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
Large Polyhedron Grey Glass Chandelier by Carlo SCARPA
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Chandelier with grey glass, designed by Carlo Scarpa, Italy. Originally designed for Venini.
Polyhedron chandelier with a white metal frame and nearly 200 polyhedron glass pieces in...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Bitossi Bone White Ceramic Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Bitossi textured bone white glazed cylinder lamps with a cerulean blue band. 100W max bulbs. We are selling these table lamps without the shades. Rewired.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Joe, Original Pendant Lamp 640 by Wende Reid - Classic Tailored Minimal Handmade
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant lamp, inspired by menswear is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
Contemporary Ridge Wall Light with Geometric Aluminium Body and Opal Globe Bulbs
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Contemporary Ridge wall light is hand-cast in aluminium with a raw brushed finish. The geometric cast form echo's early 20th century sculptors such as Brancusi and Noguchi. The ridged texture that gives the light its name is the result of the making process giving the light a tactile surface quality. The double curved, cream necks lead to a pair of matte opal globe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Orbitale Grand Planetario Brass Chandelier 8 Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique chandelier is inspired by the solar system, with each arm representing a planet, and the central sphere symbolizing the sun. It has a diameter of 60 in. (152 cm).
The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive handmade and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of polished brass in a w...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Crystal & Bronze 12-Light Chandlier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Crystal & bronze 12-light chandelier. Bronze central shaft adorned with three putti. Probably Italian, mid-20th century. 24" h. (+ cap & chain - not included), 25 1/4"dia.
Whitehall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Costellazione Asymmetrical Flush Chandelier Piattelli Design 9-Shades Calacatta
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Costellazione is the new group of chandeliers in the Sistema collection. This is the 9 arms version. Solid brass frame and thin cut luxury Calacatta translucent marble diffuser . Cal...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Desk lamp "Area" by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy 1974.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Table Lamp Designed model "Area 50 10/20/40" Medium Size by Mario Bellini for Artemide, the lamp features a porcelain base and made out of synthetic textile shade, which unique shape...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Paper
Pair of model 2130 wall lamps by Stilnovo, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of model 2130 wall lamps designed and produced by Stilnovo in the 1950s.
The lamps can be adjusted in different ways. The arm of the lamp can be adjusted horizontally. The re...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floorlamp by Carlo Giorgi for Tommaso Barbi, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Three leaf floor lamp by Tommaso Barbi
Three lights, brass structure
Italy, circa 1970
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Georges Pelletier ceramic table lamps, made in France, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare set of 4 ceramic table lamps handmade by the great Georges Pelletier during the 1960-1970s in France.
All in very good condition, one shows small scratches on the base (see phot...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
This floor lamp is inspired by the traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans. Designed by the world famous designer Ingo Maurer.
Ingo Maurer first came across fans in a Paris shop in 1972 whi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Extra Large Cascade with 9 Amber Murano Glass Bowls Venini Style, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning nine amber Murano glass globes chandelier flush mount. Outstanding high- end quality hand blown design with an amazing color.
A statement piece in the any room. Wonderful li...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Two XXL Big brass Glass Chandeliers by Kamenicky Senov/Preciosa, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s
- Kamenický Šenov
- good original condition, brass with patina
- height up to client's request
- US compatible
- bulbs with any wattage possible
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Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Scale Pendant Light by Lumen Milano, 1950
By Lumen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian pendant light by Lumen Milano, 1950 in brass and egg shell colored enameled metal, the large scale suspended circular shade is perforated with brass rimmed frosted g...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Blown Glass Table Lamps, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of table lamps in Murano crystal "Rostrato" glass. These incredibly elegant table lamps were designed by Barovier & Toso and made in Murano, Italy during the 1950s.
