Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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

Rare Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Floor Lamp

$42,000

Rare Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Floor Lamp

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

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 Floor Lamps

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Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century Modern rhodoid floor lamp, France, 1970s

$3,115

Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century Modern rhodoid floor lamp, France, 1970s

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

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Mid-Century Modern style floor lamp in the style of Jean Rispal's designs for Maison Rispal. Silver chrome metal structure with a cast iron black lacquered base. Space Age style lamp...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome, Iron

Expertly Restored - Laurel Floor Lamp w/ Removable Magazine Holder & Tray Table

$2,250

Expertly Restored - Laurel Floor Lamp w/ Removable Magazine Holder & Tray Table

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions 53.50in H x 18in W x 18in D Shade: 13.25in H x 17in W x 17in D Table Height: 20.50in

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Linen, Wood, Walnut

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘Televisione’ Floor Lamp in Brass and Aluminum

$33,000

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce ‘Televisione’ Floor Lamp in Brass and Aluminum

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, floor lamp ‘Televisione’, model '12627', polished brass, lacquered aluminum and steel, Italy, circa 1956 This 'Televisione' floor lamp, designed by Ang...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Laurel Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp! Brass Teak Atomic Age Danish Modern

$5,500

Laurel Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp! Brass Teak Atomic Age Danish Modern

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

This MAGNIFICENT Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp is the legendary Laurel sleek brass shade design! This treasure features exemplary Danish Mode...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Plaster Faux Bois Tree Floor Lamp

$1,400

Mid Century Modern Plaster Faux Bois Tree Floor Lamp

By John Dickinson, Diego Giacometti

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid Century Modern faux bois tree-form floor lamp in the style of John Dickenson and Giacometti. This organic sculptural branch and leaf lamp features a cream tone textural plaster ...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s

$10,647

Floor Lamp by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Piacenza, Italy

An elegant floor lamp designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte in the 1940s, defined by its slender proportions and refined material interplay. The structure is composed of a verti...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Glass

1950s Stilnovo Floor Lamp in Brass Glass and Red Lacquered Steel

$7,750

1950s Stilnovo Floor Lamp in Brass Glass and Red Lacquered Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stilnovo floor lamp, brass, glass, red lacquered steel and aluminum, Italy, 1950s This elegant floor lamp by Stilnovo perfectly captures the playful sophistication of Italian design...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Steel, Aluminum

Carlo Nason Floor Lamp for Mazzega in Grey Opalescent Murano Glass, circa 1960

$11,000

Carlo Nason Floor Lamp for Mazzega in Grey Opalescent Murano Glass, circa 1960

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern floor Lamp designed circa 1960 by Carlo Nason For Mazzega in Murano Italy, in the shape of a cactus.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

Vintage Italian Design Floor Lamp Brass Red Diabolo Shade 1950s Stilnovo Style

$3,469 / item

Vintage Italian Design Floor Lamp Brass Red Diabolo Shade 1950s Stilnovo Style

By Arredoluce, Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

A tall, architectural floor lamp in patinated brass with a red lacquered metal shade in Diabolo style, echoing the sculptural clarity of late‑1950s European modernism. Rising to approx. 180 cm, the slender frame reads as a vertical line of brass that anchors a room much like a mid‑century totem. The red shade introduces a precise graphic accent, an elegant counterpoint to the warm, aged metal, recalling the era’s fascination with bold, primary color interventions. The lamp features dual E27 light sources, allowing both ambient and directional illumination, and is fully compatible with LED, halogen, or incandescent bulbs. Its weighted brass base and balanced geometry evoke the kinetic poise of mid‑century mobile sculptures, making it as much a decorative object as a functional light. Mid‑century appeal for designers - Patinated brass offers a warm, lived‑in finish that pairs naturally with walnut, travertine, and textured upholstery. - The lacquered red screen...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp

$550

Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Reading Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 35” -54.50"H x 23.50”W x 9.50”D This Mid-Century Modern articulating brass floor lamp offers timeless style with a functional silho...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Expertly Restored- Lynn Lawrence Carved Biomorphic Floor Lamp for Modeline of CA

$3,895

Expertly Restored- Lynn Lawrence Carved Biomorphic Floor Lamp for Modeline of CA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Lynn Lawrence for Modeline of California, this carved biomorphic floor lamp feels less like décor and more like a sculptural art object you get to live with every day. Ha...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Wood, Ash, Walnut

Vintage California Modern Sculptural Floor Lamp by Modeline Lighting Co.

$3,200

Vintage California Modern Sculptural Floor Lamp by Modeline Lighting Co.

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern sculptural floor lamp by Martin Aakervik for Modeline of California, circa 1960's. This unique piece is made of solid korina wood in the original walnut finish. Eq...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Linen, Wood

Tito Agnoli, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Steel, Metal, Stone, Italy, 1950s

$4,800

Tito Agnoli, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Steel, Metal, Stone, Italy, 1950s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable steel and metal floor lamp with a stone base, designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by O-Luce, Italy, 1950s Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inche...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Stone, Metal, Steel

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Floor Lamp w/ Linen Cone Shade

$1,895

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Floor Lamp w/ Linen Cone Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Danish Modern sculpted teak floor lamp with a linen cone shade beautifully exemplifies the warmth, simplicity, and human-centered design that defined Scandinavian interiors in t...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Linen, Teak, Wood, Formica

1960s Arredoluce Triennale Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii , Monza Italy

$8,995Sale Price|25% Off

1960s Arredoluce Triennale Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii , Monza Italy

By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Arredoluce Triennale chrome floor lamp with enameled shade , model 12128 . Well made with sturdy hardware and construction . Extremely versatile to create sculptural and elegant...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Floor Lamp with Cruciform Base, c.1950s

$1,672

Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Floor Lamp with Cruciform Base, c.1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

French 1950’s black metal floor lamp with cruciform base. Some paint loss to the metal work and minor rust marks conducive to the age of the lamp. Rewired with black silk flex and fo...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Rare Accademia Floor Lamp, Designed by Cini Boeri for Artemide, Italy, 1978

$9,809

Rare Accademia Floor Lamp, Designed by Cini Boeri for Artemide, Italy, 1978

By Artemide, Cini Boeri

Located in Milano, IT

The Accademia floor lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a rare and monumental lighting piece created for Artemide. It stands as a powerful example of Boeri’s minimalist design p...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel

Exceptional, Elegant and Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp 1950s, Germany

$2,213

Exceptional, Elegant and Adjustable Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp 1950s, Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp with adjustable height. Designed and manufactured in 1950s, Germany. Executed in brass, the lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is ...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Oak & Aluminum Floor Lamp

$1,050

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Oak & Aluminum Floor Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished, Newly Rewired, New Custom Linen Shade Expertly Refinished: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoratio...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

1950 JJM Hoogervorst Floor Lamp for Anvia, Red Enamel, Articulating Shade

$950

1950 JJM Hoogervorst Floor Lamp for Anvia, Red Enamel, Articulating Shade

By J. J. M. Hoogervorst

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Floor lamp designed by J.J.M. Hoogervorst for Anvia Almelo during the 1950s represents Dutch postwar lighting innovation. The articulating shade allows directional adjustment while t...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

$4,400

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 64.0"H x 34.0"D Bulb Specificat...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Ginkgo Brass Floor Lamp by Tommaso Barbi Ginko, 1970s

$12,500

Ginkgo Brass Floor Lamp by Tommaso Barbi Ginko, 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Ginkgo Brass Floor Lamp by Tommaso Barbi Ginko, 1970s

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Midcentury Patinated Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

