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Pair of glass and brass wall lamps, 1950s mid-century black and white

$2,011

Pair of glass and brass wall lamps, 1950s mid-century black and white

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pair of wall sconces with glass shades and brass frame, 1950s. Provenance: Italy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Table Lamp by Designer, Italy, 1950

$7,500

Mid-Century Modern Acrylic Table Lamp by Designer, Italy, 1950

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Acrilyc table lamp with a metal base. Acrylic wasn't yet as industrialized as it is now and was considered as something exotic. Italy, CIRCA 1950.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Glass, Italy, 1950 by Designer

$4,000 / item

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Glass, Italy, 1950 by Designer

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Mid-century modern table lamp, made of white glass with blue and green hues. Italy, circa 1950.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Glass

Black floor lamp with adjustable lights, 1960s

$1,480

Black floor lamp with adjustable lights, 1960s

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Black floor lamp with adjustable lights, 1960.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Designer, 1950s Glass

$4,000 / item

Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Lamp by Designer, 1950s Glass

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Italian table lamp, mid-century modern design, made of satin-finished glass. Italy, circa 1950.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Glass

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

$2,400

H 9.25 in Dm 6 in

Italian Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A Murano-glass, brass and white fabric table lamp designed and produced in Italy, .c 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.25"H x 5.1"D...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

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Fabric, Glass

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

$3,800 / set

H 11.5 in Dm 6 in

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of Murano glass, brass and white fabric table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.5"H x 6.0"W x 6.0"D Dimensions of Sh...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s

$2,480 / set

H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in

Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of wall sconces made in Italy during the 1950s. Each lamp features a curved brass arm supporting an oval opaline glass diffuser, held in place by small blackened metal pins. The...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Glass and Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s

$106

H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Glass and Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern curved glass and brass wall lamp, 1950s Curved wall lamp with light green background, double central line pattern in brass,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s

$2,400 / set

H 5.91 in W 4.93 in D 11.82 in

Pair of Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, defined by clean lines and balanced proportions typical of the period’s modern design. Each fixture features a conical opaline gla...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s

$4,400 / set

H 20.08 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1950s

Located in Rome, IT

Pair of elegant Italian wall sconces, designed and produced in the 1950s, reflecting a sophisticated Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. Each sconce is crafted with a slim black enameled i...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Table Lamp - 1950s

$1,101

H 13 in W 21.26 in D 14.18 in

Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Table Lamp - 1950s

By Stilnovo

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Desk lamp - Design Style Stilnovo Measures : 54xØ36cm H:33cm Materials : Metal - Brass Large and exceptional Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamp. Beautiful design with two brass jo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Metal

Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, Floor Lamp with Adjustable Globe, 1960s

$2,131

H 47.25 in Dm 13.78 in

Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, Floor Lamp with Adjustable Globe, 1960s

By RAAK

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Frank Ligtelijn for RAAK, floor lamp with adjustable globe, 1960s.

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

2 MID-CENTURY MODERN Orientable TABLE LAMPS by GILARDI & BARZAGHI, Italy 1950

$4,263

H 10.04 in W 6.11 in D 6.3 in

2 MID-CENTURY MODERN Orientable TABLE LAMPS by GILARDI & BARZAGHI, Italy 1950

By Gino Sarfatti, Gilardi & Barzaghi, Gilardi & Bazarghi

Located in PARIS, FR

An authentic, rare and iconic pair of orientable table lamp, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Fifties, Forme-Libre, minimalist "Z" brass structures, with orientable conical shades, gol...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Italy, 1950s

$3,200 / set

H 9.5 in Dm 3.46 in

Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Sold without lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 9.5 x 3.46 x 3.46 (H x W x D) Dimensions of Shade (i...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s

$941

H 15.75 in W 13 in D 4.73 in

Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in Lisboa, PT

This Mid-century table lamp was designed and produced in Italy, during the 1950s. It has a light green base where a brass curved rod is attached. With a light green painted lampshade...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s

$714Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.51 in W 6.7 in D 13.78 in

Italian Mid-Century Table Lamp, 1950s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Elegant Italian desk lamp from the 1950s, representative of post-war modernist design. Its metal shade in original mint-green lacquer brings a rare and refreshing touch, highly sough...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Antiques Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
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To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
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To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
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What does mid century modern mean?
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Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
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Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
Is Eames mid-century modern?
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Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.

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