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
Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Gilded Bronze Wall Lights by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A set of four fine French Mid-Century gilded bronze sconces with two spiraled arms and glass details.
Dimensions without shade are:
W: 11 3/8" - 29cm
D: 3 7/8" - 10...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Kalff 'NX38' Floor Lamp
By Louis Kalff
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exceptional piece stands out as a truly rare gem in Dutch design! It showcases a slender grey metal arm anchored to a tripod base, cradling a vibrant red metal cone with the lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Elegant French Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant table lamp in the style of Pelletier, France, dating from the 50s - 70s. This artistic base is supported by a large, cylindrical lampshade, expertly crafted with fresh, cream...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Mid-century floor lamp, "Studio" by Jo Hammerborg Denmark 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
The “Studio” floor lamp designed by the renowned Danish designer Jo Hammerborg and produced by Fog & Mørup in Denmark. It features a sleek and timeless combination of polished brass ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Medusa table lamp by Olaf von Bohr for Valenti, Italy 1968
By Valenti, Olaf von Bohr
Located in amstelveen, NL
The ‘Medusa’ features a round black metal base and a central chrome spine that supports both the 2 sockets and the outer shade with an ingenious mechanism. The shade is composed of s...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
TC6 Lamp - Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Early edition of circle tubular table lamp by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, 1969 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Van den Nieuwelaar was very satisfied with this lamp, because it perfectly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This unique...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
70s table lamp with Brass Base - Lumica
By BD Lumica
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A vintage table lamp, made in the 1970s by BD Lumica (Barcelona, Spain). The lamp consists of a cubic brass base with chromed parts, and a beige shade. The socket holds 3 E27 bulbs, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Opalescent Table Lamp - Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A table lamp consisting of 2 waved slabs of hand blown glass, made in Murano by Mazzega, in the 1960's. Design by Carlo Nason. The slabs are mount on a chrome plated base, covering 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mazzega Design Carlo Nason Snowball Murano Chandelier, 1960
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning 12 lights chandelier with rare handblown Murano glass balls and chrome metal fixture.
Original tested electrical system working but we can rewired for US standard syst...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1967
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in bruxelles, BE
Creamy white plastic lamp designed by Joe Colombo. Wear due to time and age.
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Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano 3 units, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 3 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
the set...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Wooden Wall Lights with New Le Klint Shade by Domus Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of wonderful oak wall lights with new lampshade by Le Klint. The light is manufactured by Domus in the 1970s in Germany, Europe.
The oak base is adjustable in height. The beauti...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Mid Century Spaghetti Shades spun lucite / walnut table lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Four-light table lamp with stylized organic petal base, and spaghetti Lucite ball shades. Each light can be lit individually, or simultaneously. Clas...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Classic Mid Century Spaghetti Shades spun lucite / walnut table lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Three-light table lamp with stylized organic petal base, and spaghetti Lucite elongated shades. Each light can be lit individually, or simultaneously....
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Light Purple and Golden Murano Glass Wall Lights In Large Disc Shape
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This striking pair of wall lamps is made of textured pink-purple Murano glass disk worked like a spiral swirled, put on a textured brass plate to produce this exceptional effect of c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces in Textured Murano Glass And Brass Balls
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces was made in Murano . They feature a classical and very modern look thanks to their beautiful textured crystal glass.Their shape is very strict and so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Teak floor lamp by DOMUS 1970s
By Domus
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Danish Teak floor lamp by DOMUS 1970s
Adjustable shade (gooseneck) - original lamp shade in a perfect condition.
Design year: 1950/60s
Lamp Dimensions:
Width: 105 c...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte '2356' Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, chandelier model '2356' , brass, steel, glass, Italy, design 1967
A stunning chandelier designed by the esteemed French designer Max Ingrand (1908-1969...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
G34 Floor Lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms
By Alf Svensson
Located in London, England
G34 Floor Lamp by Alf Svensson for Bergboms in Oak and brass. Shade not included. Circa 1960.
