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
Stilnovo Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo flush mount ceiling light
Made in Italy in 1960s.
Textured glass, enameled metal, brass.
Each takes 3 medium base bulbs each.
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
Price i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano chandelier 86 transparent and blue quadriedri prism
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal trasparent and blue prism in a nickel metal frame.The shape of this chandelier is spiral.
Period: late 20th century
Dime...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Amethyst Purple and White Swirl Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Amityville, NY
An absolutely beautiful mid century modern vintage Murano blown glass ceiling pendant light in a swirl of amethyst purple and milky white. C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Czech Antique Opaline Acorn Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech opaline pendant light Acorn, B
A vintage opaline glass pendant light salvaged from an office in former Czechoslovakia, featuring a lovely moulded decorative acorn shape. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Leather Pendant Light in Berry, Capa II, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of
Colombian artist Fernan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Floor Lamp "Quadrifoglio" by Gae Aulenti for Harvey Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing floor lamp "quadrifoglio" in chrome steel and white acrylic by Gae Aulenti for Harvey Guzzini.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Polished chrome circular base and four...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
Large Barovier Toso Gold Dusted Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large gold dusted Murano glass and 24 karat gold - plated brass chandelier by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: 8 x e14 for standa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Amazing Murano Glass Candelier, 185 Amber Poliedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 AMBER Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 40,70 inches (105 cm) heig...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
1970's Pair of Large Ceramic Lamps with a Popcorn Textured Finish
Located in New York, NY
1970's Pair of large ceramic lamps with a popcorn textured finish.
The lamps sit on polished brass bases and they have been Newly rewired
with adjustable brass double clusters that...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Art Deco Style Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of smoke-colored Murano glass wall lamps in structured glass and brass. The glass is textured with ribs and is curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact. Each wall l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ice Block Glass Sconces Vintage German 1960s Glashuette Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconces manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. It is a amber tone glass on a gilded metal frame . The fixture has one European style E14 socket. It requires a European E14 candela...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
J.T. Kalmar Exquisite Curved Mid-Century Brass Chandelier, Vienna, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautifully curved and sculptural modernist brass chandelier with three arms, crafted by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria. This exquisite piece dates back to the 1940s or early 1950s...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gae Aulenti, 'Neverrino' murrine-blown glass table lamp , Vistosi Italy 1970
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Argelato, BO
'Neverrino' series A rare and original lamp, which will give style and elegance to your home space.
Very good conservation conditionsmurrine-blown glass table lamp designed by Gae ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade. This incredibly charming lamp was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
The wood is polished
The brass parts are polished and stove enameled
The shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Iconic Rare 1st Edition Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1958
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic rare 1st edition vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1958 in purple ( series 1 )
Purple was a very popular mid century color in Scandinavia. It was also the first color ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Doppio, pair of sconces rotating with pivot heads, twin lights. Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This Doppio chandelier was made several times and finally we decided to list it and made it available.
The twin light diffusers are same as on other products of the same collection. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
unique brass spot STILNOVO Style wall Ceiling Light Flushmount Italy 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
metal and brass ceiling light (also useable as wall lights)
set of 2
COLOR: green
in our other listings you will find 3 other sets of identical light in other coloration...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Pierre Guariche Model G20 Ceiling Lamp for Disderot
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Pierre Guariche Model G20 Ceiling Lamp for Disderot. A quintessentially 1950s French design executed in perforated black painted metal with attractively patinated brass hardwar...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Achille Castiglioni Grey "Noce" Wall, Ceiling or Table Lamp by Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury "Noce" wall, ceiling or even floor/table lamp in painted die-cast grey aluminum, and opaline glass. This stylish lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and pro...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Black Ceramic Table Lamp White Linen Shade, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed.
Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Clay, Linen
Murano Tobacco Art Glass and Brass Round MidCentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the tobacco-colored Murano glass tiles, very beautiful and unique. Linear Murano chandelier, simple b...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Six-Tier trasparent Felci Glass chandelier - 36 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid trasparent glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art.
Period: late XX ce...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Jaime Hayon Lighto A Black Matte- Golden Glossy Cup Wall Lamp For Parachilna
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jaime Hayon Lighto A Black Matte- Golden Glossy Cup Wall Lamp For Parachilna
This is a skinny yet characteristic collection. So simple yet so unique, with stunning finishes.
Produ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Joe 700 Ceiling Lamp minimal, 20th century modern handmade by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This classic, tailored, double ceiling lamp, inspired by old Hollywood and menswear is reminiscent of the 1940s and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Its clean shape is the perfect foil for our hand crafting and signature stitching to both tiers of upholstered shade edges, our signature bronzed armatures, and our removable linen diffuser. Joe Ceiling Lamps come in two proportions. Pictured is our 700 diameter x 350 deep size shown in powder blue. Joe Ceiling Lamps work individually or in pairs in hallways, glamorous powder rooms and bedrooms, over chic kitchen islands, desks and hallways and individually, projecting a soft useful ambient light. Depending on fabric and stitching selection, Joe Ceiling Lamp is a strong style statement, or a quietly glowing volume of light. Joe Ceiling Lamp is the companion of our Joe Pendant Lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barbra Rattan Modern Wall Light, Mid Century Modern Style Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
This elegant wall sconce is a perfect blend of art deco design. Crafted from natural rattan cane, it features a half-dome shape that gracefully cascades downward in symmetrical patte...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by menswear, is reminiscent of 1940s style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Also available as a flush mount, its clean geometric s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Brutalist Brass Wall Lamps by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen 1960 Denmark
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pair sun-shaped brass wall lamps designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. Produced by his company Holm Sørensen & Co., this eye-catching style is a true masterpiece and tr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage 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
Huge Italian Murano Six-Tier Amber Felci Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 52 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art, the weight o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Large Mid Century Modern beige glass Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Beige Murano globes Sputnik chandelier, Italy circa 1990s.
