Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp/Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of lacquered metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Mid-century Brass Floor Lamp by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage brass floor lamp called 'Japanese' produced by famous Napako in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's.
Metal, Brass
Very Rare Egg Floor Lamp by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare Egg floor lamp made in Czechoslovakia by Napako in 1960s.
Metal
Napako Mushroom Floor Lamp with Height Adjustable Shade, Czechoslovakia 1970
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant mushroom floor lamp by Napako, produced in Czechoslovakia in 1970, with a striking dome-shaped shade and a minimalist silhouette.
Metal
$462Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm - new electricity - US adapter included - two bulbs jr
Metal
Mid century adjustable design Floor Lamp by Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- height adjustable from about 109cm up to 151cm - new electricity - US adapter included - two bulbs jr
Metal
Red floor lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Red floor lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako in very nice original condition.
Metal, Chrome
$825Sale Price|20% Off
Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Floor Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - adjustable.
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Floor Adjiustable Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1970s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - adjustable - rare type
Metal, Chrome
Attachable, Adjustable Table Lamp by NAPAKO, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Attachable, adjustable table lamp made by Napako, in Czechoslovakia, in the 1960's. Made of metal. In original condition, with some signs of use (such as scratches and bending on the...
Metal
Mid Century Floor Mushroom Lamp Napako by Josef Hurka - 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Adjustable height - two bulbs - completely renovated - US compatible - led bulbs any wattage jr
Metal, Chrome
Mid century organic Design Floor Lamp by Josef Hůrka, 1960s / Napako
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Design: J. Hurka - Maker: Napako (metal label) - Original condition with patina (see the pictures) - fibreglass shade - Published in Napako catalogue. jr
Metal
$352Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Adjustable Floor Lamp, Napako, Josef Hurka, 1960's
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal, chrome 1xE27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully Functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Floor Lamp "Rocket" by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition 1 x E27 or E26 bulb Measures: Diameter of the shade 16cm.
Metal
Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960's, Czechoslovakia.
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
White floor lamp with double adjustable shade, designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Red double lampshade floor lamp, designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in former Czechoslovaskia, in the 1960's.
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century floor lamp Napako, Rocket, designed by Josef Hurka, 1960s.
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice style of lighting - iconic model
Metal
Rare Midcentury Floor to Ceiling Lamp by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1960s - Designer: Josef Hurka - Manufacturer: Napako - Good original condition - The height is adjustable from 235 up to 280 cm.
Metal
1960s Napako Giraffe Floor Lamp in Chrome by Josef Hůrka with Handmade Parchment
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned,polished and rewired - 1x , E26-E27bulb This legendary 1960s “Giraffe” floor lamp, designed by Czech lighting pioneer Josef Hůrka and produced by the Czechoslovak manufac...
Chrome
Beautiful original 1960s metal chrome floor lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako Czech
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern metal chrome floor lamp. Designed by the well-known designer Josef Hurka.
Metal, Chrome
$825Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Floor Lamp Japonka, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic "Japonka" floor lamp by Napako made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s.
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Rocket /Napako, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made on metal - Designer: Josef Hurka - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Floor Lamp / Napako, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of glass, metal opaxite glass - New cabling - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Napako in 1960s. 1xE27 or E26 bulb, max 60W.
Metal
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
Metal
Retro Floor Lamp Designed by Hůrka, 1965
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Retro floor lamp, all-metal construction, combinations of paint and chromium, adjustable height and inclination of the shade.
Midcentury Floor Lamp Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
$723Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Adjustable Floor Lamp, by J. Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Adjustable Floor Lamp, by J. Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia, 1960s, - made of metal, - in original good condition.
Metal
$2,319Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Very Rare Floor Lamps by Josef Hůrka, 1960
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - maximum 100 pieces were made - published in Napako catalogue - marked by maker - very good original condition
Metal
Very Rare Space Age Floor Lamp "Egg" by Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Designer: J. Hurka - Maker: Napako (marked) - Original and perfect condition - Published in books - Opaline duplex glass shade.
Metal
$668Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Napako "Bubble" Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia, designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1970's. Made of metal, plastic. Repolished, cleaned. Fully functional, in original condition, few minor...
Plastic
1970s Napako "Bubble" Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia, designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1970's. Made of metal, plastic. Repolished, cleaned. Fully functional, in original condition, few minor...
Plastic
1970s Napako "Bubble" Pendant Lamp, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare pendant lamp was produced in 1960s in Czechoslovakia by Napako in 1970s. Every plastic ball has 7.5cm in diameter. Very good original condition.
Plastic
1970s Napako "Bubble" Chandelier, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia, designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in the 1970's. Made of metal, plastic. Repolished, cleaned. Fully functional, in original condition, few minor...