H 162cm x W 42cm x D 42cm
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Tre Lune Ceiling Light, Italy, 1960s, certificate
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce original "Tre Lune" flush mount ceiling light with three frosted glass shades suspended from rich patinated brass structure and mount. These Arredoluce or...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Swedish Mid Century Articulating Brass Wall Lights
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare articulating brass wall lights attributed to Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Boréns in Sweden. Ca 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Model Ph5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This is a Poul Henningsen's 1958 design based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The PH5 lamp was launched in 195...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
“Black & White” lamp by Fratelli Castiglioni per Flos, 70’s
Located in Padova, IT
The Black & White lamp owes its name to the two types of light it emits. Diffused lighting is obtained by means of a white opaline glass dome containing a trio of light bulbs; the li...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Woven Reed Palm Tree Wall Sconces from the F S Flores Collection
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired pair of two light wicker wall sconces handcrafted with a metal frame under woven reed in a casually elegant palm tree form with removable leaves. Designed and manufactured exclusively by F S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Reed
'M8 Fanal' Lamp By Joseph-André Motte for Huchers-Minvielle, France 1958
By Joseph-André Motte, Les Huchers-Minvielle 1
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
This rare M8 table lamp, designed by Joseph-André Motte and produced by Les Huchers Minvielle in France in 1958, is a striking example of French mid-century modern lighting. Featurin...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass pair, Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier & Toso
Superb Barovier & Toso wall lighting ligth blue frost glass Murano with brass metal structure
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
pair of floor lamps by Lunel
By Lunel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
LUNEL is a lighting publisher traditionally associated with the modern movement for its creations close to those of the first French designers. The LUNEL publishing house popularized...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Delta Pendants by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sergio Mazza designed this Delta Grande pendants for Italian lighting manufacturer Artemide in the 1960s.
The model consists of a pressed crystal bowl and an opaline shade. The stru...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
big and impressive italien battuto ceiling lamp
By Paolo Venini
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful italien ceiling lamp with sanded and carved glass shade.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wall Lighting Toni Zucherri by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Toni Zucherri by mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italia...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gilt Brass Reading Lamps, Circa 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt brass reading lamps, circa 1970.
Pair of reading lamps circa 1970, design, gilded brass, slight scratch on base from use.
H: 134cm, W: 50cm, D: 22cm
Lowest height: 121cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte floor lamp. Model 2198. Italy c1958
Located in London, GB
An elegant floor lamp by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Model 2198.
The lamp has three light settings. And has 5 bulb sockets.
Four in the main part of the shade and one above; whic...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 'Medusa' Chandelier Brass and White Opal Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce 'Medusa' chandelier, model '12699', coated polished brass, polished brass, duplex white opal glass, Italy, circa 1958
This rare ceiling light, designed ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce '177A' Pendant Wall Light
By Tito Agnoli, O-Luce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, wall light, model '177A', enameled aluminum, brass, teak, Italy, 1957.
This remarkable wall-mounted light model 177A, created by designer Tito Agnoli and pr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Frosted Glass Cubosfera Wall Lights
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Frosted Glass Cubosfera Wall Lights by Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan—died February 18, 2019, Milan) was an Italian d...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
ALBA floor lamp, Ermanno Lampa & Sergio Brazzoli for Harvey Guzzini
Located in Neuss, NW
Original ALBA floor lamp by Ermanno Lampa & Sergio Brazzoli for Harvey Guzzini from the 1970s. High-quality corpus in white acrylic with black border and a base made of metal.
Quali...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large 1970s Italian Space Age Lucerna Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A large space-age "Lucerna" table light by Italian designer Luigi Massoni for Guzzini.
The beautiful orb shade casts warmly diffused light. It can raised and lowered on the chrome ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Arco Floor Lamp, Achille, Pier Giacomo Castiglione, Flos Italia 1962
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Arco Floor Lamp, Achille, Pier Giacomo Castiglione, Flos Italia
Offered for sale is an iconic Italian mid-century modern lighting design, the "Arco" floor lamp designed by A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Chrome, Wire
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
This is a lovely Swedish Modern floor lamp that was manufactured in during the 1940s.
