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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

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 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
Midcentury Opaline Glass Pendant , Europe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set of pendants, opaline glass, Europe, 1960s. The diffuse light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with the opaline glass and metal frame details, these pendants will c...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Lumen Organic Chandeliers in Brass with Cream Enameled Aluminum Shades 50s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lumen, chandeliers, enameled aluminum, brass, Italy, 1950s These graceful chandeliers are designed by the Italian lighting company Lumen, renowned for their expertise in crafting el...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Chandelier with 30 Handblown Opaline Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
A midcentury modernist large chandelier with 30 handblown opaline glass globes. The fixture is made of metal with a chrome-brass patina. Therefore an attractive color is visible on the metal. Thirty opaline glass globes are placed over three levels. These chandeliers are executed to a very high standard. The opaline glass globes diffuse the light beautifully, giving a soft, warm, welcoming glow. Completed with opaline glass and steel details, this giant chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 crystal glass petals
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear glass petal, brass plated metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, luster of thes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Art Glass

Danish Mid-Century Chandelier by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer, 1970s
By Bent Nordsted, Lyskjaer Belysning
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty Danish Chandelier from 1970s. This lamp was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Denmark by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer Belysning. This Chandelier is equipped with one ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960, Italy- priced as a pair- 6.7" x 24.5" (light shade only, hardware bottom to top) overall height/drop...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp – Bamboo and Linen, Circa 1950 Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this mid-century modern table lamp, crafted circa 1950. Featuring a ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Marble

Amazing Large Pendant Lamp by Adolf Loos for Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very rare and large pendant lamp by Adolf Loos from the 1950s. The high-quality materials, such as the new seagrass lampshade, make this lamp a unique design object. It creates a ver...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Brazilian Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white-lacquered metal pendant light or chandelier designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Light scratching, discoloration, and loss of lacquer throughout. Ceiling canopy ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Lustres Pelotas, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, lacquered metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced by Lustres Pelotas, Brazil, c. 1960s. The brass canopy presents with moderate oxidation. Moderate loss ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two wall sconces is a stunning example of Barovier-style Mid-Century Modern design from the 1990s. Strongly inspired by the iconic Murano glass traditions, particularly r...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Large German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26). .
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Glass

1 of 2 Amber Bubble Glass Sconces by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 amber bubble glass sconces by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each Sconce requires 1 x E14 Standard ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Smoked Glass

Høvik Verk, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Parchment, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and brown parchment paper wall lights produced by Høvik Verk, Norway, c. 1960s. The brass backplate and arm presents with light scratching and...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary cocoon pendant lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, features a highly unusual and sculptural design that epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern aestheti...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Resin

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light in Black and White for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp in black and white for Astep Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who appl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
This is an original late 1960s Paris globe Holophane street light from Paris, France now turned into a pendant light. The hallmark of Holophane luminaries, or lighting fixtures, is t...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Glass

BRASS Pendant Uplighter with 6 lights
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 6 lights . Concave disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30” Height: 25" inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding mid-century chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and brass. This fabulous chandelier was produced by the renowned masters of Murano glass Barovier and Toso, in Italy du...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Lovely Brass and Acrylic Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Breathtingly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s. Loving design with plexiglass flowers by Rupert Nikoll. There is a very cozy light. Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll The plexiglass par...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960 Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this exquisite pair of Oriental table lamps, crafted circa 1960. With their timeless d...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Crystal Clear Glass Bakelite Sconces Flush Mounts by WILA
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Bakelite base with very clear crystal glass. 1960-1970 Diameter base 185 mm / 7.3 inches 1x E27 / E26 – max 60 watt Priced per individual item. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Crystal

Rare Modernist Florian Schulz Brass Pendant Lamp Model Duan, Germany 1970s
Located in München, BY
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp model “Duan” designed by Florian Schulz, Germany 1970s. Featuring polished brass frame and two circular round brass shades - lacquer...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This Italian chandelier from the 1950s elegantly combines different materials, reflecting the design ethos of the era. The fixture features a fully bronze hat complementing a partial...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Big Large Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Burnished Steel with Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of wall sconces designed and produced in Italy during the 1950s. The structure is composed of a curved brass arm with original patina, mounted on a circular backplate in burnish...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

One of Four Shell Pattern Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1970s Staff Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for one of the four petite glass flush mounts you see at the 2nd picture. Made in a shell or cake pattern design. You can also use them as a wall light. Each light fixt...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Odel, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
By Odel
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.75” H x 6” W x 6“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5.15” H x...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum

Carlo Giorgi for Bottega Gadda 'Rabarbaro' Three-Leaf Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Huge and elegant three-leaf patinated gilt brass 'Rabarbaro' or rhubarb leaf floor lamp with embossed leaves, handmade using repoussé and chasing techniques, mounted on stems ending ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in Pine for Vaarnii
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson '1003 Hans Pendant' in pine for Vaarnii. First created by legendary designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson, the '1003 Hans Pendant' is a uniquely architectural lamp with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Pine

Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Resin

Uno Kristiansson, Wall Light, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-painted pine and cream-white fabric wall light designed byUno and Östen Kristianssont and produced by Luxus, Sweden, 1970s. Sold with Lampshade. Dimensions stated are of Wall...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Fabric, Pine

