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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Pair of 1970s Italian Brutalist Sconces Color Glass Italian Design by Longobard
By Longobard
Located in London, GB
A good pair of 1970s wall lights by Longobard, Italian design, made in Italy, circa 1970.
Wrought iron frames with patina and very decorative red, amber and frosted clear glass rock...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Fuga Triple Sconce by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fuga triple sconce designed in 1960's by Maija Liisa Komulainen for Raak, The Netherlands. Polished cooper with white lacquered interio...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Spider Chandelier Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and extra large Mid-Century Modern brass spider light fixture or chandelier with 24 curved arms attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, manuf...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Measures: H 16.93” (43 c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Table / Wall Lamp By Jean Boris Lacroix For Falkenbergs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful designed table / wall lamp by Jean Boris Lacroix for Falkenbers Belysning in Sweden in the 1950s. The lamp is made of brass with a aluminum patrol color perforated shade an...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Haevey Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Harvey Guzzini Meblo Table Lamp 1970s
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury French Riviera Pair of Wicker Sconces, Spain, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
A beautiful pair of wicker wall sconces, handmade in Spain circa 1950s. The design reflects mid-century Mediterranean craftsmanship, with a natural, organic texture that brings warmt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Elegant 1950s Italian Brass Table Lamp with Steel Dome
Located in Rome, IT
Classic Italian brass table lamp from the 1950s, crowned with a sophisticated blackened steel dome. The lamp’s brass base features a distinctive patina that adds depth and character,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Monix Adjustable Floor lamp, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A Monix adjustable floor lamp in original finish with original shade
Adjust 65 to 85
Shade 18” diam
Base 10”
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 8 of Large Tulipan Wall Lamps or Sconces by J.T. Kalmar 'H 21.2', 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 8 unique elegant 'Tulipan' glass wall sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). With tulip shaped hand blown ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Mid-Century wooden floor lamp
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Mid-Century floor lamp with plastic pleated lamp shade. Made out of Elm and with an adjustable lamp arm. Age appropriate wear and new US wiring.
Dimensions: H 56 in. x W 20 ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Elm
Set of 2 Small Table Lamps, Midcentury, Brass / Mint-Green, Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Two pretty little classics from the 1950s.
Bedside lamps with glass shade and mint green metal frame.
Brass details.
One glass has two very small chips on the edge (see photo), whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Wall light "Sun" by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Midcentury Wall light "Sun" by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, circa 1960
Rare wall lamp by the French and Swiss designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This model in the shape of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Big Rupert Nikoll chandelier vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Rupert Nikoll chandelier vienna around 1960s
Original condition
Original crystal parts
The shades are replaced ( new )
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1960s Stilnovo Model #2120/1 Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilnovo Model #2120/1 Sculptural Opaline Glass Pendant.
Executed in matte finish opaline glass and painted metal with a custom fabricated period style ceiling plate for mount...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Josep Aregall Alta Costura Floor lamp For Parachilna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Aregall Alta Costura Floor lamp For Parachilna
ALTA COSTURA is a lamp composed of a diffuser that wraps around a steel mast with a text...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Floor Lamp by Pete Sans, Taller Uno, Barcelona, 1990s
By Pete Sans
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage Floor Lamp by Pete Sans, Taller Uno, Barcelona, 1990s
Designer: Pete Sans
Manufacturer: Taller Uno, Barcelona
Year: 1990s
Materials: Steel base with natural leather cover...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights
Model 5258
Italy 1940s
Handblown glass, brass
Exquisite glass making technique.
Price is for one light.
Five lights are available.
We take pri...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ifö of Sweden Ceramic Bathroom Lamps with Opaline Shades from the 1960s
By Ifö Electric
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Ifö of Sweden ceramic bathroom lamps from the 1960s in a lime green color.
Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte.
Opaline glass shades.
Ceramic bulb holders for an E14 bulb
Lamps...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Opaline Glass
Original Amber Glass Wall Light Sconces Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall light
Producer:
Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Design:
Helena Tynell
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
This fantastic glass wall light was designed by Helena...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
'Medusa' Ceiling Light by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Medusa' Ceiling Light by Alfredo Barbini (IT, c. 1970s).
Large capsule shaped pendants featuring a scavo glass technique, allowing for intoxicating visual spotting. Each light hol...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large murano glass wall lamps Albano Poli for Poliarte
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Palermo, IT
We present the very rare pair of Albano Poli wall sconces for Poliarte.
