A 'Dora' Moon Rock Lamp Designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Hitchin, England
A hard-to-find 'Dora' Moon Rock lamp designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s.
Fiberglass
Moon rock lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Delft, NL
Moon rock lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
Stone
A 'Dora' Moon Rock Lamp Designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A rare and highly desirable “Dora” Moon Rock lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, dating from the 1970s.
Polyester
Vintage set of two "Moon Rock" Floor Lamps designed by Andre Cazenave, 1970s
By Andre Cazenave, Singleton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original set of two "Moon Rock" floor lamps are an iconic design object from the 1970s, designed by French designer André Cazenave. These lamps, also known as the Dora series, are we...
Sandstone
Luminescent Rock Lamp by Singleton, Italy, 1960s
By Singleton
Located in Chicago, IL
Luminescent rock lamp by Singleton, made in Italy in 1960s. Large model with Singleton label on base.
Resin
Singleton Italian Moon Rock Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Singleton
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This luminescent Italian moon rock lamp was designed by Singleton in Italy in the 1960s.
Marble
Set of Three Fiberglass Rock Lamps by Singleton
By Singleton
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Set of Three fiberglass rock lamps by Singleton. The large one is 24"Dia. x 21"H and the two smaller ones are 14"Dia. x 10"H
Fiberglass
André Cazenave “Moon Rock Light” Singleton 1970s
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Basel, CH
André Cazenave “Moon Rock Light” manufactured by Singleton in the 1970s in Italy.
Marble
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Large Moon Rock Lamp, by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in L'Escala, ES
A hard-to-find oversized Moon Rock lamp designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s Created from polyester resin and marble powder the lights create a beautifully atmos...
Stone
Collection of Nine Moon Rock Lamps by Singleton
By Singleton
Located in Dallas, TX
A collection of nine moon rocks lamps in varying sizes. Manufactured in the early 70's by the Italian company Singleton and distributed through Koch and Lowy. Sizes vary from 10" dia...
Sold
H 24 in W 30 in D 25 in
Large Translucent Moon Rock Lamp Light by Singleton, Italy, Mid-20th Century
By Singleton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Having the original Singleton label on the bottom, Italy, mid-20th century.
Resin
Moon rock dora lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
By Singleton
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 26cm Width , 21,5cm Depth , 17cm Height Condition: Good has some stians Period: 1970s Material: Plastic
Plastic
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H 6.3 in W 10.63 in D 9.45 in
Singleton 1970s Stone Rock Table or Floor Lamp in Fiberglass with Marble Grains
By Singleton
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1970s stone rock table or floor lamp. Manufacturer is Singleton.
Marble
Four Floor Lamps by Singleton
By Singleton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four original moon rock Lamps by Singleton. Inspired by the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.
Resin
Moon Rock lamp 'Dora' by André Cazenave for Singleton
By Andre Cazenave, Singleton
Located in The Hague, NL
He designed this moon rock lamp with a finish of marblepowder and fulfilled his aim.
Marble
Sold
H 10.24 in W 14.97 in
"Dora" Moon Rock Lamps Designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s
By Andre Cazenave, Singleton
Located in Hitchin, England
A Pair of "Dora" Moon Rock lamps designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s Created from polyester resin and marble powder the lights create a beautifully atmospheric ...
Fiberglass
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H 22 in W 27 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Huge Moon Rock Lamp Andre Cazenave for Singleton 5 Available
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool luminescent moon rock designed by Andre Cazenave and manufactured in Italy by Singleton in the 1970s.
Resin
Sold
H 14 in W 19 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Moon Rock Lamp Andre Cazenave for Singleton 5 Available
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool luminescent moon rock designed by Andre Cazenave and manufactured in Italy by Singleton in the 1970s.
Resin
Sold
H 14 in W 20 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Moon Rock Lamp Andre Cazenave for Singleton 5 Available
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool luminescent moon rock designed by Andre Cazenave and manufactured in Italy by Singleton in the 1970s.
Resin
Sold
H 10.24 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
Andre' Cazenave for Singleton Group of 5 "Dora" Moon Rock Lamps, France 1960s
By Andre Cazenave, Singleton
Located in Naples, IT
Exceptional set of five lamps model "Dora Moon Rock" designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1960s and published by Atelier A.
Marble
Sold
H 18.51 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
"Dora" Rock Lamps by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1970s, set of 4
By Andre Cazenave, Singleton
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 stone-shaped lamps in fibreglass and marble powder. Stamped under the lamp. Lamp dimensions: Small: H: 16 cm W: 27 cm D: 24 cm Medium 1: H: 26 cm W: 35 cm D: 32 cm Medium ...
