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
1 of 20 Louis Poulsen green pendant light Orbiter XL by Jens Møller Jensen
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
These cool large UFO shaped pendant lamp is designed by Jens Møller Jensen for Louis Poulsen in 1963. This model is called Orbiter and is the largest model of this serie. This round ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 10 Louis Poulsen pendant light Albertslund by Jens Møller Jensen
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
These cool UFO shaped pendant lamp is designed by Jens Møller Jensen for Louis Poulsen in the 1963. This model is called Albertslund, sometimes named Orbiter but that is the largest ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid century Modern Wall Sconce Lamp Floral Shape
Located in Oxford, GB
This midcentury modern wall sconce is expertly crafted with pencil reed rattan in a lovely floral shape and a sleek gold metal light fi...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Luna Sospensione, Ceiling Lamp by Gio Ponti for TATO
Located in Gargallo, NO
Pendant lamp with polycarbonate shade and brass metallic accents in various finishings, designed by Gio Ponti and re-edited by TATO since 2017.
Bulbs: 3xLED E27-220V or E26-110V (not...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Turned Oak 5-Arm Candelabra Style Floor Lamp - TWO AVAILABLE
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful craftsmanship of this solid French oak 5-light candelabra style floor lamp with NEW paper shades. The oversized proportions and attention to detailed carving throughout ma...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Oak, Paper
Maestoso Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear hand blown crystals cut to three points in Triedri technique, mounted on back plate and hardware in polished nickel finish / Designed by Fabio Bergomi f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Chrome pendants with glass plates by Julius Teododor Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pendants, chromed bronze structure with Murano glass plates, by Julius Teododor Kalmar (1884-1968).
Austria, CIRCA 1950.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Italian Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant wall light shown in un-lacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globes fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant sculptural table lamp shown in un-lacquered natural brass with ivory shade fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant sculptural table lamp shown in un-lacquered natural brass with ivory shade fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Maestoso Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear hand blown crystals cut to three points in Triedri technique, mounted on back plate and hardware in polished nickel finish / Designed by Fabio Bergomi f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wildly sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with black shades fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic chan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globes fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
With its modern and linear design, this stunning...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce '181' Multi Applicable Light
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Ostuni for O-Luce, large set of '181' wall light, Italy, 1950s
This stunning design by Giuseppe Ostuni is applicable in many different ways. Attach the lamp to a desk or a ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with black enamel shades fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
It radiates light both upwards and downwards, creating ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
'Quebec' Sconces by Gilla Giani for Tronconi
By Tronconi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Quebec' Sconces by Gilla Giani for Tronconi. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. Half Dome shells in a beautifully aged polished brass. Each sconce holds a single E...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with black enamel shades fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
It radiates light both upwards and downwards, creating ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globes fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Gilded and Brass Leaf Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano gilded leaf glass and brass wall lights, in stock
1 G9 LED bulb
Wired to the American standard
Similar pair available in clear and green
Priced per pair
Available to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant sculptural table lamp shown in un-lacquered natural brass with ivory shade fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant wall light shown in un-lacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globes fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globes fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
With its modern and linear design, this stunning...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 20 Large Stunning Raak Brass Pendant light Maxi Globe, Netherlands, 1960s
By RAAK
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 20 Maxi Bulb Pendant light designed by Raak, Netherlands, 1970s.
Smoked glass in a very beautiful smokey brown color.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wildly sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with black shades fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic chan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant wall light shown in un-lacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globes fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant sculptural table lamp shown in un-lacquered natural brass with ivory shade fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wildly sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with ivory shades fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic chan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globes fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Brass and Opaline Glass Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant wall light shown in un-lacquered natural brass with opaline milky glass globes fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Diamantes 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
Metal and Opaque Glass Mid-Century Table Lamps (15 available)
Located in London, GB
A rare run of up to 15 table lamps.
Simple balanced design.
