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
- 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
Vintage Mid Century Modern George Nelson Cigar Tripod Bubble Lamp
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
This Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior! Delightful cigar shape on a tripod base and on / off push button switch. Can be used as a table or floor lamp. The George Nelson Cigar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
‘Magneto’ Floor Lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, the Netherlands, 1954
By Artifort, H. Fillekes
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands 1954. This minimalistic floor lamp features a lacquered metal tripod foot which is connected to a balance arm...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chrome Fungo Mushroom Floor Lamp, 1970's
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century abstract sculptural mushroom shaped floor lamp rendered in chrome plated brass, USA, 1970's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp Pierre Frey Shade for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
The 9602 Floor Lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the hotel Aulanko. Characterized by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar 2x Dornstab Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Walnut, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two beautiful "Dornstab" floor lamps, we offer a matching one in our other listing. Designed and executed by J.T. Kalmar Vienna Austria. The conical lampshade is adjustable to ...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century Maison Jansen Palm Tree Floor Lamps in Brass, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Maison Jansen was a Paris-based interior decoration office founded in 1880 by Dutch-born Jean-Henri Jansen. Jansen is considered the first truly global design firm, serving clients i...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Red Braun Circles Table Lamp with New Custom Made Silk Lampshade, Germany, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional typical large ceramic bubble table/floor lamp, Germany, 1970s. A sculptural high-end piece made of handmade ceramic in rich glazed red and braun tones. With a new custom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass tripod construction fitted with 2 E14 socket with switch, new cone-shaped white/creme lampshade. Desing and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in Vienna in the 1950s. Signs of age a...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Floor Lamp - La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A stunning floor lamp in Murano glass, manufactured by La Murrina (IT) in the 1960's. The lamp consists of a large sphere in handblown white opaline glass with illustrations, resti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
'Colombo' Floor Lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce 1970s-80s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Floor lamp, with adjustable position light point, by sliding, chrome-plated and enameled metal, enameled aluminum. Good conditions.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Costantino Persiani for Obor 'Calib' Floor Lamp in Stainless Steel
By Obor
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Costantino Persiani For Obor Illuminazione, 'Calib' floor lamp, stainless steel, chrome-plated steel, Rome, Italy, 1970s
The Calib floor lamp is designed by Italian designer Costant...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany
By Rispal
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany.
The iconic model #14.950 was originally designed in 1950 by François Rispal. This new...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Silvio Carpani Black & red Aluminium Italian Zagar Floor Lamp for Stilnovo, 1978
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous midcentury black and red anodized aluminium floor lamp. This wonderful lamp was designed in Italy during 1978 by Silvio Carpani for Stilnovo.
This amazing piece most uni...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Pe Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Pe 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 Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile
Vintage Studio Pottery Sculptural Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a one-of-a-kind floor lamp made up of 13 distinct pottery pieces arranged on a single stem. Each piece features its own intricate decoration and color scheme, giving the lamp...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Mid-Century Modern Laurel Lighting Style Trumpet Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern tulip floor lamp for sale. In the manner of Laurel Lighting, and is in black with brass accents. It’s in excellent condition, and in great working condition...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Triennale Three Arm Floor Lamp Style of Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Italy 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Iconic Mid Century Modern Triennale chrome floor lamp circa 1960s
Originally introduced by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1947
This remarkably well preserved example features tri-co...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gordon & Jane Martz Walnut Ceramic Tile Mosaic Floor Lamp Marshall Studios 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century mosaic base floor lamp designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios circa late 1950s
Model WLI-35 was introduced in 1957 and features a round walnut base with ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Walnut
Floor Lamp, Vienna, circa 1960s with Glass Handle
Located in Wien, AT
Floor lamp, Vienna, circa 1960s with glass handle
Original condition
The lampshade have been renewed as well based on the original dimensions. (New).
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
German orange This floor lamp was made in the 70s. It co1970s Floor - Table Lamp
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This floor lamp was made in the 70s. It consists of an illuminated glass base and a fabric shade with a typical 70s motif.
The lamp can be switched separately in 3 ways - base only,...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
Located in Seattle, WA
NOS (New old stock) Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model BB3-33S, Made in Japan stamped on steel Base. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade.
Category
2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage floor lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce, 1950s
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Palermo, IT
About This Piece
Vintage Design
Adjustable arms, fully functional
* The cable in this item may be original and may need to be replaced unless otherwise specified.
Creator Giuseppe Os...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Floor Lamp 'Governor' by Lyfa, Brass
By Bent Karlby, Lyfa
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Floor Lamp 'Governor'
DIMENSIONS
H 130 x Ø 40,5 cm
CORD LENGTH
2m black plastic cord with switch
LIGHT SOURCE (NOT INCLUDED)
Socket: E27
Max wattage: 60 Watt
Energy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Extra Large White Linen Curtain Floorlamp, The Netherlands 1980's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large White Linen Curtain Floorlamp, The Netherlands 1980's
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture 30N shade with BB3 base, New Old Stock
Located in Seattle, WA
An exceptionally rare and pristine example of Isamu Noguchi's Light sculpture: discontinued 30N shade on BB3 base. Both the shade and the base come with their original boxes.