For minimalist projects for the mid-century modern, they look like this with its facets for each chiseled ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Two 1980s Mid-Century Modern Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern rostrato transparent murano glass wall sconces hand-crafted in Italy in the style of famous manufacturer Barovier that invented this particular glass pro...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1970.
The chandelier is made of clear Murano glass: top and bottom central glasses are textured and tran...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Clessidra' Large Wall Lamp by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'Clessidra' Large Wall Lamp by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte, 1970s, Italy
Mod.2572
Note: 5 available in stock.
Large Minimalist and rare design.
Lampshade is in good condition ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Markslöjd, Table Lamp, Pine, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1970s
By Markslöjd
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and parchment paper table lamp with applied floral decorations produced by Markslöjd, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 20.75” H x 11.25” Diameter
Bu...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine, Parchment Paper
Josep Aregall Talla 3 Table Lamp For Parachilna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Aregall Talla 3 Table Lamp For Parachilna
TALLA 3 is a lamp composed of a diffuser that wraps around a steel mast with a textured black finish. It maintains its shape thank...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Stilnovo, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Acrylic, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and white acrylic wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5” H x 5.875” W x 6.125” D
Back Pl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Achille Castiglioni Mid-Century Beige "Cocoon" Round Pendant, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century "cocoon" pendant with a marvelous dark beige even patina. This gorgeous cocoon ceiling lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni in Italy in the 1960s.
This coco...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Serge Mouille - Spider Sconce with 5 Arms in Black or White
Located in Stratford, CT
A larger sconce with two identical long arms and three shorter arms of varying lengths, this lamp can illuminate a large area of a wall or room. Each lamp head rotates and tilts. B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Chr Berg & Co Swedish Grace Wall Light
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Great wall light produced in Sweden circa 1950s. Fantastic details and nice organic shape. Could be used in a variety of applications and would work with various interior styles.
L...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Top ornament of backplate on one fixture is missing; bottom ornament missing from the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Custom Italian Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Italian flush mount. Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Eight frosted glass flutes make up the circumference. Details of beautiful aged brass accents marry all around wit...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Light scratching and moderate oxidation present throughout brass fixtures.
Vi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An beige embroidery fabric flush mount with floral motifs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.5"H x 26.0"W x 26.0"D
All items ship from High P...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Pair Erco Ice Glass and Bakelite Sky Scraper Wall Lights Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair of flush mount or wall lights by Erco Leuchten Germany. Heavy ice glass on a bakelite fixture. The light fixture requires two European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra bulbs...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Alberto Giacometti and Jean Michel Frank style pair of plaster lamps France 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of finished plaster table lamps after Alberto Giacometti and Jean-Michel Frank. The lamps feature double clusters and round white-painted ball finials. Finest quality ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari Glass and Golden Steel Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari glass and steel Gilded. Twenty glasses distributed on three levels with embellishment of golden plates. Illuminat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Crystal Glass Chandelier by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in München, DE
An exceptionally beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
The high-quality workmanship and the very fine material impress at first glance.
Exceptionally beautiful design.
The sparkling s...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Round Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 1.50 kg / 3.3 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tommaso Barbi Mid-Century "Sun" Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent mid-century table lamp in Murano mouth-blown orange and yellow glass and brass. This incredibly rare and stylish lamp was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced during th...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rope Wall Sconces by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
Elevate your space with this rare and striking pair of wall sconces by French design duo Audoux & Minet, celebrated for their unique use of natural materials and organic forms during...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope
Model 1118 Sconces by Carlo Albertovon Wunster for Oluce
By Marco Zanuso, Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 1118 Sconces by Carlo Albertovon Wunster for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Simple and elegant petite sconces consisting of thick walled etched gla...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Chandelier by Tom Greene for Feldman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI amber glass wall sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The sconces are made by 17 Murano handmade amber POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Mid- Century Pair of Chandeliers by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer, 1970s
By Lyskjaer Belysning, Bent Nordsted
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and beautiful Pair of of two Danish chandeliers from 1970s. These pieces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Denmark by Bent Nordsted for Lyskaer Belysning.
