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.
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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Mid-Century Modern
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of 2 and wife of actor Jason Biggs. From our Chief Luminary, Kelly Aaron: "I have been working closely with Jenny off and on for the past year while she gives her NYC apartment a facelift--it's been so fun! She and I share a love of 1950s French design, which is obviously a hallmark of the Blueprint aesthetic. One day Jenny texted a pic of a single vintage mid-century French wall sconce she loved and asked if Blueprint could make it for her. Funny enough--I, too, had seen that same sconce the day before and already had my Creative Director/Husband figuring out how to fabricate it. How great is that?! It was meant to be!"
The Jenny sconce...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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
Petite Centric Wall Sconce in Black Enamel Mesh and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Centric wall sconce or flushmount is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade. A more compact versio...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Bronze, White and Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Magari wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Magari is adjustable to suit your needs: there are two articulating ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Large Counterbalance Ceiling Fixture, White Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted and made to order, the Counterbalance commands attention with its fluid architectural silhouette, built from a thoughtfully curated palette of on-trend colors and metal f...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
Outstanding Large Oval Shaped Multi-Color Triedi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored triedi prism on six levels with copper color metal frame.
The glasses are amber, transparent, , smoky, amber, gold, ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Bespoke Elegant Italian "Selene Maxi" Pendant in bronze and selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Stone, Bronze
Monumental Smoke and Clear Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier or Ceiling Light
Located in Rome, IT
This striking chandelier is composed by 162 smoke and ice color Murano glass 'Tronchi'
by 20 cm high.
21 E 27 light bulbs.\ 4W
Measures: Height without chain diameter ( cm 80 ) 31,5...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Monumental Italian Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary chandelier on 7 levels composed by 165 'Tronchi' 30 cm high glasses.
Brass frame.
Eighteen-light bulbs E 14.
Measure: Height 175 cm without chain.
Available also ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Italian Murano Glass Blue and Ice Color Tronchi Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary chandeliers is composed by light blue and ice color Murano glass 'Tronchi'
by 20 cm high.
There are 13 E 27 light bulbs .
Available also a pair.
With the same gla...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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
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
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Pair available.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of hand blown textured and translucent Murano glass vistosi disks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Glamorous Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Fixture
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
This large midcentury style chandelier with a stunning handblown
'lattimo' opalescent Murano glass spikes. Nickel frame with 20 E 14 light bulbs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Monumental Murano Glass Triedre Crystal Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It consists of a ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Brass Suspensions with Half Glass Globes
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall suspension made of shiny brass with three levels of lights, hidden in a half brass and half glass sphere.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Triedre Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with 24-Carat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handblown Murano glass Sputnik chandelier offers an abundance of Triedre crystals- each replete with a profusion of 24-carat white gold flecks- emanating from a centra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold, Chrome
Glustin Luminaires Sputnik Chandelier with Iridescent Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Sputnik chandelier designed by Glustin Luminaires made of brass with iridescent Murano glass globes.
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.
Measures: Height without chain (cm 60) inches 23,60 wi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Red Disc Striking Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Red Murano glass disc chandelier round shape.
Each chandelier is made of 50 red discs of precious Murano glass and arranged on five levels.
Customization is available in different s...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Glass White Petals Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier with 49 petals white hand blown glass by Murano.
Measures: height with chain cm 80, (31.5 in.) without chain cm54 (21 in.) diameter cm 65 (25.6 in.)
Five E27 l...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Majestic Purple Murano Glass Discs Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Purple Murano glass discs disposed in ten rows, forming two overlapping pyramids.
21 E 27 light bulbs
A...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Charming Pink and White Murano Petals Chandeliers or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of charming Italian chandelier made by clear/ pink and clear/white "lattimo" Murano glass petals.
By Galleria Veneziani.
Frame available chrome or gold 24-karat
Dimensions: 2...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Modern Chandelier 20 Lights, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful modern chandelier Stilnovo style, structure in brass with opaline light. 20 big globes. Measures: Diameter opaline 14 cm. Bulb E14.
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Amber "Triedri" Glass Sputnik Chandelier by A.Donà
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Fantastic Murano glass Sputnik style chandelier of amber glass "triedri" prisms standing out of a brass structure. Rewired for the US.
This fixture is currently located at our deale...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular, Mid-Century Modern style, oval-shaped chandelier. Five levels of alternating smoked and clear crystal glass "tronchi" elements make this piece a bold and sophisticated s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Spectacular Oval Shaped Multi-Color Triedi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding Murano chandelier made by Murano crystal multicolored triedi prism on four levels with a gold metal frame.
The glasses are Aquamarine, transparent, blue, smoky, purple, ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Ten Lights Italian Brass and Opaline Glass Globes Ceilng Light
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian Brass chandelier, 10 opaline mate glass globe shades.
Adjustable height on request.
The standard version is in polished brass.
Customizable finish in patinated brass.
Dimensi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti 'Bilia' Table Lamp in Brass for Fontana Arte
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'Bilia' table lamp in brass for Fontana Arte. Executed in a brushed brass metal frame with a mouth blown white glass diffuser, transparent cord with dimmer and plug. One of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pendant, Wrought Iron with Antique Style Glass, Quick Ship!
