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
Fantastic pair sconces - 10 amethyst Murano Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 amethyst glasses for each. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: 11 inches (28 cm...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Area 50 Flush Mount by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This iconic Area 50 flush mount, designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and m...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Attr. Chandelier Glass and Brass Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Brass chandelier with three opaline glasses. Attributable to Stilnovo. Italian production from the 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
3 E14 lights
NOTE: W...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling lamp with shade in blown glass and frame in painted steel. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The light is fully working and in go...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,800 / item
Large Round Ice Crystal Ceiling Light, Flush Mount by Honsel, 1970s, Germany
By Honsel
Located in Andernach, DE
A beautiful large disc-like flush mount wall- or ceiling lamp by Honsel Leuchten, Germany.
German classic of the 1960s to 70s.
The light shade is from chunky, ice crystal shaped col...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$434 / item
Brass and Linen Shade Wall or Bed Side Lamp
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Style Brass Wall Lamp Sconce with Linen Fabric Shades . Handmade with prime quality brass and material . Solid,sturdy hardware and construction.
Antique brass pictured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$495 / item
Round Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Flush Mount, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Cocoon flush mount, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, embodies the sleek and timeless style reminiscent of renowned designer Achille Castiglioni. Its sophisticated roun...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Synthetic
"The Large Pendant" / 2479 by Josef Frank, designed in the 1920s, org. shades
Located in Stockholm, SE
A real Josef Frank icon, model The Large Pendant / 2479 i brass with original shades. Frank designed the lamp in the 1920 for Haus & Garten and brought the sketches of the lamp to Sw...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Flower Shape Glass Sconces Vintage German 1960s Glashuette Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconce manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. It is an amber tone glass on a gilded metal frame. The fixture has one European style E14 socket. It requires a European E14 candelab...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in the ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Sunburst Pendant Lamp Hammered Gilt, Neoclassical Style, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Elegant sunburst pendant lamp crafted in hammered gilt metal, offering a striking reinterpretation of the neoclassical solar motif through the lens of mid-century French design. A ci...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Swedish Anna Table Lamp by Anna Ehrner for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare table lamp Anna by Atelje Lyktan based on a design by Anna Ehrner from the 70s.
What is particularly special about this design is the contrast between natural fabric and chrome...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950s Dual Shade Green Sculptural Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite table or desk lamp in the manner of Jean Royère circa 1950s
Loop design tubular metal base in vivid green with center brass orb finials
Supporting two conical shades pois...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Brass And Black Five Armes German Sputnik Chandelier With Art Glass Shades
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This striking Sputnik-style chandelier from Germany dates to the 1950s and features a dynamic five-arm configuration. Each arm holds a sculptural conical opaline glass shade with ver...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
3 Tone Green Metal Pendant Lamp by Lamell-Star-Leuchten, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to us...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp with Yellow Opaline Glass Shade
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small simplistically yet elegantly composed Table Lamp in solid brass and featuring a pastel yellow spherical shade. Made in Scandinavia during 1970s in art deco revival style. The...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gaia, Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gold gilt wrought iron sunburst leafed flush mount ceiling light. Spain, 1950s.
This piece features a leafed sunburst or flower burst ceiling light showing a richly hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Brutalist "Flame Leaf" Gilt Metal Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Brutalist "Flame Leaf" Gilt Metal Table Lamps
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 'Lotus' Table Lamp, Pulegoso Glass, 1960s Design
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
The LT305 'Lotus' table lamp, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1960s, epitomizes Italian craftsmanship and artistic innovation. This particular piece, produced in the late ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Round Flower Shaped Clear Glass Sconce Flush Mount
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
Large Barovier Table Lamp in Murano "Rostrato" Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and very rare large table lamp entirely made in Murano "rostrato" mouth-blown glass and brass. This incredibly charming table lamp was designed by Barovier and made in Mu...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst ceiling flush mount with milk glass lampshade. Spain, 1950s
Rare find.
This light fixture features a sunburst structure with curly rays made ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Pair of Rare Adjustable Wall Lights, Model No. B. 4917
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Big of rare adjustable wall lights, model no. B. 4917.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Translandia, Wall Light, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer wall light designed and produced by Translandia, Denmark, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 11.25"W x 7.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. Shown here in antiqued brass.
The Lawso...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,125 / item
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, blue and turquoise
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Muranoblue and turquoise glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano trans...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Brass library adjustable floor lamp 1970s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass library floor lamp .adjustable in height .
normal large E27 bulb needed . pull down switch .
