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 legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Brown
SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Wien, AT
Mid - Century Modern "Florida" Chandelier by Kalmar, Glass and Brass, 1970s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Murano glass leaves
We also have 2 matching wall lamps ( see last pictur...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.L. Lobmeyr crystal chandelier vienna around 1950s ( signed )
Located in Wien, AT
J.L. Lobmeyr crystal chandelier vienna around 1950s ( signed )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Huge Italian Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier, 83 Pink Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 83 splendid glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large "Triedi" chandelier by Venini from Italy, circa 1960s, is comprised of easily over 100 alternating clear and light gold-tone leaded crystal prisms on a brushed steel armature...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Phillips Louis Kallf Midcentury Pendant Light Dutch
By Louis Kalff, Phillips
Located in Verviers, BE
This very stylish vintage Philips pendant lamp was designed in the 1950s by the lighting design department of the renowned Dutch Philips in Eindho...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Mazzega Pendant Glass Bicolre Murano Ice Frost Model, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Exceptional Mazzega pendant cascade with large leaves glass Murano. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design.
This unique Mazzega pendant cascade in ice...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modernist Chandelier, 1950s, Brass, Satin Glass and Teak
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Italian modernist chandelier from the 1950s. Very unique and dynamic three-arm structure made of lacquered brass with teak details. Long tubular diffusers made of 'triplex opal'...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Smoke and Clear Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
This striking chandelier is composed by 78 smoke and ice color Murano glass 'Tronchi'
by 20 cm high.
Ten E 27 light bulbs.
Height without chain( cm 60 )inches 23,60 with chain...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
XL Danish Pendant Lamp by Svend Middelboe for Nordisk Solar, White/Orange
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare Danish pendant lamp with 7 metal discs.
Manufacturer: Nordisk Solar
Design: Sven Middelboe
Model Verona (XL)
Measures: Diameter: 50 cm / 19.68 inch
Height: 32 cm / 12...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century, Solid Brass Fish Pendant Light
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
The solid brass Coy fish was originally a garden candle holder, circa 1965. This one has been uniquely converted to be a dry to damp location pendant light. Freshly wired with all UL certified parts, professionally done. Comes complete with mounting brackets for a standard junction box- it's ready to hang and enjoy. Socket is brass and takes any standard bulb, but will come with a 2600K, dimmable, LED bulb which fits nicely in his belly.
Rolled glass...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Big Chandelier, 54 Quadriedri Prisms Trasparent and Smoked
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral. The glasses are of two different col...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Chandelier or Ceiling Light by Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic brass chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the Seventies. The chandelier it also can be used as a ceiling or wall light not using brass cili...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 3 Brass and Glass Light Fixtures in the Style of Jakobsson, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This stunning set of brass light fixtures with smoked glass bowls and gold-plated fittings was produced in the 1970s in the style of Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Illuminates beautifully.
...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Red and Champagne Italian Murano Five-Tier Glass Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular chandelier features beautiful Murano glass palmettes in champagne beige color with coral red color hedges. Its colors are very warm and pleasant.It features five tea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Brass Five Arms with Ten Lights Sputnik Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely suspension lamp in polished brass with five arms and 10 lights. Great addition to add modern glamor overhead.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Florian Schulz Rare Counter Balance Vintage Pendant Light in Brass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Rare and elegant, early version of large counter balance pendant light by Florian Schulz, made in Germany in the 1970s.
This model is out...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flush Mount with Gold Inclusions by Barovier
Located in Antwerp, BE
One classic and elegant gold and bubble filled glass flush mount or wall sconce, handblown in the Barovier and Toso workshop in Murano.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Custom Clear and Smoke Murano Glass Spike Flush Mount
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom clear and smoke Murano glass spike flush mount in polished brass finish. Customization is available in different sizes, glass colors, and finishes.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Two Glass and Brass Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
One brass chandelier with eight glass leaves.
Total height 67 cm.
Diameter:46 cm.
Height fixture:30 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chandelier by Dřevo Humpolec, 1960
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- made of glass and bentwood
- Good, fully functional condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
1 of 4 Iron and Clear Glass Flushmount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Iron and clear glass flush mount manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Octagonally shaped lantern and multifaceted hand-blown glass.
High quality and in ver...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
One German Hutschenreuther porcelain table lamp. Signed Leonard.
Measures: Height base 43 cm.
Diameter base 17 cm.
The lampshade is not included in the price.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Midcentury 'Spider' Chandelier in Brass by Lyfa, 1950s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large 6-armed brass chandelier designed and manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during the 1950s. It features its original brass canopy and period shading. The style of this light is rem...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lovely Gilt Brass and Lens Glass Pendant by Palwa, circa 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful small midcentury one light gilt brass chandelier with square lens glasses.
A high quality light fixture in the Hollywood Regency style made by Palwa, Germany, circa 1970...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Fine Transitional Baguès Jansen 12-Light Gilt Crystal Flower Spiral Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful transitional Baguès / Jansen style 12 candelabra light gold gilt crystal beaded Swags, flower and crystal drops on a spiral form chandelier.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Reggiani of Italy 1970s Chrome & Glass Lens Abstract Chandelier
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1970s geometric and abstract chrome and glass chandelier attributed to the Italian lighting company Reggiani. Twelve-light. Below each light is a suspended square plate w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Tyringe Kunsthantverk Flushmounts, Sweden, 1975
Located in Bronx, NY
Flushmounts by Swedish Kunsthantverk from circa 1975 in exceptional great condition, detailed crystal glass shade on a copper-plated metal frame holding two European candelabra socke...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Copper
Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern.
