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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Number in Set: Set of 4
Modernist Clear and Black Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in the Manner of Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist chandelier, in the manner of Vistosi, features 36 individually suspended black discs with clear rims in handmade Murano glass. Collectively, the discs offer a cascadin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
LUread FS Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original LUread Sconce with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made from solid brass and a ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings.
A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ridged Murano "Avventurina" Glass Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Modernist pair of handblown, ridged, Murano "Avventurina" glass table lamps. Rewired for the US. Measure: The height to the top of the glass is 17.5".
Avventurina: Clear glass with ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Chandelier/Pendant Light
Located in Austin, TX
An assortment of lightly colored Murano glass curving pieces overlap to create this unique, contemporary, Murano glass chandelier or pendant light. Polished brass rod and canopy. Rew...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
LUbrary Sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brass and aluminium "LUbrary" Sconce is part of the Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection. This sconce can be customized in different finishes and dimensions and ordered f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Multiple Austrian Clear Glass Pendant Lamps by J.T. Kalmar, 1950
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
25x identical square clear glass pendant lights by J. T. Kalmar, Austria with chrome hardware. Newly rewired, one bulb per light (e14 with 60W). They are in excellent condition, the...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Several Brown Toned Mixed Wall Lights in Glazed Ceramic Style, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
We have a whole range of mid-century West-Germany wall lights all in brown tones
They are from around 1970 and typical for West-Germany ceramics during that time.
They are a bit di...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Staff Green Glass Pendant Lights, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Modernist pendant lamp in olive green-colored opal glass. Designed and designed by H.A. Jacobson for Staff Leuchten, Germany, second half of the circa 1960.
Please notice the price ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Nine Doria Amber Glass and Brass Wall Light Sconces or Flush Mount
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nine glass flush mount lamps by Doria featuring a donut shaped glass ring, the glass rings have embedded swirls and bubbles.
There are a total of six large ones available, three of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, 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
Contemporary Italian Modern Two Globe White Orange Murano Glass Brass Sconce
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo style sconce in brass, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with orange glass shades that are overlaid in white glass to produce plenty of glowing ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flush Mount Light Fixture, Patinated Brass and Bubble Glass, Rupert Nikoll, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and exceptional flush mount light by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The textured glass is similar to the lights of ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Textured Ice glass Gold Wall Lights Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar, Austria. Manufactured in mid century, circa 1970 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This wall light features lights m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Brass Wall Sconces Flush Mounts Cosack Lights, Germany, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several original glass wall sconces or flush mounts Cosack Lights, Germany, 1970s
Original 1970s modernist wall light with four glass lighting elements. This light was designed and ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Flower Wall Lights, Brass and Glass by Sische, 1970s, Germany
By Sische
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 flower wall lights, brass and glass by Sische Lighting, circa 1970s, Germany. Each of these wall lights is composed of two glass flower shade screwed through round metal r...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Quattro KD 4335 Wall Lamps by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Joe Colombo
Producer - Kartell
Model - Quattro KD 4335 Wall Lamp
Design Period - Sixties
Measurements - Width 25 cm x Depth 25 cm x Height 14 cm
Materials - Plastic
Color...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
1 of 3 Bubble Glass Flushmounts by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round clear bubble glass ceiling mount fixture by Limburg, manufactured in Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Set of Four Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Flushmounts
By Vetri, Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of four vintage Space Age hand blown round opal white and square textured blue glass wall or ceiling flush mount.
Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Philips Black Enameled Cylinder Wall Sconces
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Philips manufactured, black enameled metal cylinder wall sconces. In original condition with some visible wear including scratching and possible denting. Wear may ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Style Copper Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brutalist Style Copper Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Germany
Very elegant and Minimalist sconces
9 pieces available
Lamps are in very good condition.
These lamps works with standart E1...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Ceramic Mix Brown Orange Green Ceramic Wall Light, Denmark, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning mix of round wall lights/flush mounts with an unusual shape, made with rich brown, green, red, and orange colored ceramics, manufactured in the 1970s in Germany. We also hav...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Egg model 'Florina T790', Markaryd 1960 Sweden
Located in Paris, FR
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, a 'Florina T790' pendant lamp, Markaryd.
Perforated brass. Height 16 cm diameter 10 CM
Good condition,no bump, oxidation can be cleaned .
4 lights available ,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 10 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round dark yellow glass pendant designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' Table Lamp in Sea Shells and Brass for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Fun 2TM' table lamp in sea shells and brass for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative exper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass
Verner Panton 'Pantop' Table Lamp in Metal and Warm Yellow for Verpan
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Pantop' table lamp in metal and warm yellow for Verpan
Verner Panton was one of Denmark's most legendary modern furniture and interior designers. His innovative exper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Mixed Orange Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of orange and brown glazed ceramic and glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. The...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Ice Glass Wall Light Fixtures by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. Wonderful high-end wall light fixtures with brass detail and thick bubbled blown ice glass. Manufactured in the 1960s.
The glass of the light fi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Wooden Wall Lights with New Le Klint Shade by Domus Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of wonderful oak wall lights with new lampshade by Le Klint. The light is manufactured by Domus in the 1970s in Germany, Europe.