The lamp features a sleek brushed brass base and rod, exuding understated elegance. Three adjus...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Table Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Karlstad, SE
This table lamp, designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and manufactured by ASEA, embodies the elegance of mid-century modern design. Its striking black conical shade, paired with a sl...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Swedish Grace Pendant in Glass and Patinated Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pendant in frosted glass and patinated brass, manufactured by Einar Bäckström, Sweden, 1930s.
This large pendant was made during the Swedish grace era; an era when truly high-quality...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cassina Bollicosa Nautilus Outdoor Lamp For Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Bollicosa Nautilus Outdoor Lamp For Cassina
The Bollicosa Nautilus outdoor lamp is similar to the Bollicosa indoor glass sphere, with the typical surface bubbles found in blown glass; the natural irregularities in the glass lend a rough feel, enhancing its 3-D sensation with what to the naked eye appears as a fossilized stone effect.
The lamp is suspended in a neutral color cord net with knots in contrasting color, reminiscent of the hand-woven cord in the Cassina outdoor...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Jean Touret att Cockerel Wall Lights for Ateliers de Marolles
By Jean Touret
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible and very rare pair of large opposing cockerel wall lights, attributed to Jean Touret for Ateliers de Marolles, 1950's France.
Beautifully hand crafted in iron, fully g...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
626 floor lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italy 1970.
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Athens, Attiki
White 626 floor lamp by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italy 1970.
Dimmable, swiveling and height adjustable.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stilnovo model 1177 pulley pendant Italy 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The rare model 1177 pulley pendant, designed and manufactured by Stilnovo in Italy circa 1960, is a striking example of mid-century lighting design. Known for their innovative approa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Wall Lamp by Danilo & Corrado Aroldi for Stilnovo, 1980s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wall lamp in metal and plastic. Stamped Stilnovo. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This un...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Solid Walnut Table Lamp, France 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This large table lamp is a stunning example of the principles characteristic of mid-century modern design, crafted from solid walnut to highlight the natural beauty and unique grain ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Brass and Opal Glass Lantern Table Lamps, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
If the design of America was distinctively commercial, and that of northern Europe distinctively intellectual, then Italian design was all about joyous creativity. The mid-20th centu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Gilt Metal Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian gilt metal table lamp, with a gorgeous floral design, this dates from around the 1970’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has a beautiful bouquet of flowers design, with profuse and intricate details. It comes with the original conical shade, and stands on a solid wood base.
This is in excellent condition, with mostly just some very minor superficial wear. Just one of the protruding leaves has been knocked off...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier Glass Murano with Chrome, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Gaetano Sciolari chandelier with deep large globe ice frost glass Murano with gilt chrome structure . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Jacques Blin Ceramic Table Lamp c.1950
By Jacques Blin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jacques Blin ceramic table lamp in milk white glaze.
France. c. 1950.
Measurements: 15” height (with shade), 8.75” height (without shade), 9" diameter (with shade), 5" Diameter(wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Stilnovo trio of Mid Century wall sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Cerignola, IT
Wonderful trio of wall sconces by Stilnovo in polished brass and enameled aluminum shade, black, beige and gray.
The measurement from the wall is 30 cm for the smallest, and 45 cm f...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
3-Globe Raak Chandelier, Netherlands 1970
By RAAK
Located in Culver City, CA
3-Globe Raak Chandelier
Netherlands, 1970
3 opaline glass globes, adjustable height, white metal canopy.
24”dia x 84”h
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Holophant Flying Saucer Pendant, France 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Holophane Flying Saucer Pendant
France, 1940
Holophane and ribbed glass shade with opaline glass diffuser, and metal fitter.
23”dia x 17”h
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vistosi Large Balloon Form White Glass Table Lamp
By Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Great mood lighting, beautiful Vistosi table lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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