, France. Excellent original condition with a lovely patina. One E27 Edison standard socket, the lights wo...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

$1,600

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Sweden from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Prototype "Royal" Plafonnier Chandelier from Barovier & Toso, 1960s

$5,140

Prototype "Royal" Plafonnier Chandelier from Barovier & Toso, 1960s

By Barovier

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Unique piece: This model was handcrafted as a one-of-a-kind prototype and later mass-produced by Barovier&Toso under the name "Royal." It is still in production today, starting at €...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Gaetano Sciolari 5-Tier chandelier, brass & crystal, Italy, 1970s

$2,901

Gaetano Sciolari 5-Tier chandelier, brass & crystal, Italy, 1970s

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Magnificent 5-tier Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, Italy, 1970s. This iconic mid-century masterpiece showcases cascading tiers of hand-cut crystal prisms suspended from a polished brass...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 green glass tube

$1,705 / set

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 green glass tube

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large green glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp. P...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic Wall Lamp

$769

Ceramic Wall Lamp

By Kaiser Leuchten, Goebel Company, Alessi Ceramiche

Located in München, DE

Very nice ceramic lamp from the 1960s. Wonderful design and finish. The lamp with the hand-painted glaze is a real eye-catcher. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight s...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Itsu, Finland, 1950s. Paavo Tynell Style

$4,927Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Itsu, Finland, 1950s. Paavo Tynell Style

By Paavo Tynell, Itsu

Located in Turku, Finland

Elegant Paavo Tynell -Style Mid-Century Modern chandelier designed and manufactured by Itsu in Finland during the 1950s. This refined fixture features a solid brass frame with beauti...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Teak and Glass, 1960s

$1,160

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Teak and Glass, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Lamp in Copper, Teak and Glass, 1950s By shortening the cable, the lowest height of the lamp can be infinitely adjusted to 35cm, at the momen...

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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Copper

Vico Magistretti for Artemide Chandelier 'Eptaclinio' in Opaline Glass

$58,000

Vico Magistretti for Artemide Chandelier 'Eptaclinio' in Opaline Glass

By Vico Magistretti, Artemide

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vico Magistretti for Artemide, chandelier, model ‘Eptaclinio’, nickel-plated brass, opaline glass, Italy, 1967 This charming chandelier features seven opaline glass shades, which explains the prefix “epta,” Greek for seven. The design belongs to Vico Magistretti’s Clinio...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s

$722

Murano Glass Table Lamp Mushroom, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Classic of Italian design — Mushroom table lamp. Made of Murano glass with blue color in the 1970s. Original vintage handcrafted light from Italy. The lamp is in very good vintage c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Expertly Restored - John Keal Mosaic Tile Floor Lamp for Modeline of CA

$3,500

Expertly Restored - John Keal Mosaic Tile Floor Lamp for Modeline of CA

By Modeline Lamp Co., John Keal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Mosaic Tiles, Korina Wood, New Linen Shade ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Linen, Wood

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s

$1,302

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Wall Sconce by Kalmar Franken, 1970s

By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brutalist Design Large 3 Armed Wrought Iron Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

$2,605

Brutalist Design Large 3 Armed Wrought Iron Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Brutalist Design Large 3 Armed Wrought Iron Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

RESERVED: Vintage Palmette Wall Light, Amber Glasses

$414

RESERVED: Vintage Palmette Wall Light, Amber Glasses

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The applique are made by 9 Murano handmade amber palmette glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold painted...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

$1,600

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative flush mount ceiling fixture from the early 1950s. Designed and made in Sweden from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s

$2,962 / set

Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s

By Barovier, (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous pair of Art Deco Murano sconces by Barovier. These gorgeous bellflower-shaped sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s. Six pieces available, all in fabulous c...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Pair of ‘Micro’ Sconces, Model 2240, 1950s, Signed

$22,162 / set

Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Pair of ‘Micro’ Sconces, Model 2240, 1950s, Signed

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A rare and authentic pair of ‘Micro’ sconces, model 2240, designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in the 1950s. Each sconce features double profiled glass panels: two thick, polishe...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Arc Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp With Large Shade Goffredo Reggiani

$2,900

Arc Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp With Large Shade Goffredo Reggiani

By Goffredo Reggiani

Located in Toronto, ON

Spectacular arc floor lamp, made in Italy by Reggiani. It has a chrome frame which is fully adjustable, featuring a large acrylic shade with brass accent on the edges. This lamp is a...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

$2,362 / set

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...

