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
Brass and Opaline Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendants
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Two stunning suspensions designed by Swedish master Hans Agne Jakobsson feature unlacquered brass hardware and a large opaline glass shade with a unique design.
Each suspension provi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid century Modern Style Wall Sconce Lamp Floral Shape
Located in Oxford, GB
This midcentury modern wall sconce is expertly crafted with pencil reed rattan in a lovely floral shape and a sleek gold metal light fi...
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Table Lamps in Murano Glass and Brass by Franco Luce, Italy 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of table lamps leaf shaped in murano glass and brass by Franco Luce.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
European plug (works outside EU with a simple plug adapte...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Chandelier, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, off-white fabric and teak chandelier designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of canopy (inches): 2” H x 3.7” Diameter
Socket takes standard...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Spiral Table Lamps by Roller Lamp Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
34in H x 7in W x 7in D
Lamp Shade
11in H x 15in W x 15in D
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Alessandro Mendini Italian Cubosfera Table Lamp Fidenza Vetraria, circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
The "Cubosfera" table lamp by Alesendro Mendini, editioned by Fidenza Vetraria, circa 1960s. Cast glass, hollow cube, that houses two light sockets. The glass is very thick and creat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative outdoor wall light in a painted metal frame with shade in embossed glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1970s Sciolari 37 Cubic Chrome Chandelier, Italia
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
In very good condition.
Prime quality material, solid construction, fine assembly and craftsmanship.
Brass cubes covered by a thick chrome coat.
Bridge between the cubes are mad...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-decorated glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage cond...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights.
Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a painted metal shade holding one light, beginning with a sphere of the same...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Wall Lamps / Sconces by Maison Bagues Bamboo Palm Leaves, France 1950s
Located in München, BY
A pair of extraordinary sconces by Maison Bagues with green painted long palm leaves and three bamboo shaped arms of brass.
Stunning lamps and a real asset to any home.
Condition:
...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 36 shaded pink glass tube
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 36 large shaded pink glass tubes in a star shape.
Period: late 20th c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Leather Sconce Light in Emerald Green, 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 vintage Murano chandelier in the manner of Mazzega - 52 glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 55,10 inches (140 cm) height w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Stunning Double Brass Pendant with Adjustable Counter Weights by Florian Schulz
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning double Posa dark brass pendant with adjustable counterweights designed by Florian Schulz, Germany, 1970s
Two heavy metal ball counterweight and two brass domes. Cloth cord....
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Round Bauhaus Opaline Milk Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of two white opaline or milk glass flushmount lights. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous glass flush mount with metal fixture. Each Fixture requires one European E27 / 110...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini Pendant Lamps (3) Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant lamps (3x) Area 50 by Marco Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1976
We have 3 lamps available, priced and sold per piece.
Mario Bellini Area 50 penda...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin, Plastic, Parchment Paper
Very Large Athena Table Lamp by Georgia Jacob, France, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Wonderful and very large midcentury "Athena" table lamp by Georgia Jacob, France, circa 1970s.
Socket: 1 x e27 for standard screw bulbs.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Limestone
Mid Century Modern " Quadrifoglio " Floor Lamp, Gae Aulenti for Guzzini, Italy
By Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern " Quadrifoglio " Floor Lamp, Harvey Guzzini, Italy
This iconic and rare Quadrifoglio floor lamp, designed by Luigi Massoni and Studio 6G for Harvey Guzzini in the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Clam Shell Pencil Reed Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid-century modern shell-shaped rattan wall lamps with a French Parisian design can add a touch of elegance and style to any space. These lamps often feature a combination of rattan ...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Aluminium Signal Column Floor Lamp Set
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of floor lamp model 'Signal Column Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1962.
Manufactured by Editions Serge Mouille in France. The production of lamps, wall lights and floor lamp...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
1 0f the 3 Three Unique Mixed Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of orange and brown glazed ceramic and glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Linden Table Lamp with Contemporary Linen Shades 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
20th century design orange ceramic table lamp by Poteries du Marais 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Poteries du Marais
Abstract 20th century design orange ceramic table lamp
Signed
Original perfect condition
Ceramic height 24 cm
Large 16 cm
Height with electrical system 29 cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Bamboo Rattan Large Drum Pendant Lights / Lanterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool pair of handcrafted rattan drum shaped ceiling suspension lamps with inner paper lampshades. France, 1960s
These large lanterns have an...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Stilnovo Chandelier 16 Light Brass Metal Opaline Glass, 1950s Style, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Marvelous Italian chandelier with 16 lights, made after a 1959 Stilnovo design.
Black painted metal, brass and opaline glass shades.
Dimensions:
115 x 115 cm. (45 x 45 In.)
He...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Bullet Hood Shade with Wood Finial 1950/60s
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century gooseneck desk lamp, having a bullet form hood shade desk lamp, flex arm, and a circular plinth base. This example is in good, original, clean and working condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Brass and Wood Floor Lamp With Double Fiberglass Drum Shade
Located in San Carlos, CA
For sale we have a gorgeous mid century modern floor brass floor lamp with wood accent. This floor lamp is finished with a beautiful fiberglass double drum shade.
This mid century modern floor lamp is in excellent working condition and in sound structural shape. The brass comes with some pitting and patina, the wood is in good condition. The shade has no rips or tears in the fiberglass, but the rings are carrying some rust. See pictures for details.
