Mid-Century Modern Lighting
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy.
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Contemporary ceiling lamp with eighteen light points. It features a brass structure and organically shaped pieces made from Murano glass in various colors. The artisanal craftsmanshi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Grande lampadario con pendagli vetro di Murano fumè, ispirato al mid-century
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con pendagli in vetro di Murano colore fumè, ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated brass dome ceiling lamp.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape.
Weight about ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
mid century PENDANT LAMP peill & putzler 1970s amber white black + clear glass
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1970s hanging lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler. The shade is made of multicolored glass: amber, white, clear and black glass, worked in incalmo-tecnique. Black lac...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
XLCrystal Glass Uplight by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Wonderful and very large ceiling lamp from the 1950s.
The lamp with its crystal glass blossoms has a very luxurious appearance and sparkles beautifully.
The design and materials used...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Cocoon Flush Mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant, Castiglioni, Flos Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Cocoon flush mount or pendant light designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten and manufactured in Germany during the 1960s, in the style of Achille Cas...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Extra Large Murano Glas Table Lamp by Barovier & Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and very large mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: 3 x e14 for standard screw bulbs.
New wiring for US standards on requ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A fossil stone table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.65"H x 3.0"W x 3.0"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 9.5” H x 8” Diamete...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stone
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 41 orange glasses.
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (transparent and orange) in a golden painted metal frame. This chandelier is a unique piece, glass created for this uni...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
American Designer, Free Form Table Lamp, Wood, Brass, US, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and wood free form table lamp, designed and produced in the United States, c. 1950s.
All lighting will be converted for US usage. We are unable to confirm that any electrica...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Pendant Light by Temde Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Free Shipping
Located in Lisse, NL
Sculptural Organic Modernism in Wood and Woven fabric.
This exceptional pendant light was designed by Temde Leuchten, one of Germany's leading mid-century lighting manufacturers, kn...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wire
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XXL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Style Vinyl Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1950.
Large Mid-century Vinyl flush mount, Germany 1950. This light features a stretched vinyl shade with brass and aluminum h...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 6 lights
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 6 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction .
Diameter 30”
Height: 25" inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Germany 1940s
This Art Deco wall sconce, a unique blend of glass and brass, hails from Germany and is a relic from the 1940s. Its design, a tes...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chandelier Model 1129 by Stilnovo , Italy 1950
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Stilnovo was an Italian design and lighting company founded in 1946 by Bruno Gatta. The company became known for its modern approach to lighting and gained attention both in Italy an...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.125"H x 3.0"W x 3.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass, Lacquered Metal, and Opaline Glass, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall-mounted sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. Each fixture features a conical opaline glass shade supported by a brass arm extending from a round bras...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
German Mid-Century "Cocoon" Flower Chandelier by Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Flower German "Cocoon" Chandelier. This Chandelier was designed and manufactured during the 1960s in Germany by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten.
This Chandelier...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of vintage amber glass petals drop wall sconces
By Mezzaga
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals ((amber crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a golden painted metal frame.
Per...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Beige "Palm" Cocoon Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century palm cocoon table lamp in spectacular conditions, with no rips or stains. This incredibly charming and rare lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produce...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier by Lamperti Production Italy 1960
By Lamperti
Located in Palermo, IT
The elegance of this chandelier is the right word. Stunning and of considerable size. Brass structure with six glass balls. The peculiarity is the pearl effect that the glass balls h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Wall Lamp Sconce for Arteluce, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and iconic sconce designed by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso and produced by Arteluce in Italy during the 1950s.
This incredibly elegant and unique sconce is in fabu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Chandelier 5-armed with Ball Shaped Shades by Fog & Mørup Denmark 1930s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco 5-armed chandelier manufactured by the Danish Lamp company Fog & Mørup in Copenhagen in the 1930s.
The frame is made of shiny chromium plated metal with five ball shaped sha...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 alabaster pink disks
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, pink alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 11.80...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Cocoon floor lamp
Located in London, GB
Mid century cocoon floor lamp with lovely warm patina to resin shade.
Small tear 1cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep.
Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Designer, Adjustable Table Lamp, Brass, Acrylic, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, acrylic table lamp designed and produced by an Italian Designer, Italy, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Socket takes E-14 bulb.
There ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Table Lamp from Visby Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Table Lamp from Visby Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, It is completely authentic for any...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
Mid-Century Fish Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fish pendant lamp made of wicker.
A wonderfully playful design. A lamp with character, literally. The wicker body of the lamp forms a fish body with its mouth wide open. Inside is a...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Plastic
Set of 2 Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Guggerli L3 Floor Lamp for Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare floor lamps from the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler designed by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler in the 60s.
The design of the Guggerli lamps is very simple. The glass s...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Pair of White Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and lovely Pair of Italian Murano white glass Wall Sconces from 70s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Mazzega lie in the nob...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces "Corteccia," 80s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vintage Italian Murano glass sconces, produced by Murano Masters, each with two pieces of curved "Corteccia" glass on a metal and brass frame. They are high quality and give ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Table Lamp Palette
Located in Oxford, GB
The Pallete Table Lamp distills the bold, organic-meets-geometric appeal of its floor lamp counterpart into a refined, space-saving design. Perfect for desks, bedside tables, or cons...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and teak chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5"H x 14.25"W x 14.25"D
Stem Length (inches): 9.0"
Dimensions of Cano...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Sconces Stilnovo Style, Brass and 12 cm Diam Glass, Mid-Century Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-century design wall lights in the style of Stilnovo.
