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Mid-Century Modern Lighting Trolley, Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern lighting trolley - Italy 1970s.
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1970s Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lighting / Floor Lamps by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce
By Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in San Antonio, TX
being the oldest active lighting company in Italy. These lamps can be purchased individually and are in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Chandelier 1970s, Plastic, Glass and Steel Mid-Century Modern, Lighting, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Large Italian 1970s chandelier shaded brown plastic, inside a white glass ball, steel finish. Measure: diameter 25.6 inches.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Camer Murano Glass Wedding Cake Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
prisms, all measuring 4.5" not including the hook. Iconic mid century modern lighting.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Monumental Pair of French Mid-Century Modern 1950s Table Lamps
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern lighting for the customer who thought they had seen everything. Wired
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Ceramic

Laurel Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By Laurel
Located in Manchester, MA
The Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co. of Newark, NJ produced a variety of high quality mid century modern
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

  • Laurel Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
  • Retro Laurel Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
  • Laurel Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
  • Retro Laurel Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
H 30 in. W 8 in. D 8 in.
Italian Mid-Century Modern Adjustable 3 Ball Suspension Pendant Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern lighting system / chandelier with three balls that are designed
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Pair Maison Lunel 6-Light Chandelier Black Steel & Brass Mid-Century Modern 1960
By Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
max 40 watts. Please have a look at our largest collection of Italian and french Mid=Century Modern
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Pair of 2 Light Sciolari Sconces Nickel Finish Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Miami, FL
Light takes 2 light bulbs with 60 watts. Mid-Century Modern Lighting ready for a new Home. Three pair
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Marbro Lamp Co. Painted Orange Ceramic Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Wilmington, DE
minor paint chips and surface wear. See our other listings for more Mid-Century Modern lighting and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Frosted Green Glass Table Lamps
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern lighting for the customer who thought they had seen everything. Wired
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Glass Sconce by J.T.Kalmar Vienna, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass glass sconce or wall light, which was designed and manufactured
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Italian Suspension Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Madrid, ES
matte and gloss finishes. Gaetano Sciolari was an Italian designer known for his Mid-Century Modern
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Midcentury Pressed Glass Table Lamps
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern lighting for the customer who thought they had seen everything. Wired
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1960s Hollywood Regency Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Murano Glass Mid-Century Large Chandelier, Venini Style
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
, Italy. Mid-Century Modern lighting. 1970s. The chandelier is made of colors Murano glass, with some gold
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Gold Plate, Brass

Midcentury Floor Lamp with Brass and Walnut Trim
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant vintage lamp features a striking mixture of walnut and brass bringing Mid-Century
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Walnut

Vintage White Folding Pill Desk Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Classic of Mid-Century Modern lighting design, this small lamp unfolds from a whimsical pill
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

  • Vintage White Folding Pill Desk Lamp
  • Vintage White Folding Pill Desk Lamp
  • Vintage White Folding Pill Desk Lamp
  • Vintage White Folding Pill Desk Lamp
H 10 in. W 3.25 in. D 4 in.
Laurel Lamp
By Laurel
Located in Manchester, MA
The Laurel lamp Mfg. Co. of Newark, NJ produced a variety of high quality mid century modern
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

  • Laurel Lamp
  • Laurel Lamp
  • Laurel Lamp
  • Laurel Lamp
H 23.5 in. W 7 in. D 7 in.
Pair of Laurel Lamps
By Laurel
Located in Manchester, MA
The Laurel Lamp Mfg. Co. of Newark, NJ produced a variety of high quality mid century modern
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

  • Pair of Laurel Lamps
  • Pair of Laurel Lamps
  • Pair of Laurel Lamps
  • Pair of Laurel Lamps
H 25 in. W 7.5 in. D 7.5 in.
Rare and Large 1950s Brass Tri-Color Chandelier by H. Th. J. A. Busquet for Hala
By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
quality Mid-Century Modern lighting The shades can be adjusted for uplight or downlight configuration.  
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass, Enamel

Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Pendant by Carl Thore, 1960s
By Carl Thore, Granhaga
Located in Asaa, DK
shades. A brighter light downwards. Classic Mid-Century Modern lighting. Good condition. Some minor
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum

Midcentury Italian Fully Brass Shell Table Lamps 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-century modern lighting design. The lamps feature a fully brass shell construction, which has been worked
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Chrome 5-Light Lamp, Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s chrome lamp with five globe shades. Sleek yet ebullient, this mid-century modern lighting
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

  • Chrome 5-Light Lamp, Circa 1960
  • Chrome 5-Light Lamp, Circa 1960
  • Chrome 5-Light Lamp, Circa 1960
  • Chrome 5-Light Lamp, Circa 1960
H 32 in. W 19 in. D 19 in.
Vintage Danish Monolit Floor Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Asaa, DK
classic scandinavian mid-century modern lighting design. E27 socket with switch. Very good original
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandelier Gino Sarfatti 1958 for Flos 21st Century
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Vienna, AT
extraordinary sleek feel, this Mid Century Modern lighting could be the star in your living room. The lighting
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Elegant Sculptural Brass and Mirrored Metal Chandelier from Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Beirut, LB
an Italian designer known for his Mid-Century Modern lighting fixtures. Born circa turn of the 20th
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Elegant Midcentury Chrome and Brass Geometric Sciolari Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Beirut, LB
use. Gaetano Sciolari was an Italian designer known for his Mid-Century Modern lighting fixtures
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Black and Gold Lacquered Metal Wall Light, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
trend, featuring a sleek and Minimalist metal structure. While European Mid-Century Modern lighting
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass, Metal

Stilnovo Midcentury Pendant Light Made of Opal Glass, Brass & Metal, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern lighting design. Manufactured in the 1950s, it features an opaline
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Mads Caprani Floorlamp with Cast Iron Base and Original Shade 70s
By Caprani Light AS
Located in GOOR, NL
If you're a fan of Mid-Century Modern design, you'll love the Mads Caprani floor lamp. Designed in
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Wood, Beech

Sophisticated Midcentury Modernist Twelve-Arm Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
, this piece embodies the qualities that discerning collectors of Mid-Century Modern lighting adore. It
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Adjustable lamp in the Style of Nessen Lighting
By Nessen Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish mid-century modern floor lamp offers up or down lighting with its adjustable design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Kalmar Lighting
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of 1960s Murano glass and brass wall sconces are from the Kalmar lighting company
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern 7-Light Chrome Fixture by Forecast Lighting
By Forecast Lighting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great quality midcentury light fixture by Forecast Lighting having a tubular pendant with hidden
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Moe Lighting Pair Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Pendants Fiesta Series, 1965
By Moe Lighting
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful pair of acrylic pendants from the Fiesta series 1965 by Moe Lighting. Consisting of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Resin, Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Pendant Light by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, 1960’s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in London, GB
the 1950s truly reflecting the mid-century modern lighting style, with clear influences from the De
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1960s Danish Brutalist Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

"Cinova" Chrome Game Table by Sergio Mazza & Grimigna, 1970s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Hamburg, PA
designer is well known for mid-century modern lighting designs and we have never owned a piece of furniture
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Brown Adjustable Midcentury Cantilever Lamp designed by Hoogervorst for Anvia
By Anvia, J. J. M. Hoogervorst
Located in Antwerp, BE
lamps from this era are typical representations of the "Mid-Century Modern" lighting design. The early
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Laurel Lighting Co. Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Laurel Lighting Company, the rectangular gilt brass base mounted
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Mid-20th Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Linen, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Skyscraper Floor Lamp
By Casella Lighting
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
shade is made of silk strings. Silvered hardware. Very high end. Closely resembles a modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Blatt Glass 2 Tier Modern Chandelier
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
level Kalmar Blatt retro vintage mid century modern modernism mod chandelier in very good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Nessen Tubular Ceramic White Table Lamp
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents this minimalist white tubular ceramic table lamp. Signed Nessen. In very good condition. Dimensions: 18.75" diameter x 40" height.   
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern French Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Rispal
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Teak and black Steel floor lamp in the style of Rispal Paris, made in the 1960s / 1970s. Three new white cotton lampshade makes the lights, newly rewired.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

