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
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier Franco Luce Italy 70
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, IT
Franco Luce Made in Murano, Italy, circa 1970. Six-light pendant lamp, brass frame with leaf-shaped diffusers in milky and colorless glass. Elegance and character make this chandelie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Handsewn fabric shade pendant , design by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, pattern by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish
Height is customisable
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bohemian Mid-Century Modern Glass & Chrome Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bohemian Mid-Century Modern Glass & Chrome Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970s – 21 Glass Elements,
Restored (12+ Available, Priced Per Piece)
This rare Bohemian chandelier from 197...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good ...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Space Age Globe Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Space Age ball pendant light with different switching modes.
The upper part of the lamp consists of a translucent plastic ball that can be illuminated from the inside. The lowe...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Round Smoky Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the smoky Murano glass curls, very beautiful and unique. A linear Murano chandelier, simple yet very ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Burnished Brass Pendant Lamp, Farmhouse Style 2 Hanging Lights Vintage Austria
By Austroluxe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice glass Pendant Light. Made by Austroluxe, Austria,The Pendant requires two European E27 Edison bulbs, up to 60 watts each socket.
This chandelier would certainly look great o...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Leather Sconce Light in Camel, Noma, 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 Ferna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Floor Lamp with Metal Stems, Leaf Details and Murano Glass Flower Shades
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Add a touch of Italian elegance and craftsmanship to your space with this striking floor lamp, crafted in the shape of slender plant stems adorned with finely worked metal leaves. Ea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 9 Multicolored Triedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano multicolored crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 12...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
California Modern Sculpted Walnut Table Lamp by Modernera Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
White Opaline Glass Vintage Brass Cast Iron Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Brass and cast Iron Industrial wall light
White opaline glass globe with 3 golden stripes
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Smoke Murano Glass Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Applique composed of three organic elements in curved satin Murano glass in the shape of a leaf, smoky color, in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated parts are concave and embrac...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Garbo pendant lamps by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973
By Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Garbo Pendant Lamps by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, Italy, 1973
Elegant and rare pair of pendant lamps model "Garbo," designed by Japanese artist Mariyo Yagi and produced by Sirrah in 1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1970's Beautifully Crafted Coconut Shell Lamps.
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand crafted pair of 1970's coconut shell lamps with a lacquered finish.
The lamps have been Newly rewired with silk rayon cords and ivory shades.
The shade dimensions a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Urn Table Lamp, White Craquelure Glaze in Style of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant table lamp features sculptural urn-shaped ceramic or porcelain body with eggshell off-white glaze. Highly detailed, fine craquelure glaze texture is emphasized by the...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman "Saturn" Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs. This lamp is an icon lamp. It works perfectly and is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 17,32"x 19,68"...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Signed Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Stilnovo signed brass adjustable wall lamp, 1950s. available 8 unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare Monumental Stilnovo Brass and Cream White Metal Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chandelier made by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Made from white painted metal shades, brass and opaline glass.
Literature: G.Krohne, Formschone lampen, Munchen1952, S.92 (Vanante mit gel...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
A chandelier from space
With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production.
A chandelier from space
With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bitossi Yellow Striped Lamps, Italy 1950's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of striped lamps with a yellow dominant on walnut bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Gorgeous Cocoon Large Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp by GOLDKANT, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in great vintage condition.
This lamp works with 3x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Grey Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx
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
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic spot of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorat...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Palmette Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mid-century Murano glass palmette chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1990s. The chandelier consists of a gold and brass painted metal frame, green and clear Murano glas...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Guzzini Style Table Lamp Orange Acrylic & Opaline Glass – Italy 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Guzzini Style Table Lamp – 1970s – Orange Acrylic & Opaline Glass
A vibrant expression of 1970s Italian lighting design, this Guzzini-style table lamp features a bold orange acrylic...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,491 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Pine Table Lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large pine table lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s, Germany. Executed in stained pine and linen shades.
Socket: 1 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs. Max. 75 Wattage p...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Pine, Paper
A Space-Age TABLE LAMP by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE for DISDEROT, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare (silver structure) and early version of the iconic M5 table lamp, nickeled curved metal structure and 2 sculptural Perspex bended shades, by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Di...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Massive French Ceramic Lamp by Roland Zobel, 1960, era Capron, Jouve, Ruelland
By Roland Zobel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Massive French Ceramic Lamp by Roland Zobel, 1960, era Capron, Jouve, Ruelland
Lovely ceramic lamp by the french ceramist Roland Zobel.