$1,800

Midcentury Patinated Brass Adjustable Pharmacy Floor Lamp

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A classic mid-century modern style adjustable pharmacy floor lamp featuring a patinated brass finish and domed metal shade. The design showcases a slender vertical stem anchored by a...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp with Red Shade

$1,028

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp with Red Shade

By Joe Colombo

Located in Vienna, AT

This stunning Italian Mid century floor lamp has been produced in Italy in the 1970s. It features a chromed metal base and stem and a red enameled adjustable shade with a dimmable...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s

$2,345

Mid-Century Modern Counterweight Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Elegant floor lamp in brass. The design convinces with the fine design and the combination of cantilever and counterweight. The lamp has two poles that are connected to a angled arm...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Brass Brown Leather Floor Lamp Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s

$2,995

Mid-Century Brass Brown Leather Floor Lamp Falkenbergs Belysning, Sweden, 1960s

By Falkenbergs Belysning

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This lamp was made in Sweden at Falkenbergs Belysning. Wonderful, assembled brass combination with leather rod. The brass working well together with the brown stitched leather. Good...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

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 Floor Lamps

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Linen, Wood

Set of 3 “Dora” Lamps by André Cazenave for Atelier A - France - 1960s

$5,263 / set

Set of 3 “Dora” Lamps by André Cazenave for Atelier A - France - 1960s

By Andre Cazenave, Atelier A

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A remarkable and highly sought-after ensemble of three “Dora” lamps designed by André Cazenave for the renowned Atelier A, including an exceptionally large example. Each lamp retain...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern German Alunda Cocoon Floor Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant

$5,991

Mid-Century Modern German Alunda Cocoon Floor Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant

By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare mid-century modern Cocoon floor lamp by Goldkant Leuchten with a distinctive shade pattern. The drum-shaped lampshade is mounted on a slender metal shaft and can be adjusted in...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s

$27,514

Floor Lamp by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1950s

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

There is something almost airborne about this floor lamp. From a flat, organically shaped marble base, a slender red-lacquered stem rises vertically, meeting a long brass arm that ex...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Floor Lamp, Carved, Linen Shade, 1960s

$895

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pine Floor Lamp, Carved, Linen Shade, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish pine floor lamp with new tapered linen shade. Simplistic design with an 11.5" base and a 1.75" thick pole. The shade measures 19 x 19 x 18. Uses a standard size medium base b...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Linen, Pine

Floor Lamp - Design and Manufacturing by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s.

$4,553

Floor Lamp - Design and Manufacturing by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s.

By Stilnovo

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Floor Lamp - Design and Manufacturing by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s. This lamp features opaline glass tubes, a lacquered metal frame and triangular marble base.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass, Steel

'Plissé Pale Blue Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,650 / item

'Plissé Pale Blue Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé Pale Blue Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile

Floor Lamp mod. 1967, Gio Ponti, Prod. Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950's

$13,159

Floor Lamp mod. 1967, Gio Ponti, Prod. Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950's

By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte

Located in Piacenza, Italy

This elegant floor lamp, model 1967, was designed by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte in the 1950's. It features a brass stem with joints, a crystal base, and a lacquered metal reflector. ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Crystal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Red Noce Wall Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos

$2,396

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Red Noce Wall Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos

By Achille Castiglioni, Flos

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Space Age Model Noce Wall Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s Wall lamp by Italian manufacturer Flos, based on a design by Achille Castiglioni fro...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Bronze Library swing arm floor lamp Halogen Germany

$1,315

Bronze Library swing arm floor lamp Halogen Germany

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Den Haag, NL

Stunning swing arm floor lamp ,in Bronze . adjustable in Height . Halogen ,comes with a good working dimmer . Very nice Patine . Good quality lamp .