Plastic
$306Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Chandelier/ Napako, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal, glass - Re-polished - Fully fucntional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Gray Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, circa 1960
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Zohor, SK
Floor lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Napako company in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
1930's Modernist Floor Lamp
By Napako
Located in Brno, CZ
This Modernist floor lamp was designed and produced by The NAPAKO Company in the 1930s Czechoslovakia.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Floor Lamp from Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Żory, PL
This floor lamp was produced by Napako in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.
Steel
Mid-century Floor Lamp by Napako, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage floor lamp called 'Japanese' produced by famous Napako in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's.
Stone, Brass
Josef Hurka Floor Lamp for Napako, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Hurka floor lamp for Napako, 1960s Rare model in very good condition. 1x E27 / Model A fitting.
Metal
Floor Adjustable Lamp by Josef Hůrka / Napako, 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s - Design: Josef Hurka - Maker: Napako - Marked - Adjustable (115 - 157 cm).
Metal
Midcentury Floor Lamp Napako Designed by Josef Hurka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor lamp with adjustable shade designed by Josef Hurka for Napako in 1960s.
Chrome, Metal
Midcentury Floor Lamp Napako, Rocket, Josef Hurka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Very nice style of lighting.
Metal
Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp Napako, Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal, chrom Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp Napako, Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal, chrome Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp Napako, Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal, chrome Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Floor Lamp Napako, Rocket, Josef Hurka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type - marked by label - screw-on legs.
Metal
Mid-century Adjustable Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage floor lamp by designer Josef Hůrka in the 1970's.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 66.15 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
1960 Josef Hůrka Brass Floor Lamp "Giraffe" by Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned,polished and rewired - 1x , E26-E27bulb - New lamp shade - US wiring compatible-Good original condition with minor signs of use
Brass
Sold
H 59.06 in W 24.81 in D 16.15 in
Rare 1960's Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, Czechoslovakia
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Very rare vintage floor lamp designed by famous Josef Hurka and produced by Napako in the 1960's in former Czechoslovakia.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Adjustable Floor Lamp, Napako, Josef Hurka, 1960's
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal, chrome 2xE27 or E26 socket Re-polished Fully Functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Floor Lamp "Rocket" by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition 1 x E27 or E26 bulb Measures: Diameter of the shade 16cm.
Metal
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal and chrome Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 61.03 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Double lampshade floor lamp, designed by Josef Hurka, manufactured by Napako in former Czechoslovaskia, in the 1960's.
Chrome, Metal
Sold
H 65.75 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Space Age Floor Lamp "Giraffe" by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1950s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Żory, PL
This floor lamp, called "Giraffe", was designed by Josef Hurka in the 1950s.
Metal
Sold
H 63 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Floor Lamp '1783' in Original Condition by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1950s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor lamp, model 1783, in original condition. Designed in 1950s by Josef Hurka and manufactured by Napako in Czechoslovakia.
Metal
Mid-Century Orange Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960's
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made Lacquered Metal,Chrome Adjustable shades 2xE27 or E26 bulb Re-polished Good Original condition US adapter included.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 26.78 in W 8.27 in D 18.12 in
Midcentury Adjustable Table or Floor Lamp Napako, Designed by Josef Hurka, 1960
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal, chrome New cabling 1xE27 or E26 socket Fully functional Re-polished Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic 1960s Japanese floor lamp by Napako. Completely restored, metal refinished, new parchment paper shades.
Brass
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Japonka, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Manufacturer is Napako - Made of brass, fabric, plastic - Re-polished - Very good original condition however the lamp shades have some spots - Fully ...
Brass
Midcentury Adjustable Floor by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Design: Josef Hurka - Maker: Napako - Good original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Japonka, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia by Napako - Made of brass, fabric, plastic - Each bulb E27 has its own switch
Brass
Retro Floor Lamp, Japonka, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
The item has a metal frame and lampshades is made a fabric. Produktion Napako Czechoslovakia. Original and functional condition.
Metal
Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1960s, Excellent Condition
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic 1960s Japanese floor lamp by Napako. Completely restored, metal refinished, new parchment paper shades.
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Floor Lamp "Japonka", 1960's
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Manufacturer is Napako - Made of brass, fabric, plastic - Re-polished - Very good original condition however the lamp shades have some spots - Fully ...
Brass
Space Age Floor Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable height. Adjustable shade. Completely restored: new paint, rewired: 1x40W, E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included
Metal
Rare Floor Lamp by Hurka for Napako, 1950s, Restored
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful rare floor lamp designed in 1950s by Josef Hurka for Napako.
Chrome
Vintage Rocket Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka Napako, 1950s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Rocket floor lamp by Josef Hurka Napako, 1950s This special 'Rocket' floor lamp has made a long journey from the Czech Republic.
