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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pendant Lamps in Brass and Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pendant Lamps in Brass and Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pendant Lamps in Brass and Glass

$7,750 / item

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pendant Lamps in Brass and Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pendants, brass, glass, Italy, 1950s Elegant Italian pendant lamps from the 1950s. Their softly rounded shades are made from white translucent glass, diffusing the light into a war...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces
Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

$4,800 / set

Large Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a slender geometric structure and a refined combination of black lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass. Each ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces

$2,480 / set

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

This set of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Each sconce features a robust design with materials including lacquered black metal and brass...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce
1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce

1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce

$1,800

1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconce

Located in Rome, IT

Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined and decorative mid-century composition. The fixture features a round brass wall plate supporting a shaped brass ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Murano Iron Caged Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage
Beautiful Murano Iron Caged Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage

Beautiful Murano Iron Caged Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage

$820

Beautiful Murano Iron Caged Amber Bubble Glass Pendant Light 1960s Italy vintage

By Seguso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A spectacular vintage Murano glass pendant chandelier, featuring a hand-blown amber-colored glass bubble enclosed within an elegant decorative metal cage. Created in Italy during the...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Lotus Flower Wall Sconce, Mother-of-Pearl Petals & Gilt Brass, Italy, 1970s
Lotus Flower Wall Sconce, Mother-of-Pearl Petals & Gilt Brass, Italy, 1970s

Lotus Flower Wall Sconce, Mother-of-Pearl Petals & Gilt Brass, Italy, 1970s

$1,319

Lotus Flower Wall Sconce, Mother-of-Pearl Petals & Gilt Brass, Italy, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite Italian lotus flower wall light, 1970s. Delicate, layered mother-of-pearl petals mounted on polished gilt brass backplates, it emits a warm, romantic, pearl-like glow. Full...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Modern 6 Arms Counter Balance Brass Chandelier
Modern 6 Arms Counter Balance Brass Chandelier

Modern 6 Arms Counter Balance Brass Chandelier

$4,500 / item

Modern 6 Arms Counter Balance Brass Chandelier

By Stilnovo

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Elegant minimalist modern chandelier with 6 counter balance rotating arm that pivot 180 degree with tiltable shade . Light bounce on ceiling creating an ambient mood and light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Large Mid-Century Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Large Mid-Century Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

$1,426

Large Mid-Century Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1960s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This flush mount ceiling lamp takes the form of a sunburst, a motif closely associated with Mid-Century Modern lighting design of the 1960s. A domed central body in gilt metal ancho...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Charles Dudouyt, Beech Wood, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Charles Dudouyt, Beech Wood, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Charles Dudouyt, Beech Wood, 1940s

$1,402

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Charles Dudouyt, Beech Wood, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A striking French Mid-Century Modern table lamp attributed to Charles Dudouyt, dating from the 1940s. The sculptural base is beautifully executed in turned beech, composed of a rhyt...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Wood, Beech

Large Pendants in Opaline Glass
Large Pendants in Opaline Glass

Large Pendants in Opaline Glass

$575 / item

Large Pendants in Opaline Glass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pendants, opaline glass and metal, Europe, 1960s. Minimalistic and pristine pendants in opaline glass. Great shade with flattened top and small opening in the bottom. Black coated ...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Original Murano glass table lamp by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s
Original Murano glass table lamp by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s

Original Murano glass table lamp by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s

$1,640

Original Murano glass table lamp by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful Murano glass table lamp by Barovier and Toso. Made in Italy in the 1980s. Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesse...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg

Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg

$1,783 / item

Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg

By Rupert Nikoll, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Glashütte Limburg, J.T. Kalmar, Helena Tynell

Located in München, DE

An exceptionally large and beautiful "Bubble" wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Fantastic design and high-quality craftsmanship. The lamp impresses with its imposing size and spec...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 36 acid-etched amber glass petals
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 36 acid-etched amber glass petals

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 36 acid-etched amber glass petals

$2,021

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 36 acid-etched amber glass petals

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic chandelier with 36 acid-etched with an amber spot inside glasses, gold painted structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of th...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

$3,800 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass Globe Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined geometric composition and a balanced combination of brass, black lacquered metal and opaline glass. Ea...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large 1950s Italian Wall Sconce in Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass
Large 1950s Italian Wall Sconce in Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass

Large 1950s Italian Wall Sconce in Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass

