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
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
Located in Lyon, FR
Large Italian modern diabolo sconce.
The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade E14 and E27
Excellen...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina.
Made in Italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Black Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
A captivating and innovative take on mid-century-inspired chandeliers, this design artfully plays with asymmetry in its arm combination. The result is a chandelier that pushes bounda...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
V-Lite-Brass Table Lamp or Wall Sconce with Perforated Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in collaboration with Commune design, the V-Lite doubles as a table lamp and a wall sconce. As a sconce, the fixture comes with a large brass b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper, Metal
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Terra Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in milk onyx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx
Sconce in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in terra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx
Sconce in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black and White Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl — the fixtures draw on the clean lines, defined angles, and streamlined silhouettes that epitomize the pre-Colombian stone masks. Sculpted from carefully chosen marble or onyx, each piece reflects the unique character of the individual stone from which it is formed.*
Wall or ceiling mount; hardwired, requires professional installation.
Single socket for type A bulb up to 60w.
Tala, Porcelain II LED bulb included.
UL listed.
Brass hardware (standard) or brushed nickel hardware (upon request).
Also available in terra onyx, milk onyx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx
Sconce in Hand Carved Terra Onyx , Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx
LUrman Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaires contemporary collection, the LUrman Sconces are adjustable reading sconces in brass. Single E12 based socket per sconce. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Model 9602 Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model 9602 brass and rattan floor lamp. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Black
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in black. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Paavo Tynell '1965' Pendant Lamp in Red
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell '1965' pendant lamp in red. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in a perforated brass metal shade with white interio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
'Monarch' 3-Arm Modern Pendant in Brass and Blue Enamel by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our extensive list of 36 standard enamel colors are shown in the final images-- there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Metal finish...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
'Solana' Wall Mount Lamp in Ebonized Walnut, Brass and Enamel Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The ebonized walnut backplate and distinctly arc...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Enamel
Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that will add elegance and sophistication to any home.
Expertly made by a specialized workshop in mid-century modern design, every aspect of this lamp is meticulously crafted to match the hard-to-find lamps from the 1950s. Its versatile nature makes it perfect for placement on the side of a fireplace, giving light to a console or kitchen island, or illuminating a reading sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The natural walnut backplate and distinctly arch...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Aluminum
Small Clear Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Small clear happy pendant light, hand blown glass by Siemon & Salazar, canopy included
Glass measures 4.5”T x 4.5”W
These works play w...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Large Daniel Becker 'Emily 5' Chandelier in Anthracite for Moss Objects
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Daniel Becker 'Emily 5' chandelier in anthracite for Moss Objects. Designed by Berlin luminary Daniel Becker and handmade to order using mid-century manu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Sconce Poured Aluminum Blackened Size Long Wet Rating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in poured Aluminum, and finished in bronze, silver or blackened. The sconces are handmade sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Large set Midcentury Lights with Brass Frame and Large Handblown Glass Globe
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set hotel ceiling or wall lights with brass frame and large handblown glass. The lights are beautifully thanks to the handblown glass. The pleasant light it spreads is very atm...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rewire Custom Brass Saucer
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom ceiling light. Designed and manufactured in Los Angeles by Rewire. Large un-lacquered brass dish with four internal sockets. ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Brass & Pale Pink Enamel Monolith Reading Lamp Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified with no additional lead time in most cases. Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final images--there is no additional lead time or cost for these colors. Frame and backplate patina may be specified, but may impact lead time and cost slightly.
The Monolith...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
LUread Spot Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce in a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide. Single E12 candela...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Sconces, Stilnovo Style Design Midcentury, Opaline and Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern Italian sconces made of brass and opaline.
Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light in the style of Stilnovo.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 Table Lamp in Blue and Polished Brass
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #548 table lamp in blue and polished brass.
Designed in 1951, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Modern diabolo sconce. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade.
Excellent condition, beautiful scul...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Diabolo Sconce Stilnovo Style, Wall Light
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions.
Two bulbs per lampshade.
Excellent condition, bea...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Six Arms Brass Chandelier, Ivory Sage Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Twelve Bulbs
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This six-arm spider chandelier features a combination of ivory and sage colors, with a natural patina brass finish. The pivoting heads allow for easy light distribution throughout the room, with the upper shades contributing to ambiance lighting and the lower shades providing direct lighting. It measures 54 in. (135 cm) in diameter and has 12 bulbs, providing ample light output for your dining or living room.
