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: Pink
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61.
Entitled “ Maasai”
The art w...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and pink enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong des...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Sculptural Wall Lights, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of 'theatrical' wall lights, circa 1950. Curved steel backplate enameled in red with brass decorative elements and socket covers. Each unit has three original brass E14 soc...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Table lamp by Goffredo Reggiani, Italy 1960
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Sculptural table lamp attributed to Goffredo Reggiani, 1960. Just stunning proportions and very elegant. It emits a lovely light reflected by the remnants of red paint.
The chrome ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Amazing Pink Amethyst Shell Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Lights, 1980'
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Italian Murano glass sconces with a cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Available also a matching chandelier .
There are 3 E 14 light bulbs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Fabulous Chandelier Amethyst or Pink Murano Glass Discs by Gino Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 87 Murano glass discs Amethyst by Gino Vistosi, disposed in six rows, forming a pyramid. A pair is available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Majestic Chandelier Amethyst or Pink Murano Glass Discs by Gino Vistosi, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Murano glass discs amethyst by Gino Vistosi, disposed in ten rows, forming two overlapping pyramids. A pair is available.
DIMENSIONS
H ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pink ceramic lamp by Roland Zobel, France, 1960, era Capron, Jouve, Ruelland
By Roland Zobel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pink ceramic lamp by Roland Zobel, France, 1960, era Capron, Jouve, Ruelland
Lovely ceramic lamp by the french ceramist Roland Zobel.
The deep pink enamel is very beautiful, shiny a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Available also a pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Wonderful Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers - 87 pink alabaster disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers - 87 pink alabaster disks
Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandelier has 87 fantastic pink alabaster iridescent glas...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandeliers for L. Poulsen of Dk with Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61.
Titled “Cherry Blossom”
The art work is acrylic paint w...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Six-light baroque chandelier, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Chandelier with 6 sconces, France 1950. Enhanced with gilded and chromed brass parts, this methyl methacrylate luminaire insolently imitates the neo-classical chandeliers of the 1930...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mod Glass Shard and Cement Wall Art Light
By RAAK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch mid century, heavy, wall mounted mosaic art light made out of stone and ruby glass shards. Brings the designs of Willem van Oyen to mind and seeing the technique and the era it...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stone
Mid Century Modern Italian Pair of Pendant Lights by Elio Martinelli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian pendant light by Elio Martinelli.
Adjustable height
Elio Martinelli pendant lights are a type of Italian lighting fixtures...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Val Saint Lambert Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Val Saint Lambert is a glass manufacturer, founded in 1826 and based in Seraing. It has the royal warrant of King Albert
The beautiful colours enhance the swirls in the skirt of th...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Ceramic Hand Painted Red and White Candy Stripe Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury Italian ceramic footed table lamps in tapered cylindrical form with narrowed necks and functioning brass light switch sockets, fi...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Ico Parisi Pair of Pendant Lamps in Methacrylate for Terraneo, 60s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1916, but as early as 1925 with his family he moved to Como, where in 1936 he graduated as a building surveyor and served an apprenticeship ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Huge and Amazing Triedri Murano Glass Chandeliers, 391 Pink Prims Triedri
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Murano glass chandeliers, 391 pink triedri on crome frame. This large Mid-Century Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Space-Age Pendant Lamp by Josef Hurka, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Prague 8, CZ
midcentury pendant “UFO”, 1960´s. Designed by Josef Hurka for Napako. Material: sheet metal, glass, plastic.
In very good condition, it has no defects, but it may show slight traces...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Sheet Metal
Tripod Table Lamp “Bijou” by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Tripod Table Lamp “Bijou” by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950s
Tripod table lamp called “Bijou” designed by Louis Kalff for Philips in ca. 1950s.
The shape of this desk lamp is ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Pink Fuxia Silk
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large pink fuxia silk glass tubes in a star shape.
Pe...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Table Lamp by Holm Sørensen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Table or wall lamp in metal and brass - Designed and made by Holm Sørensen Denmark in the 1950's in great condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Angelo Lelii Mod Tris Floor Lamp Arredoluce Adjustable Diffuser 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Designer as well as entrepreneur, Angelo Lelii with his company Arredoluce was able to revolutionize the world of lighting with his choice of high-quality materials and his inexhaust...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Fuchsia Red Tronchi Chandelier, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous chandelier with rare stunning fuchsia red color precious Murano glasses.
Each chandelier with 68 glass blown elements supported by a chrome frame. Light of the glasses are fuchsia red. With a light on the color of the glasses turn in a magic light...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
A 1960s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Wall Light by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular brass and red-orange and clear corrugatedMurano glass square ceiling light by La Murrina, it works 110-240 volts and needs regular e14 bulbs. It's in good conditions ove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Monumental a.v. Mazzega 3-Tier Lilac Murano Glass Chandelier
By AVMazzega
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a magnificent and oversized Vintage 3-Tier lilac Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega, Italy. Glass pieces in a beautiful lilac/purple hue.
