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Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Chrome floor lamp from the 1970s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely floor lamp from the 1970s. This floor lamp features a combination of nickel plated metal and a base and shade made out of chrome. Very elegant floor lamp in a marvelous condit...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome, Nickel

Atomic Floorlamp by Haussmann for Swisslamps International, 1980s
Located in Renens, CH
Aluminum “Atomic” Floorlamp designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in the 1960s, and produced by Swisslamps International. The lamp is made of aluminum and connecting plastic tubes, ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Iron

Big Rock Lamp "Dora" by André Cazenave, Disderot Editeur, France, 1969
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...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble

Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic Totem Lamp, England [II]
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century totem lamp by ceramicist Bernard Rooke, England. An early piece, and unusual to see this example of Rooke's work; hand-built, with great character in natural sha...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

French 1950’s black metal and bronze floor lamp
Located in London, GB
Fabulous quality French three armed floor lamp with bronze metal detail. Shades newly replaced. Lamp rewired with floor switch.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Very Tall Gilded Iron and Marble Tulip Floor Lamps, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful, one-of-a-kind set of five gold-painted textured iron "tulip" floor lamps, set on round, black marble bases, veined with white. Striking and very decorative pieces.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Iron

Midcentury Modern Murano Due Opaline Glass Shade Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very rare floor lamp and no longer in production. Labeled by Murano Due, Italy. The opal glass is mouth blown and an original piece of Art have a very nice design and top quality o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Atomic age Orange glass floor lamp by Tibor Hazi, Hungary, 1973
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This atomic age floor lamp was designed in 1973 by Hungarian designer Tibor Hazi and made in Hungary in the 1970s. The lamp is made of orange opaque glass with a matte surface and a...
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Floor Lamps Gold Brass and Bamoboo Shade by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1968
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant gold brass wooden floor lamps Model designed by Ingo Maurer, 1968 for Design M Munich, Germany. With new wood custom made lamp shades with Bronze inner shade. Made by...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Gold Plate, Brass

1980s Italian Floor Lamp with Plastic Shade
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Plastic

20th Century Stilnovo Floor Lamp with Two Diffusers with Marble Base
Located in Turin, Turin
Stilnovo is founded in Milan by Bruno Gatta in 1946. In December 1946 Stilnovo made its first appearance in Domus, where two table lamps and a brass tray were published. In 1949 Brun...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Wooden Arc Floor, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large organic shaped floor lamp by Studio B.B.P.R; Gian Luigi Banfi, Ludovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Nathan Rogers. Designed and manufactured in Italy around 1...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Fabric, Wood

Tripod Floor lamp with Colored Shades attributed to Mathieu Matégot France 50s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Tripod French floor lamp attributed to the master Matheu Matégot. Composed of three iron bars that intersect at a point held by steel covered in red. Each of the bars ends in a lum...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Plastic

Joe Colombo for O-Luce "Spider 3319" Floor Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
'Spider' floor lamp by Joe Colombo model no. 3319 in black for Oluce. Made of black metal and chrome, it is one of the finest mid-century Italian minimalist designs and an icon for C...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Salvador Dali Muletas Lamp Sculpture, Black Label Limited Edition by BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Muletas Limited Edition lamp designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD furniture in Barcelona. Limited Edition Dyed Lime Wood satin in black. Lampshade in Transparent Black Chiff...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Fabric

Mid 20th Century, Elegant Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Bristol, GB
Teak and brass floor lamp from Denmark. Newly rewired and PAT tested. Shade sold separately.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Teak

White Opline Vintage Cast Iron & Brass Floor Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White opaline vintage floor lamp Cast iron with brass joints Adjustable in angle. Diameter foot 23 cm Electric wire 2 meter / 80” with plug and floor switch Available with UK / U...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Lampada da terra attribuita a Pietro Chiesa
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampada da terra attribuita a Pietro Chiesa per Fontana Arte e possibile collaborazione di Paolo De Poli I vetri non sono perfetti e lo smalto in due punti e mancante. Base in marmo....
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Floor lamp 50s
Located in Milano, IT
Height-adjustable floor lamp with arm extendable by joint. Stained wood, brass, plasticized fabric lampshade. Good conditions.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