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Lampiatta' Metal Pendant in Glossy Yellow for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Lampiatta Metal Pendant in Glossy Yellow for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Midcentury era, produc...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Venini Murano Glass Small Chandelier 1960 Nuvola
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini 1960 Murano Glass Small Chandelier
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,677 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Graniglia Leaf Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass leaf hand blown with Graniglia to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso
Measures: Height 10.5 ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
$2,400 / set
"Kilimanjaro" Table Lamps by Sergio Asti
By Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Kilimanjaro" Table Lamps by Sergio Asti
Dimensions: 11"dia x 9"h
Designer: Sergio Asti
Material: Printed milk glass
Italy, c1978 (Raak production)
VNT1675
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Josef Frank Silk Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Silk shade, designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1930s-1940s.
new silk shade
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,280 / item
1 of the 3 Round Green Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of green glazed ceramic and have 14 holes in it. The pendant is glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. The...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Double ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli - Venini Murano
Located in Uccle, BE
Double ceiling light by Massimo Vignelli, Venini, Murano, Italy (founded in 1921).
Cigar-shaped in white glass decorated with multi-colored bands.
Referenced in the Venini archives u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Rooted Floor Lamp With Walnut Shade And Spalted Maple Base
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Rooted floor lamp emerges from the quiet embrace of spalted maple, a material that carries the weight of time within its organic patterns. The base and spine rise with a certain ...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Walnut
Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Brass And Painted Orange Metal Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please take a moment to read the full description. We've included detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and quality of our pieces.
Iconic and elega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Sconces in Brass and Black with Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of 1950s Italian sconces attributed to Stilnovo. The frame is made of brass and black lacquered wood, with a portion of the brass also lacquered in black. Each sconce, or wall l...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Leif Wikner, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced by Leif Wikner, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 8.0"W x 4.5"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 8.0"W x 0.75"D
...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 table lamp for Louis Poulsen
This is an early PH 4/3 table lamp with a bakelite E27 bulb holder.
In great condition with age related wear and patina on th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Rewire Custom 'Star and Moon' Sconces
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom brass sconce in the style of Stilnovo. Star and Moon accents. Current production custom fabricated in Los Angeles by Rewire Ga...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,700 / item
Murano Amber Glass Sphere Lamp ‘Primordiale’ by Venini, Italy, 2011 - Signed
By Sandro Chia, Venini
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare and sculptural table lamp by Venini, the ‘Primordiale’ was handcrafted in Murano in 2011 and offers a compelling fusion of art glass and design. The piece is aptly named—Primo...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Nictea Pendant by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos
Located in Berlin, DE
The Nictea pendant is composed of two rounded sections, seamlessly connected by carefully integrated metal components that are central to its design. Light gently passes through the ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,182 / item
Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce in bronze and Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pair of Exploded Bronze & 24K Gold w/ Rock Crystal Table Lamps by Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist table lamps by Claude Boeltz hails from France and exemplifies the innovative design sensibilities of the 20th century. Each lamp features an exploded...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Rope Chandelier by Audoux Minet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice, large and decorative chandelier is all made of rope. This is a French work by famous designers Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet - Audoux-Minet. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rope
$4,035 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce by Kalmar 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic clear blown Murano glass sconce by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic TOTEM Floor Lamp with Blue Roundels, England
Located in London, GB
A monumental ceramic TOTEM floor lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, featuring two blue glass roundels.
A beautiful sculptural piece, made up of ceramic elements in natural tones of te...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mouth blown Sommerso Murano Glass Table lamps in Cristallo, Blue & Nickel
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Andrew Kornat Designs and made in Venice Italy, these super sleek mouth blown Murano glass table lamps made in the traditional Sommerso technique of glas...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Brass and Linen Shade Bed Side or Hallway Wall Lamp
By Stilnovo, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Brass Wall Lamp Sconce with Linen Fabric Shades . Handmade with prime quality brass and material . Solid,sturdy hardware and construction.
Antique brass pictured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century French Cherries Tole Chandelier.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Tôle
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed brass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasan...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Large Venini Sommerso Murano Glass Table Lamp in Pink & Cream Silk, Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Andernach, DE
Original and very large Murano Sommerso glass table lamp attributed to Paolo Venini.
The swirled glass cone in translucent pink, almost like mother of pearl hues, rises up like soft ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 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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From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.