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
Leather Floor Lamp, Berry, Capa, Saddle Lamp Collection
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
Aluminum Pair of Sconces by Maison Lucien Gau, 1970s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Extraordinary aluminum pair of sconces by Maison Lucien Gau, 1970s, Paris, France
Very elegant and Minimalist wall lamps
Lamp is in very good condition.
These lamps works with...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Hand Blown Murano Orange Clear Glass Light fixture, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful light fixture in the style of Mazzega, manufactured in the mid century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). a bi-colored (clear and orange) hand blown glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century German 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
1950s by Stilnovo Italian Midcentury Design Glass Brass Green Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Brescia, IT
Floor Lamp
Italy, 1950
Brass, green metal and glass frosted shade
Perfect working order
Excellent condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Austrian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow and green fabric band wall light designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7” H x 4.75” W x 10.75” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 41 pink lattimo glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
1970’s Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 41 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
BJS Skellefteå, Table Lamps, Brass, Teak, Metal, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, brown-lacquered metal and teak table lamps produced by BJS Skellefteå, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.5"H x 6.0"W x 11.25"D
Bulb Spec...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Space Age Plastic Sconces by Schönbuch
Located in München, DE
Wonderful Space Age wall lamps from the 1960s.
The lamps are very high quality.
Very contemporary design with a fantastic charisma.
There is a cozy light.
Manufacturer: Schönbuch
C...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Glass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern glass pendant lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By unknown designer.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserv...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lytegem High Intensity Lamps by Michael Lax for Lightolier
By Michael Lax
Located in Montréal, QC
Lytegem high intensity lamp designed in 1965 by Michael Lax for Lightolier. Black or taupe colored. Sold individually. 25 watt 110 volt high intensity bayonet bulb. This desk Lamp is...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
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
Mid century vistosi style chandelier with hexagonal smoked glass discs , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid century vistosi style chandelier with hexagonal smoked glass discs , 1970s
Dimensions: 70cm Height , 55cm Diameter
Condition: Good 3 of the glass dies have a small chip
Material...
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
1 of the 2 Smoked Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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
Guillerme and Chambron Inspired Standing Lamp with Table and Bookshelf in Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Guillerme and Chambron inspired, rolling lamp with integrated table and bookshelves. The solid oak frame is lightly refinished and comes with its original linen shade with gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Linen, Oak
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
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
Large German Vintage Textured Glass, Brass Ceiling Hanging Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful bubble textured clear(white) glass and brass pendant light.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Vintage Sculptural Ceiling or Wall Lights Flush Mounts Chandeliers
By Leola
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of large sculptural Sciolari style ceiling or wall flush mounts by Leola.
Germany, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Mid-Century Black Enameled Metal and Chrome Herda Drafting Table Lamp
By Herda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Herda table lamp with chrome hardware and black enameled metal shade. This lamp is height adjustable with a tilting shade and black weighted base. Standard medium E26/E27...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gaetano Sciolari 13 Lights Cubic Chrome Chandelier, Italy.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Modern original chandelier light by Gaetano Sciolari . Impressive chandelier with 13 graphic cubic lighting qualities in very good original condition. This chandelier cons...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Discover this exceptional collection of ten wall sconces designed by Ercole Barovier in the 1960s. Each piece features a metal frame, brass accents, and stunning Murano glass. The de...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
21st Century Barovier Style Modern Amber Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These 21st Century Barovier-Style Modern Amber Bullicante Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces are stunning examples of contemporary Murano glass craftsmanship, inspired by the histor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
'Mania' Big Size Single Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
'Mania' Big Size Single Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
Very nice high quality wall lamps.
Lamps are in very good vintage condition.
These lamps works with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural wall light in copper and glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. The lamp is fitted with o...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
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
Big Rupert nikoll chandelier 10 arms vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Rupert nikoll chandelier 10 arms vienna around 1960s
Polished and stove enameled
the fabric shades are replaced ( new )
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Hugo Gorge Vienna Modernism Curved Brass Wave Chandelier, Austria, 1940s
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite 29" diameter brass chandelier embodies the elegance of Viennese Modernism from the 1940s, designed by architect Hugo Gorge in the 1930s. (We have matching sconces/wall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Silk, Cord
Amazing Adjustable Arc Floor Lamp by Florian Schulz
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Gebrüder Cosack, Fog & Mørup, Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and rare arc floor lamp from the 1970s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful and can be adjusted as desired using the integrated dimmer.
The design a...