A stylish combination of brass & opaline glass!
These wall lights look amazing when lit and are a superb example of the famou...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Foliage Floral Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier
By Ferro Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding spanish foliage floral sunburst flush mount ceiling light in gilt iron, Ferro Art, 1950s
To be used as ceiling light fixture or as chandelier / pendant light adding a cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Flush Mount Chandelier Gold and Clear Murano Glass Poliedri, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Flush mount chandelier gold and clear Murano Glass poliedri, in stock
A striking example of Italian craftsmanship, this Murano glass flush mount chandelier is a stunning ceiling fixt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Rattan, Bamboo, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and bamboo table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.5"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D
Bulb Specifications: B22 (Bayonet) bulb
Bulbs are not...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Fabric, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and white-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.3"H x 5.4"W x 5.4"D
Bulb Specificatio...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte attributed sconces , a pair
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fontana Arte attributed sconces, a pair.
Designed and manufactured in Italy 1960s.
Textured glass, brass, enameled metal.
Take 2 candelabra bulbs each.
Complimentary US rewiring upon...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #155 Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #155 Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce.
Executed in a perforated brass dome mounted on a white painted curved metal plate with patinated metal detail on the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Chandelier in the manners of Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Italian chandelier made of brass , glass and walnut .
In the manners of Stilnovo , Oscar Torlasco , Fontana Arte model '1963' .
Contain 6 E26 size ceramic socket rated at 60 w...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
8 Lights Mobile Brass Chandelier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold , playfull 8 Arms Stilnovo Style chandelier with an Alexander Calder twist to it !
Each arm rotate 360 degree .
Shade move a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 gorgeous sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired.
Each glass is unique and ha...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Brass Faux Bamboo and Rattan Maison Baguès Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing table lamp in brass faux bamboo and fabric and rattan lampshade in the style of Maison Baguès.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Lampshade: Curved and semi-cylindrica...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Goldkant, Flush Mount, Resin, Metal, Germany, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white resin and red-lacquered metal flush mount produced by Goldkant, Germany, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.2"H x 19.5"W x 19.5"D
All items ship from High Point,...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Spanish Rattan Flower Shaped Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Shaped Rattan Ceiling Pendant, Large Size. Spain, 1960s
This large pendant has an eye-catching flower design featuring 4 layered rattan petals joining between them as a flower...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cane, Rattan
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Rupert nikoll pendants with original antique opal glass shades vienna 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique opal glass shades
Pair price.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
Large & Marvelous Shape Austria Kalmar Chandelier Iced Murano Glass & Nickel
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier with Iced Murano Glass and Nickel, Austria/Italy, 1960s.
This stunning Mid-Century chandelier, attributed to Kalmar, is a rare find from the 1960...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Wire
Stunning Large Murano Glass Petals Chandelier Italy, 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano glass petals chandelier in style of Mazzega, Italy, manufactured in the 1980s.
The chandelier is composed of many thick textured glass elements attached to a brass...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights by Astra, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural and organically shaped pair of two-armed wall lamps in brass. The lamps are designed and made in Norway by Astra from circa 1960s second half. Both lamps are fully working...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 crystal glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear glass petal, brass plated metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of thes...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Wicker Table Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful table lamps from the 1950s.
Exceptional design with a fantastically cozy atmosphere.
It creates a particularly beautiful light.
Manufacturer: Kaiser Leuchten/Kaiser Idell
...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Table Lamps, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Lovely pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson table lamps from the 1960-1970s. Minimalist wood base with dome-shaped shade covered in original fabric – shades and bases have manufacturers label...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant , Europe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set of pendants, opaline glass, Europe, 1960s. The diffuse light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with the opaline glass and metal frame details, these pendants will c...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Shell Brass Sconces Mid-Century Style Maison Charles, France, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Shell Brass Sconces Mid-Century Style Maison Charles, France, 1960
Formidable pair of large wall lights in brass and in excellent condition. They were made from a single piece of mo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming cocoon lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
In spectacular conditi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Swedish Mid Century Modern, A Sculptural Floor Lamp in Textile & Teak, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant example of Scandinavian design from the 1950s, this sculptural curved floor lamp beautifully embodies the principles of Swedish Mid-Century Modernism. The lamp features a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Teak
Vesta Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Vista Rattan Table Lamp with Brass Shade Top
A harmonious fusion of organic charm and refined elegance, the Vista table lamp captivates with its petite silhouette and artisanal cr...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Elegant Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce in bronze and Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stone, Brass
Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce in bronze and Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stone, Brass
Mid-Century Model Lz 17 Serial No. 1 Minimalist Counterweight Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist floor lamp from Switzerland by Cedric Hartman for Jack Lenor Larsen Inc. This lamp is from the first series.
The design impresses with its materiality and the principle o...
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
Floor lamp providing ambient light composed of a steel base finished in black chrome. the steel structure enclosing the L...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile
Pair of Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce, anticated brushed brass & Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stone, Brass
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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