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 Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s.
Ful...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Elidus Wall Lamp attributed to Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A Vintage bedside sconce or wall lamp, in a very pink color in an angular brutalist blocky design from the 1970s. Made by Swedish company Markaryd/ Elidus, and it is attributed to Ha...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex Oversized Table Lamp, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Yasha Heifetz Rotaflex Table Lamp, ca 1950s
A rare version of the Heifetz Rotaflex lamp featuring a spun plastic cord shade that rests inside a pierced brass receptacle that mounts ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25"H x 10.625"W x 4.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
50s French Tripod Floor Lamp with Papercord Shades Attributed To Mathieu Matégot
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful French eye-catcher from 1950s.
This tripod floor lamp is attributed to Mathieu Matégot. The three black lacquered metal tubes are hold together with two gilded r...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
1 of 2 Large Brass Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Fantastic midcentury wall sconces with five large Murano glass pieces on a gold colored frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A 1970s Bumling Pendant By Anders Pearson For Atelje Lyktan Of Sweden
Located in Søborg, DK
A white Bumling pendant 40 cm in pressed aluminum designed by Anders Pehrson for Atelja Lyktan in 1968.
In great age related condition.
The lamp has been dismantled and cleaned.
F...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Two 1970s Albano Poli Modernist Clear Stacked Glass Poliarte Linea Wall Sconces
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
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
Alain Richard - Pair of Mid-century A5 Sconces circa 1960 - era Biny, Guariche
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Alain Richard - Pair of Mid-century A5 sconces circa 1960 - era Biny, Guariche
Pair of sconces A5, iconic model of the french designer Alain Richard for Pierre Disderot. Fully adj...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
$873 Sale Price / set
25% 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
Large Space Age Clear Glass Wall Light by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large special round biomorphic Clear glass wall or ceiling light, designed by Kalmar , Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality, good condition.
Very nice light effect.
C...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 White Flower Pendant Light by Carlo Nason, 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 flower-like pendant light made by Carlo Nason. Four crystal clear, and white leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Dimensions:
Diameter...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Colorful Peill and Putzler Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lamp, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Peill and Putzler pendant lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. It is fascinating with its rare mosaic glass shape. The lampshade has orange a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Chinoiserie Famille Verte Rose Ceramic Pomegranate Urn Table Lamp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Chinese Export table lamp features Famille Verte Rose decor on ceramic ginger jar body with double pomegranate relief handles. The lamp is mounted on carved wooden base and f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Leather Pendant Light in Cobalt, Capa, 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
Mid-Century Round Cocoon Pendant Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A cocoon hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. It has a beautiful round design, which is similar to the lamps made by Castiglioni.
Measures:
H...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
$1,305 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Hellerøe Rustic Folk Art Ceramic Table Lamps, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Scandinavian midcentury modern folk art style unique stoneware table lamps handmade by Jette Hellerøe in her private studio in the 1970s. Hand-carved South American inspired ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Gray Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp/sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Made of porcelain with a glossy grey glaze accentuated by two white opaline glass lampshades/bulb covers. Based on our experience so far, the gray version is relatively rare and also one of the most in demand. Executed by Linder Wandleuchten in Germany, this piece offers two E14 light sources and is preserved in excellent condition. The lamp is delivered in a way that allows for hassle-free use worldwide and complies with the standards commonly used in different regions (USA, EU, etc.). This minimalistic wall light is suitable for various rooms, with a particular recommendation for bathrooms or as a vanity mirror light.
Wilhelm Wagenfeld was a renowned German designer recognized for his significant contributions to the field of industrial design. Born in 1900 in Bremen, Germany, he was particularly acclaimed for his works in the Bauhaus style and later contributions to modern design. His notable designs include the Bauhaus Table Lamp (1924), also known as the "Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
Helena Tynell Amber Glass Bubble Wall Sconces, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 beautiful high-end large bubble wall lights by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1960s.
Made of glossy amber colored glass with a brass colored base. Illuminat...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,164 / item
Pair of Murano Glass Chandelier Cobalt & Crystal, Hand-Formed Candlestick Design
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Ca' Bragadin Murano Glass Chandelier: Cobalt & Crystal, Hand-Formed Candlestick Design, Venetian Elegance
This Ca' Bragadin Murano glass chandelier presents a striking inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1748 Glass Brass, 1957
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1748, Italy, 1957.
We have 2 pieces available. Both are in good condition and look wonderful as a set.
Two beautiful 22" ceiling fixt...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Church Opaline Pendant Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Czech Opaline Pendant Light – A
A vintage opaline glass pendant light salvaged from a school in former Czechoslovakia, featuring a lovely moulded decorative shape. The glass which h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Glass and Brass Flush Mount, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling light by Fontana Arte from the 1950s showcases the timeless sophistication of Italian mid-century design. Featuring a gently curved frosted glass diffuser, it em...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Model 138 Sconce by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Model 138 Sconce by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1952. Minimal and classic cone sconce with an enamel finish. Pivot coupling located at th...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Norwegian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.625” H x 8.25” W x 5.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 5” H x .8“ W x .5” ...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Suspension Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare pendant lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s.