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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Gaetano Sciolari 37 Cube Chrome Chandelier MCM , Italia

$18,995

1970s Gaetano Sciolari 37 Cube Chrome Chandelier MCM , Italia

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Iconic Gaetano Sciolari 37 cubes chrome chandelier , Italy Prime quality material, solid construction, fine assembly and craftsmanship. Brass cubes covered by a thick chrome coat. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Albaster

$2,605

Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Albaster

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique create...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Floor Lamp

$36,400

Rare Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Floor Lamp

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, floor lamp, coated aluminum and brass, brass, marble, Italy, design circa 1954 An exceptionally rare floor lamp, designed by the acclaimed lighting des...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s

$4,062 / set

Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s

By Mazzega, AVMazzega, Mazzega 1946

Located in Badajoz, Badajoz

Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each Wall Sconce is co...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Expertly Restored - Tony Paul Walnut & Brass Table Lamp by Westwood Industries

$1,295

Expertly Restored - Tony Paul Walnut & Brass Table Lamp by Westwood Industries

By Westwood Industries, Tony Paul

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions 31.50in H x 8in Wx 8inD Lamp Shade: 10in H x 15.25in W ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing hi...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces

$2,600 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

A distinctive and subtly playful pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a sculptural composition in brass with contrasting material details. Each sconce features tw...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare 1970s Italian Hand-Sewn Celadon Green Suede Pendant Lamp Sculptural Flower

$2,049

Rare 1970s Italian Hand-Sewn Celadon Green Suede Pendant Lamp Sculptural Flower

Located in Hannover, DE

This exceptional pendant lamp, crafted in Italy in the 1970s, embodies masterful craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The shade is meticulously hand-sewn from delicate light celadon-...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Alabaster

Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s

$2,321 / item

Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Copper Louis Poulsen PH4/5 Wall Lights Circa 1970s - Solid copper shade and body - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Suitable for use outside - Designed by Poul Henningsen - Made by Louis P...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Copper

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "rondini" green glass

$758 / set

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "rondini" green glass

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 6 glass petals "rondini" (green) in a chrome frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 13,40 in...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage large crystal chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s

$2,216

Vintage large crystal chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany 1960s

By Kaiser Leuchten

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Mid-century crystal chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten. Made in Germany in the 1960s. The lamp features a metal frame with a series of textured pressed glass panels. Typical design of G...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mazzega Wall Sconce PAIR Bicolore Murano Glass, Italian Design, 1970

$995Sale Price / set|30% Off

Mazzega Wall Sconce PAIR Bicolore Murano Glass, Italian Design, 1970

By Mazzega, AVMazzega

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional wall lighting large bicolore glass Murano with structure . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design . This unique mazzega wa...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Poul Cadovius Largest Aluminium Lighted Planter RS 50 Pendant , Denmark

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Poul Cadovius Largest Aluminium Lighted Planter RS 50 Pendant , Denmark

By Cado, Poul Cadovius

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

1960s Poul Cadovius large RS 50 brushed and lacquered aluminium lighted planter pendant . Contain one E26/27 ceramic socket rated at 40 watt. Actual set up is a plug in with 15...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 52 Amber Glass Petals

$2,724

Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 52 Amber Glass Petals

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Massive Oversize Scoop Brass Chandelier MCM style

$2,795Sale Price / item|20% Off

Massive Oversize Scoop Brass Chandelier MCM style

By Stilnovo

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Bold , sculptural , playfull stylish huge massive brass chandelier made of 8 fully ajustable oversize scoop. Hand crafted with prime quality brass and hardware . Solid stur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Three-Tier Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1970

$1,850

Three-Tier Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1970

By Toni Zuccheri

Located in Montréal, QC

Three-Tier Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, ca. 1970 48 glass brick ice pendants with additional flower shaped tulips hanging from them. A spectacular pi...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gold Leaf

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s

$2,600

Danish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and off-white parchment paper wall light designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensi...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

$1,400

Mid Century Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century floor lamp designed by Gerald Thurston, for Lightolier, circa 1950/60's. The lamp features a disk for black metal base, a vertical brass tube pole with an oblong ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of cocoon sconces with pine, Italy, 1970

$2,191 / set

Pair of cocoon sconces with pine, Italy, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Pair of Cocoon wall sconces, designed and crafted in Italy during the 1970s, epitomizes Italian design innovation. Hand-applied resin over a metal structure creates a captivating coc...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

$1,250

Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.0"W x 8.5"D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): ...

Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Pine

Modern MCM Style 5 Arms Oversize Scoop Chandelier in Raw Brass

$3,495 / item

Modern MCM Style 5 Arms Oversize Scoop Chandelier in Raw Brass

By Stilnovo

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Bold oversize scoop chandelier handmade with prime quality material and rigorous craftmanship. Light bounce inside the brass scoop giving out a warm cosy light in any given spac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

$2,880 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

A refined and subtly playful pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, defined by a clean and understated composition in brass and opaline glass. Each sconce features a slender, ...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Swedish Balloon Pendant Light, White Fabric over Metal

$900

Mid-Century Modern 1960s Swedish Balloon Pendant Light, White Fabric over Metal

Located in Hannover, DE

This sculptural pendant light, designed in the 1960s and likely produced in Sweden, is a beautiful example of understated Scandinavian modernism. Its balloon-like, spherical form emb...

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

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