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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

$6,800

Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, green fabric and brass floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 70.375"H x 22.0"W x 55.0"D Dimensions of Shade (inches):...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Fabric, Wood

Swedish Modern, Floor Lamp, Rattan, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

$3,100

Swedish Modern, Floor Lamp, Rattan, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Floor Lamp, Rattan, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s An interesting adjustable floor l,amp designed and produced in Sweden in the early part of the 20th centur...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

1950s, Floor Lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Sweden

$2,750

1950s, Floor Lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Sweden

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

A striking floor lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Sweden, in the 1950s. This elegant piece features three conical lampshades crafted from natural jute fabric, which diffuse...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Sfumato Glass Floor Lamp Model "LT316" by Carlo Nason for Vetrerie Nason, 1960s

$10,647

Sfumato Glass Floor Lamp Model "LT316" by Carlo Nason for Vetrerie Nason, 1960s

By Carlo Nason

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An iconic example of late-20th-century Murano glass design, this sculptural floor lamp model LT316 was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega/Vetrerie Nason and embodies the poetic bala...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Vintage 1970s Fabio Lenci for Guzzini Italian Arc Floor Lamp Mid Century Modern

$4,000

Vintage 1970s Fabio Lenci for Guzzini Italian Arc Floor Lamp Mid Century Modern

By Guzzini, Fabio Lenci

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage 1970s Fabio Lenci for Guzzini arc floor lamp. This chic arc lamp has a classic mid century styling for an Italian design flair. This lamp features a heavy metal base, a tub...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Midcentury Floor Lamp with Leaves and Flowers in Brass, Italy 1950s

$4,074

Midcentury Floor Lamp with Leaves and Flowers in Brass, Italy 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing floor lamp in brass and lacquared metal with leaves and flowers. Made in Italy in the 1950s. A beautiful lamp that is perfectly working but most of all, it prov...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Iron

A Vintage John Risley Figural 'Mannequin' Floor Lamp, ca'1960s

$1,950

A Vintage John Risley Figural 'Mannequin' Floor Lamp, ca'1960s

By John Risley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A charming and whimsical floor lamp designed by John Risley, American ca' 1960's. Mannequin form with original shade.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Paavo Tynell, 1940s early floor lamp model 9609 in brass and rattan, Taito Oy

$29,907

Paavo Tynell, 1940s early floor lamp model 9609 in brass and rattan, Taito Oy

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Experience the epitome of Scandinavian vintage design with Paavo Tynell's early version of the model 9609 floor lamp for Taito Oy. This 1940s gem captivates with its elegant lines an...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Slate, Brass, Iron

Midcentury Floor Lamp Attributed to Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Sweden 1950

$2,572

Midcentury Floor Lamp Attributed to Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Sweden 1950

By Hans Bergström, Ateljé Lyktan

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Genuinely nice Swedish floor lamp made in Sweden for Ateljé Lyktan and attributed to Hans Bergström. The base is made with iron casting and continues with brass. The two-light source...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Danish Arc Floor Lamp by Bilka Brass Marble, 1970s

$1,414

Danish Arc Floor Lamp by Bilka Brass Marble, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Exceptional Danish mid century arc floor lamp produced by Bilka in the 1970s. This elegant and highly decorative piece features five sweeping brass-plated arms, each carrying a glass...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Metal, Chrome

Sculptural Charles Dudouyt Floor Lamp in Oak and Loro Piana Linen, France, 1940s

$5,383

Sculptural Charles Dudouyt Floor Lamp in Oak and Loro Piana Linen, France, 1940s

By Loro Piana Interiors, Charles Dudouyt

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare floor lamp was designed by Charles Dudouyt and produced in France in the late 1940s. Crafted from solid oak, the piece exemplifies Dudouyt’s distinctive approach to furnitu...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Linen, Oak

Multicolored Murano Glass Penne Floor Lamp in Chrome and Glass, 1980s

$9,587

Multicolored Murano Glass Penne Floor Lamp in Chrome and Glass, 1980s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Multicolored Murano Glass Penne Floor Lamp in Chrome and Glass, 1980s. This striking Italian floor lamp features a soaring column of hand-blown trihedral glass prisms in a vibrant ra...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Pine, Metal, Paper, Sweden, 1970s