  • Mid-Century Modern French Floor Lamp, 1970s
  • Mid-Century Modern French Floor Lamp, 1970s
  • Mid-Century Modern French Floor Lamp, 1970s
  • Mid-Century Modern French Floor Lamp, 1970s
H 64.97 in. W 11.82 in. D 11.82 in.
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic, Mid-Century Modern, chrome, sputnik chandelier attributed to Sonneman feautres multiple
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Style Pendant In Folded Acrylic
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar style chandelier pendant with a metal frame with a shade made of folded
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Space Age / Mid-Century Modern Sonneman Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Raleigh, NC
12-Bulb Pop Art chrome lamp by Robert Sonneman. This piece features four rows of three bulbs with dimmer switch and chrome base. Bulbs and shipping included.
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Lightolier Eyeball Track Lighting Fixtures Mid-Century Modern
By Lightolier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of three signed Lightolier chrome eyeball track lighting fixtures. The track is not
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Casella Chrome Adjustable Floor Reading Lamp
By Casella Lighting
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Casella of San Francisco, chrome fully adjustable floor reading lamp on
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Selection of Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern brass table lamps, American, circa 1950s. We believe these were
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Sciolari, Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier, Italy 70s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Catania, CT
Great vintage condition with original patina on the brass. Normal trace of age and use. No cracks or chips on the glass. Full working with EU standard. Full working with EU standard,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Industrial Style German Orb Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful industrial style chrome and smoked glass German orb lamp. Adjustable hand blown globe sits on a chromed steel ring. Large rubber bumpers keep the orb in desired position....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome, Steel

Italian Mid-20th Century Modern Chandelier by Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful vintage chandelier from the Italian brand Sciolari. The lamp has a special design with clean lines and many angles. The lamp is made of stainless steel and brass. The ceili...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Kalmar Sunburst Brass Vintage Flush Mount, 1950s, Vienna
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
14. Also the shape is elegant and looks like sunbursts. The lighting was designed and executed by
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Chrome and Murano Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare Mid-Century chandelier / pendant light by Kalmar, manufactured in the 1970s. A chrome frame
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Black Mid-Century Modern Free Form Ceramic Table Lamp French Lighting
By Georges Jouve
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French midcentury ceramic table lamp. Realised circa 1960 Elegant black ceramic glaze color. Original perfect condition Measures: Ceramic height 21cm large 14cm depth 10c...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Ceramic

Chic Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sonneman Lucite and Chrome Desk Lamps
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Collectible pair of Sonneman Lucite and chrome desk lamps having streamlined Mid-Century Modern
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Green Kalmar Table Lamp, 1950s, Vienna
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage table lamp or desk lamp from brass, leather and nickel plated metal Mod
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers / Pendants, Ice Glass, Kalmar 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Austrian Mid-Century Modern chandeliers / pendants, ice glass, Kalmar 1950s Ice Glass
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

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Glass

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier / Pendant, Ice Glass, Brass Kalmar, 1950s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier / Pendant, Ice Glass, Brass, Kalmar 1950s Ice Glass
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Italy Brass Easel Lamp with Floor Switch, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Culver City, CA
after by collectors and are considered important examples of Mid-Century Modern design. This piece
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Brass

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Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of retro mid century modern lighting on 1stDibs. A piece of retro mid century modern lighting — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of retro mid century modern lighting bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of retro mid century modern lighting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, J.T. Kalmar and Kalmar Lighting produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Retro Mid Century Modern Lighting?

Prices for a piece of retro mid century modern lighting start at $1 and top out at $791,382 with the average selling for $1,884.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

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 legendary 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.

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.

Finding the Right lighting for You

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. 

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 — the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson-Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of postwar 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 on 1stDibs.