Note: ON...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Swivel Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian swivel wall lamp, 1950s
Measures: Max 140 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Nickel
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Lamp by Ghisetti Murano, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful colorful table lamp hand crafted of Murano glass during the 1980s by Ghisetti Creazioni, Venice, Italy. With original manufacturers label.
The glass lamp works with one Edi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Murano Glass
Mategot Inspired Red and Black Mid-Century Modern French Chandelier, 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome original enameled metal chandelier with three black enameled metal perforated cone shades, a red enameled metal top shade and brass hardware. In very original condition with...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Red Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik chandelier with red Murano glasses hand blown into three points using Triedri technique, mounted on 24-karat gold-plated frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Mod.142 Rare Table or Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and great wall or ceiling lamp model 142 designed by Gino Sarfatti, production Arteluce, Italy 1960. This lamp has an aluminium structure and a tubular shade in red painted alum...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Wall Lamp Lidokov, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting
- Marked
- Rare type
- Original very good condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gepo Amsterdam Floor Lamp
By Gepo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Well designed floor lamp, by quality lighting firm Gebroeders Posthuma ('Gepo') from Amsterdam. Height adjustable from the very top of the central support rod all the way down to the...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Red Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik chandelier with red Murano glasses hand blown into three points using Triedri technique, mounted on 24-karat gold-plated frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Murano Chandelier Multicolor Pink Triedri, 242 Prism
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 242 Murano crystal pink prism (TRIEDRI) on four levels in a nickel metal frame. The glasses have two different sizes.
Period: 1990's
Dim...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 391 Pink Prims Triedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 391 pink triedri on crome frame. This large Mid-Century Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 4...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Pink Shell Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 2000s
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous three-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Minimal Italian Table Lamp Brass Gold Marbe Base Square 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Italian table lamp brass gold marbe base square 1970s
base cm.16x16.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with Cream Fuchsia Green Drip Lava Glaze
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome large Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamp with a cream, fuchsia, and green lava drip glaze on a wood base. It wears its original hard lined linen look tall drum shade. Bot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pink Tronchi Pair of Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of chandelier includes precious pink tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long.
Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels,
Perfect vintage condition.
Available 8 chandeli...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Vintage Pair of Lyfa Pendants, Pink, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Renens, CH
Ensemble of vintage Scandinavian ceiling lamps by Lyfa Sweden. Executed in metal, pink enamel.
Edison E27 screw in bulb (suitable for US)
Approximate dimensions:
Hei...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pink Tronchi Pair of Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of chandelier includes precious pink tronchi murano glasses 20 cm long.
Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels,
Perfect vintage condition.
Available 8 chandeli...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Brass Crystal Glass Pink Mid-Century Modern Pair of Sconce Lobmeyr, Vienna 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of brass crystal glass pink Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall light, which was designed and manufactured by Lobmeyr, Vienna, 1950s.
This delightful pair of sconce shows a cur...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pink Shell Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Ruby & Amber Globes on Chain Chandelier Light Fixture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Variable sizes ruby and amber chandelier decorative light fixture (no chain 53" height).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pink Murano Glass Polar Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Murano polar pink chandelier, each with 88 precious hand blown glass leaves hanging on the brass frame. Spectacular light effect.
Available also a pair and four pair of sconces.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Table Lamp Drukov Designed by Josef Hurka, 1960s
By Drukov, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
- Stilnovo style
- Nice style of lighting
- Marked by label.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pink Polar Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular Murano chandelier. It consists of dozens of pure Murano glass leaves.
Four E 27 lights.
Measures: Height with chain cm 100 (39 inches)
without chain cm 40 (16 inches).
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Colored Murano Glass Scones by Tony Zuccheri for Venini
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of scones with rare color combination considering the uniqueness with amber, pink, amethyst color precious Murano glasses. Each sconce with 12 glass blown eleme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Brass Vintage Floor Lamp attributed to Guiseppe Ostuni, Italy, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass vintage floor lamp attributed to Guiseppe Ostuni, which shows very similar design features by Guiseppe Ostuni.
The stem was made of brass and beechwood. The renewed lamp shade ...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Beech
Huge Murano Chandelier Pink Triedri, 184 Prism, Mariangela Model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 184 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses have two different sizes.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 66.90...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Mercury Silver Crackle Pair of Table Lamps by Luxus, Sweden, 1970
Located in Bronx, NY
Mercury silver crackle pair of table lamps by Luxus, Sweden, 1970, mercury silver crackle under a layer of clear glass by the Swedish maker Luxus.
Super chic and beautiful silver cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Stilnovo Enamel Metal and Brass Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great fire-engine red lacquer saucer base and shade with black stem and brass hardware. Lacquer is in unusually pristine shape.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Huge Murano Chandelier Pink Triedri, 184 Prism, Mariangela Model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 184 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses have two different sizes.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 66,90 in...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Pink Murano Glass Polar Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Murano polar pink chandelier, each with 88 precious hand blown glass leaves hanging on the brass frame. Spectacular light effect.
Available also a pair and four pair of sconces.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pink Shell Pair of Murano Glass Huge Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous eight-tier Italian Murano glass chandelier with a Cascade of pink shells giving an extraordinary light effect.
Available also a pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown 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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