This suspension lamp features a woven wicker drum shaped lampshade ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Murano Glass Plates Chandelier, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Murano glass plates chandelier, 1960s Italy
Fully functional.
With six E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V.
Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Monumental Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
A magnificent modern crystal chandelier by Kinkeldey with 65 asymmetrically faceted crystals.
Stunning size and quality !
Nine E14 and one E27 bulbs.
Measures: Diameter 48 cm.
He...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Chandelier in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small chandelier in polished brass. It consists of 3 adjustable brass pipes/shades connected to a center disc. It's chain supported and still retain its original brass canopy/ceiling...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single RAAK Organ Style Vintage Mid-Century Brass Pendant Light Lamp Fixture
By Maison Charles, RAAK
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A single rare and unusual futuristic polished brass European pendant light fixture in a similar style to the 'Fuga' wall lights by Dutch firm RA...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Venini Pendant Chandelier, Curved Crystal Glass & Gold Plated Brass.
By Venini
Located in Weesp, NL
A stylish and classy Italian Hollywood Regency pendant Venini light, circa 1990's. This beauty is made of pairwise curved crystal Murano glasses ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
One of Two Italian Brass and Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian brass and Murano glass teardrop chandeliers.
Measure: Diameter 52 cm.
Height fixture 45 cm.
Total heigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ceiling Light, by Kamenicky Senov, 1970’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of glass, lacquered metal
4 x E14 or E15 socket
Re-polished
Fully functional
Original condition.
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pendant Light by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful pendant light by Lightolier made of brass and features a thick lens diffuser. This mid-century pendant light is in great over...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Design Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting
- Representative.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier.
Diameter: 40 cm.
Height: 65 cm.
Total height with the chain: 100 cm.
Four E14 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Eight-Armed Sputnik Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional eight-armed Mid-Century Modern Sputnik chandelier or pendant lamp. Designed and manufactured in 1950s, Germany. I think this is a modified piece from a fluorescent tube c...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury German Pendant, 1980
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Germany
- made of brass
- re-polished
- fully functional
- good original condition.
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian six-arm Murano glass chandelier.
Diameter:70 cm.
Height:70 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Gilt Iron with Porcelain Flowers Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful eight-light handcrafted gilt metal with porcelain flowers chandeliers.
Eight E14 bulbs.
Measures: Diameter:68 cm.
Height fixture ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Gilt Brass Eight-Light Flush Mount by Sölken Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Mid-Century Modern gilt brass eight-light flush mount by Sölken Leuchten, Germany, 1960-1969.
This elegant ceiling lamp is in very good condition, it has been hand polished and rewir...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern hanging chandelier with three blown globes. Chrome frame and amber colored glass shades.
(Please confirm item location - NY ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Twelve Light 'A Midsummer Nights Dream', Chandelier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Twelve light “A Midsummer Nights Dream”
42” Round chandelier
Two-tier wrought iron chandelier in a cool moonlit patina
With strands of moon dusted crys...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of glass, chrome, wood
5x E27 or E26 socket
Re-polished
Fully Functional
Original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Murano Scavo Glass Double Gourd Hanging Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Murano scavo glass hanging pendant fixture, attaches to chain with brass fittings. Features original long solid brass link chain for hanging and porcelain light socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Lightolier Chandelier with Three Striped Milk Glass Shades, 1950s
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Chandelier with three hanging pin-striped milk glass shades with walnut armature and brass accents by Lightolier, American, 1950s. (Lightolier label on canopy). The drop can be modif...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Emil Stejnar 6-Flamming Chandelier, Austria, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed in 1950s by Emil Stejnar and executed by Rupert Nikoll. Lacquered brass with minor age patina. No crystal parts missing. New ceiling canopy.
Rewired: 6x40W, E25-E27 bulbs.
...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Two Tone Gold Yellow and Clear Camer Light Fixture
By Venini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice gold and clear good condition all glass prisms Camer light fixture.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Palwa Sciolari Brass and Faceted Crystal Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Absolutely gorgeous Palwa brass gilt and crystal chandelier.
Measure: Total height 100 cm.
This light has eight E14 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Limburg Large Midcentury Vintage 1970s Textured Amber Toned Ice Glass Flushmount
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of a pair of large 40 cm (16 inch) flush mount light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1970s. Featuring a wonderful mouth blown, molded and textured champagne colored / amber ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Three-Tier Triedre Cut Translucent Glass Camer Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern Camer chandelier was realized in Italy, circa 1970. It features three tiers of elongated and staggered cut glass triedre rods- imbuing the piece with ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Ceiling Lamp by VeArt, Venice, Italy
By VeArt
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful and rare ceiling lamp from the 1970s and artisan produced by the famous glass workshop VeArt located in Scorze, Venice, Italy.
The lamp has some bubbles in the glass which...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Huge Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier with Amber Glass Petals, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear amber glass petals supported by a chrome frame.
The clear amber color of the glasses create a fabulous warm light eff...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Coach Lanterns Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 19th
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of 19th coach lanterns - wall lights fixtures.
Germany.
Lamp sockets: 1.
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
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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