The chandelier is a Silvio Piattelli design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
Happy Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This series of wall sconces is classically inspired. Scaled versions of our pendants extend from elegant metal armatures. The proximity of the glass to the wall allows for each piece...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
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, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
Elegant Black and Brass Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Black and brass adjustable three-arm Triennale style chandelier
Please note price listed is for one chandelier as I have many requests for single item.
Superb classy variation of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Twelve Arms Natural Patina Brass Chandelier, Ivory Pivoting Heads, Twin Bulbs
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Monumental 80in - 2 meter diameter chandelier. Mid-Century twelve arms spider chandelier with ivory head and natural patinated brass. A statement piece for a large living room, publi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Chandelier, Black Ivory Pivoting Shades, Twin Bulb, Patina Brass, Stilnovo Style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Lovely small chandelier for entries or corridors. Midcentury cluster three-arm chandelier with a Classic two-tone head.
Made by a lab specialized in midcentury restoration. Owner i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Black and White
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' wall light in black and white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian Adjustable Three-Arm Triennale Style Chandelier, Brass Patinated
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The chandelier draws inspiration from the iconic 1950s light fixtures made by the mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo, specifically the Triennale lamp by Angelo ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Carl Auböck '4723' Wall Light
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' wall light. Executed in patinated brass with hard white paper shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original Lumfardo Luminaires LUread Sconces with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Carl Auböck 'Nun' Floor Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck 'Nun' floor lamp. Designed in 1950, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese lamps is executed in brass with a cast iron base and sculptural ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Meander Flex Arm Wall Sconce by Avantgarden
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Meander wall sconce with two flexible metal arms, which allow for playful movement and endless poses. Shown here with our standard black metal flex arms and brushed brass fittings. A...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in black.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Petite Vertigo Ceiling Light by Constance Guisset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light made of structured lightweight fiberglass and polyurethane ribbons. Lead time 6-8 weeks when not in stock. Also available in white, teal and copper. 55 inches in diamet...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fiberglass
Modernist Vistosi Style Chandelier in Chrome and Textured Murano Glass Discs
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
A Modernist chandelier in the style of Vistosi featuring 36 individually suspended textured clear Murano discs in a cascading circular four tiered design. Each disc consists of a cen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Brass and Leather Meander Flexible Arm Wall Light
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Brass and leather wrapped meander wall or ceiling mounted light fixture, shown in natural blue indigo leather and brushed brass. Adjustable arms allow for your own stylish poses. Ava...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti 'Eclisse' Table Lamp in White for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Eclisse' table lamp in white for Artemide.
Vico Magistretti Eclisse table lamp in white for Artemide. Designed in 1967, the auth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco floor lamp for Artemide.
Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass’ “horn” of light creates the remarkable illusion ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
LUart Directional Sconce PB by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUart Directional Sconce PB is a superbly crafted linear wall sconce designed by Lumfardo Luminaires to feature artwork and/or objets d’art. E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
MONOLITH Classic Italian Modern Enamel and Brass Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The chandelier that launched Blueprint Lighting! The Monolith is a commanding statement piece with design elements in the style of both Italian and French modernism—a go-anywhere des...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
LU Cylinder Sconces by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic and smart Mid-Century style cylinder reading sconces from Lumfardo.
Brass patinated to a golden tone, and painted aluminum. Custom sizes and finishes available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Micelu Pendants by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom “Midcentury” pendants in patina brass, painted aluminum and blown glass. Custom drop available upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
LU Five-Arm Flush Mount Chandelier by Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Minimalist five-arm flush mount chandelier with five cone shades that pivot up and down for varied lighting. Light brass patina finish and painted aluminum.
E26 based socke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rewire Custom White Saucer
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom ceiling light with three internal lamps. Powder coated metal. 4 QTY sockets each takes one E26 75w maximum bulb. Custom bras...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Style Multi Globe Chrome and Smoked Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A three globe light fixture suspended from a main ceiling plate. New production and made to order in the USA.
Height of globes is adjustable. Newly ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire Custom Pivot Sconce. Custom finishes and sizes available upon request. Each light requires one E26 75w maximum bulb. Bulbs not provided. Priced and...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swing-Arm Wall Sconce
Located in Oakville, CT
Steel Swing-Arm Wall Sconce with Milk Glass Shade
Overall Length: 47″
Bracket Height: 29″
Height from top of arm to bottom of bulb: 12 1/4″
Arm Length:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Metal
Mid-20th Century White Porcelain Opaline Glass Black Enamel Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Porcelain industrial hanging lamp.
White porcelain, brass and white opaline milk glass.
Black enamel shade
2 conductors, no ground.
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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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