1930s Martinuzzi For Venini Glass and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in IT
Venini 1930s pulegoso glass and brass floor lamp. The base of the lamp was produced in patinated brass and was made by Martinuzzi for Venini. The pulegoso glass is filled with bubbl...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Midcentury Adjustable Floor Lamp Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Mushroom, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - nice style of lighting - marked by label - adjustable
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stilnovo Floor Lamp 1950
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Very nice and typical Italian shaped floor lamp by Stilnovo, Italy 1950. The floor lamp has a round white marble base and a brass arm with counterweight for the balance. The shade i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Marble, Brass

SFUMATO Floor Lamp by Carlo NASON for MAZZEGA 1970s
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Floor lamp designed by Carlo Nason. Italy, Mazzega, c 1975. An interlocking floor lamp model LT315 was designed by Carlo Nason in the late 1960s. The lamp comprises six hand-blown M...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Blown Glass

Isamu Noguchi Akari Model 14A Light Sculpture in Washi Paper and Bamboo by Ozeki
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Akari light sculpture (Model 14A) by Isamu Noguchi handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari Light Sculpture was meticulously crafted by hand in the Ozeki works...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century, Teak & Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Bristol, GB
Teak and brass floor lamp from Denmark. Newly rewired and PAT tested. Shade sold separately.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Rare Adjustable Floor Lamp Mod. 1045 by Gino Sarfatti
Located in Milan, IT
Rare adjustable floor lamp mod. 1045 by Gino Sarfatti, Italy, circa 1948. Manufactured by Arteluce. Brass, lacquered metal. Base 34 x 34 cm H min-max 10...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Brass Floor Lamp with Tripod Base, Spain, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass floor lamp with tripod base from 1950's, Spain. Structure in brass and black lacquered metal detail, shade with new fabric.
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Cinema lighthouse floor lamp
Located in Roma, IT
German-made large cinema lamp Original and unrestored E24 bulb attachment Extensible pole from about 170 cm to about 340 cm Diameter lighthouse 40 cm depth lighthouse 60 cm Pedest...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Iron

Off white tower floor lamp in metal by Jean Perzel
Located in Monaco, MC
Minimalist tower flower lamp in off white lacquered metal with brass designed and produced by Jean Perzel (France) 4 shelves with a light each. Circa 1960 H 168 D 19/23 with wall...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

1970s Italian Brass and White Glass Floor Lamp
Located in London, London
Floor lamp Brass base and stem Heavy conical glass shade Brass fittings Italy 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

20th Century Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina floor lamp mod. Totem
Located in Turin, Turin
Kazuhide Takahama studied architecture at university in Tokyo from 1949, taking his degree in 1953. He's, however, primarily known as a furniture and lighting designer. Kazuhide Taka...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Stone, Metal, Steel

rare floor lamp by giuseppe ostuni for o-luce
Located in Munich, DE
very rare floor lamp by ostuni. we are very happy to own two of these beauties. the other one with black shades...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Atomic age hotel floor lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A relatively rarely seen floor lamp made in the 70s of the last century in the former Czechoslovakia. It was most likely part of a hotel room equipment. The lamp is made of white op...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Glass, Wood, Beech

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian "Porcino Terra" Floor Lamp for, Azucena, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design floor lamp adjustable in height model “LTE13 Porcino Terra” designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and produced by Azucena Milano from 1968. Chromed stee...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Lampada da terra modello 605 di Dazor MFG corp. St. Luis (USA), 1950
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Lampada da terra industriale anni '50 estensibile modello 605 prodotta da Dazor MFG (USA). Dazor è una storica società degli Stati Uniti produttrice di luci nata negli anni '30 e an...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Gino Sarfatti Model 1055/SP Floor Lamp for Arteluce, 1955, Italy .
Located in Brussels, BE
Gino Sarfatti adjustable floor lamp, 1055 /SP model for Arteluce, circa 1955, Italy. Black lacquered aluminum, spotlight bulb, chrome-plated stee bar, cast-iron black crackle base. D...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel, Iron

Vintage design Floor lamp Le Klint Denmark model 321
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Gorgeous minimalist design floor lamp from Scandinavia! This vintage floor lamp was designed by Michael Bang and produced by Le Klint. This model, model 321, has a beautiful minimali...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid-Century Chain Links Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A chain links floor lamp France, Mid 20th Century With the shade: 66 cm high by 46 cm diameter Lamp base only: 146 cm high by 36 cm diameter
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

