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
'Galassia' Brass and Glass Floor Lamp for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
'Galassia' Brass and Glass Floor Lamp for Stilnovo.
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century era, produci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,372 / item
Mid-Century German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare 4 cocoon pendant lamp from goldkant glow according to the design of friedel wauer from the 1960s.
A pendant lamp that can be used like a standing lamp. The lamp consists of fou...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
$895 / item
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lattimo glass and brass pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Brass pendant with curvilinear details and white lattimo glass bowl shade.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Large green Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern light green Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available - Set of four sconces.
Sold and priced in pair. To inqui...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,700 / set
Italian Murano Six-Tier Amber Felci Glass chandelier - 36 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art.
Period: late XX century...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Brass And Painted Grey Metal Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please take a moment to read the full description. We've included detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and quality of our pieces.
Iconic and elega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1990s Gorgeous "Aquarium" Floor Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli
Located in Milano, IT
1990s gorgeous "Aquarium" floor lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonangeli in polypropylene. This lamp is a true piece of modern art and it's in excellent condition. It works perfectly...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier composed of glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large circular chandelier composed of blown glass diffusers, “Poliedri” model, design by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Through his designs, Carlo Scarpa developed a visual...
Category
1950s 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
Scandinavian Modern White Wood 19" Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This pendant light offers a Mid-Century Modern design with Scandinavian influences, blending minimalist luxury with organic style. Made from white eco wood veneer, a sustainable mat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood
$966 / item
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Alabaster and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique alabaster wall sconces lights, Art Deco style.
A beautiful and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern alabaster wall sconces with brass details, made in Italy in the 1970s. Thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Wire
Pair of Bubble Glass Wall Lights/Flush mounts by Tynell, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of amber colored bubble glass wall lights designed in the style of Helena Tynell around 1960-1970 in Europe, Germany. The rich textured bubbled glass gives a wonderful glow. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian 60s table lamp made of heavy marble and with a large silk lampshade
Located in München, DE
Very elegant table lamp with a base made of a round, heavy mocha brown marble.
Made in Italy. Made in the 160s.
Beautiful grain on the highly polished marble. Minimalist Italian desi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
Black Ceramic Table Lamp White Linen Shade and Ball Pull, Barro Bruñido
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
This collection is shaped from clay sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains in Oaxaca. Local legend holds that the clay is blessed.
Before firing, each piece is meticulously burnish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Clay, Linen
Gordon and Jane Martz Tile Table Floor Lamp Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Tile table floor lamp by the studio craft potters Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s.
57" high to top of finial, 20" high to surface of the table. The shade ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pottery, Walnut
Huge Italian Murano Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandelier, Amber Glasses
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 of ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Huge Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier, 75 Glass Petals Drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 75 great hourglass Murano glass. Nickel plated metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with chain; ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sputnik MultiColor Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic multi-colored sputnik, smoked brown yellow ochre blue, with a surprising design and its reduced height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elega...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Rare Pairs of Murano Glass Iridescent Clamshell Sconces 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso rare pairs of large clamshell sconces in heavy transparent iridescent Murano glass featuring deep ribbing and pronounced lobes, Italy, circa 1940....
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Stiffel Sculptural Table Lamp, Ceramic and Brass, Mid Century Modern
By Stiffel
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Stiffel table or accent lamp was made with graphic, angular brass base and pillar top juxtaposed by rounded ceramic body in complex medium grey color glaze. Reserved color p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Stilnovo Signed Brass Adjustable Wall Lamp, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Stilnovo signed brass adjustable wall lamp, 1950s. available 8 unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Italian Murano Disc Chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. Each chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,064 / set
Mid-century Italian Modern Green Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Italian Modern Green Shade Counterweight Pendant Lamp, 1950s, Italy
Consistent with age and use.
Please see the pictures for the condition of the lamp.
This lamp works ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Eclectic Turquoise Murano Chandelier with 36 Tronchi Tubes
Located in Bromma, SE
Eclectic Bold Murano Chandelier in a minty tone.
The murano fixture is composed of 36 Glass Elements in the size of 25 x7 cm (9.9" x 2.8").
New wiring. EU, UK and US wiring is comp...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1950's RZB Round Molded Glass Fixed Ceiling Light or Wall Sconce, Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century round pressed glass ceiling light or wall sconce in a daisy motif. This one has a giant cut-out on the back mount from the prev...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
ASEA, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.1"H x 18.0"W x 18.0"D
All items ship from High Point, No...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa Murano chandelier Poliedri by Venini
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A very beautiful and original Murano chandelier designed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano.
With 18 lights.
With soft colored and transparent slightly iridescent mo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
White Opaline Glass Brass Sconces Wall Lights
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass industrial wall light.
Brass top.
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 4.80 kg / 10.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Uchiwa Bamboo Fan Lamp In The Style of Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Hannover, DE
This breathtaking fan lamp dates from the 1970s and was masterfully crafted by hand. The design of this lamp is particularly beautiful and it is particularly suitable for low-hanging...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of green Murano glass lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of forest green Mid-Century Modern Murano glass lamps, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1980s.
The large handmade Murano glass lamps are sold without shades.