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Evoking the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 30s, our Nouveau pendant features bold geometric shapes and a chevron motif. Handcrafted in wrought iron with a classic grey finish. Antique Glass...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier, 41 Opaline glass elements by Piattelli. US wiring
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
This listing is for the US wired UL com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Essential Elegant Italian wall sconce "Vanessa," in satin brass and Black Marble
Located in Milano, IT
The Vanessa Collection focuses on the linearity of shapes, using marble, with its veins, as a functional base. The structure of the lamp recalls in all elements the circle: the stem,...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Essential Elegant Italian wall sconce "Vanessa," in satin brass and Alabaster
Located in Milano, IT
The Vanessa Collection focuses on the linearity of shapes, using marble, with its veins, as a functional base. The structure of the lamp recalls in all elements the circle: the stem,...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Murano Glass Clear Tronchi Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Spectacular chandelier composed by about 100 tronchi hand blown cylindrical glass pieces in the manner of Tony Zuccheri for Venini.
Adjustable height, by removing or adding chain li...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Stunning Florian Schulz Double Posa Brass Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double posa pendant lamp with one E 27 / model a bulb in brass.
Category
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Black Antony Sconces by Serge Mouille - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design. The shade is connected by a brass swivel and supported on a bent, rotating arm attached to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Ceiling Lamp with 3 Rotating Arms in Black - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION:
Simple and elegant, this ceiling lamp makes a dramatic addition to a variety of room settings. With three rotating arms of differing lengths and heads that swivel and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 548 Polished Brass with Blue Difuser
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 548
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The table lamp designed in 1951 is a study in balance and light reflection through a screen, a recurring theme in Gino Sarfatti’s work. Model 548 pr...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mini Tera Lamp in Sienna Lime Plaster by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Lamp - Lime Plaster by Ceramicah is made of a wheel thrown ceramic shade and ceramic base. Once the ceramic pieces go through the kiln, the lime plaster finish is hand appli...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Serge Mouille - Pair of Rotating Sconces with 1 Curved Arm - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
The one arm curved sconce is both stylish and practical as it can be used in many different design applications. The shade tilts and revolves on a brass fitting while the arm swings ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm in White - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
The one arm curved sconce is both stylish and practical as it can be used in many different design applications. The shade tilts and revolves on a brass fitting while the arm swings ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Serge Mouille - Saturn Sconce in Black - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
A partial cut allows the outer edge to bend revealing a sculpted ring encircling a central cone reflector to both diffuse and project light into the room. The result is reminiscent o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Serge Mouille - Rotating Sconce with 1 Curved Arm in White - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
The one arm curved sconce is both stylish and practical as it can be used in many different design applications. The shade tilts and revolves on a brass fitting while the arm swings ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Cinquanta Red, Black and Black Suspension Lamp by Vittoriano Viganò by Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
VV Cinquanta suspension lamp
Design by Vittoriano Viganò
This version is with red and black lacquered reflectors and black frame.
The VV Cinquanta Suspension is elegant and versatil...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nuoro Sculptural Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
Behold NUORO brass wall sconce – a masterpiece of unparalleled beauty and illumination, destined to be the focal point of any room it graces. Crafted with meticulous attention to det...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is design...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fly Wall Lamp by Pierre Chareau Model 110A
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed in 1924, this current production of the Fly wall lamp by Pierre Chareau is composed of three rectangular alabaster panels. Hue of ala...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Stainless Steel
Italian Brass Spider Ceiling or Wall Light in Midcentury Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian midcentury designs, this ceiling / wall light will make the focus center of your interior. The arms radiate all around the stem, each ending with a brass shad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Wall Lights, Brass and Ivory Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful pair of wall lights, made of brass and lacquered metal, adjustable shades, painted in ivory.
Customization:
Customizable colors (any RAL code color), available in polis...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2065 White Diffuser by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gino Sarfatti lamp model 2065.
White diffuser, black hardware, white cable.
Manufactured by Astep
Model 2065
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The 2065 i...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2109/16/14 Champagne Structure by Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2109
Design by Gino Sarfatti
The Le Sfere Chandelier is composed of a circular array of blown opaline glass spheres. Each sphere is held in place by a large Black or Champagn...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Christophe Pillet Wall Lamp 'Plume' Large by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Plume' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017.
Wall lamp giving direct light in lacquered metal. Tube-shaped structure in curved metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Plume, designed by Christophe Pillet, a family of lamps consisting of a table lamp and two wall lamp versions, one with a long arm and the other with a short arm. The lighting project conceptually originated from a collection created by the French designer for the Sezz Hotel in Saint-Tropez, designed especially for the hotel through the Oluce Bespoke Tailoring...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Christophe Pillet Ceiling and Wall Lamp 'Berlin' Medium by Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling and wall lamp 'Berlin' designed by Christophe Pillet in 2017.
Adjustable wall lamp giving indirect led light in metal. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Christophe Pillet designed Berlin, an object that calls into question the common understanding of the ceiling light, turning its traditional discreet character upside down to transform it into an elegant and decorative feature.
Available in the ø40 and ø50 ceiling versions or the ø30 version for use either as a ceiling light or wall light, Berlin takes the form of a thick metal ring with a slender profile enclosing a disc of wire mesh glass...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
‘Rituals 2’ Blown Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in White for Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
‘Rituals 2’ blown opaline glass flush mount ceiling lamp in white for Foscarini
Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba and pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
WYETH Original Tall Bronze 'Rope' Table Lamp
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Wyeth Original, spare, sinuous table lamp made from a continuous coil of thinly gauged bronze tubing. Available in polished, brushed, darkened or blackened bronze finishes. Produce...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Miguel Milá 'TMM' Floor Lamp in Black Oak and White Parchment for Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
Miguel Milá 'TMM' floor lamp in black oak and white parchment for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiova...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak, Wood, Parchment Paper
"Spikes" Wall Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of long sconces in brass and sculpted Murano glass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
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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Bronze And Crystal Candelabra