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
1990s Gorgeous "Sun" Table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous "Sun" table lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli in polypropylene. This lamp is a true piece of modern art and it's in excellent condition. It works perfectly.
Dim...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s.
The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass and Opaline "Sailboat" Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s captivates with their sculptural, sailboat-inspired design. Each lamp features a slender brass rod mast, resting on a clea...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Bergstrom by Atelje Lyktan, Cocoon Ceiling Pendant Resin Chandelier Flos
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Hans Bergstrom in Italy in the 1950s.
This iconic piece features a round shade made in a natural soft re...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.25"H x 25.5" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs
Nu...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Nybro Armaturfabrik, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and etched beige glass pendant light produced by Nybro Aramturfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0"H x 12.0"W x 6.0"D
Stem Len...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Area Table Lamp (the highest and rarest) by Mario Bellini Artemide, Italy 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Area Table Lamp (the highest and rarest) by Mario Bellini Artemide, Italy 1970s
The Area 50 table lamp, is a part of a series that includes table, floor, wall, and ceiling lamps, wa...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Plastic
Huge 9 Feet High, Art Deco Style Brass and 16x Marbled Glass Chandelier Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Enormous Mid-Century Modern Brass & Handblown Glass Chandelier, Art Deco Style, 1950s.
A breathtaking and rare monumental chandelier from the 1950s, masterfully handcrafted with tim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 1950s Brass Wall Sconces with Spherical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. The structure includes a vertical brass backplate with an integrated rod, a U-shaped brass arm, and a black ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian 1950s Brass Wall Sconces with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces produced in Italy during the 1950s. Each sconce is composed of a vertically oriented brass backplate, a curved brass arm with a black lacquered metal socket hold...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Designer, Floor Lamp, Oak, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 52.5"H x 16" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)
Bulbs...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of tall blown clear glass with gold inclusion table lamps by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of tall table lamps blown Murano clear glass with gold inclusions, hand worked Romboidal lines on the glass surface two spheres with a central oval part.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Diabolo Adjustable Wall Lights, Brass, Ivory, Baby Blue Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo.
Ivory and Baby Blue lacquered shades, each with two lights.
Polished brass
Height 26 cm.
E12, or E14 sockets...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Air Bubble Glass Cube Flush Mount Light Fixture Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large Glass Cube Flush Mounts by Doria Leuchten Germany. A beautiful Glass with air bubbles inside on a bakelite plate in a Mid-Century Modern style design. The fixture re...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass and Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp, crafted by renowned Italian lighting manufacturer Stilnovo in the 1960s, is a striking example of mid-century modern design. It features a refined combinat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
very rare mid century modern peill & putzler glass TABLE LAMP model TA53 60/70s
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very beautiful table lamp manufactured by Peill & Putzler in the 1960s to 1970s. White glass, colorfully overlaid in orange and green tones using a millefiori technique. For one E2...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 white alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful pair of table lamps in Murano crystal "Rostrato" glass and brass. These incredibly charming and rare table lamps were designed by Barovier & Toso and made in Murano, Italy...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous large table lamp in "rostrato" Murano mouthblown glass and brass completed by an off-white cotton lampshade. This incredibly charming and unique table lamp was designed by ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Metal Glass Sconces Wall Lamps 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps or ceiling lamps ‘1940" model produced by Fontana Arte with varnished metal, chrome-plated brass, moulded glass, 1950s Italy produ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kinkeldey Pair Wall Lighting Glass Cut with Brass Structure XL, Austria, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in La xara, VC
Austria pair wall lighting cut glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Austrian design.
discount shipping to USA * shipping option private quo...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$816 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Ardium Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Large Brass Wall Sconce, a striking and elegant lighting fixture designed to make a bold statement in any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this larger version features a G9 so...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Yellow, Black and White Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern yellow, black, and white glass and brass two-light pendant light, France, 1950s.
This striking ceiling fixture features a softly curved, triangular glass shade a...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar, Pelikan, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, brass, plastic band and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 62"H x 15"W x 27"D
Bulb Speci...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Teak, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 61.25"H x 21.0"W x 18.0"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5" ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4x E27 and 4x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suita...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Onos 55' Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano White Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection brings a modern twist to lighting with spheres that revive the Mid-century Murano technique of Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers flexibility, allowing you t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Asteroid Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Italy 1968 , Memphis
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Ettore Sottsass was a pioneering designer, artist and architect known for his bold approach to midcentury design. He opened his own design and architecture studio in 1947 and became ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Chrome and Glass Wall Lamp by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant wall lamp was designed by Sergio Mazza in the 1960s and showcases the designer’s signature blend of industrial precision and refined modernism.