ARLUS Rare Mid-century Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. This stunning mid-century chandelier, designed by the renowned French lighting company Arlus, features a sleek and time...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Cascade Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp from 1960s Germany showcases a refined combination of brass and opal glass. The opal glass diffuser is seamlessly integrated into the brass frame, creating ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Roberto Pamio Febo Wall Lamps Sconces, Brass, Murano Glass, Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and spectacular pair of wall lights from the 1970s, designed in 1975 by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos in Italy. Stripped down to its essential elements, these lamps...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Helena Tynell, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This sculptural amber bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp is a striking mid-century piece in the style of Helena Tynell, , echoing the bold and playful designs of 1960s-70s German ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Amazing Large Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large chandelier from the 1960s. The very beautifully shaped Murano glass elements spread an impressive sparkling light game. Very high quality workmanship an...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Gino Sarfatti table lamp for Arteluce from the middle of the last century.
Located in Palermo, IT
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 'mappamondo' 1966 circa... Height 60 cm. Width 40 cm. The lamp features a modern, sculptural design, its main feature being a spherical light diffuser in a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Barovier lantern Murano glass parts in brass 1940s Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Lantern Chandelier in Murano Glass and Brass
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

French Gray Enamel Brass Table Desk Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French dark grey enamel and brass desk light. 2,5 meter black cotton flex, plug and switch Available with UK / US plug Weight: 2.20 kg / 4.9 lb Priced per individual item. All la...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass, Enamel

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured Murano glass wall lights. The glass is fluted and curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass sphere knob...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, light blue Murano glass leaves, brass structure, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Articulating Brass Floor Lamp by Casella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Brass Dimensions: 38.50” -48"H x 16.50”W x 16.50”D Crafted in the 1970s by the esteemed Casella Lighting of San Francisc...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

'Tekio Oval P12' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Oval P12' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Gino Sarfatti 'Model 262' Satin Aluminum Wall Lamp With Plug for Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti 'Model 262' Satin Aluminum Wall Lamp With Plug for Astep Designed in Italy in 1971 the model 262 reflects the vision and mastery of Gino Sarfatti. The iconic masterpie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum

Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are remi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s. This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Wicker, Rattan, Paper

French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.  
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Italian Fazzoletto Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The lamp is very elegant and rare in this form. The structure of the glass creates a very sparkling light. Fantasti...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. The brass stem presents with very light oxidation. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Danish Designer, Small Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Bulb Specification: E-14 Does not include mounting hardware. These wall lights curre...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 11.45” H x 5.125” W x 6.125“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Fabric, Pine

Newly Refinished -Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tapered Ceramic, Walnut Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, Newly Refinished, New Linen Shades Materials: Cream Glazed Ceramic Base, Walnut, Brass Accents Dimensions: 27”H x 5.75”W x 5.75”D Shade: 10"H x 13"W x 1...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Large Veined Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and incredibly rare large mid-century round veined "Cocoon" chandelier designed by Achille Castilglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s. In fabulous condition and f...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer Sold as a set of 5 pieces. Nice set of 5 woven hemp paper uchiwa shades in the style of Ingo Maurer. Made fr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Swedish Square Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in Metal and Fabric, 1970s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish square flush mount ceiling lamp, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker, 1970s. Metal, semi-transparent fabric, removable wooden grid. In good original condition. Dimensions: Height...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Charles Dudouyt Attributed Table Lamp in Oak with Ivory Shade, France, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare and distinctive table lamp was produced in France during the 1950s. The rustic yet elegant design is attributed to the renowned French designer Charles Dudouyt. The careful...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Fabric, Oak

Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink and white alabaster glass tube
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 and white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Blown Glass

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Brass Vintage Germany, ca. 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
For sale is an elegant silver chandelier from the Mid-Century Modern era, manufactured in Germany around 1950. This piece combines classic elegance with timeless modernity, making it...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Brass Chandelier with Nine Gold-Colored Globes, Germany 1960s This mid-century Sputnik chandelier represents a remarkable example of design excellence, crafted by Kaiser L...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Alien Table lamp by Cesaro L. for Tre Ci/Luce, Italy 1970s Set of 3
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful set of three Alien lamps designed by Cesaro L. made with a black metal base and two elegant glass pieces on top. This set is made up of the two mo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Vintage Caprani Floor Lamp Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage floor lamp with laminated wood shaft accordion styled shade and heavy black cast metal base . The foot light switch makes for easy control and it retains the manufactures i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of elegantly designed Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted with a combination of materials that highlight the modern aesthetic of the era. Each sconce features a sleek...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy. In pristin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Steel

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 Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Mid-century Modern Metallic Aubergine Ceramic Table Lamps "Model 1041" by Luxus
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a stunning pair of brutalist cylindrical table lamps with a ribbed upper section, creating a sculptural, industrial look. The base is smooth, while the top features evenly s...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Stoneware

Black Round Pendant Lamp by Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Fog & Mørup designer ceiling lamp is an elegant piece crafted from thin aluminum with a black coating, shaped like a hat. Featuring a black canopy, this lamp embodies the distin...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum

Two 1980s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of 1980s Mid-Century Modern Murano glass Italian wall sconces exhibits a striking combination of craftsmanship and artistic design. The sconces feature a sculptural, elonga...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Beige Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century first edition large "Viscontea" cocoon pendant light in fabulous condition and with a charming beige color. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Rosebush Tree Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage Floral Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron ___________________________________________________________ Outstanding large size gilt iron ornate foliage flower bush ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

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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