...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier Carlo Scarpa 56 Multicolored Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 56 beautiful Murano multicolored glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are pink, yellow and green, which mak...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of 'Omicron’ Sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Omicron' Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1961. Industrial steel frame wall sconce with vertical height adjustment and two-par...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Golden Bubble Wall or Ceiling Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hannover, DE
This very hard to find golden bubble glass wall light dates from the 1960s and is in very good condition. The lamp can be mounted on the wall or on the ceiling. The lamp has an E27 s...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Massive art glass table lamp Munega by Gino Vistosi 1970's Murano Italy
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
Shine with light and style with the ‘Munega’ floor lamp by Gino Vistosi, a precious first edition from 1978. Its imposing dimensions of 35 H x 22 x 34 make it a majestic presence in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist "Hydra" Articulating Floor Lamp in Chrome and Marble
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist "Hydra" Articulating Floor Lamp in Chrome and Marble originates from the United State, Circa 1980. This lovely piece features five large curving a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Kalmar Glass Sconce Wall Light Prism, Blue Amber Smoke Art Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and ultra rare wall light model 'Prisma' (engl. 'Prism'), no. 4682 by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970.
Only one light is avai...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Spanish Woven Wicker Rattan Bell Pendants / Hanging Lights, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist woven wicker suspension lamps with bell shaped shades, Spain, 1960s.
Eyecatching handcrafted wicker and rattan pendant lights with bell shape design and Bohemian ta...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Flush Mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Model 155, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and large lacquered metal and brass flush mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s, (Model 155)
Socket: 3 x e27 or e26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
In a very go...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Opaline Glass Vintage Wall Sconces Flush Mount by RZB Rudolph Zimmerman
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large German Opaline industrial ceiling lamp.
DKN Leuchten made by RZB Rudolph Zimmerman Bamberg Leuchten
Designed by Rudolph Zimmerman
Metal base with white opaline glass
1x E27 /...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
Modern Multicolored Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
This amazing chandelier with rare color combination considering the uniqueness with amber, pink, amethyst, and ice color precious Murano glasses. Each chandelier with 78 glass blown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and yellow beige fabric cord wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage fabric shades.
Overall Dimension...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
William Wesley Peters, Monumental Chandelier, Metal, Acrylic, USA, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A monumental gold-lacquered metal and white opaline acrylic chandelier design attributed to William Wesley Peters.
Commission work produced by Taliesin Associated Architects for Wil...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano glass Mid Century Modern Flush Mount
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large flush mount chandelier, by Mazzega Murano, Italy 1980s.
Two chandeliers available - set of two. Priced and sold individually.
To inquire about the pair, sele...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Beige "Palm" Cocoon Table Lamp by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century palm cocoon table lamp in spectacular conditions, with no rips or stains. This incredibly charming and rare lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produce...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of glass wall sconces - 6 alabaster pink disks
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, pink alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 11.80...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century German Bulb Table Lamp Doria Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This Mid-Century Bulb table lamp was produced by the German manufacturer Doria Leuchten. It comes with a large glass diffuser and lamella base. The structural glass casts a special p...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
COMOR Brass Casting Monumental Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
COMOR Brass Casting Wall Sconce, a luminary that transcends the ordinary to become a statement piece in your décor. This wall sconce isn't just a source of light; it's a geometric ma...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Beautiful original 1960s metal chrome floor lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako Czech
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original Mid Century Modern metal chrome floor lamp.
Designed by the well-known designer Josef Hurka. Manufacturer is Napako. Made in Czech.
Typical 1950s minimalist hairpi...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano Chandelier Original Palmette, two levels, 82 amber and clear glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 82 Murano amber and clear glasses, two levels, in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Jacques Moniquet Signed Pair of Brass Sconces for Cheret AAM Paris, 1975, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Very chic Jacques Moniquet pair of brass wall sconces.
Small edition by Chéret AAM Paris, circa 1975, France.
Compressed polished brass, white perspex.
Each piece of Moniquet, due to...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Stilnovo chandelier Italy c1950
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Superb Stilnovo chandelier. Italy c1950
Re wired
In lovely condition.
Glass has no damages
Brass has a lovely patina
The drop is adjustable
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Verner Panton Attributed Mid-Century Multi-Tiered Capiz Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, cascading, extra large capiz shell chandelier with wooden canopy. In the style of Danish design icon Verner Panton but with an individual and distinct beauty that sets it i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Shell, Wood
21st Century Barovier Style Modern Amber Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These 21st Century Barovier-Style Modern Amber Bullicante Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces are stunning examples of contemporary Murano glass craftsmanship, inspired by the histor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of gold Murano leaves sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces, in the style of Barovier Italy 1980s.
The pair of sconces is made of a brass frame and Murano glass leaves, with real gold inclusions...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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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