Five-Globe Shades Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome milk glass globes Mid-Century Modern light fixture.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Five-Globe Shades Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome milk glass globes Mid-Century Modern light fixture.
Chrome
Max Sauze Brass Ribbon Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier Pendant
By Lightolier, Max Sauze
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Max Sauze Brass Ribbon Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier Pendant.
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier 5 Frosted Glass Shades MINT!
By Robert Sonneman, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier 5 Frosted Glass Shades MINT!
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern round chrome and crystal light fixture chandelier.
$1,500 / set
Ivory Mid-Century Modern Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Ivory toned glass, suspended on the original chrome stems and canopies.
Glass
$4,300 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern glass light fixtures / pendants. Measures: 31 H (top to bottom) Light
Glass
Pink and White Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
. Suspended on the original chrome stem and canopy, the fixture has been rewired to hold one 60 watt bulb
Glass
Brass and Lucite Mid-Century Modern Light Fixture Chandelier
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Lucite and brass light fixture.
Mid-Century Modern Four Globe Light Fixture Pendant
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice cluster of four chrome globes Mid-Century Modern light fixture.
Heavy Solid Brass Light Fixture by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality heavy Mid-Century Modern light fixture by Chapman.
Cone Shades Sputnik Style Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice brass cone shades six arms Mid-Century Modern light fixture chandelier.
$3,200 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pear Shaped Sconces
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern light fixtures.
Brass
Brass and Murano Glass 6 Arms Light Fixture Chandelier
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very brass or bronze nice Mid-Century Modern light fixture chandelier.
Brass
Midcentury Bronze and Glass Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and good looking high quality bronze and glass mid-century modern light fixture. Having
Bronze
Jacques Adnet Eight Light Chandelier Chrome & Opaline Glass Shades French
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Antique White Opaline shades. US Rewiring and takes 8 light bulbs with max. 40 watts. French Mid-Century
Chrome
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large and fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
By Venini, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square, large and fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Flush Mount Lights, Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
By Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixtures model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Stainless Steel, Chrome
French Floral Flower Bouquet Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Five Lights, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Modern Light fixtures and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier Pendant Light 'Catena', Chrome Murano Glass, 1970s
By Venini, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Large Hillebrand Sconce Light Wall Lamp Textured Ice Glass Brass, Germany 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in München, BY
Midcentury Modern light fixture has brass base, four porcelain fittings for E14 standard screw bulbs ( max
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light 'Catena', Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Venini, Mazzega, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in
Brass
Italian Green Iron and Chrome Round Base Swivel Arm One Light Table Lamp, 1960s
By Arredoluce
Located in Firenze, IT
Arredoluce style. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern light fixture, with its amazing enameled green tone
Steel, Chrome, Iron
Pair of Large Textured Glass Flush Mounts by Kaiser, 1960
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Rijssen, NL
Two Mid-Century Modern light fixtures by German manufacturer Kaiser, circa 1960/1965. Size: D 23.62
Metal, Chrome
Large Hillebrand Flush Mount Light Lamp Textured Ice Glass Brass, Germany 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in München, BY
1960s. The Midcentury Modern light fixture has a solid patinated brass base, five porcelain fittings
Brass
Modern light fixture, mid-century, Italian
Located in Nice, FR
This pendant light features a decidedly mid-century modern style, typical of the 1950s and 1960s
Metal
Crystal Flowers Glass Flush Mount Style of Banci Bagues, Italy 1960s
By Maison Baguès, Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Floral Crystal and Amber Glass Light Fixture Sculptural mid-century modern light
Crystal, Metal
White Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Fixture
Located in North Charleston, SC
A white mid-century modern pendant light fixture. In fair condition, has wear around the edges
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Five-Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern five-pendant light fixture. Has etched glass shades. The tops of the shades are
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very high quality sleek modern style chrome and glass 5-arm ceiling light fixture. Newly re-wired
Chrome
Bent Lucite Mid-Century Modern Large Light Fixture
By Camer Glass, Murano 5
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Lucite light fixture.
