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 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
Set of Two Modernist 1970s German Ceramic Fat Lava Wall Lights by Leola Leuchten
By Leola
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Modernist fat lava wall lights. Made of ceramic by to Leola Leuchten, Germany. Easy to mount and fantastic to look at. One Fixture requires three European E14 / 11...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 34".
I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
T.H. Valentiner, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced by T.H. Valentiner, Denmark, 1950s.
Measurements are variable, measured as shown
Overall Dimensions (Inches): ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Large Gio Ponti 10-Arm Ceiling Light, 1960, Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large Gio Ponti 10-arm ceiling light produced by Arredoluce, circa 1960. Large polished brass structure with satin glass diffusers. Very good original condition with a nice pati...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage 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
Pair of golden brown Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces, Italy circa 1990s.
The modern sconces are made of a round and curved golden brown or caramel color Murano glass bowl, nesting a...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 9 Opal Glass Pendant Lights by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning opal Pendant light designed by Peill & Putzler , Germany, 1970s
Nice Light effect.
Very good condition.
Sockets: One x E27 Standard bulb. ( up to 100 W max).
Light bulbs a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal
Pair Large 14" Holophane Shade Priced Per Pair
By Holophane
Located in Prescott, US
Priced per pair. Both in excellent condition.
From a Catholic church gymnasium in Wisconsin.
These are the largest we have seen in this 3 piece variety at 14 inches across. The two 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1960s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Laurel Lamp Company Mushroom Floor Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
Iconic mushroom floor lamp with tulip base by Laurel lamp Company.
57 inches high.
12.5 inch diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink lattimo glass petal
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Small Original 1950s, 2 x Glass Hanging Lamp by DORIA, Asia Style
Located in Berlin, BE
This very delicate and small, but no less effective hanging lamp consists of two lampion-like glass shades, which are held apart by a brass rod.
Asia Style.
Manufacturer: DORIA Leuc...
Category
1950s German Vintage 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
Huge Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier 52 BLUE Glass Petals Drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (BLUE crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
1 of the 2 Italian Poliedri Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful triangle glass wall sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Each wall light is featuring five clear glass tubes, with brass details and white back plate. Illuminates beautifull...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Shell Gold Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Space Age style Shell Murano glass with gold leaf and brass wall lamps lights lighting sconces. Minor imperfections due to artisanal handmade work. In...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
1 of the 2 Smoked Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful mid century Carlo Nason for Mazzega floral pendant in clear and smoked murano glass.
Four individual glass murano leaves mounted on a metal frame. With black cord, a cable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s.
Measures: Height of shade 15 cm
Max height 100 cm
Diame...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
White Opaline Mat Glass Vintage Mid Century Brass Top Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass pendant.
2 meter black wire
Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for incandescent ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Large three-Tier Murano 52 green alabaster glass tubes
By Mazzega
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 green alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Amber Glass Wall Lights Sconces/Flush Mount by Helena Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 of beautiful bubble glass wall lights or flush mounts designed by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg. A design Classic, the amber colored or toned of the hand blown glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bubble Glass Wall Lamp or Flush Light by Helena Tynell for Glashütte Limburg
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful bubble wall or ceiling lamp from the 1960s.
Fantastic design and high quality workmanship.
The lamp impresses with the spectacular play of light.
Manufacture...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Castiglioni Large Chrome "Light Ball" Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century "Light Ball' sconce or ceiling lamp in chrome designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos in Italy during the 1960s.
This is the largest versions of the light ba...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century 3-Tier Orb Table Lamps by Lightolier
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall lights, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of a textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
A 20th Century Mottled Pink Murano Glass Hanging Lantern by Venini
By Venini
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1950
An unusual mid twentieth century Murano glass lantern by Venini, in dappled pink glass with blue rims.
Height 90.00cm
Diameter 30.00cm
Please note:
Currently ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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
A pair of Fantastic Blue Glass Lamps by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning pair of mid-century modern crystal lamps made by the talented Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden during the 50s. The shape is ver...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass Wall Lights or Sconces from J.T. Kalmar, 1968
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Kalmar swirl sconces wall lights with smoked citrus shaped glass, designed and manufactured in Austria, Europe by J.T. Kalmar/Kalmar Lighting in around 1969. Beautiful, thick texture...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Vintage Flush Mount from Dutch Origin
By Philips
Located in Beerse, VAN
Cool vintage mid-century flush mount in the modernist style of the 1950s and 1960s.
The lamp has 3 E27 light bulbs and functions as an up- and downlighter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch 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
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
Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier 1990s
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern blue-gray Murano Glass chandelier, by Barovier, Italy 1990s.
The large chandelier has six lights/arms and white fabric ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
‘Rituals XL’ Blown Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in White for Foscarini
Located in Glendale, CA
‘Rituals XL’ blown opaline glass flush mount ceiling lamp in white for Foscarini
Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba and produced by Foscarini, the Italian lighting firm founded ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Reggiani Style 5 ft Chandelier Large Statement Lamp
By Reggiani
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Elevate your space with a touch of vintage space-age elegance. The Reggiani Style Chandelier is a Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, crafted with a timeless metallic finish that radiate...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Large Mid-Century Ice Glass Mirror Wall Sconces in Textured Art Glass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Large Mid-Century Ice Glass Mirror Wall Sconces in Textured Art Glass, 1970
Exceptional pair of long tube hand-crafted Murano textured ice glass wall lights on a metal base ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp from Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid Century Cocoon pendant light from Goldkant shine.
An impressive light object with a cubic basic shape and soft turns. The cocoon umbrella delivers diffuse, atmospheric li...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Turned Wood Table Lamp with Fabric Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid turned wood table lamp with knit edged fabric shade. This vase shaped table lamp is crafted from a single piece of solid wood. In good overall condition with visible wear and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Midcentury Amber Bubble Glass Pendant, Germany, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Space Age pendant light was manufactured and designed during the 1960s in Germany. It is made of amber bubble glass and has got a brass cylinder. The lamp comes without canopy.
...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Austrian Beaded Glas Flower Lead Crystal Lantern, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind beaded glass flower and lead Crystal gilt brass mounted lantern or pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s. Hexagonal brass structure completely (outsid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Barovier & Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare and stunning mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: one x e27 for standard screw bulbs.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Wooden Wall Lamps by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pair of Domus wall lamps from the 1970s combines natural materials with a timeless geometric design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the lamps feature a fabric shade t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Brass Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern brass lamp, circa 1970
By unknown manufacturer. (France)
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light 'Catena', Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s.
It consists of a polished brass plate with great patina and 18 organic and ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Amazing Murano Glass Candelier, 185 Iridescent Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 iridescent glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 40,70 inches (105 cm) height...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 48 Pink 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 48 large pink glass tubes. The glasses have a beautiful color, object...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Paavo Tynell Inspired Mid-Century Woven Rattan Basket Pendant Light
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century pendant lamp crafted in the manner of the renowned Finnish designer Paavo Tynell with expertly hand-woven rattan. It still has its original European black plastic canopy ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
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
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with embossed shade in opaline glass and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Amber Murano Glass Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold in pair.
Select 2 in the menu if you a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage 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
French Modernist Rattan Pendant Lantern / Hanging Light with Chinoiserie Accents
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pagoda suspension lamp, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired pagoda shaped pendant or hanging light.
This handcrafted ceiling lamp f...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp with Leather Magazine Holder by Laurel Lamp 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
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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