T...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian mid-century modern table lamp Snail Marzio Cecchi Dimensione Fuoco 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern table lamp Snail Marzio Cecchi Dimensione Fuoco 1960s
Sculptural table lamp mod. Snail with Snail-shaped snail with a twisting snout, in wood and Murano gl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces - 10 alabaster white disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, white disks. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 11 inches (28 cm) ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gilt Brass Set with Swarovski Balls by Ernst Palme for Palwa, 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Rijssen, NL
This high quality set was manufactured by Ernst Palme in German Westheim during the 1960s. The set has gilt brass arms with large Swarovski balls. The handcut lead crystal Swarovski ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
XXL Pair of Design Mid century Large Brass Pendants / chandeliers - 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare, one of a king
- one bulb, any wattage
- US wiring compatible
- polished, new wiring
- the other one in a slight different tone, more coppery
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Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Metal, Brass
Mid Century Ceramic Lava Glaze Lamp by Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstandingly stylish and rare lamp by Bitossi, made in Italy ca' 1960's. Beautifully crafted by hand, this piece is a work of art elements. Painted swirl strokes of orange brown, c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mod. "12555 Polifemo" Floor Lamp by A. Lelii for Arredoluce Italy 1956
Located in Palermo, IT
Splendid and rare floor lamp mod. "12555 Polifemo" by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy, 1956. Body in black lacquered metal with circular base in light marble, finishes and central...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass, Metal
Pair Brass Tortoise Chapman Floor Lamps in the Style of Tommoso Barbi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and wonderful pair of Brass and Chrome Floor lamps. The star of the show is the polished brass tortoise / Turtle Shell Shade.
The pair are definitely in the style of Tomma...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Tesi Wall Light by Roberto Fiorato for Prisma
By Prisma
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Wall Sconces by Roberto Fiorato. These fixtures were made during the 1980s in Italy for Prisma, model "Tesi".
The name of the manufacturer "Prisma" and the model "Tesi" are stamped o...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mazzega Attributed Italian Teak Wall Mount Light with Slumped Glass Shades
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak grid wall mount lights with four organic molded glass plate shades. A uniquely designed piece that mixes functionality and art to create a truly illuminating convers...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Teak
Zaccagnini for Marbro Asian Style Table Lamp Italy Midcentury Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unique ceramic table lamp with glossy, buttery yellow crackle glaze body and forest green and brown abstract Asian-inspired relief motifs was made in Italy by Società Anonima Cerami...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Lotus lamp LT305 in Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Lyon, FR
Gorgeous table lamp, model LT305 or Lotus, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the end of 1960s.
4 Murano glass pieces, "Pulegoso" technique, embedded on a lacquered metal base.
E...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Chapman Rams Horn and Brass Chandelier with 5 Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chapman Brass and Rams Horn Chandelier with 5 Lights. This Mid Century piece is a wonderful Organic material mixed with fine brass accents.
T...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cascade Fixture with Eight Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge ceiling mount pendant light fixture with eight different globes by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s. With hand blown murano glass globes in 11.8"(3...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, 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 Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Tripod Brass Floor Lamps in the Manner of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of custom-made floor lamps.
Dimension is 55" high x 13" diameter.
One three-way light with pull chain and decorative finial.
Round legs, solid brass.
Finish: Satin brass
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 9 Stunning Glass Wall by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century Wall light by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fixture req...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury plastic Design Pendant Meblo, Harvey Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Meblo, Harvey Guzzini
Located in Praha, CZ
- new electricity
- US compatible
- one bulb
- polished
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Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1950s-1960s Wrought Iron Chandeliers by Jean Touret, Marolles Workshop.
By Jean Touret
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950s-1960s wrought iron chandeliers by Jean Touret, Marolles workshop.
Pair of wrought iron chandeliers by Jean Touret, Marolles workshop, 6 lights each, circa 1950-1960.
h...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lampada da tavolo Kyoto in cristallo, Sergio Asti per Arnolfo di Cambio 1970
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da tavolo in cristallo lavorato, modello Kyoto, disegnata da Sergio Asti per Arnolfo di Cambio. La lampada è databile 1970 circa.