The br...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Gino Sarfatti For Arteluce Floor Lights Model 1102 White Mesh Glass, Italy, 1971
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare pair of Gino Sarfatti outdoor lights model 1102 for Arteluce from 1971
Sold and priced individually, recommended as a pair.
This pair of l...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp, model 70XL, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the trad...
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lamp Metal and Opaline Glass by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Rare table or floor lamp by the italian designer Pia Guidetti Crippa for the editor Lumi, metal chrome and opalin glass ball. Famous manufacture like Sar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Floor Lamp Meblo, designed by Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, Meblo
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice style of lighting
- rare type
- adjustable
- space age style
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1950's Mid-Century Modern Max Bill Style Tulip Floor Lamp
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern floor lamp for sale. Dates back to the 1950’s, and in excellent condition. It’s in great working condition, and has a dimmer. The design is attributed to M...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960's Brass Sputnik Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Unusual 1960's vintage sputnik floor lamp of all brass construction featuring a 28" high grand bouquet of ten arms in two lengths emanating ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp in Brass, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The lamp features a wooden base and a brass rod, which supports an adjustable fedder arm ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular Italian floor lamp designed in 1970 by Carlo Nason for A. V. Mazzega.
A round black enameled steel column on a beautiful brown marble base is supporting a chrome frame wi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century White Medusa Floor Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini, Luigi Massoni
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice Floor Lamp model Medusa designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini
Perfect working conditions
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, Triennale Floor Lamp. 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Gerald Thurston Triennale Floor Lamp. This is a well known iconic design.
Lamp, undergone a good deal of cleaning.
Sockets were replaced with premium UL listed units. All lights wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Gianfranco Frattini 'Megaron' Floor Lamp for Artemide in Aluminum
Located in Glendale, CA
Gianfranco Frattini 'Megaron' floor lamp for Artemide in aluminum.
New modern edition of the design classic by Gianfranco Frattini from 1979. The elegant uplighter radiates with it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Accolay Brown Ceramic Base Lamp or Table Lamp Midcentury Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Accolay,
circa 1960
Elegant brown ceramic base lamp for a floor lamp or table lamp.
Original perfect condition
Not electrified
Signed under the base
Measures: Heigh...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Low-Profile Cedric Hartman Brass & Chrome Floor Lamps
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very nice matched pair of low-profile floor lamps designed by Cedric Hartman. Measuring 36" high, these vintage lamps are a mix of chrome plated steel and brass--a desirabl...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Enrico Furio Dominici, Floor Lamp, Brass, Paper, Brazil, 1950s
By Enrico Furio
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green paper floor lamp designed and produced by Enrico Furio Dominici, Brazil, c. 1950s.
The brass base presents with moderate oxidation. Vintage lampshade in fair condi...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Floor Lamp with Bamboo Shade for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Model 10A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 10A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari lamp shade is meticulously crafted by ha...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Reside...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile
Rare Italian Space Age Floor Lamp with Floating Light Modules, 1970s
Located in NICE, FR
This vintage floor lamp from the 1970s, made in Italy, reflects both the spirit of Mid-Century Modern design and the futuristic aesthetic of the Space Age style. Inspired by the spac...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Paavo Tynell 9602 Canvas Shade
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Replacement canvas shade for the 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat”, designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Italian Canasta Floor Lamp in the style of Cedric Hartman, 1960s
By Obor
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant mid century standing lamp from the Italian manufacturer Obor.
The design impresses with the fine execution of the details and t...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Canvas Shade for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid Century Floor Lamp in Brass by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish floor lamp model "1838," designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in 1938. The lamp features a heavy base with a brass stem, supporting an adjustable arm that holds the shade...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Polyhedra Happy Boy Floor Lamp from Guzzini, 1970s
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Polyèdre modular lamp, created by Felice Ragazzo, Harvey Guzzini 1969 edition. Structure in chromed brass wires. This floor lamp is composed of several mo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp by Bo Notini for Glössner. 1930s.
By Bo Notini, Glossner AB
Located in Bromma, SE
Sleek and very sophisticated floor lamp by Bo Notini for Glössner, designed and crafted during the 1940s. This impressive floor lamp features one light source hidden by two large gla...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Plaster Spiral Floor Lamp in the Style of Michael Taylor, 1980s
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Sculptural plaster floor lamp in the style of Michael Taylor. Sporting a spiral column design with a round base. Textured plaster offers an organic elegance reminiscent of a white wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Anatomy Design 'Steel Lab Light Floor' Steel and Aluminium Floor Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp designed by Anatomy Design in 2010.