$4,400

Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Pine, Metal, Paper, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable pine, metal and paper floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dramatic patina on metal detail. Minor staining on shade. Wear consistent with age and us...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Movie Studio Spotlight made by Otto K. Olesen, Hollywood MCM

$4,500

Movie Studio Spotlight made by Otto K. Olesen, Hollywood MCM

By Otto K. Olesen

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking and authentic piece of film and television history, this original movie studio spotlight was manufactured by Otto K. Olesen, produced under the Beattie Lite Division, a re...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

1970s Jack Haywood for Modeline Laminate Burl Glass Globes Floor Lamp

$3,895

1970s Jack Haywood for Modeline Laminate Burl Glass Globes Floor Lamp

By Modeline Lamp Co.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This sculptural Burlwood laminated piece is a 1973 Modeline Model 7450 floor lamp, designed by Jack Haywood for Modeline of California. Part of the "California Contemporary" line, it...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Plywood

1970s Triedro Floor Lamp, designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, Italy

$2,157

1970s Triedro Floor Lamp, designed by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, Italy

By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo

Located in Milano, IT

The Triedro floor lamp, designed by Joe Colombo in 1970, evokes the precision and functionality of professional studio lighting. The lamp offered here is a 1970s piece, completely or...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Angelo Lelii Mod.257 Floor Lamp Brass Opaline Glass, Arredoluce, 1959

$22,800

Angelo Lelii Mod.257 Floor Lamp Brass Opaline Glass, Arredoluce, 1959

By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce

Located in Vienna, AT

Angelo Lelii Mod. 257 Floor Lamp, Italy, 1959 Manufactured by Arredoluce (marked) Rare floor lamp in opal glass, brass and marble conceived by Angelo Lelii. This piece is an origina...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Oak & Brass Arc Floor Lamp by Nova

$950

Mid-Century Modern Oak & Brass Arc Floor Lamp by Nova

By Nova Lighting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Oak, Brass, Original Shade Condition: Original Vintage Condition

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, 1970s

$13,757 / set

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, 1970s

By Maestri Muranesi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of floor lamps in amber and blue Murano blown glass, brass structure, four bulbs. The floor lamp is also a sculpture that reproduces the trunk and leaves of a palm tree with pie...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ignazio Gardella 'LT3' Floor Lamp in Brass and Marble, Azucena, Italy, 1950s

$7,177

Ignazio Gardella 'LT3' Floor Lamp in Brass and Marble, Azucena, Italy, 1950s

By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare floor lamp was designed by Ignazio Gardella and produced by Azucena in Italy in the 1950s. The model, known as the LT3 (often referred to as Alzabile, meaning “liftable” or...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp

$2,800 / item

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Centreville, VA

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...

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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

French Bamboo & Rattan Floor Lamp, Attributed to Louis Sognot, 1960s

$3,505

French Bamboo & Rattan Floor Lamp, Attributed to Louis Sognot, 1960s

By Louis Sognot

Located in Antwerp, BE

This sculptural French bamboo and rattan floor lamp is attributed to Louis Sognot and dates from the 1960s. The lamp features an elegant and organic form, with a gracefully curved b...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor totem lamp by AV Mazzega, Murano glass - Italy, 1960s

$1,973

Floor totem lamp by AV Mazzega, Murano glass - Italy, 1960s

By AVMazzega

Located in Firenze, FI

Italian floor lamp by AV Mazzega, made in the 1960s. The totem sculptural design is composed of three elements made of milky white Murano glass with refined beadwork, handcrafted by ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Modern floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern floor lamps 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 floor lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern floor lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original floor lamps, popular names associated with this style include Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii, J.T. Kalmar, and Oluce. 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 floor lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $144 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $2,844.