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 7
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
G21 Floor Lamp by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The G21 reading lamp is the perfect source of precise, intimate accent lighting. Available with a black/white or white/white lampshade and in a slightly perforated version, this mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-century Venini Murano patchwork wall appliques 'Cheerio'-8x pieces available
By Venini
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A fabulous Venini Murano patchwork wall lamps 'Cheerio'.
Venini's masterful craftsmanship! Beautifully textured glass in various colors.
Mounted on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Saturn Wall Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sconce wall lamp model 'Saturn Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1957.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps a...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Brass
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Aged Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Oiled Bronze, Ajedrez Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Steel Blue Happy Pendant Light, Line Volt, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large steel blue happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order.
Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
These works play with the reflective and malleable ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Siderale Twin Shades Brass and Lattimo glass Sconce, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This twins sconce has been designed to add a wall companion to the Siderale chandeliers.
The brass wall plate covers the standard Junction box. Each light highlights the brass of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Cocotte Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp model 'Cocotte Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1957.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamps are manufac...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Small G61 Table Lamp by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The G61 table lamp brings new life to a bookcase, coffee table or any place of relaxation. This cube of light with its white lacquered perforated sheet metal cover is available in tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass White Opaline Milk Glass Vintage Industrial Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White industrial hanging lamp.
Brass and opaline glass.
Weight: 1.20 kg / 2.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Square Rattan Cane Wall Sconce
Located in Oxford, GB
Introducing this handcrafted vintage-style square wicker wall sconce with gold accent. Each piece is uniquely made by local artisans in the Philippines, making it a one-of-a-kind add...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
G25 Wall Light by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The G25 wall lamp designed by Pierre Guariche will not go unnoticed in your home. It can be used above a dining table, as it was during its designer's lifetime. Or it works equally w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
One of the Eight Limburg Iron Glass Square Flush Mounts /Wall Lights, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 square iron rings and glass flush mount light/wall light by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. Featuring thick clean heavy blown glass with concaved round iron rings....
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Janus Lamp by Danny Kaplan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Janus lamp is handmade studio pottery by ceramic artist by Danny Kaplan. Shade included. Please note exact dimensions may vary.
Born in New York City a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large G1 Floor Lamp by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large G1 floor lamp by Pierre Guariche. Designed and manufactured in France. Enameled aluminum, metal, brass. Wired for U.S. standards. This is a current production of the magisteria...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
G30 Floor Lamp by Pierra Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The kite: that was the name Pierre Guariche himself coined for this striking floor lamp. Its white lacquered perforated steel shade immediately catches the eye, clearly suggesting th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautifu...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Grappolo Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with frosted amethyst Murano glass globes mounted on polished brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
31 lights / E12 or E14 type / ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Tito Agnoli Model #4409 Suspension Lamp for O-Luce
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Tito Agnoli Model #4409 Suspension Lamp for O-Luce. These iconic pendants are executed in metal with two pressed glass elements ingeniously held together by curved sculptural s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Clear Glass Vintage European Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clear texture glass pendant.
2 meter black wire.
Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandes...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 cream Murano pebble glass shades mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
G13A Pendant by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sammode G13 in pendant form, thanks to the addition of a metal pendant fitting and modular length cable. Designed by Pierre Guariche in 1955, this model diffuses light through a perf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier lamp in Vistosi style - 24 disks
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic Murano multicolored disks in a metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 41,30 inches (105 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Olvidada Standing Lamp by Pepe Cortes for BD Barcelona ENVIOS
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Olvidada standing lamp designed by Pepe Cortes.
Manufactured by BD Barcelona
Steel structure with a brilliant copper finish and lamp holder nucleus in chromed steel. Linestras LED ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
White Porcelain Mid-Century Frosted Glass Scones Flush Mount Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial ceiling lamp.
White porcelain, frosted glass.
2 conductors, no ground.
Measures: Diameter foot 10 cm
Suitable for 110 volt USA
new wiring is CE certified (220 volt) or U...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, 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
Nickel
Modern Pendant Lamp - Unique Linen Pendant Lampshade by La Loupe
Located in Baltimore, MD
The modern-style pendant lamp will bring an interesting and functional work of art to your interior. The origami-inspired lampshade is made of laminated linen fabric providing bright...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Textile
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated brass dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American 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
Felix Lamp by Danny Kaplan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Felix lamp is handmade studio pottery by ceramic artist by Danny Kaplan. Shade included. Please note exact dimensions may vary.