Ideal for home or hospitality project.
France, c1950s.
Metal and opaque etched glass shades.
PRICED AND SOLD IND...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Houseof Charcoal Grey Opal Disk Wall Light with Metal and Glass Shade
By houseof
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This modern wall light works everywhere. The disk mounted, opal glass shade, diffuses a warm illuminating glow. Ideal for a living space, kitchen, bedroom or bathroom. Or pitch nearl...
Category
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pencil Reed Cone Wall Sconce mid century modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Introduce an elegant and exclusive atmosphere into your space with this handcrafted pencil reed rattan wall sconce lamp. Crafted in a cone shape with luxurious gold accents, this pie...
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Italian Modern Chandelier in Brass and Enamel by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wildly sculptural chandelier shown in un-lacquered natural brass with ivory shades fabricated in Italy by Fabio Ltd.
This is a modern, contemporary interpretation of a classic chan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Black CP1 Wall Light by Charlotte Perriand, France 1968
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand from the 1960’s designed for the apartments of the ski resort Les Arcs in the French Alps (sold individually).
Its adjustable ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
LU Mono Spot Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sharply elegant LU Mono Spot Sconce is an all brass wall spot sconce inspired by mid century Italian design. Created as a fully directional sconce in a lightly patinated brass wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Chandelier in Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Metal Dome Chandelier in Black.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
LUkp Directional Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUkp is a directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged brass. Wired with 1-E26 medium b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
‘Rituals 2’ Blown Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in White for Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
‘Rituals 2’ blown opaline glass flush mount ceiling lamp in white for Foscarini
Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba and pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass chandelier by Diego M. for Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass chandelier with ecru lacquered metal, signed by the Italian artist Diego M.
Adjustable height and hang by white rope.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Paavo Tynell 1965 Pendant Lamps, Bordeaux
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1965 Pendant was originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1947. Like many of his bestknown designs, the pendant was designed for the Finland House in Ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Tekio Vertical P1' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Caramello Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik chandelier with Caramello Red Murano glasses hand blown into three points using Triedri technique, mounted on 24-Karat gold plated frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes 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
Fortuna Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik chandelier with green Murano glass hand blown into three points using Triedri technique, mounted on black nickel frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd inspi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
MARSHA 01 Pendant Light in Fern Green Glass & Black Powder-Coated Metal Finish
Located in London, GB
Designed & First Produced 2022 (By Riya Panchal of MESEME Studio)
About MARSHA Collection – Consisting of Pendant Lights and Table Lamps
Influenced by the unwavering determination o...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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
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
Small 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
Grappolo Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with frosted smoky 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Iron and Clear Glass Flush Mounts by Limburg, Two Sizes, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several octagonal glass light flush mounts or wall lights were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1970s. Beautiful craftsmanship. Illuminates beautifully. The co...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Silk and Crystal Glass Umbrella Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Different colours available
All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sistema Solare Chandelier Piattelli Design, Calacatta Gold Marble Brass 8 shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The sistema collection now has a new unique version, Calacatta gold marble. An elegant rare marble extracted from the Tuscan Alps. This prestigious Italian marble stands out among others with its veining, transitioning from a warm gray to a golden hue, from which it derives its name. The special of this marble is the pure white background, which keeps the light output spectrum.
We take pride in presenting this version of the Sistema Solare chandeliers...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Breccia Marble, Marble, Brass
Small 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
Contemporary Italian Brass & Satin White Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant sputnik chandelier, entirely hand made in Italy, with a round design showing exquisite details of construction and high quality of craftsmanship. A central sphere, in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Medium 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
Large Quanty of Structured Blown Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by Doria, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of blown wall sconces date from the 1960s and were created by the iconic firm of Doria Leuchten in Germany. They are fabricated with a backplate in white and brass and with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natura 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
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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Yellow Mid Century Lamp Vintage
Murano Curved Chandelier
Bronze And Crystal Candelabra