Marble
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H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
"Dora" Rock Lamps by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1970s, set of 3
By Andre Cazenave, Singleton
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 3 lamps in the shape of a stone in fibreglass and lamps in marble powder. Stamped under the lamp. Lamp dimensions: Large: H: 34 cm W: 44 cm D: 39 cm. 2 Small: H: 16 cm W: 26...
Fiberglass
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H 9.06 in Dm 11.82 in
A 'Dora' Moon Rock Lamp Designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Aachen, NRW
A rare and highly desirable “Dora” Moon Rock lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, dating from the 1970s.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 10 in W 13 in D 15 in
Two Mid-Century Modern Large Moon Rock Lamp Andre Cazenave Singleton 5 Available
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool luminescent set of 2 moon rocks designed by Andre Cazenave and manufactured in Italy by Singleton in the 1970s. These lamps are made of translucent resin with marble powder...
Resin
Set Three Dora rock lamps Andre Cazenave Singleton
By Andre Cazenave
Located in London, GB
A set of three smooth graduating in size Dora rock lamps designed by Andre Cazenave. These examples have a smooth finish and were produced in Italy by Singleton.
Plastic, Acrylic
Moon rock dora lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Delft, NL
Moon rock dora lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
Plastic
Moon rock dora lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Delft, NL
Moon rock dora lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
Plastic
Set of four rock lamps designed by Andre Cazenave for Singleton
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four fiberglass textured rock lamps designed by Andre Cazenave for Singleton.
XL Moon rock lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 40cm Width, 40cm Depth, 32 cm Height Condition: Good Period: 1960s Designer: André Cazenave Manufacturer: Singleton
Plastic
Set of Four Andre Cazenave "Moon Rock" Lamps
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of Four Andre Cazenave "Moon Rock" Lamps.
Resin
1970s "Dora" Moon Rock Table Floor Lamp by Andre Cazenave for Singleton
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A "Dora" moon rock lamp by Andre Cazenave for Singleton. A rare and unique piece of Italian lighting design.
Plastic
Sold
H 7.09 in W 11.42 in D 10.24 in
Vintage André Cazenave Moon Rock Dora Lamp by Singleton. Italy, 1970s
By Andre Cazenave, Singleton
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
The iconic Dora Moon Rock lamps were designed by André Cazenave in the late 1960s and produced by various Manufacturers. This lamp was manufactured by Singelton, made of polyester re...
Resin
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H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
Massive "Dora" Moon Rock Lamp, by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Hitchin, England
A hard-to-find oversized 'Dora' Moon Rock lamp designed by André Cazenave for Singleton, Italy, 1970s Created from polyester resin and marble powder the lights create a beautifull...
Fiberglass
Sold
H 14 in W 18 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Moon Rock Lamp Andre Cazenave for Singleton 6 Available
By Andre Cazenave, Singleton
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool luminescent moon rock designed by Andre Cazenave and manufactured in Italy by Singleton in the 1970s.
Resin
Moon rock lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Delft, NL
Moon rock lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
Plastic
Moon rock lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1960’s
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 30cm Width, 23cm Depth, 22,5cm Height Condition: Good Period: 1960s Designer: André Cazenave Manufacturer: Singleton
Plastic
Large French ‘Dora’ Rock Lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1969
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare, large ‘Dora’ rock lamp designed by André Cazenave for Singleton in 1969.
Resin
Sold
H 21 in W 30 in D 24 in L 21 in
French Oversized ‘Dora’ Rock Lamp by André Cazenave for Singleton, 1969
By Andre Cazenave
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare, oversized ‘Dora’ rock lamp designed by André Cazenave for Singleton in 1969.
Resin
Moon Rock lamp 'Dora' by André Cazenave for Singelton
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in The Hague, NL
He designed this moon rock lamp with a finish of marblepowder and fulfilled his aim.
Marble
Pair of Rock Lamps by Singleton
By Singleton
Located in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Pair of fiberglass rock lamps by Singleton.
Fiberglass
Italian Moon Rock Lamp for Singleton
By Singleton
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Manufactured by Singleton in Italy. Translucent polyester with marble powder inclusions.
Marble
A Lit Rock by Singleton
Located in New York, NY
A lit rock featuring a natural shaped body of plastic that is coated in a natualistic covering.
Plastic
Rock Lamps by Cazenave or Singleton
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Wonderful grouping of 12 faux rock lamps designed by Andre Cazenave for Atelier-Paris and Singleton-Italy.
Ten Rock Lamps by Cazenave for Singleton
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Wonderful grouping of ten faux rock lamps designed by Andre Cazenave for Atelier-Paris and Singleton-Italy.