The oak base is adjustable in height. The beauti...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Multicolored Poliedri Murano Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian spherical chandelier with multicolored polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glasses mounted on chrome finish frame / Made in Italy
Diameter: 33 inches, height 32 inches plu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Several Small Palmette Gold Brass Structured Wall Lights, 1960s, Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall lights were designed in the style of Kalmar, featuring a brass base and a rectangular glass cover in opal and clear glass. The glass cover consists of one layer of bea...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Opaline Glass and Metal Pendant Attributed to Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Italian Opaline Glass and Metal Pendant Attributed to Arredoluce. An extremely refined design executed in sculpturally blown opaline glass, black painted metal and patinated br...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Multicolored Poliedri Murano Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian spherical chandelier with multicolored polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glasses mounted on chrome finish frame / Made in Italy
Diameter: 33 inches, height 32 inches plu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
One of Four Large Modern Brass Ice Glass Wall Lights by J. T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four high-ended structured glass wall sconces by Kalmar, designed by J.T. Kalmar and produced by Kalmar Franken, Austria, manufactured in circa 1970, (late 1960s and early...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of Large Beveled Sconces by Veca - 2 Pairs Available
By VECA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare vintage Italian wall lights, each has four large blue and clear beveled glass panels mounted on nickel frame / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
1 light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W
Mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1 of the 20 Bubble Flush Mounts/Wall Sconces by Limburg, Four Sizes, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 20 beautiful high-end large bubble flush mounts Helana Tynell for Limburg Glashütte, Germany, 1960s.
Made of glossy clear colored textured glass with a brass colored details...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Textured Dots Glass Flush Mount by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
A handmade high quality light fixture made by Hillebrand, Germany, manufactured in the mid century, circa 1960 (at the end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s).
This flushmount or ceili...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1 of the 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant modern high-end large brass wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall ligh...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Metal
1 of the 5 Pair of Brass Wall Scones by Fagerlund for Orrefors, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful large set of high end wall lights with one glass shade and brass frame. The light fixtures are produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl F...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 6 Light Fixtures Koch & Lowy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
A special set of round biomorphic smoked glass light fixtures designed by Koch & Lowy for Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s. These Peill & Putzler vintage light f...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Snua Ceiling Rose Light Pendant Black
Located in London, GB
Snua Lamp by Erwan Louis an elegant fusion of form and function inspired by childhood nostalgia. This exquisite lamp, available as both a ceiling rose and a table lamp, boasts a slee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Snua Silver Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Snua Lamp by Erwan Louis an elegant fusion of form and function inspired by childhood nostalgia. This exquisite lamp, available as both a ceiling rose and a table lamp, boasts a slee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Lorraine Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Lorraine, an embodiment of modern sophistication with a touch of timeless nostalgia, emerges as an exquisite lighting masterpiece meticulously crafted by the visionary designer, Kwak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Several sparkly Mid Century frosted glass square flush mount ceiling lights
Located in New York City, NY
One of several Mid-Century Modern semi- flush mounted ceiling squares.
Patterns of geometric and stylized floral motif decorate this lovely architecturally square chandelier in a gri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Large articulated floor lamp by Daniel Pigeon, France, 1970s
By Daniel Pigeon
Located in Brussels, BE
Crafted in 1970s France, this large articulated floor lamp by Daniel Pigeon combines wood's warmth with modern design. Its adjustable structure offers versatility, directing light pr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 6 Striped Clear White Glass Wall Lights by Gangkofner for Peill, Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Six beautiful mid-20th century wall lights by Gangkofner, made for Peill. Made around 1970 in Germany, Europe. Featuring a large clear white glass shade with stripes along the length...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1 of 6 Opal Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful hand blown Doria wall lamps. Manufactured in the 1960s. With a beautiful shell of opal glass, and a small brass base.
The stylish elegance of this lamp suits many environme...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of the Two Large Blown Glass Brass Flush Mount Light Fixtures by Doria 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 wonderful large light fixtures (flush mounts) (D. 23,8") by Doria (Germany) manufactured in the early 1960s-1970s. Hanging cylinders of 141 handmade textured organic glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Wall Lights in Glazed Ceramic Style Mixed, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
We have a whole range of mid-century West-Germany wall lights all in (almost) the same shape.
They are from around 1970 and typical for West-Germany ceramics during that time.
They ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce "SP14" Spotlights, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
"SP14" ceiling lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti for Artluce. Available 5 in chrome-plated metal
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Loto Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with clear textured Murano glass discs, mounted on 24-karat gold-plated metal frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
Several Carl Fagerlund Glass Leaves Chrome Wall Lights by Orrefors, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful wall light with three glass shades and chrome base was produced in the 1960s by the iconic firm of Orrefors and designed by Carl Fagerlund. Beautifully carved clear fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
A pair of J.T. Kalmar Leaf Sconces, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of J.T. Kalmar leaf sconces. Chrome center with two panels of glass surrounding both sides. White back plate.
Thick glass with opaque lines in leaf pattern.
Minimalistic desi...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 of 3 Pairs Large Brass Gold Murano Glass Wall Lights by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three pairs of light fixtures by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s. Brass hardware. Several star shaped clear resembles flowers. The fixture illuminates beautifully on ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orange and Brown Ceramic Wall Lights/Flush Mounts Ceramic, Germany, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Orange and brown ceramic wall lights/flush mounts manufactured in Germany in the 1970s.
A typical way to finish ceramic in mid-century West-Germany, Europe.
The glaze has an rich o...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Citrus Swirl Clear Glass Wall Lights or Sconces from J.T. Kalmar, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with clear citrus shaped glass, designed and manufactured in Austria, Europe by J.T. Kalmar/Kalmar Lighting in around 1969. Beautiful, thick textured...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of the Six Wall Lamps/ Flush Mounts by Motoko Ishii for Staff, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 high-end flush mount ceiling lamp by Motoko Ishii for Staff Lighting Company, Germany, 1970s. Heat-resistant resin, metalized base and mirror glass light globes.
Heavy qu...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Loto Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with clear textured Murano glass discs, mounted on 24-karat gold-plated metal frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
Measures: Dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
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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