The huge chandelier is made of brass mounts and 30 Murano glass globes, each nesting one ligh...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Huge Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 85 glass transparent petals drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 85 great hourglass Murano glass (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside). 7 levels. Nickel plat...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Stilnovo, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass, black-lacquered metal and white opaline glass wall light produced by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5” H x 8” W x 7.5“ D
Back Plate D...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Starburst Pattern Ice Glass and Wood, Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Austria, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ice glass flush mount. Made in Austria by Eglo Leuchten in the 1980s. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture and a wooden frame. The Fixture requires two ...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Flower Floor Lamp, attributed to Henri Fernandez, France
Located in Greven, DE
Large modern brass flower floor lamp attributed to Henri Fernandez
French
Brass, steel, wood
c. 1970
Dimensions: H x W x D: 157cm x 50cm x 50cm
Description:
Of impressive scale,...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Murano Glass Squared Ceiling Light or Sconce by Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ceiling light or sconce in white murano glass with a fused clear and red glass border detail by Leucos.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It uses 2 bulbs. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Pendant Model 62-004/3, Stockmann Tukku 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish Mid-Century Modern ceiling pendant model 62-004/3 from the Stockmann catalogue. The lamp features a brass body with a decorated and perforated bowl with a crystal and glass d...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
"AKARI" Light Sculpture Model 3X (Dead stock) by Isamu Noguchi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The light sculptures named "AKARI" were created in 1952 by Isamu Noguchi, inspired by Japan's traditional Gifu lantern craft.
Using the natural properties of washi paper to diffuse...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron
Massive Double Lighting Ceramic Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1970s, France
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Massive double Lighting Ceramic Lamp by Georges Pelletier, 1970s, France
It is a beautiful ceramic lamp. It offers a double lighting since a second bulb is inside the lamp base. T...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Ceiling Lamp Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Midcentury Italian Design 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
Ceiling lamp made with a circular white enamelled metal structure that supports an elliptical diffuser in two-tone, transparent and white Murano glass. Produced in Italy in the 70s b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gilt Brass Flower Shape Wall Lights by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 pairs of mid-century gilt brass wall sconces with crystal glasses, made by Palwa, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned and ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa - 138 pink and white alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 138 beautiful Murano white and pink alabaster "polyhedron" glasses. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The alabaster polyhedrons are a r...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Asymmetrical Green Ceramic Table Lamp
By Haeger
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage table lamp features Modernist asymmetrical base, decorated with monochromatic hunter green glaze on top of the base, and turquoise and white drip glaze on hunter ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-Century Modern Silk Wall-Lamp with a Pulley Shanghai, Re Edtion
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Extraordinary wall-lamp with a pulley, measures up to the clients request. Comes as well with no pulley.
Different kind of shades are available
Most components according to the UL ...
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Classical bent arm up-lights comprising of an etched glass globe, sitting atop of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Terracotta Ceramic Table Lamp with Black Linen Shade, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed.
Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Clay, Linen
Murano Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very nice Murano glass ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant.
The structure of the glasses creates a very sparkling light.
Fantastic design and an asset to any home.
...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Pairs of Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of thick blown and textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
RESERVED: Large Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Clear Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large clear glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Flush-Mount Chandelier, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large mid century modern flush mount chandelier, by Barovier, Italy 1970s.
The chandelier is made of gold and clear Murano gl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
A Rare Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Norway, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare mid-century brass table lamp with a rich patina. Model 170 by T. Røste & Co. Norway, c. 1950s. Fitted with a new wire and plug.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of... Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... wonderful solid brass wall light.
Italy, 1940s - 1950s
Measure: Height without bulbs: 8.9"
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26)
Shipping...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N: A Masterpiece of Light and Design
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N, a true work of ...
Category
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo
Blue Murano glass Neoclassical chandelier
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large sky blue & clear Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1980s
The large chandelier has 8 lights/arms and gold plated & brass mounts.
The Mediterranean blue color makes it very Arty, decorative lighting fixture.
The Italian chandelier has a chain and second clear glass canopy - making its height adjustable.
The height without the chain is: 30.31 inches.
The total drop with the chain is: 50 inches. (can be adjusted)
The Murano glass chandelier is professionally rewired for the US (or for European standards upon request)
The blue Murano glass vintage...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Mid-Century Modern Ruche Brass Ball Table Lamp after Michel Armand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large & impressive sculptural brass ball lamp after Michel Armand. It features welded brass tubing and base. Fully working in nice condition, showing warmness to brass from age.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Blue Murano leaves chandelier, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1980s.
The mid-century chandelier is made of blue Murano glass leaves and a gold plated frame.
The Mura...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
Italian Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Blue and Gilt Metal, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern blue metal and golden sunburst flush mount pendant light. Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching ceiling lamp features a blue metal shade surrounded by gilt metal thick r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
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.