1950s Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp for Lightolier, USA
Located in London, GB
Gerald Thurston Triennale floor lamp for Lightolier. Original dusky pink enameled frame and base with brass detailing. In good vintage condition showing expected signs of wear comme...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Halogen Brass Swing arm floor lamp 1980s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Holtkotter swing arm Floor lamp . Brass Halogen comes with a good working dimmer .adjustable in Height . 100cm/145 cm with just the right amount of patine .
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lampada da terra Micol di Sergio Mazza e Giuliana Gramigna - Quattrifoglio 70s
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da terra Micol di Sergio Mazza e Giuliana Gramigna - Quattrifoglio 70s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Mid 20th Century, Rosewood & Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Bristol, GB
Rosewood and chrome floor lamp. Newly rewired and PAT tested. Shade sold separately.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Floor Lamp by Alban Chambon, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Floor Lamp by Alban Chambon, 1900s
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Early 1900s Antique Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Wood

Mid 20th Century, Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Bristol, GB
Danish angle-pose floor lamp in chrome. Newly rewired and PAT tested.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Scarpa Signed Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp, circa 1960, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare model of Scarpa floor lamp, circa 1960, France. Signed on the base Scarpa. A very chic floor lamp with an interesting base design. Polished brass, new fabric shade. Rewired. Dim...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Abo Randers floor lamp. Denmark 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
The lamp is made of white lacquered metal and has a very sober and clear design. Depending on the light source, it gives a nice warm light. Switch on the fitting  .Signed . One larg...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Giancarlo Mattioli ‘MT’ Lamp for Sirrah, Italy 1969
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Giancarlo Mattioli 'MT' Lamp for Sirrah, Italy 1969. Innovative design which can both be used as a table or floor lamp do to its size and light orientation. The lamp is constructed f...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

Carlo Nason, A. V. Mazzega, orange "Birillo" Lipstick , Glass, Chrome, 1960s
Located in Saarburg, RP
The floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega The Lipstick floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega is an elegant and timeless piece of lighting that will enchant any room with its sophist...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Floor lamp «Chiara» by Mario Bellini for Flos, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Metal floor lamp designed by Mario Bellini. Model: Chiara. Wear due to time and age of the floor lamp.  
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

1950s French Floor Lamp with Side Table and double lampshade
Located in London, GB
1950s floor lamp edited by "STELLOR" France with double shades, each of which can be switched on using an individual switch. The floor lamp includes a side table that can be adjusted...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Clitunno floor lamp by Vico Magistretti, for Artemide, 1964
Located in Vigevano, PV
Clitunno floor lamp by Vico Magistretti, for Artemide, 1964 beautiful floor lamp icon of Italian design. first edition
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum

Rupert Nikoll Sumatra Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and exquisite Austrian Mid-Century floor lamp dating back to the 1950s, designed and crafted by Rupert Nikoll Vienna. This beautiful vintage piece features a gracefully cu...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass, Wire

Italian Modern Floor Lamp Designed by Franco Bresciani for Guzzini, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare floor lamp designed by Franco Bresciani for IGuzzini in gold chrome plating Harvey Creazioni was originally founded in 1959 in Recanti (on the east central coast of Italy) by R...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

"Fantasma" cocoon floor lamp by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Flos Fantasma floor lamp by Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s Created by master designer Tobia Scarpa, this floor lamp looks like a functional work of art. Its striking silhouette glows wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Iron

Adjustable Stich Leather floor lamp . France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Stich Leather floor lamp . Dark Brown color . adjustable in height . foot switch . One large E27 bulb needed. good condition .
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brass Floor Lamp by Koch and Lowy
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage brass floor lamp by Koch and Lowy. This was made in the USA, it dates from around the 1970’s. It is of superb quality and has a fantastic design. The three cube s...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Wrought iron floor lamp circa 1950 France
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant French iron floor lamp with gold decoration in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Gold, Iron

Vintage Floor Lamp by Hala Zeist
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage floor lamp by Hala Zeist. This was made in the Netherlands, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, this has a fantastic design wi...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Mid-century Modern floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern floor lamps 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 floor lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern floor lamps 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 floor lamps, popular names associated with this style include Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii, J.T. Kalmar, and Oluce. 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 floor lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $144 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $2,844.

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