Metal
Design Floor Lamp by Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Design: J. Hurka - Maker: Napako (metal label) - Original condition with patina (see the pictures) - Paper shade - Published in Napako catalogue.
Metal
Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor lamp with adjustable height Restored: new white paint. Rewired: 1x40W E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included.
Metal
Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Adjustable height Good original condition Cleaned and polished 1 x 40W E25-E27 bulb US plug adapter included.
Metal
Sold
H 65.75 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Design Midcentury Space Age Floor Lamp "Giraffe" by Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare brass type of iconic floor lamp designed by Josef Hurka for Napako. Brass stand with age patina polished.
Brass
Very Rare Space Age Floor Lamp Egg by Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Designer: J. Hurka - Maker: Napako (marked) - Original and perfect condition.
Metal
Sold
H 63 in W 27.17 in L 63 in
Design Midcentury Space Age Floor Lamp "Giraffe" by Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Design: Josef Hurka - Maker: Napako - Original condition, new handmade parchment paper shade! - Completely polished.
Metal
Very Rare Japanese Style Design Floor Lamp by Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Design: J. Hurka - Maker: Napako - Original condition - new handmade shade (exactly the same like original one).
Metal
Very Rare Space Age Floor Lamp "Egg" by Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Designer: J. Hurka - Maker: Napako (marked) - Original and perfect condition - Published in books - Opaline duplex glass shade.
Metal
Sold
H 59.06 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Rare Midcentury Design Adjustable Floor Lamp by Josef Hurka, 1970s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - new electricity - adjustable, two bulbs - maker: Lidokov.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Lamp on Wooden Tripod
By Napako
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial lamp on wooden tripod. Adjustable height and angle. Black enamel spot, white interior. Clear glass. Measures: Diameter 28 cm. Min. max. height 155 - 210 cm. Weight 10 kg.
Metal, Iron
Sold
H 63 in W 27.17 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Design chrome Midcentury Space Age Floor Lamps by Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Design: Josef Hurka - Maker: Napako - Original condition, new handmade parchment paper shade - Completely polished jr
Metal
Midcentury Floor Lamp Napako, 1970
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - Good original condition - Movable shade.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of lacquered metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of lacquered metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Midcentury Floor Lamp, Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of lacquered metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Midcentury Red Floor Lamp, Napako, 1980
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of metal - re-polished - fully funktional - good, original condition.
Metal
Midcentury Brown Floor Lamp, Napako, 1980
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of metal - Re-polished - Fully functional - Good, original condition.
Metal
Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp/Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal, chrome Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Floor Lamp or Napako, 1970s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of lacquered metal, chrome Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp Napako, Josef Hůrka, 1960s
By Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal, chrome Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting - Adjustable - Marked by label.
Metal, Chrome
Space Age Floor Rocket Lamp Napako, Josef Hurka, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960 - Designer: Josef Hurka - Maker: NAPAKO-marked - Published in catalogues and books - Original condition.
Metal
Midcentury Floor Lamp Napako Designed by Josef Hurka, 1960s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very beautiful style of lighting - Rare colored - Adjustable.
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Floor Lamp "Rocket" by Josef Hurka for Napako, 1960's
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Lacquered Metal,Plastic With aged patina 1xE27 or E26bulb US adapter included The shade is width 15cm Good original condition.
Metal
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
Midcentury Design Adjustable Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s - New electricity - Adjustable, two bulbs.
Metal, 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 modern floor lamp is an evolution of torchères — tall floor candelabras that originated in France as a revolutionary development in lighting homes toward the end of the 17th century. Owing to the advent of electricity and the introduction of new materials as a part of lighting design, floor lamps have taken on new forms and configurations over the years.
In the early 1920s, Art Deco lighting artisans worked with dark woods and modern metals, introducing unique designs that still inspire the look of modern floor lamps developed by contemporary firms such as Luxxu.
Popular mid-century floor lamps include everything from the enchanting fixtures by the Italian lighting artisans at Stilnovo to the distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamp created by Scandinavian design pioneer Greta Magnusson-Grossman to the Paracarro floor lamp by the Venetian master glass workers at Mazzega. Among the more celebrated names in mid-century lighting design are Milanese innovators Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, who, along with their eldest brother, Livio, worked for their own firm as architects and designers. While Livio departed the practice in 1952, Achille and Pier Giacomo would go on to design the Arco floor lamp, the Toio floor lamp and more for legendary lighting brands such as FLOS.
Today’s upscale interiors frequently integrate the otherworldly custom lighting solutions created by a wealth of contemporary firms and designers such as Spain’s Masquespacio, whose Wink floor lamps integrate gold as well as fabric fringes.
Visual artists and industrial designers have a penchant for floor lamps, possibly because they’re so often a clever marriage of design and the functions of lighting. A good floor lamp can change the mood of any room while adding a touch of elegance to your entire space. Find yours now on 1stDibs.