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 Ships From: USA
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
20th Century Swedish Vintage Modern Orrefors Glass Table Light by Olle Alberius
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish table lamp with a new white round shade, made of hand blown slightly smoked glass designed by Olle Alberius and produced by Orrefors,...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Stemlite Chrome Floor Lamp by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in Toledo, OH
This mid-century modern 1962 chrome floor lamp designed by Bill Curry features a mushroom shade and 3-way switch. The fixture is labeled Stemlite by Design Line...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 36N Ceiling Lamp
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Single Wall or Ceiling Light by Leucos
By Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Wall or Ceiling Light by Leucos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Gorgeous blown glass flush mount with a clear view of interior lamping within. The outer ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Midcentury Adjustable Height Bronzed Pharmacy Floor Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of mid-century modern style pharmacy floor lamps featuring a rich oiled bronzed finish. The lamps have large 8 inch shades supported by an adjustable height column that...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Iron
Stilnovo Pair of Rare Pendants, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare pendants each with opaline glass globe shades held by brushed aluminum and brass fittings suspended by cable and original brushed aluminum canopy. This iconic Stilnovo m...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Stilnovo Style Ceiling Pendant, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo style ceiling pendant
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Takes one medium base bulb.
Complimentary US rewiring with a custom ceiling plate...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rotaflex Green "Onion" Hanging Pendant by John & Sylvia Reid, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Glowtek Rotaflex Kelly Green hanging ceiling light by John and Sylvia Reid. Featuring one piece of continual spun smooth ridged Green plastic cord forming a wide teardrop shape, 3.5D opening, standard ceramic socket (up to 100 watts) with original Cream White 6D ceiling cap. 50L Creamy White cord. Classic. Timeless. Rarity. As seen post war british...
Category
1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large "Triedi" chandelier by Venini from Italy, circa 1960s, is comprised of easily over 100 alternating clear and light gold-tone leaded crystal prisms on a brushed steel armature...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a fabulous pair of vintage pendant lights. It is a married combination of large copper shades from a decommissioned ship coupled with a large, prismatic Holophane lead crystal plate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Scandinavian Three Orange Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Scandinavian three orange and white cased glass globe pendant chandelier. Overall height is 47 inches. Height can be adjusted to your requirements. Two chandeliers are available. Eac...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Glass
Pair of Counterbalance Ceiling Lamps, Model 10202 by Paavo Tynel
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Dallas, TX
Adjustable counterbalance ceiling by Paavo Tynel model 10202 for Taito Oy 1948. Both lamps are in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Chandelier Attributed circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo chandelier,
Italy, 1960s
Six glass bells.
We take pride in bringing vintage fixtures to their full glory again.
At Illustris Lighting our main focus is to deliver lighting ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Murano Camer Glass Spiral Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning mid century modern Camer Glass prism chandelier with spiral flow.
Each of the prisms is removable. Six lights altogether. Why not own the best.
Wired for USA and in perfect ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century, Solid Brass Fish Pendant Light
By Edison
Located in Berkeley, CA
The solid brass Coy fish was originally a garden candle holder, circa 1965. This one has been uniquely converted to be a dry to damp location pendant light. Freshly wired with all UL certified parts, professionally done. Comes complete with mounting brackets for a standard junction box- it's ready to hang and enjoy. Socket is brass and takes any standard bulb, but will come with a 2600K, dimmable, LED bulb which fits nicely in his belly.
Rolled glass...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Murano Italian Mid-Century Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Mazzega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabulous Mazzega Murano globe pendant light. Milky colored glass with ombré effect to orange amber color. Globe shape with abstract blown glass effect. Wood detail. Full circle chain...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Brass Five Arms with Ten Lights Sputnik Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely suspension lamp in polished brass with five arms and 10 lights. Great addition to add modern glamor overhead.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Munkegard Flushmount Lights
Located in Norwalk, CT
This integrated light was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957 and produced by Louis Poulsen. Featuring a metal base with a brass trim and opal glass.
A recessed light, the Munkegaar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Gold Baguès Rock Crystal Beaded Jansen Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern gold gilt Baguès / Jansen style rock crystal and bead flower chandelier, with a large centre finial and finishe...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Wall Mounted Pendant Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari (Model 2061)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wall Mounted Pendant Lamp designed by the renowned Italian designer, Gaetano Sciolari and produced by Stilnovo crafted with a combination of me...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Sconces by Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant pair of gold color hand sconces by Arlus with white glass shades coming from an apartment in Paris fully furnished with furniture and items designed by the most known ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
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
1970's Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown "Flame" Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern clear hand-blown glass "Flame" chandelier by Mazzega. the glass fits into a spiral brass base there is 18 pieces of glass, the chandelier has been gently po...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Asian Motif Short Schoolhouse Bell-Shape Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Once used everywhere from classrooms, libraries and courthouses alike, schoolhouse globes offered a practical and utilitarian design with solid, hard-working ambient lighting. Most l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in center with canopy. (Attributed to BAGUES).
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Glass Chandelier Lamp
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique 1950's Italian 8 candle brass and art glass chandelier.
Artisan hand blown candle cups.
