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
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants.
Made for us exclusively in Italy.
Hand blown glass, custom finished metal.
Available in brass or patinated ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked for it! A new iteration of our best-selling Jenny sconce...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Essential Italian Table Lamp "Vanessa," in Satin Brass and White 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
Carrara Marble, Brass
Lampadario poliedri colore fumè vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con poliedri colore fumè in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Lampadario poliedri verde in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con poliedri colore verde in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Lampadario poliedri blu avio vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con poliedri colore blu avio in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! S...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Ceiling Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome ceiling lamp in white. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large LUdome Copper Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires Contemporary Collection, the Large LUdome Copper Flush Mount is a larger version of our all copper and glass modern bowl flush mount light fixture (LU...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
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
Lampadario poliedri rosa in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con poliedri colore rosa cipria in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Grande Lampadario poliedri in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Grande lampadario con poliedri in vetro di Murano ispirato al mid-century italiano
Direttamente dalla fonte:
Non siamo semplici rivenditori, ma produttori diretti! Situate vicino a ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sakura Flush Mount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame
Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy
7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 22 inches / He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large clear Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Diameter 23.5 inches, height 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nova Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 30 Murano glass globes mounted on metal frame in satin nickel finish / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: diameter 39 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large glossy white Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Diameter 23.5 inches, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large clear Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Diameter 23.5 inches, height 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large glossy white Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Diameter 23.5 inches, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sakura Flush Mount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame
Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy
7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 22 inches / He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nova Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 30 Murano glass globes mounted on metal frame in satin nickel finish / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: diameter 39 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood
Large LUdimanti Indoor Outdoor Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Large LUdimanti Indoor Outdoor Sconce is part of Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary lighting collection and a larger interpretation of the LUdimanti I/O Sconce.
This diamond shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chain Pendant Set of 3, in Brushed Brass and Dark Bronze, Handcrafted by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Chain Pendant Set of 3, in Brushed Brass and Dark Bronze, Handcrafted by Duistt
The CHAIN pendant light is an interesting and unique item, made up of three hanging pendants each giv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Art Deco 'Meso' Table Lamp with Inlayed Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A table lamp in pyramid form – set on a fluctuating, stepped base. The design references the architecture of mesoamerica as well as inspirations from the neo-andean and art deco move...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large LUdome Copper Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires Contemporary Collection, the Large LUdome Copper Pendant is a scale up in dimensions of our LUdome Copper Pendant and is an all copper and glass moder...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Glendale, CA
'Shogun' Table Lamp by Mario Botta for Artemide.
Originally designed in 1986, the authorized re-edition of this table lamp is still made in Italy today using only the finest quality materials and scrupulous attention to detail by Artemide. 'Shogun' is part of the Artemide masterpieces collection and is featured in the collections of museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The lamp remains an icon, and a stunning work of contemporary design. Its adjustable shade marries functionality with design eloquently.