Cup-shaped reflector in white lacquered and coppered aluminium. Counter cup in perforated and nickeled br...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Copper, Nickel
1 of the 6 of Glass and Brass Light Fixtures Designed by J.T Kalmar, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 of light fixtures designed by J.T Kalmar, manufactured by Kalmar Franken, Austria in the 1960s.
High-end and handmade design from the 20th century. The large squares of wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - clear and amber triedri - Column model
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each sconce in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are tra...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
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
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 'Prismar' Table Lamp by Studio Arditi for Nucleo Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Prismar' Table Lamp by Studio Arditi for Nucleo Sormani. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1972. All-mirrored cubic table lamps with chrome details. The glass panels ar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Black and Brass for GUBI
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Black and Brass for GUBI
Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this new portable version of Weisdorf's iconic design was created by GUBI ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Graniglia Shield Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy
Measures: Heig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
$840 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Set of Two CUBIC Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Hustadt Lights Germany 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall light sconce set of two.
Producer:
Hustadt Lights, Germany.
Origin:
Germany.
Age:
1970s.
Description:
Original 1970s modernist German wall light made of...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Philips Attributed Triangle Fiberglass and Teak Flush Mount Light
By Philips
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Triangle molded fiberglass ceiling or wall light mounted on a teak frame. The light has a warm glow similar to an alabaster shade. In good original condition with wear consistent wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fiberglass, Teak
Danish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.0"H x 20.5"W x 20.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 24.5"
Dimensions...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Clear Gold Glass Sconces in the style of Venini, Italy 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful wall sconces of crystal glass pipes with brass details. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
Cleaned and well-wired, in full working order and ready to use. The glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large & Marvelous Shape Austria Kalmar Chandelier Iced Murano Glass & Nickel
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier with Iced Murano Glass and Nickel, Austria/Italy, 1960s.
This stunning Mid-Century chandelier, attributed to Kalmar, is a rare find from the 1960...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Wire
pair of wall lamps sconces barovier&toso 1950s - barovier & toso
Located in taranto, IT
pair of murano glass wall sconces in white color machined, 1950s Barovier&Toso production, with brass construction elements, brass wall bracket.
Made with the "dew" technique, that ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
12 Light Purple colour Classic Venetian Chandelier by Cenedese Italy
By Cenedese
Located in London, GB
An outstanding Purple colour 12 lighter Classic with a modern touch Venetian chandelier designed by Cenedese and manufactured in their Murano’s furnace
Made in Italy. Signed on the b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Aqua Green 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 an aquamarine leaf, in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated parts are concave and embrace...
Category
Early 2000s 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
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
Mid-Century Italian Pair of Metal Flush Mounts by Targetti Sankey, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Cool Pair of Metal Flush Mounts by Targetti Sankey. Model: 3076406. These fixtures were designed and manufactured in Italy during 1970s
These fixtures have never been used, the condi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Florida', Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous high quality pendant light fixture model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The lamp is made of polishe...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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
$137 Sale Price
50% Off
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 7.0"W x 7.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 6...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
RESTOCK - 50cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp, C.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Beautifully formed spherical Holophane Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960.
This version has the 50cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only some minor age related chips to the prismatic glass reflectors as to be expected
A very sought after statement light...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Italian Pair of Midcentury Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely and beauty Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy.
Each Wall Sconces is composed by five...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florian Schulz Style Pendant Light, Brass Counterweight Counter Balance, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A height adjustable pendant lamp in the style of Florian Schulz, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The fixture is made of solid polished brass which...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant Light 'Dreistich' J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Wood Parchment Shades, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic pendant light model 'Dreistich' no. 3759 made of brass and walnut wood with parchment lamp shades by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, ca. 1960 (l...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally large and beautiful bubble wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Fantastic design and high quality workmanship.
The lamp impresses with its imposing size and the spectac...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 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
Green Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Table Lamp With Rattan Shade 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Green Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Table Lamp With Rattan Shade 1970s.
A beautiful luster glazed studio pottery table lamp made in Portug...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pottery, Rattan
Mid-Century Swedish T527 Chandelier by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare candlestick from Hans-Agne Jakobsson from the 1960s. Here in a rare version in white with transparent purple glasses.
A very traditional design that receives a factual componen...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Large Art Deco Style Pendant / Flush Mount with Jupiter Like Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and marvelous 19.7Ø alabaster shade light fixture with unique patterns.
With light fixtures being one of our specialities, we always love finding unique pendants and flush mou...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
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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