Category
1970s German 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
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
3 Fine French 1950s Glass and Chrome Flush Mounts by Perzel (1 pair + 1 similar)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Perzel - Three fine French Mid-Century cylinder-shaped flush mounts / ceiling lights in enameled glass with three chrome studs that support a prismatic glass lens (holophane).
...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
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
Italian Four Arms Asymmetrical Brass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful asymmetrical Italian chandelier, four adjustable arms disposed one and three in opposition to create a geometric counterbalanced flair. Made of brass and lacquered aluminum...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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
Jack Heywood & Arthur Jacobs for Modeline of California 1960's Model 7520
Located in New York, NY
Jack Heywood & Arthur Jacobs for Modeline of California 1960's Model 7520. Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Wood has been refinished. Original lamp shade. Fanta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
1960s Brutalist Block Table Lamp Large Scale Statement Piece
By Florentine Art Plaster Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Illuminate your space with a touch of vintage sophistication with this 1960s Brutalist Block Table Lamp from Florence Art Studio. Exuding a large, bold presence, this mid-century mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plaster
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
Gino Sarfatti 'Model 262' Satin Aluminum Wall Lamp With Plug for Astep
By Astep, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti 'Model 262' Satin Aluminum Wall Lamp With Plug for Astep
Designed in Italy in 1971 the model 262 reflects the vision and mastery of Gino Sarfatti. The iconic masterpie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Linden Table Lamp, Short, by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
The Linden table lamp features a cream linen shade and lamp body, solid hardwood walnut base, and brass details. A study in duality, the piece explor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Acorn Opaline Glass Pendant
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage mid century acorn opaline shade pendants with new hardware and rewired.
New steel monkscap and 60cm hanging chain. New twisted cloth flex with new lamp holder.
Grounded.
The ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Stunning Mid-Century Five Light Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Flower Chandelier
By Orrefors
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. This light fixture is made of metal, brass and lovely elements of glass in the style of leafs. Gorgeous Scandina...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
1980s, Table Lamp "Jazz" by Ferdinand Porsche for PAF Studio, Made in Italy
By PAF Studio
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Stunning "Jazz" table lamp by Ferdinand Porsche for PAF Studio, 1980s Made in Italy. The lamp is in excellent condition. It works perfectly. A true piece of museum.
Dimensions:...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Large Flush Mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Model 155, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and large lacquered metal and brass flush mount by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, Italy, circa 1950s, (Model 155)
Socket: 3 x e27 or e26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
In a very go...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Original Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand "CP1" Wall Lights, France 1960s
Located in London, GB
Offered here is a vintage pair of French Modernist Model 'CP1' wall lights, designed by Charlotte Perriand, edited by Galerie Steph Simon, Paris (originally) and produced by SCE (Soc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Alessandro Mendini Cubosfera Table Lamp Design Italy 1968s Mid-Century
Located in Palermo, IT
The "Cubosfera" table lamp by Alessandro Mendini, circa 1960s edition. Cast glass, hollow cube, which houses two E14 lights. The glass is very thick and creates an incredible optical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Space Age 3-Globe Chrome Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of mid-century modern flair to your space with this striking Space Age 3-Globe Chrome Table Lamp from the 1950s. Crafted in the United States, this lamp features three po...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Palm Leaves Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in Pearl White
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, brass structure, 20 Murano glass leaves, disposed in the shape of a palm tree crown.
Equipped with 3 light bulbs (E14 for Europe, E12 on request ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Uchiwa floor lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M, 1970s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in bruxelles, BE
Large floor lamp in bamboo and paper by Ingo Maurer for Design M. Model: Uchiwa . Stamped Design M. Wear due to time and age
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Ferdinand Solère Rare Desk Lamp with Rotating Arm, France 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A mid-century desk lamp designed by Ferdinand Solere for SolR Paris, France, in the 1950s, it is made of orange lacquered metal and has a telescopic stainless steel arm that lengthen...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Opaline Glass Gold Striped Vintage European Globe Brass Top Pendant Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass, 3 gold stripes globe glass pendant.
Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by interna...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table or Floor Lamp Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing big Midcentury table lamp or floor lamp in golden wrought iron and multi-color hammered glass produced by Longobard the concurrent of Poliarte at the 1960s / 1970s.
Made ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Large Gino Sarfatti 30 Armed Chrome Chandelier Model 2097 Made by Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large Gino Sarfatti (1912-1984) chandelier model 2097 with 30 arms and bulbs designed in 1958.
It's made of metal with chrome and made by Flos in the 1980s.
This chandelier, with it...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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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8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.