The deep green enamel is very beautiful, shin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel
$1,211 Sale Price
20% Off
vintage ceramic CEILING LIGHT or sconce flower shape beige brown 1970s
By PAN Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1970s 80s flower-shaped flush mount. Also suitable for wall mounting. Manufacturer presumably Pan-Keramik. The most beautiful effect is achieved with a mirrored light ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Two 1970s Albano Poli Modernist Clear Stacked Glass Poliarte Linea Wall Sconces
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Monumental stacked glass Linea wall sconces designed by Albano Poli and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Poliarte Verona. The 'Linea' wall sconces feature wands of handmade ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bitossi Majolica Large Urn Table Lamps, Flower Decor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare and unusual pair of monumental ceramic lamps with abstract sgraffito decor was made by Bitossi Ceramiche; the pattern is very similar in style to pieces that were designed for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Giotto Stoppino, Table Lamps, Plastic, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige and black plastic table lamps designed by Giotto Stoppino and produced by Kartell, Italy, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.0"H x 4.25"W x 4.25"D
Bulb Specif...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot bamboo and rattan table lamp Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
Very nice lamp by the French designer Louis Sognot. It is very well made. The artist has created many model...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$698 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Very nice chandelier from the 1960s.
The 6 lampshades spread a spectacular light.
The lamp is manufactured to a very high quality.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic, elegant ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,678
Pair of 1950s Italian Midcentury Modern Blue Bedside Lamps
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting a pair of midcentury modern Italian bedside lamps from the 1950s, exuding timeless elegance and charm. These abat-j...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
Collection of Articulating French Button Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these beautiful little wall sconces. The lamps also work well as a ceiling flush mount. They are priced and sold per single lamp. This way you can purcha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Linden Table Lamp, with Narrow Top Shade and Cream and Black Trim by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our contemporary Linden Table Lamp with a narrower 16" top shade features linen fabric, a hardwood base, and brass details. The structural shape, distinct clean lines, and neutral to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tall Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Akari E Light Sculpture
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, very hard to find tall Akari E pendant designed by Isamu Noguchi, 1951.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Japan.
Bambu structure covered by washi pap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Italian Gilded Bronze Seven-Light Floral Wall Sconce, 1950s
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Italian Gilded Bronze Seven-Light Floral Wall Sconce, 1950s
A stunning, rare and striking 1950s Italian wall sconce, exquisitely hand-crafted in gilded bronze, featuring seven meticu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Ghost Lamp, Tobia Scarpa, Flos, 1961
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fantasma floor lamp, design by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1961. Featuring an iconic organic design, the Fantasma lamp is made with an internal metal frame covered in Cocoon fabric...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pencil reed rattan bamboo and brass table lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely pencil reed table lamp, Italy 1970s This lamp is in great vintage condition with patinated brass, in great working condition ( original switch cord ) and the lamp is fitted fo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large D. 19.5Ø & Pure White Alabaster Art Deco Style Flush Mount / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and perfectly balanced, Art Deco Style alabaster 3-light ceiling light.
Finding an excellent condition and highly attractive fixture always makes our day. This large size specimen has one of the most attractive alabaster shades and it is very wel balanced too. Combined with a vintage brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 26 Glass Petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 26 glass petals (trasparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 47,250 inches (120 cm) height with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Amber Murano Glass Flush Mount or Wall Light, Italy, 1960s – Hand-Blown
Located in Almelo, NL
Amber Murano Glass Flush Mount or Wall Light, Italy, 1960s – Hand-Blown Pulegoso Glass, E27 Socket (6 Available, Priced Per Item)
This authentic amber Murano glass flush mount or wa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Smoked Glass Wave Sconces / Flush Mounts By Peill & Putzler
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of 1970's Smoked glass Wave sconces designed
by Koch & Low for Peill & Putzler.
The sconces have been Newly rewired for the US and can either be used as
wall sconces ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Josep Aregall Costura Floor Lamp For Parachilna
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Aregall Talla 3 Table Lamp For Parachilna
COSTURA 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
$2,103 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Table Lamp by Linus Bopp Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare & elegant Mid Century Modern cocoon table lamp. Designed and manufactured by Linus Bopp, Germany, 1960s. Manufacturer label under the base. Design similar to the Achille & Pier ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Finnish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Teak, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak and glass chandelier designed and produced in Finland, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21” H x 24.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.25” diameter
S...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lattimo glass and brass pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass pendant with curvilinear details and white lattimo glass bowl shade.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Glass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and light pink gilded opaline glass chandelier likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Oxidation present to brass.
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass by Poliarte, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of large wall lamp or ceiling lamps sconces in golden wrought iron and multi-color hammered glass produced by Poliarte.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Each lamp is supported by a handcrafted center piece holding 6 bulbs to spread an even light and is secured hand crafted center knob...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant, 1960s, Germany
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V fo...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Step back in time with the allure of a Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, a design gem from circa 1960, steeped in the traditions of French craftsmanship. Crafted with meti...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$745 Sale Price
61% Off
Mouth blown Sommerso Murano Glass Table lamps in Cristallo and Amethyst glass
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
Brass
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E14 light bulb.
Wired and suitable ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silk and Brass Wall Lamp Shogun, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A pretty and charming wall lamp with a pleated shade.
Most 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
Tera Sconce by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Sconce is Ceramicah’s signature wall sconce. Its compact size and clean proportions make it perfect for use in any space. The Unglazed Tera Sconce is fired without any glaze...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$935 / item
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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