Pictures tell the story of this incredible piece of functional art.
Working order with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Limburg Iron and Glass Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limburg flush mount. Circa 1960s. Illuminates beautifully with iron circles inlaid in thick glass. This gorgeous design is based on the traditional church window patterns in European...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Stinovo Style 6 Lights Chandelier, 2 Pairs Available
By Stilnovo
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of black and brass Finish Stilnovo style Chandeliers.
6 Lights , 40 watts max per lights.
US rewired and in working condition.
Completely restored and refinished.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s Atomic Ceiling Mounted Light
By Gill Glass & Fixture Co
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage ceiling mounted fixture perfect for entrance hall made by Gill Glass & Fixture Co of Philadelphia. Etched glass cylinder between...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Satellite Chandelier in Green Murano Glass, Italy c. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Max Ingrand style pendant chandelier with geometric design. Chandelier is comprised of dense circular Murano glass discs in kinetic linear formation. The outer glass discs are dark g...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Venini Green Dome Pendant Light by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A documented pendant light by designed Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Santillana was the director and a designer for the famed glass house Venini from 1959-1985. Dome shade is hand blo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Square Flush Mount or Wall Sconce
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Blown Murano glass flush mount or wall sconce.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Fine Transitional Baguès Jansen 12-Light Gilt Crystal Flower Spiral Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful transitional Baguès / Jansen style 12 candelabra light gold gilt crystal beaded Swags, flower and crystal drops on a spiral form chandelier.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Reggiani of Italy 1970s Chrome & Glass Lens Abstract Chandelier
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 1970s geometric and abstract chrome and glass chandelier attributed to the Italian lighting company Reggiani. Twelve-light. Below each light is a suspended square plate w...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Tyringe Kunsthantverk Flushmounts, Sweden, 1975
Located in Bronx, NY
Flushmounts by Swedish Kunsthantverk from circa 1975 in exceptional great condition, detailed crystal glass shade on a copper-plated metal frame holding two European candelabra socke...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Copper
20th Century Italian Fontana Arte Crystal Glass Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Italian chandelier made of handcrafted brass and hand blown smoked crystal glass, designed by Pietro Chiesa and produced by FontanaArte, in good condition. The hanging ceiling pendant is featuring a three light socket. The wires have been renewed. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1930-1940, Italy.
Measure: Light fixture: 21" H
Pietro Chiesa was an Italian designer born in 1892, in Milan, Italy and passed away in 1948 Paris, France. Chiesa finished his apprenticeship in the studio of the furniture designer, interior decorator Giovan Battista Gianotti in Milan. Chiesa comes from an artistic family, he opened his own own glass making studio, Botega di Pietro Chiesa in 1921 Milan. Chiesa concentrated mainly on designing glass, he treated glass like a valuable material.
FontanaArte is an Italian lighting and design company founded in 1931 Milan, Italy. Founded by the two well-known Italian architect and designers Giovanni Ponti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Pair of French Wall Sconces by Diderot, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Two patinas brass with glass shades pair of sconces by Diderot.
Priced by pair.
Max wattage: 75w/bulb.
Backplate: 4" x 1.5".
US wired and in working condition.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sergio Mazza Ceiling Pendant "Tau" for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ceiling pendant "Tau" by Sergio Mazza for Artemide.
Made with textured glass, black enameled metal and nickel-plated brass.
One medium base socket. Height adjustable.
We take pride ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Single Small Multifaceted Italian Ceiling Light by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Small multifaceted glass and brass ceiling light designed by Pia Guidetti Crippa for Lumi in Italy, circa 1960s. Wired for US junction boxes. Takes one E27 100w maximum bulb. ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Gaetano Sciolari "Chevron" Large Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970s brass and chrome 15 lights "Chevron" chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari, in vintage original condition with minor minor wear and patina to the brass due to age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Emil Stejnar Chandelier
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Miami, FL
A rare example of Emil Stejnar Sputnik chandelier 20 lights,
25 watts per light.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors in Sweden, circa 1960. It features a convex domed shade with undulating ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Prescolite Minimalist White Three-Tier Saucer Pendant Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist three-tier white metal light fixture with suspended concentric rings by Prescolite, USA, circa 1950. Rewired; takes a standard U.S. bulb, 150 watts max.
Reminiscent of li...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Pendant Light by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful pendant light by Lightolier made of brass and features a thick lens diffuser. This mid-century pendant light is in great over...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Opalescent Murano 2-Tier Palma Chandelier w/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and glamorous Mid Century Modern Palma chandelier was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass pro...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Four-Arm Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Small elegant clear Murano glass fixture with four-arms, glass stem and central bowl with bronze internal parts and canopy.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Venin style Murano chandelier.
Unusual Italian midcentury Murano glass chandelier inspired by Venin. This vintage Murano glass chandelier is comprised of unusual oval shaped textured blown glass tubes suspended from a chrome frame. This Hollywood Regency Murano chandelier...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A Murano 1950s Berry-form Frosted Glass Pendant Light by Seguso
Located in San Francisco, CA
the frosted and ribbed bullicante (controlled bubble) ovoid shade emanating alternating clear glass foliate fronds
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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