Il cristallo lavorato rende l'effetto di q...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe Cap, Restored
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Restored Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Taupe Cap.
This is not just a beautiful design but also an iconic item, making appearance in the original Blade Runner.
It is seating on sideboard beside Deckard’s sofa in his ‘conapt’.
Original socket was not functioning and was replaced with a new one, together with new modern wiring. The knob is original and Lightolier logo is clearly visible.
Brass was polished and took a light coat of specialty lacquer. Metal base, sanded down, rust removed and refinished in matching color acrylic lacquer.
Taupe on this model usually has flaking finish and needs sanding and re-coating. Color-matched acrylic was used.
Diffuser has some heat damage which for Taupe lamp...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Petite Baguès Rock Crystal Silver Dennis & Leen Beaded Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Baguès style rock crystal, antique silver gilt and crystal beaded petite chandelier 3 candelabra light fixture centered with a crystal spike and finished on the bottom wi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
By Lunel, Rene Mathieu
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France.
Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s.
2-Arm articulated brass stem.
The double bulb sconce has independent switches ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-century modern pottery table lamp made by Rolf Palm, Sweden.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A gorgeous vintage handmade ceramic stoneware table lamp base made by Rolf Palm, Höganäs, Sweden. This lamp is a classic, elegant and timeles...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
A fantastic Glass Lamp by Henrik Blomqvist by Stilarmatur, Tranås, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautiful vintage Scandinavian design glass table lamp base from the 60s. Made Henrik Blomqvist by Stilarmatur, Tranås, Sweden. This is a fantastic lamp base, in a classic shape all cut glass...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Cubist chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Cubist style chandelier composed of intersecting bars by Sciolari.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1 (out of 5) Vintage Gold Plated Cylindrical Picture Lights, Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find sleek Mid Century Modern Gold Plated Sconces or Picture lights. They shape cylindrical shaped tubes that revolve 360 degrees and a single light. Made in...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
1 of 7 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round dark yellow glass pendant designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
set of two xxl 56cm Floral Mirror and bronze Theatre Wall Light, France 1970 no2
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
xxl Bronze wall light, set of 2
Producer:
Origin France
Age:
1970s
This modernist wall light set was produced in France in the 1970s. It is made from solid bronze...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Orrefors Design XXL Wall lamps by Carl Fagerlund glass and brass, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Orrefors Design XXL Wall lamps by Carl Fagerlund glass and brass, 1960s
Discover the splendor of lighting with the Orrefors Design XXL Wall Lamps, a masterpiece designed by Carl Fag...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
set of 2 Hans Kögl Style Golden Florentiner Leaf Wall Light Sconces, Italy, 1980
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light with LEAVES, set of 2
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1980.
This modernist light set was produced in Italy in the 1980s . It is made from solid metal in form of sev...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1950s model 1990
Located in Genova, IT
Ceiling lamp from the 1950s 1990 model produced by Fontana Arte and designed by Max Ingrand.
Painted brass frame , thick (2 cm) crystal in Fontana Arte's typical green shade, satin...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
very rare palwa CHANDELIER 1970s crystal glass and gilted brass grapes and leave
By Palwa, Christoph Palme
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very rare and impressive mid century chandelier manufactured by Palwa (Palme & Walter) in the 1970s. Made of crystal glass formed of grapes and leaves, frame made of gilt brass. Hold...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pencil Reed Cone Wall Sconce mid century modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Introduce an elegant and exclusive atmosphere into your space with this handcrafted pencil reed rattan wall sconce lamp. Crafted in a co...
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
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
Large Floral Ball Chandelier by Palwa
Located in München, DE
Impressive floral ball chandelier from the 1960s.
Extremely successful design and very high quality workmanship.
The 170 floral crystals spread a spectacular play of light in the roo...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
This listing is for the US wired UL com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
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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