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: Yellow
Czech Midcentury Pendant Lamp for Brussels World Expo, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
This pendant was designed for exhibit for the Czechoslovakia Pavilion at the Brussels World Fair in 1958.
The shade is in remarkable condition with no scratches, cracks or chips; t...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Yellow Wall Light
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' yellow wall light.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly prod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
One Round Handblown Amber Glass Sconce by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
One round glass wall light, executed by Doria Leuchten, Germany, in the 1970s. Very beautiful, handblown of yellow amber-colored glass with nice...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Yellow CP1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, France 1968
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand from the 1960’s designed for the apartments of the ski resort Les Arcs in the French Alps.
Its adjustable reflectors, can be mo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Yellow 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand yellow 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' wall lights.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
1970s Yellow Space Age Eyeball Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool Mid-Century Modern ceramic eyeball table lamp in a bright yellow. Takes a single bulb and switch is on the cord. In good vintage conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1972 Stilnovo 'Blitz' Table Lamp in Yellow by Trabucco, Vecchi & Volpi
Located in Glendale, CA
1972 Stilnovo 'Blitz' table lamp in yellow by Trabucco, Vecchi & Volpi. Executed in yellow lacquered steel, this ultra refined sculptural lamp was designed by the legendary team of T...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Houseof Yellow Diffuser Wall Light in Metal with LED Bulb
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This versatile, low-profile wall light is part of the houseof diffuser family. The round shade folds to diffuses a warm illuminating glow. Ideal for a living space or bedroom. A joyf...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Yellow Table Lamp attributed to Josef Hurka, Lidokov, 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Lidokov
Located in Żory, PL
This table lamp was designed by Josef Hurka and produced by Lidokov in the 1970's. The lampshade is adjustable. The lamp is in original working condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Pair of Lamps Cubic Yellow Amber Murano Glass and Brass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of contemporary table or bedside lamps cubic pressed yellow amber and smoke Murano glass block and brass base. Few exclusive production. In the style of Mazzega, Veronese, Polia...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Yellow Table Lamps by Josef Hurka for Drupol, 1960s, Set of 2
By Drupol, Josef Hurka
Located in Żory, PL
These yellow table lamps were manufactured by Drupol and designed by Josef Hurka in the mid 1960s. Original, good condition, fully functional. The wires were replaced with new ones.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vistosi Attributed Yellow Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp in yellow Murano glass with interior covered by a thin layer of white opaline glass. In the style of Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Yellow Murano Glass UFO Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces UFO in yellow Murano glass, white opaline shade and brass. Contemporary work from a small italian artisanal workshop in a Mid-Century Modern Space A...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Anvia Holland yellow ceiling lamp sconce , 1970’s retro space age
By Anvia
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 24cm diameter, 14 cm H
Manufacturer: Anvia
Origin: the Netherlands
Material: Metal , plastic
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass + Yellow Stilnovo Style Theatre Wall Ceiling Light Sconces, Italy, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
brass wall light sconces ceiling light
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1950s
This vintage modernist light was produced in the 1950s in Italy. The lights is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flushmounts, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful sculpturale pair of yellow/honey bubble glass flushmounts.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Yellow Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Sweden 1960s, 2 Available
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning shaped glass pendant lamp is documented in a catalogue by the company of 'Indoor'. This was the importer and dealer of light brands as Vistosi, Venini and Arteluce in T...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
1950s French Yellow Desk Lamp Style Guariche and Lacroix France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Yellow Desk Table Lamp Modern Style Guariche and Lacroix France
Unmarked attributed to Pierre Guariche and Jean Boris Lacroix France
14.5 h x...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Yellow Glass Pendant Lamp Yugoslavia, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage yellow glass pendant lamp produced in Yugoslavia in the 1970s. The beautiful yellow color creates softness, coziness, and comfort. Therefore, it is suitable for a children's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Citron Yellow Sconce Wall Light 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass yellow sconce or wall light 1950s Italy.
A charming sconce or wall light from solid brass with cute loops and an amazin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Stilux Milano Perforated Yellow Articulating Sconces
By Stilux, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Stilux Milano perforated yellow articulating sconces. Executed in brass and yellow painted metal. These highly adjustable sconces pivot up/down and rotate left/right on...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1950s Stilux Milano Yellow Conical Table Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano yellow conical table lamp. This quintessentially midcentury Italian table lamp is executed in a conical yellow painted metal sha...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 Ph 3½-3 Pendants in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen set of 3 PH 3½-3 pendants in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, New production.