Crafted from chromed met...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
2x E27 / E26
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by in...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$440 / item
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.5"H x 5.125"W x 6.625"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.0"...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Murano Glass Fendi Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite 1980s Fendi Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina
Illuminate your space with this stunning and rare Murano glass floor lamp, masterful...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Large Ginkgo Leave Brass Wall Lights, Organic Shape, Tommaso Barbi Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Walnut Floor Lamp by Temde
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very rare floor lamp from the 1960s.
Great and extraordinary design with a fantastic cozy look.
Very beautiful curved walnut wood details and high -quality workmanship....
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
Large Gio Ponti 10-Arm Ceiling Light, 1960, Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large Gio Ponti 10-arm ceiling light produced by Arredoluce, circa 1960. Large polished brass structure with satin glass diffusers. Very good original condition with a nice pati...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Brass Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Designed by Florian Schulz and crafted in Germany in the 1970s, this pendant light captivates with its elegant and functional design. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic reflects the era...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rolf Palm, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Rolf Palm, Mölle, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diameter x 5” Height
Dimen...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Tripod Sculpted Teak Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Wood, Teak
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Acrylic, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 15.25"H x 10.125"W x 6.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.5...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
German Midcentury Pair of Glass Flush Mounts by WILA Leuchten, 1970s
By WILA
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Pair of Murano glass Flush Mounts or Wall Sconces by WILA Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 794.
Each Flush...
Category
1670s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, teak and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.875"H x 4.875"W x 7.375"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Reeded Pink Coloured Glass & Brass Pendant Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French pink colored glass pendant lamp with brass top
Weight : 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incande...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Bamboo, Paper, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and cream-white paper table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9.5"H x 5.0"W x 5.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) bulb
B...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Sculptural Large Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke in Stoneware, England, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This table lamp was designed and handmade by British ceramicist Bernard Rooke in the 1960s. A signed piece, it carries the unmistakable character of Rooke’s sculptural Brutalist lang...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
André Ricard Spanish Modern Twin-Shade Black Table Lamp for Metalarte, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by André Ricard in 1973 for Metalarte, this elegant table lamp was originally commissioned for the reading room of the Biblioteca de Barcelona. It is the original, early mod...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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, Iron, Gold Leaf
$972 Sale Price
34% Off
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Elisabeth Loholt, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Rattan, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A painted black-glazed ceramic, rattan and white fabric table lamp designed and produced by Elisabeth Loholt, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.0"H x 6.0...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Rattan
Modell 2133 Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1972
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Model 2133 pendant light duo by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce (1972). It is a masterful study in minimalist design—a fluted white lacquered aluminum disc, suspended effort...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
A Pair Of 1960s Wall Lamps By Bjarne Bech For Louis Poulsen Of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of amazing wall lamps by Danish architect Bjarne Bech 1925-1980 in galvanized steel for Louis Poulsen from the 1960s.
A classic mid century design and look and in the usual L...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Orbiter Lamp, Robert Sonneman
Located in Riverdale, NY
Vintage Chrome and Black Three Arm Floor Lamp, original design by Robert Sonneman with counterweighted lever arms which allows lights to move in various directions. 1970's USA.
Lev...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large French Mid Century floor lamp by Louis Sognot made of bamboo and fabric
By Louis Sognot
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large mid-century modern floor lamp made of bamboo and fabric.
Design by Louis Sognot. Made in France.
The lamp is made of bamboo canes and still has the original lampshade...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Pair of Sculptured Table Lamps by AB Tranås Stilarmatur, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A beautifully understated pair of table lamps by AB Tranås Stilarmatur, a Swedish lighting firm known for clean lines and exceptional craftsmanship.
Made in solid teak with organic...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Candle Chandelier, France 1950s, Sculptural Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Brutalist all-handcrafted and angular design candle pendant light.
Looking for that perfect design piece that marries warmth and sculptural purit...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Wall Sconces by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Attr to Archimede Seguso
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A luminous relic from 1940s Italy — this extraordinary pair of wall sconces was produced by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, one of Murano’s most iconic glassworks, and is stylistically attribut...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass & Smoked Glass Chandelier
Located in Hamburg, DE
Impressive candlestick in brass and glass.
This chandelier combines a minimalist, functional design language with the imposing appearance of a classic chandelier. From a central cyl...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,381 Sale Price
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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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