Dorra Rock Light by Andre Cazenave for Singletron, circa 1960
By Singleton, Andre Cazenave
Located in Wilnis, UT
Eye-catching "Dorra" rock-shaped table / floor lamp, designed by Andre Cazenave for Singletron, Italy, circa 1960. The lamp is shaped like a stone, made of high quality fiberglass...
Marble
LT 215 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rotterdam, NL
LT 215 table lamp designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured in the 1960s by Murano glassmaker A.V. Mazzega. The lamp is made of a white glass globe and a Murano glass base. This mode...
Glass
$2,889
H 12.6 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
Big Rock Lamp "Dora" by André Cazenave, Disderot Editeur, France, 1969
By Andre Cazenave, Atelier A
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Original big "Dora" rock lamp designed by Andre Cazenave (1928-2003) for Disderot Editeur in France, circa 1969. Naturally shaped rock ambiance lamp featuring a luminous oversized pe...
Marble
$5,085 / set
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Set of 3 “Dora” Lamps by André Cazenave for Atelier A - France - 1960s
By Atelier A, Andre Cazenave
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...
Fiberglass
$2,254
H 9.06 in Dm 10.24 in
La Luna table lamp by Paola Pagani and Carlo Pellegrini for Gabbianelli, 1960s
By Gabbianelli, Carlo Pellegrini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Ceramic La Luna table lamp designed by Paola Pagani and Carlo Pellegrini in 1967 for Italian ceramic manufacturer Gabbianelli. The lamp consists of two half-spheres placed on top of...
Ceramic
Sasso Lamp LTA1 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in London, GB
A rare Sasso lamp which was originally designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni as part of the lighting for a monastery. It was manufactured by Azucena, the furniture company he co-founded...
Marble, Brass, Steel
Original 1970s moon rock table lamp by André Cazenave for Tecta
By Andre Cazenave
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1970s "Moon Rock" table lamp by Andre Cazenave. Manufactured by Tecta. Made in Germany. Features the original label. These lamps, made of fiberglass-reinforced pol...
Fiberglass, Polyester
“Osso” Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
This “Osso” table lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, designed in the 1970s, doesn’t follow a formal outline—it builds its presence through texture, opacity, and glow. Design The form ...
Murano Glass
Cocoon lamp by Artur Eisenkeil licht studio - Castiglioni Flos
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Lugo, IT
Cocoon lamp by Eisenkeil licht studio. Defect: hole as shown in the photo. Thank you
Metal
Mid-Century Castiglioni Cocoon Table Lamp with Wood Base, Italy 1960s
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique cocoon table lamp with a marvelous beige patina and a marbled finish. This stylish lamp was designed by Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s. In a...
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stone table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.25” H x 4.35” W x 3.25” W Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Dia...
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass
Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Table Lamp by Sario, Finland, 1950s–1960s
Located in Kangasala, FI
Elegant Finnish mid-century table lamp by Sario, dating from the 1950s–1960s. The lamp features a slender, beautifully twisted brass stem with a softly patinated finish, paired with...
Brass
$1,733
H 9.85 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in
Kaori 1 Table Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, Italy, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, the Kaori 1 table lamp is a refined example of Italian design from the 1970s. Its softly domed, fabric-covered form diffuses light evenly, c...
Fabric
$4,941 / set
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 22.45 in
Pair of XXL lamps Dora Moon rock, by André Cazenave, France, 1970s
By Atelier A, Andre Cazenave, Pierre Disderot
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of XXL (very big) lamps by André Cazenave (1928–2003). . Iconic pieces of 1970s French design, the "Dora" model is also known as the pebble, stone, rock, or moonstone lamp. An...
Resin, Fiberglass
$2,080
H 9.85 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
1960s "Efeso" Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Italian Design Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, IT
"Efeso" Murano Glass Table Lamp Barovier & Toso Italy, 1960s Glass in perfect condiction Perfect working order
Murano Glass
Moonbase Model LT357 Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
Located in NICE, FR
Sculptural Italian table lamp model LT357, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1960s. Known as the “Moonbase” lamp, the piece features a smooth white Murano glass body with a ...
Murano Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$6,819 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$8,206 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
$14,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 37.8 in D 36.23 in
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” armchairs for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchairs by Percival Lafer embrace fluidity with a structure that appears weightles...
Leather, Wood
Minho Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Minho Mirror Designed by Project 213A in 2024 The Minho mirror is framed in solid wood with an abstract organic shape. Crafted by Skilled artisans in Northern Portugal. Bespoke dime...
Mirror, Walnut
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$1,733 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
$8,438 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,349 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
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
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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.
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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.
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