$2,400 / item

Large 1950s Italian Wall Sconce in Brass, Black Metal and Opaline Glass

Located in Rome, IT

Italian wall sconce dating from the 1950s, characterized by a slender geometric structure and a refined combination of black lacquered metal, brass and opaline glass. The fixture fe...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century gilt Sunburst wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
Mid-Century gilt Sunburst wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s

Mid-Century gilt Sunburst wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s

$3,328

Mid-Century gilt Sunburst wrought iron flush mount by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s

By Marc Weinstein, Ferro Art, Curtis Jeré, Maison Jansen, Hans Kögl

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Mid-Century Modern and French Riviera style flush mount light by Ferro Art (also known as Ferroarte), Spain, 1950s. Handmade wrought...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Murano ceiling lamp - 32 pink fern-shaped glasses
Murano ceiling lamp - 32 pink fern-shaped glasses

Murano ceiling lamp - 32 pink fern-shaped glasses

$2,139

Murano ceiling lamp - 32 pink fern-shaped glasses

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Spectacular ceiling lamp with 32 Murano pink leaves in golden painted metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 17.50 inches (45 cm) height; 21.30 ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Green Glass and Brass Pendant Ceiling Light Mid-Century Modern
Green Glass and Brass Pendant Ceiling Light Mid-Century Modern

Green Glass and Brass Pendant Ceiling Light Mid-Century Modern

$525

Green Glass and Brass Pendant Ceiling Light Mid-Century Modern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant pendant lamp features a rich green glass shade paired with polished brass hardware and a hanging chain. The sophisticated form creates warm downward illumination and dis...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

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 Norway from cirka 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage co...

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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo 'A5011' Pendant
Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo 'A5011' Pendant

Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo 'A5011' Pendant

$22,800

Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo 'A5011' Pendant

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, ceiling light model A5011, metal, brass, Italy, design 1950 Elegant dynamic and modern pendant by Scolari for Stilnovo. This lovely pendant is adjustab...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Spanish Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture in Pink and Green Iron, 8 Lights, 1950s
Spanish Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture in Pink and Green Iron, 8 Lights, 1950s

Spanish Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture in Pink and Green Iron, 8 Lights, 1950s

$9,499

Spanish Foliage Sunburst Light Fixture in Pink and Green Iron, 8 Lights, 1950s

By Ferro Art

Located in Barcelona, ES

Outsanding XL Spanish Foliage Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Pink, Green and Yellow Iron, Ferro Art, 1950s-1960s. Extra large size ( 100 cm / 39,37 in diameter). 8 Lights. This st...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

French Riviera style handmade pine wood and rattan pendant light, France, 1970s
French Riviera style handmade pine wood and rattan pendant light, France, 1970s

French Riviera style handmade pine wood and rattan pendant light, France, 1970s

$1,426

French Riviera style handmade pine wood and rattan pendant light, France, 1970s

By Louis Sognot, Tito Agnoli, Franco Albini, Romeo Rega, Christian Dior

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Palm Beach Regency and French Riviera style pendant lamp, France, 1970s. Composed of a varnished pine wood structure with a rattan l...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Pine

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces with Arched Arms
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces with Arched Arms

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces with Arched Arms

$3,200 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces with Arched Arms

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, designed with an elegant and balanced mid-century composition. Each fixture features a round brass wall plate supporting a slender...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Elegant brass colored metal Pendant lamps by Carl Thore, Sweden
Elegant brass colored metal Pendant lamps by Carl Thore, Sweden

Elegant brass colored metal Pendant lamps by Carl Thore, Sweden

$945 / set

Elegant brass colored metal Pendant lamps by Carl Thore, Sweden

By Carl Thore, Granhaga

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A pair of vintage wall lamps from the celebrated "Trava" series, designed by Carl Thore for Granhaga Metallindustri, Sweden, circa 1960s–1970s. These elegant sconces embody the time...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Hexagonal Rosewood Table Lamp
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Hexagonal Rosewood Table Lamp

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Hexagonal Rosewood Table Lamp

$1,450

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Hexagonal Rosewood Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 27in H x 6in W x 6in D Lamp Shade: 12in H x 14.50in W X 14.50in D ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Linen, Wood, Rosewood

Small French glazed ceramic table lamp
Small French glazed ceramic table lamp

Small French glazed ceramic table lamp

$512

Small French glazed ceramic table lamp

Located in London, GB

A very pretty olive glazed small table lamp with indistinct signature on the underside.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 50 multicolored prisms
Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 50 multicolored prisms

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 50 multicolored prisms

$3,447

Crystal Prism Sputnik Chandeliers - 50 multicolored prisms

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Sputnik chandelier surrounding 50 multicolored crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a center black metal nucleus. Brass lamp holder. Period: late xx century Dimensions: 51,2...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1990s
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1990s

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1990s

$2,600

Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1990s

Located in High Point, NC

A floral-printed beige fabric and brass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1990s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Patina and...