Born in New York City and raised in Aix-en-Proven...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
G50 Table Lamp by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table lamp G50, uses a diffusing screen that closes a perforated sheet metal drum lined with an opal film, is carried by four brass feet. This lamp returns light to its base liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Mushroom Table Lamp by Designline in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome table lamp in a conical mushroom form after Laurel Lamp Company. The lamp features a cast aluminum base with a white powder coat and a mouth blown frosted glass lamp shade.
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Grappolo Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with white Murano glass globes mounted on polished brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
31 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small G60 Table Lamp by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The G60 table lamp designed by Pierre Guariche brings a new and lively identity to a console table, shelf or bedside table. It is available in two sizes (Small and Medium), and its h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling wall lamp model 'five fixed arms spider wall lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
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
Joe Colombo Model #3320/R 'Coupé' Floor Lamp in Black for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo Model #3320/R 'Coupé' floor lamp in black for Oluce.
Comprising a lacquered metal base, adjustable chrome stem, and adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminum, this is one of the most refined Minimalist Italian designs of the midcentury and a defining icon for Colombo. The dome can be rotated up/down and right/left. Originally designed in 1967, this iconic lamp is still made by Oluce in Italy using many of the original manufacturing techniques with scrupulous attention to detail, materials, and craftsmanship.
The Coupé series was initially conceived as a variation of the Spider family, of which it has kept its base and stem. In 1968, Coupé won the ”International Design Award” of the American Institute of Interior Designers in Chicago. It is part of the permanent collection at both the MoMA in New York and the ”Neue Sammlung” Museum in Munich.
Price is per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities in choice of white or black. The Coupé is also available as the smaller Mini Coupé ‘Model 2201’ table lamp, a larger 'Model 2202' table lamp, a straight floor lamp 'Model 3321,' or a pivoting wall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Joe Colombo Model #3320/R 'Coupé' Floor Lamp in White for Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo Model #3320/R 'Coupé' floor lamp in white for Oluce.
Comprising a lacquered metal base, adjustable chrome stem, and adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminum, this is one of the most refined Minimalist Italian designs of the midcentury and a defining icon for Colombo. The dome can be rotated up/down and right/left. Originally designed in 1967, this iconic lamp is still made by Oluce in Italy using many of the original manufacturing techniques with scrupulous attention to detail, materials, and craftsmanship.
The Coupé series was initially conceived as a variation of the Spider family, of which it has kept its base and stem. In 1968, Coupé won the ”International Design Award” of the American Institute of Interior Designers in Chicago. It is part of the permanent collection at both the MoMA in New York and the ”Neue Sammlung” Museum in Munich.
Price is per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities in choice of white or black. The Coupé is also available as the smaller Mini Coupé ‘Model 2201’ table lamp, a larger 'Model 2202' table lamp, a straight floor lamp 'Model 3321,' or a pivoting wall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Singular by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miguel Milá is one of the most renowned Spanish industrial designers. He began his career in the fifties, and is one of the country’s pioneers of the discipline. To the present day, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier. 41 Clear glass piece . Piattelli design. US wired
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb classic reliable style was re-designed for an improved look and trouble free chandelier.
This listing is for the US wired UL components not listed. For buyers who don't ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Medium G60 Table Lamp by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The G60 table lamp designed by Pierre Guariche brings a new and lively identity to a console table, shelf or bedside table. It is available in two sizes (Small and Medium), and its h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Medium G61 Table Lamp by Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The G61 table lamp brings new life to a bookcase, coffee table or any place of relaxation. This cube of light with its white lacquered perforated sheet metal cover is available in tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Emerald Green, Doma, 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
Joe Colombo Model #626 'Colombo' Floor Lamp in Anodic Bronze and Black for Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo Model #626 'Colombo' floor lamp in anodic bronze and black for Oluce.
The design of the 'Colombo' floor lamp, first created in 1970, responds to the demands for clean s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Fly Wall Lamp by Pierre Chareau Model 110C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Fly Wall Lamp" by Pierre Chareau Model 110A. Originally designed in 1924, this current production of the Fly wall lamp by Pierre Chareau is composed of thr...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Stainless Steel
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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