Mario Botta was born in 1943 in Mendrisio, Switzerland. In his work he took inspiration from such masters as Le Corbusier, Louis I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Metal
Daniel Becker 'Dune 6' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Located in Glendale, CA
Daniel Becker 'Dune 6' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Designed by Berlin luminary Daniel Becker, the 'Dune' collection covers countless architectural applicat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Daniel Becker 'Dune 4V' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Located in Glendale, CA
Daniel Becker 'Dune 4V' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Designed by Berlin luminary Daniel Becker, the 'Dune' collection covers countless architectural applica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Daniel Becker 'Dune 8' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Located in Glendale, CA
Daniel Becker 'Dune 8' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Designed by Berlin luminary Daniel Becker, the 'Dune' collection covers countless architectural applicat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Daniel Becker 'Dune 8V' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Located in Glendale, CA
Daniel Becker 'Dune 8V' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Designed by Berlin luminary Daniel Becker, the 'Dune' collection covers countless architectural applica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Large 'Hobo' Glass and Brass Pendant by Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Hobo' Glass and Brass Pendant by Örsjö
The large Hobo pendant is inspired by Swedish ”luffarslöjd,” metalcrafts made by travelling workers many years ago in Småland, the home...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Daniel Becker 'Dune 4' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Located in Glendale, CA
Daniel Becker 'Dune 4' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Designed by Berlin luminary Daniel Becker, the 'Dune' collection covers countless architectural applicat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Daniel Becker 'Dune 6V' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Located in Glendale, CA
Daniel Becker 'Dune 6V' Suspension Lamp in Anodized Aluminum for Moss Objects
Designed by Berlin luminary Daniel Becker, the 'Dune' collection covers countless architectural applica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Plaster Pink by Farrow & Ball for Tala
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Plaster Pink by Farrow & Ball for Tala
Recalling the promise and grandeur of the British pleasure garden, The Muse mixes the classic lantern aesthetic wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Leather Sconce Light in Cobalt, Noma, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Ferna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Selvedge Blue by Farrow & Ball for Tala
By TALA
Located in Glendale, CA
'The Muse' Portable Lamp in Selvedge Blue by Farrow & Ball for Tala
Recalling the promise and grandeur of the British pleasure garden, The Muse mixes the classic lantern aesthetic w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
'Dornstab' Floor Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
Located in Utrecht, NL
All new, contemporary edition of J.T. Kalmar's iconic 'Dornstab' design from 1947 in exclusive hardwood (Paul Ferro) or Wenge & bronzed brass base with silk fabric lamp shade. Made a...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Armitage Triple Suspension Lamp
Located in London, GB
Given the adjustable cable, The Armitage triple suspension lamp can be suspended at any given height in its designated space, working well in central positions with rooms, above bars...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Exceptional and Rich Chandelier, Murano, Italy
Located in Rijssen, NL
"The passion of glass is a form of love'
This prestigious huge colorful high-end chandelier brings the passion of a family of glasmakers of Venice into your home . The Venice chande...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
LU Swing Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Industrial Red-brown Lacquer Glass Suspension Lamp
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
Yala Suspension Lamp in red-brown lacquer, showcasing four spheres suspended in an enchanting arrangement. Elevate your interior with its dynamic interplay of shapes and levels, infu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Lacquer, Glass
Murano Glass Ceiling Pendants
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendants
Made for us exclusively in Italy
Hand blown glass, custom finished metal
Available in brass or patinated bra...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Large Modern Italian Stilnovo Style Sconces in Brass and Lacquered Metal, ML139
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of large modern Italian sconces "Mentona" made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Large arm in solid brass and adjustable shade in off-white lacquered met...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier.
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Torno Desk Lamp or Table Lamp in Olivine Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Our best-selling Torno family of fixtures is now available as a desk or table lamp! Handmade by Blueprint Lighting, the spun aluminum shades are inspired by a vintage 1950s Italian d...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Mint Condition Florian Schulz Onos Polished Brass with Side Counterweight
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is in perfect condition. The height is adjustable with the counter weight to any needs.
To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a specialist concer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tre Shade Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy
3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 35.5 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne ML134
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Tronchi Sconces by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear Murano tronchi glasses of length 25cm, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd
Measures: width 12 inches, height 12 inches, de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano tronchi glasses mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd
Measures: diameter 29.5 inches, height 16 inches plus chain and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Tre Shade Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy
3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 35.5 inches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Ivory Black Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Orbitale 3 arms frame using the twin shade. Thanks to a customer who had the articulated sconces and wanted this version with black and ivory shades. It's a beautiful combination of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with 49 clear Murano tronchi glasses of length 25cm, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd
Measures: diameter 23.5 inches, height 21.5 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with 49 clear Murano tronchi glasses of length 25cm, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd
Measures: diameter 23.5 inches, height 21.5 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano tronchi glasses mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd
Measures: diameter 29.5 inches, height 16 inches plus chain and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Tronchi Sconces by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear Murano tronchi glasses of length 25cm, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd
Measures: width 12 inches, height 12 inches, de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
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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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