The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late19...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Swedish Pendant Light Cyklon by P. O. Ström with Yellow Lacquer, 1970s
By P.O. Strøm 1
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large modernist or retro pendant light made by P. O. Ström in Sweden in the 1970s
The metal pendant has fresh sun yellow lacquer on the outside and white on the inside.
Measuremen...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Yellow Table Lamp by Barbieri Marianelli for Tronconi
Located in Rome, IT
Barbieri & Marianelli ‘Bikini’ table lamps for Tronconi.
Manufactured in Italy during the 1980s
Rod and hat of this lamp can be placed in different positions
Original workin...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Giovanni Gorgoni 'Buonanotte' Metal & Acrylic Table Lamp in Yellow for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Giovanni Gorgoni 'Buonanotte' metal & acrylic table lamp in yellow for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, producing iconic pieces by such luminaries as Joe Colombo, Angelo Mangiarotti, Ettore Sottsass, Gaetano Scolari, Piero Castiglioni, Bruno Gatta and others. Stilnovo was relaunched in 2019 with a commitment to faithfully re-edition its legendary designs with uncompromising attention to detail, materials and craftsmanship.
The 'Buonanotte' table lamp, originally designed in 1965 by Giovanni Gorgoni, is a playfully fun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 pendant in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production.
The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Yellow
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in yellow.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Model 320 "Aster" Nickel + Yellow Enamel Chandelier by Blueprint Lighting, NYC
Located in New York, NY
Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final images--there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors.
Introducing the model 320, a chic, simple brass chandelier with spun aluminium orbs shown in our 'Sunrise' enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2017. This design is an Italian Modern classic with characteristics of both Mid-Century Modernism and Contemporary design. It offers a sculptural and architectural element as the focal point of your space. The perfect statement piece for any sophisticated interior! Drop height as shown is 28", but this can easily be customized for your space at no additional charge. Dimensions of the lamp body are 34" diameter and 5" height.
May be fully customized: drop height, scale, enamel color, metal finish--you name it and we can do it!
This piece may use any E12 candelabra base bulb up to 60 watts (or use LED). Bulbs are not included. UL-listed
Whether furnishing a contemporary Soho loft or stylish post-war Park Avenue penthouse, an artistic central park town home or your eccentric Brooklyn brownstone, our team is happy to help. We ship anywhere, so we can also assist you with that retro Palm Springs...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Mid-Century Yellow Glass Table Lamp, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Yellow glass table lamp produced in Germany in 1970s
Very good original condition
1x60W, E25-E27 bulb
US plug adapter included
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Metal Spot Monopunto Yellow Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp in satin yellow Murano glass handmade, blown with the techniques of the old Murano glass masters. Marcato Metalspot Monopunto Series 1980.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Giuseppe Ostuni Yellow Articulating Wall Lamp for O-Luce, Italy 1950s
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Milan, IT
Large Giuseppe Ostuni yellow articulating wall lamp in lacquered aluminum and brass for O-luce, Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Murano Glass Round Yellow Mid-Century Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Triumph of yellow Murano leaves for a one-of-a-kind chandelier, like a huge sunflower you will have looking up above your head.
The chandelier or large ceiling lamp, is composed of ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Yellow for IP44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in yellow for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world.
The 'Lix' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1960's Harvey Creazioni 'Guzzini' Yellow & Teak Wall Lights or Sconces, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Harvey Creazioni, very early Guzzini production
Dimensions:
Larger one with the loop 21cm deep x 20cm wide x 46cm high
Smaller one 21cm deep x 20cm wide x 39cm high
This design is ve...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Poliedri ceiling lamp for Venini in yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Globe Chandelier in Yellow and Plated Brass
By Vistosi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful Italian ceiling lamp of the 70s. Typical pop art style.
The large shiny Murano glass ball of high quality manufacture is in bright lemon yellow and in excellent condition,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Oatmeal and Yellow Gilt Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great strong yellow. In beautiful contrast to the brown appliqués. With original lampshade.
A fine ceramic table lamp in an ovoid form with a double waisted flared neck and flank...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow Metal and Fluorescent Tube Wall Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Mid-Century Modern Wallamp. Designed in the style of Anders Pehrson 1960s, 1970s Germany.These lamps are amazing in a warm yellow enamel. They are beautiful in a loft or just t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Pointy Yellow Wall Lamps by Fog & Mørup, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pair of adjustable wall lights was manufactured and designed by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1950s. The set features folded and pointy pastel yellow shades and a flexible f...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Round Yellow Midcentury Metal and Opaline Glass Flushmount by Kaiser, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A midcentury flushmount made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shade which is mounted on a metal frame.