This lamps can be put to use as is and will stand out with its sleek design and fabulous shade. It's a gorgeous piece, don't miss out
Measures 65.5" tall x 13" wide
Outside Lamp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Small White Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983), Chandelier, France 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Wrought iron chandelier by Michel ZADOUNAISKY (1903 - 1983), hammered, with nine arms. Body of volutes and interlaces joined by a central strut with hammered palmettes decoration wit...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis Kalff Attributed Turquoise Enameled Metal Pendant Lamp by Philips
By Philips, Louis Kalff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Philips designer Louis Kalff attributed, ceiling pendant with a newly painted turquoise shade and highly decorative, circular cut-out details. A bright and chic ce...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
"Lesbo" Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1967 Design
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A true icon of mid-century Italian design, the Lesbo Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti remains one of the most elegant and sought-after lighting pieces. Originally designed in 1967, t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Light Blue Handblown Murano Glass Brass Table Lamp Sphere 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This vintage blue sphere table lamp, crafted in the 1970s, features a stunning light blue handblown Murano glass sphere. The glass, in perfect condition with no chips or cracks, showcases a rare and hard-to-find design, created using a complex technique that produces a captivating bubble effect within the glass.
The lamp sits atop a brass base, which adds a touch of elegance and complements the beauty of the Murano glass. Please note that the brass base shows some wear (see last picture). This lamp is plug-in with a standard North American plug.
This exceptional piece is a testament to the skill and artistry of Murano glassmakers and is a rare find for any collector or enthusiast. We have more unique and rare Murano lamps...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade. This incredibly charming lamp was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Romeo Rega "Skyscraper" Mid-Century Table Lamp in Brass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous skyscraper-shaped table lamp in solid brass with it's original lampshade in white silk. This incredibly rare and unique table lamp was designed and signed by Romeo Rega in ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two Bergboms Table lamps in Brass with Josef Frank "Nippon" Shades, Sweden 1970s
By Josef Frank, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Elegant Mid-Century table lamps by Bergboms in brass, Sweden 1970s. Bergboms, Malmö, 1960s/70s. The lamps have shades covered in the textile "Nippon" by Josef Frank. Age-related...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Mid Century Stiffel Torchiere Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of mid century torchiere table lamps by Stiffel in brass with white enameling. The lamps with white glass shades with reeded raised design and embossed Stiffel as shown. The foo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Camer Glass or Venini Tiered Oval Murano Glass & Steel Chandelier 1970s
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
There is a long a storied history between Camer Glass and Venini. Information is not easy to come by, but it is widely accepted that Camer was the primary producer of glass used in t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Murano Glass and Bronzed Drum Chandelier, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano scavo glass and bronzed drum chandelier, in stock
Three textured undulated and overlapping Murano glass forming a sculptural drum chandelier.
Five regular base bulbs,
Total w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
One of... German Vintage Blown Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... large handblown Art Déco style glass flush mount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: Two x E27 (US E26).
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason Attributed. Glass and Aluminum Pendant Lamp, Italy, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Well preserved 1960s pendant lamp, Italy, midcentury.
Dimensions are 15.74" x 9.05" (shade only) 50" (total drop)
Elegant ceiling light in very good o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Italian Mid-century Florentine Flush Mount Light with Murano Glass Flowers
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous round shaped flush mount light made of golden varnished metal base on which are mounted 32 pieces of Murano crystal glass flowers in transparent and amber color.
Hand craft...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Orno pendant designed by Yki Nummi, Finland, 1960's
By Yki Nummi
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century Orno pendant designed by Yki Nummi, Finland, 1960's. 60 watts E-26 Edison medium base incandescent bulb recommended or higher if LED/CFL.
CREATOR: Yki Nummi
PERIOD: 19...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Betty Made to Order Sconce by Lightmaker Studio in Blackened Brass
Located in Kingston, Ontario
With curvaceous shapes and a nipped centre, Betty is a modern take on midcentury era design. Sculptural mold-blown glass spheres glow in opal opaque, semi-opaque colors or clear glas...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston 5 Arm Brass Pendant for Lightolier , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare Gerald Thurston 5 arm pendant for Lightolier .
Pierced brass plated shade mounted on an brass structure .
Well made with quality component and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
3 Arms Counter Balance Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Elegant minimalist chandelier with 3 counter balanced rotating arm that pivot 180 degree with tiltable shade .
Light bounce on ceiling creating an ambient mood and lights up a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Italian table lamp from the 1960s embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of mid-century design. The base is crafted from high-quality ceramic, showcasing a rich textur...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
34" Pendant Light in Handwoven Black 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
Rare French Signed & Dated Cubist Glass Table Lamp by Anatole Riecke, 1950
By A. Riecke
Located in London, GB
For sale is an exceptionally rare, signed, and dated Modernist glass table lamp by renowned Art Deco designer Anatole Riecke, produced in Paris in 1950.
This lamp features a heavy, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
"Febo" Table Lamp, Red Marble and Murano Glass by Pamio & Toso for Leucos, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular "Febo" Table lamp in solid red Verona marble, brass and a stunning shade in mouth-blown Murano glass. This incredibly rare lamp was designed by Roberto Pamio & Renato Tos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
1 of the 6 Square Glass and Brass Light Fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960.
Each square wall light has a square brass back plate with a square milkglass on top. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier & Toso Style Mid-Century "Graniglia" Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano Graniglia blown glass wall lights in the Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1990s. The wall lights have brass frames; the Murano glass is a light and transparent gold colou...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo, Wall Light, Acrylic, Brass, Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An acrylic, brass and black-lacquered metal wall light produced by Stilnovo, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11” H x 5.75” W x 5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige embroidery fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.5"H x 7.0"W x 2.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measure...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
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
Huge Italian Murano Pink Felci Glass Chandelier, 75 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful and huge Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 75 splendid pink glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art.
Dimensions: 65...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Edgar Brandt Style Bronze Snake Floor Lamp
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stylized after the original snake lamp by Edgar Brandt, this lamp is made of custom hand-cast bronze. The piece shows a highly detailed snake, coiled around a light shade with its op...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.