Inspired by her parents’ pharmaceutical work and their old lab equipment, Andrea Kleinloog from Anatomy Design designed the Lab Light...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Kalmar Floor Lamps 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of two (a pair) floor lamps model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The stand is c...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Studio BBPR 'Talia' Floor Lamp in Steel and Glass, Artemide, Italy, 1962
By Studio BBPR, Artemide
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was designed by Studio BBPR and produced by Artemide, Italy in 1962. The striking design consists of a circular base in nickel plated steel with three parts leading to the central tubular steel stem. The shade is made of reeded glass which gives the lamp a pleasant and indirect light distribution. The design is completed by the circular hat-like steel ring which appears to float on the glass shade. The high quality industrial materials are applied in a very innovative and elegant way, which is exemplary for the work of the Studio BBPR architects...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Swedish Mid Century Floor Lamp in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Karlstad, SE
A refined 1940s floor lamp produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, showcasing the era's exquisite craftsmanship and understated elegance. The lamp features a slender, gracefully arched brass...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Rattan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, metal and rattan floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 53.0"H x 28.0"W x 28.0"D
Bulb Specifications: E-...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Carl Auböck Vice Versa Floor Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck vice versa floor lamp. These iconic and Minimalist Viennese floor lamps are executed in brass, wicker and cast iron designed by Werks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Tito Agnoli Model #387 'Agnoli' Floor Lamp in Nickel and Travertine for Oluce
By Tito Agnoli, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Tito Agnoli model #387 'Agnoli' floor lamp in nickel and travertine for Oluce.
Designed in 1954, this ultra-refined lamp is now considered to be a key forerunner of minimalism. Executed in nickel-plated metal and travertine base. This newly produced authorized re-edition features a detachable Cornalux glass element covering a G9 bulb capable of directing beautifully diffused light in a highly precise manner. The bulb can be rotated and adjusted up or down
Model 387 has always been referred to as the 'Agnoli,' named after its designer Tito Agnoli. It is one of the most historic lamps in the Oluce catalog. As a precursor of minimalism, the Agnoli lamp used the “Cornalux” light bulb, capable of directing light in an extremely precise manner, by mounting it on top of a sliding mechanism positioned on a stem. The sophisticated travertine base represents the component that adds a touch of elegance to an object in which simplicity and functionality become elements of pure poetry.
Price is per item. Three lamps in Los Angeles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Nickel
Florian Schulz Mid-Century Adjustable Floor Lamp in Full Brass, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and very rare floor lamp by Florian Schulz manufactured during the 1970s.
German Quality.
The floor lamp is made of solid brass and height adjustable.
With the large round ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Style Brass and Black Lacquered Counterweight Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful floor lamp from Italy in the style of Stilnovo is in excellent
condition and shows great patina.
The angle of the base can be adjusted and the lamp shades can be tu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
English Midcentury Brass and Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful midcentury floor lamp from England. The lamp is made of brass and wood. The stand has an ebonized mahogany base with brass details and is ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chrome Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Floor Lamp, 1970s
The classic floor lamp is created for zoned lighting in apartments in different styles. The design is made of chrome-plated metal, which is combined with a...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Stilnovo Floor Lamp 1950
By Stilnovo
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Olivier Mourgue Model 2093-150 Floor Lamp for Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
Olivier Mourgue model 2093-150 floor lamp for Disderot
Originally designed in 1969, this sculptural floor lamp is a newly produced numbered edition with au...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
'Stemlite' Floor Lamp in Black Red by Bill Curry for GUBI
By Bill Curry, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
'Stemlite' Floor Lamp in Black Red by Bill Curry for GUBI
Originally conceived in 1962 by designer Bill Curry, the award-winning 'Stemlite' line became known as a 'total look' lamp....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Carl Auböck X-Lamp Floor Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck X-lamp floor lamp. Designed in 1950, these versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps are executed in bamboo and brass with a heavy X-shaped bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Table Lamp or Floor Light 'Bruco' by Giovanni Banci, 1960s, Italy
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern light sculpture / table or floor lamp 'Bruco'. Designed by Giovanni Banci, Firenze, Italy, 1960s.
Executed in massi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Turned Natural Parota Wood Ivory Fiberglass Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
TAMARINDO floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Its symmetrical undulated base is timeless with proportions and finishes that turn Tamarindo into an eclectic yet contemporary piece. It uses a low-watt LED light that lasts up to 18 years and saves 90% of energy consumption.
Turned natural parota...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood, Fiberglass, Linen
Monumental Bamboo Design Ceramic Floor Lamp
Located in München, DE
Monumental ceramic floor lamp from the 1960s.
Very high quality workmanship and a very impressive appearance.
Wonderfully glazed ceramic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Ceramic Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben, Pair
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
Exceptional set of ceramic bubble lamps, Germany, 1960s. Beautiful sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in rich glazed brown/yellow grey tones. With special new custom made war...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stemlite Floor Lamp by Designline in Orange with White Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek low profile floor made by Design-Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form. The lamp base is finished in a classic retro orange color...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
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.