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chrome-Plated Light Fixture Chandelier
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chrome-plated light fixture chandelier, made in
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Blue Enameled Iron Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern blue enameled iron pendant light fixture from circa the 1960s. This beautiful
Brass, Iron
Veca Italian Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light Fixture Chandelier
By VECA, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Smoked glass and gold metal Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Veca.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Light Fixture, Sweden 1950
Located in New York, NY
Formidably sized fixture will serve as a centerpiece and main light source for large rooms. A cloud
Art Glass
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Transitional Bronze Deco Starburst 3-Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Transitional Gilt Bronze Art Deco Starburst 3 Candelabra Light
Bronze
Fine Chrome Brass Mid Century Modern Sconce Light Fixture Lamp
By Koch & Lowy, Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Chrome Brass Mid Century Modern Sconce Light Fixture Lamp
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Spun Aluminum Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gold tinted brushed spun aluminum pendant with emerald colored glass tiles. Newly rewired to US standards
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Three-Tier Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century modern glass prisms and brass three-tier Camer or Murano style light fixture.
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Retro Patinated Bronze Tubular Large Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern retro patinated bronze tubular large 4 light fixture.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pendant Light Fixture, Vereinigte Werkstaetten, 1970
By Florian Schulz, Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A square brass pendant light fixture manufactured by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, Germany, in Mid
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier / Light Fixtures by Kinkeldey 1960s Chrome
By Kinkeldey
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large chrome light fixture with 24 bulbs (E27) produced by Kinkeldey Lamps, Germany. This structure
Steel, Chrome
Mid- Century Italian "Sputnik" Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
, this piece seamlessly blends Italian craftsmanship, crystal, and chrome, embodying mid-century modern
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Lucite Sputnik Orb Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chrome and Lucite Sputnik Orb Chandelier Light Fixture. Item features a
Chrome
Mid Century Modernist Murano Glass Ceiling Light Fixture
By Murano 5
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This striking Mid Century Modernist ceiling light features an array of hand-blown Murano glass rods
Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Hanging Light Fixture Pendant Mid-Century Modern
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Hand blown Italian Murano glass Mid-Century Modern light, Stunning rolled edge as well as the white
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Retractable Pendant Light Fixture in Glass & Brass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern (MCM) retractable pendant light fixture. This fixture is known for its "pull
Brass
Mid Century Nautical French Industrial Light fixture
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Nautical French Industrial Light fixture Circa 1950 Face 16" Diameter Depth 17" Handle
Metal
Wonderful Pair Mid Century Modern Barovier Seguso Art Glass Flush Light Fixtures
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid Century Modern Barovier Seguso Style Art Glass Flush Light Fixtures Each
Art Glass
Paavo Tynell Style Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier Mid Century Modern
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paavo Tynell Style Flush Mount Light Fixture, circa 1950s. Rewired and ready to mount.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Fixture 1960's
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century glass pendant light fixture with brass hardware. The length with the chain measures 47
Brass
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Brass Glass Semi Flush Light Fixture
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Carl Fagerlund Style Brass And Art Glass Semi Flush Mount Ceiling
Brass
4 White Acrylic Shade Mid Century Modern Adjustable Light Fixture Chandelier
By Tommi Parzinger, Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Circa 1950s mid-century modern adjustable light fixture. The fixture comes with the track whit it
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Brass Smoked Glass 8 Candles Light Fixture
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut brass smoked glass 8 candles light fixture. Parzinger decor match
Brass
Wonderful Pair Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Light Fixtures Wall Sconces
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano clear art glass & silvered bronze 2 candelabra light
Bronze
Veca Italian Mid-Century Modern Baseball Shape Light Fixture Pendant Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari, VECA
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hi quality smoked glass Italian Mid-Century Modern pendant light fixture chandelier. The actual
Chrome
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.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.