Works with both 120/220V. Good vintage condit...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lucidi & Pevere ‘Aplomb’ Concrete Pendant Lamp in Yellow for Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
Lucidi & Pevere ‘Aplomb’ concrete pendant lamp in yellow for Foscarini.
Designed by Lucidi & Pevere and produced by Foscarini, the Italian lighting firm founded in Venice on the legendary island of Murano, where generations of master craftsman have skillfully used their unmatched imagination and skill to create the most innovative works of light into the modern era.
The ‘Aplomb’ pendant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Concrete, Metal, Aluminum
Yellow Glass Pendant Lamp with Brass Fixing, France, 1960 Vintage Chandelier
Located in Bastogne, BE
Yellow glass hanging lamp with brass fixture from the 1960s.
The glass shade has a bit of the shape of an umbrella.
Unusual vintage chandelier from France, 1960s'.
A golden wire...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo Model #2201 'Mini Coupé' Table Lamp in Mustard Yellow for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo Model #2201 'Mini Coupé' table lamp in mustard yellow for Oluce.
Executed in yellow enameled metal and chrome, this table lamp is a smaller-scale version of one of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
1960s, Tito Agnoli Perforated Yellow Metal & Brass Sconce for O-Luce
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Tito Agnoli perforated yellow metal & brass sconce for O-Luce. These iconic sconces are executed in yellow painted perforated metal and brass. Lamps rotate freely on highly adjustable double swivels. An incredibly clean and refined design by one of the Italian lighting icons...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Yellow Metal Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Stilux, 1960s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Yellow metal shade counterweight pendant lamp by Stilux, 1970s, ItalyWear
Consistent with age and use.
Please see the pictures for the condition of the lamp.
This lamp works ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Stilux Milano Perforated Yellow Articulating Sconce
By Stilux, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilux Milano perforated yellow articulating sconce. Executed in brass and yellow painted metal. These highly adjustable sconces pivot up/down and rotate left/right on a ball j...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Glass & Yellow Metal Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century glass & yellow metal flush mount ceiling lamp, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulb.
Wired and suitable...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Triple Shade Opal Glass and Yellow Body Flush Mount by AKA, 1960s, Germany
By AKA Elektrik
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Triple shade opal glass and yellow body flush mount by AKA, 1960s, Germany
Sculptural very elegant rare design flush mount.
It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas....
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Yellow "Jeep" Cesare Leonardi & Franca Stagi, Lumenform, Wall Lights
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Lumenform, 'Jeep', wall light, yellow painted metal, steel, wire, Italy, 1969
This wall light by Leonardi and Stagi has a round yellow semi-ci...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950s Sensational Modern Yellow Table Lamps Sculptural Glass from Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Italian glass table lamps modern clean design.
Frosted glass base contrasts with yellow shade.
Measures: 8.5 tall x 5.13 W x 7.38 D.
...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceiling ball chandelier venini yellow brass chain, Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Aluminor Desk Lamp of the 1970s in Yellow Metal and Chrome, France, 1970s
By Aluminor
Located in Verviers, BE
Aluminor lamp of the 1970s in yellow metal. The lamp is in good condition and works very well.
This adorable vintage lamp can be landed, on a desk, a be...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Pair Midcentury Sconces Tynell Style 1950s Yellow Candle Tube Glass Brass
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Cool and rare Austrian or Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern sconces in Paavo Tynell Taito Oy Style, circa 1950s. The wall lights which are made of patinated brass with faint yellow opa...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Robert Caillat Table Lamp with Yellow Adjustable Shade, France, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This charming table lamp was designed by Robert Caillat and produced in France in the 1950s. This particularly rare design is sometimes (mis)attributed to Jean Boris Lacroix Brass stem with a pale yellow adjustable shade with a brass top and push button light...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Yellow Midcentury Oriental Ceramic Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oriental ceramic lamp. These are already factory drilled to receive lamp hardware and wiring.
Asian Chinese Japanese.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Yellow Pendant Lights by Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian ceiling lights by Stilnovo.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century Yellow Swedish Metal Desk Lamp, Small Vintage Light by EWÅ, Värnamo
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, yellow vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish desk lamp made of hand crafted painted metal, produced by EWÅ, Värnamo in good condition. The Scandinavian table light is composed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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3 Tiered Chandeliers
Bronze Candelabra And Crystal
Bronze Crystal Candelabra
Painted Green Tole
Murano Frosted Chandelier
Murano Glass Lamp With White Glass Shade
Crystal Bronze Candelabra
Art Deco Glass And Chrome Table Lamps
Blue Murano Lamp Base
Crystal And Bronze Candelabra
Yellow Mid Century Lamp Vintage
Murano Curved Chandelier
Bronze And Crystal Candelabra