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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

French 1960’s solid wooden sphere lamp.
French 1960’s solid wooden sphere lamp.

French 1960’s solid wooden sphere lamp.

$803

French 1960’s solid wooden sphere lamp.

Located in London, GB

A larger than average heavy solid wooden carved sphere lamp. French c.1960’s. Shade for display, not included.

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Paper Lamp in the Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1990
Mid Century Modern Paper Lamp in the Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1990

Mid Century Modern Paper Lamp in the Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1990

$1,795

Mid Century Modern Paper Lamp in the Style of Isamu Noguchi, 1990

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sculptural paper pendant lamp shade in the style of Isamu Noguchi, produced by an unknown manufacturer during the 1990s. The shade features a softly rounded, organic silhouette form...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Paper

Pair of Small Rostrato Clear Murano Glass & Brass Wall Lights, Italy
Pair of Small Rostrato Clear Murano Glass & Brass Wall Lights, Italy

Pair of Small Rostrato Clear Murano Glass & Brass Wall Lights, Italy

$1,800 / set

Pair of Small Rostrato Clear Murano Glass & Brass Wall Lights, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of small Rostrato clear Murano glass and brass wall lights, Italy Featuring thick clear textured glass shades mounted on sculptural polished brass supports. The deeply modeled g...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Floor Lamp with Integrated Side Table in Teak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Floor Lamp with Integrated Side Table in Teak

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Floor Lamp with Integrated Side Table in Teak

$10,800

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Floor Lamp with Integrated Side Table in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Esperia, floor lamp, lacquered steel and brass, marble, teak, Italy, 1950s This 1950s Italian floor lamp by Esperia challenges traditional ideas on how lighting and everyday objects...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

$3,900 / set

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass, Green Metal and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a refined mid-century composition combining brass, green lacquered metal details and white opaline glass diffuser...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s

$4,600

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A Brass, rattan and Wood chandelier. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light oxidation and tarnish to the brass. Replaced lampshades. Patina...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Laurel Chrome & Mushroom Frosted Glass Shade Lamp
Laurel Chrome & Mushroom Frosted Glass Shade Lamp

Laurel Chrome & Mushroom Frosted Glass Shade Lamp

$1,295

Laurel Chrome & Mushroom Frosted Glass Shade Lamp

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Laurel Chrome & Mushroom Frosted Glass Shade Lamp Materials Nickel Plated Chrome, Original Frosted Glass Shade

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

$2,800 / set

Italian Designer, Pendant Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass and opaline glass pendant lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Light surface sc...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals

$2,972

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 amber green petals

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glasses, green colors, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of these ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s
Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s

Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s

$713

Brass Table Lamp, Desk Lamp, Egon Hillebrand-Model 7613, Germany, 1960s

By Egon Hillebrand

Located in Schwerin, MV

Large Bauhaus-style lamp from the 1960s: Large brass table lamp by the company Egon Hillebrand from West Germany, model 7613. This very solid lamp stands out with its large, curved l...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconces—clear and amber triedri—Column model
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconces—clear and amber triedri—Column model

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconces—clear and amber triedri—Column model

$1,854 / set

Pair of vintage Murano wall sconces—clear and amber triedri—Column model

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each sconce in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are tra...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

$5,600

Josef Frank, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn

Located in High Point, NC

A floral-printed fabric and brass pendant light, model 2562, designed by Josef Frank and produced Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Some imperfections on shade. Wear consistent with a...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Plexi Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Plexi Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Plexi Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

$1,545 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Plexi Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

By Stilnovo

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Elegant pair of Italian wall lamps from the 1960s, combining sculptural brass fittings with softly curved, translucent plexiglass shades. Each lamp features a vertically ribbed diff...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy
Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

$1,129

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-Century Aged Brass and Metal Pair of Wall Lamps, 1960s, Italy Lamp are in very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use This lamps work with E14 standard light ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes
Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes

Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes

$1,711 / set

Fantastic pair of Murano glass tube wall sconces—13 green alabaster glass tubes

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The polished nickel frame supports 13 large green alabaster glass tubes arranged in a star sha...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Mid Century "Thailandia" Table Lamp by Aldo Londi / Bitossi
Vintage Italian Mid Century "Thailandia" Table Lamp by Aldo Londi / Bitossi

Vintage Italian Mid Century "Thailandia" Table Lamp by Aldo Londi / Bitossi

$2,199

Vintage Italian Mid Century "Thailandia" Table Lamp by Aldo Londi / Bitossi

Located in Oxnard, CA

Here is a lovely and rare "Thailandia" table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Made in Italy, circa 1906s. The large ceramic form features a beautiful palette of colors with varying ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

EMORE Murano Fusion Glass Chandelier
EMORE Murano Fusion Glass Chandelier

EMORE Murano Fusion Glass Chandelier

$1,150

EMORE Murano Fusion Glass Chandelier

Located in İstiklal, TR

Arel Lighting is a handmade manufacturer of lighting fixtures. The EMORE Fusion Glass Chandelier is a sophisticated statement lighting piece that combines artistic craftsmanship wit...

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal

Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, two levels, 82 pink glasses
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, two levels, 82 pink glasses

Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, two levels, 82 pink glasses

$4,161

Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, two levels, 82 pink glasses

By Mazzega

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 82 Murano pink glasses, two levels, in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano cle...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Art Glass

Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950
Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950

Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950

$1,800

Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950

By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stilnovo Green Perforated Sconce with Brass Arm, Midcentury 1950 Executed in a vintage green painted perforated metal shade with brass arm and backplate. The shade rotates freely le...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

$3,600 / set

French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass, metal and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.0"H x 12.5"W x 6.65...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Beautiful, large gilded wall lamp, "Water Lily" Italy, 1960s
Beautiful, large gilded wall lamp, "Water Lily" Italy, 1960s

Beautiful, large gilded wall lamp, "Water Lily" Italy, 1960s

$641

Beautiful, large gilded wall lamp, "Water Lily" Italy, 1960s

Located in München, DE

Rare, elegant 1960s "Water Lily" wall or ceiling lamp. Made in Italy. Exquisite Italian design crafted from gold-plated metal. Very good vintage condition. No damage to the lamp; no ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold

Mid-century Modern 3 Socket Green Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Mid-century Modern 3 Socket Green Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Mid-century Modern 3 Socket Green Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy

$2,258

Mid-century Modern 3 Socket Green Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern 3 Socket Green Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulb Wired and suitable to use wi...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1980
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1980

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1980

$2,080Sale Price / set|30% Off

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Gold Glass Murano, Italy, 1980

By Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting large mixte gold glass Murano with gilet gold metal structure. The Design and the quality of the mixte gold glass make this piece the be...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century and Atomic Era rhodoid table lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s
Mid-Century and Atomic Era rhodoid table lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s

Mid-Century and Atomic Era rhodoid table lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s

$2,021

Mid-Century and Atomic Era rhodoid table lamp by Jean Rispal, France, 1950s

By Estiluz Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Jean Rispal, Stilnovo, Rispal

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. 100% original elements. Mid-Century Modern style three-legged table lamp by Jean Rispal for Maison Rispal, France, 1950s. Composed o...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron

Sciolari glass wall lighting murano pair, italy 1970s
Sciolari glass wall lighting murano pair, italy 1970s

Sciolari glass wall lighting murano pair, italy 1970s

$873Sale Price / set|30% Off

Sciolari glass wall lighting murano pair, italy 1970s

By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari

Located in La xara, VC

Exceptional G Sciolari wall lighting with tube Murano glass with gilded gold structure. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of Italian design. This supe...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Art Deco brass pendant light, Italy, 1940s
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Art Deco brass pendant light, Italy, 1940s

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Art Deco brass pendant light, Italy, 1940s

$7,014

Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Art Deco brass pendant light, Italy, 1940s

By Fontana Arte, Oscar Torlasco, Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Pietro Chiesa

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Compatible with US/EU standards. LED compatible. Mid-Century and Art Deco style pendant lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s. This chandelier is composed of a brass ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Chrome

Pair of Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

$1,783 / set

Pair of Brass Sputnik Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Striking pair of Italian wall lamps from the 1960s, designed with three elegantly splayed brass arms on each fixture. Their branching, fountain-like form gives them a lively sculptur...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

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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