The lamps color of Mu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,600 / set
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
Plastic, Parchment Paper, Resin
Fase Madrid table lamp model SAUCE by Tomás Díaz Magro, 1969
Located in Lisboa, PT
The SAUCE Table Lamp, designed by Tomás Díaz Magro for Fase Madrid in 1969, is a remarkable piece of Spanish mid-century modern lighting. Standing at an impressive 70 cm in height, this is one of Fase’s largest and heaviest models (10 kg), featuring a heavy counterweight that ensures stability. Its swiveling base and adjustable lampshade, which can be raised or lowered using the elegant walnut handle, offer both practicality and style.
One of the lamp's standout features is the lengthwise opening in the lampshade, which not only provides cooling but also emits a striking shaft of light upwards, adding a touch of ambiance to any space. The pull-chain light...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French CP1 Wall Lamp, Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon, Les Arcs 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Wall sconce with rotating shade. Design by Charlotte Perriand in 1967 for Galerie Steph Simon.
This lamp is from the 1960-70s and has been sourced in one of the apartments of the S...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Leather Pendant Light in Black, 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
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
Italian Modern, Hand Carved Alabaster, Horse Motif, Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Modern, Hand Carved Alabaster, Horse Motif, Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Pair of substantial hand carved alabaster table lamps designed and produced in Italy c. 1950s. Each exa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
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
Vintage Le Klint Sax Accordion Wall Lamp in Beech
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adjustable wall light made from beech. Made by Le Klint and designed by Erik Hansen all the way back in 1952. This particular example Sax model number 224-1 dates from the 1980s and ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$655 Sale Price
20% Off
Herda Brass swing arm Desk Lamp 1980s
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice swing arm Desk lamp. Manufactured by Herda Holland
quality firm . Halogen dimmer on the shade . i also have the floor lamp .
please ask for a nice price . Very good conditi...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo flush mount ceiling light.
Opaline glass, brass.
Takes 1 Edison medium base bulb.
Height of the glass only 12 inches
Rewired for US.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rattan Wicker Pagoda Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan and Wicker wire pagoda shaped pendant or chandelier, France, 1960s.
This midcentury suspension lamp features a wicker weave conical lampshade with rattan vertical canes and and interior paper lampshade to difusse the light. It hangs from a chain oriental inspired links.
It has a nice design combining Midcentury and oriental accents.
This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment.
Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 36 cm diameterx 75 cm H
The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 36 cm diameter x 25 cm H.
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
French Rattan Suspension Lamp // French Wicker Rattan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wire
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
White Mat Opaline Glass Mid-Century Globe Pendant Lights by Glashütte Limburg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large round mat opaline glass pendant by Glashütte Limburg Duitsland
2 meter black cotton wire
Chrome top
Weight: 2.50 kg / 5.5 lb
Priced per individual it...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Milk Glass, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern White Wood 23" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
This limited-edition pendant light features white eco wood veneer, a premium, sustainable material made from reconstituted natural wood fiber. Its varied grain offers a natural look ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Other
$1,875 / item
Cassina Ficupala Floor Lamp
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Ficupala Floor Lamp.
Thanks to its organic shapes reminiscent of the plant world, the eclectic style of the Ficupala floor lamp lies between postmodern and Art Deco.
Modern...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$3,564 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier lamp in Vistosi style - 24 disks
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic Murano multicolored disks in a metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 41,30 inches (105 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Monumental Stilnovo Brass and Cream White Metal Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Chandelier made by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Made from white painted metal shades, brass and opaline glass.
Literature: G.Krohne, Formschone lampen, Munchen1952, S.92 (Vanante mit gel...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Spanish Large Sunburst Crown Leafed Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Crown Sunburst Large Flush Mount (54 cm ), Gilt Iron, Frosted Glass, Spain, 1950s.
This sunburst flushmount or pendant has leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Jacques Moniquet Signed Pair of Brass Sconces for Cheret AAM Paris, 1975, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Very chic Jacques Moniquet pair of brass wall sconces.
Small edition by Chéret AAM Paris, circa 1975, France.
Compressed polished brass, white perspex.
Each piece of Moniquet, due to...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Elegant Wall Light, Brass / Opaque Glass Balls, Kaiser Leuchten, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
Wall lamp by Kaiser Leuchten with brass frame and two opaque glass balls.
On the photo with two lamps, only the left is avaiable.
Width: 33 cm / 13 inch
Depth: 15 cm / 5.9 inch
Diameter balls: 14 cm / 5.5 inch
Matching small Sputnik light...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rupert Nikoll Pair Brass & Bamboo Nightstand, Table Lamps, 1955, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant nightstand or table lamps designed and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in 1950s, Vienna. The lamps feature a solid brass tripod base with typical Nikoll bamboo tube elements. G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian 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
$2,695 Sale Price
32% Off
1 of 2 Round Mid-Century Flush Mount, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp from the 1960s, in the style of Italian manufacturer Stilnovo, is a true mid-century modern masterpiece. It features a beautifully shaped acrylic glass diff...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,650 / item
Pair of CP1 Sconces by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CP1 sconces by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1960s. Red and black enamel. Red panel can pivot to flap forward in either direction vertically. Mou...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
$5,300 / set
Pair of Cerulean Blue crackle Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of ceramic lamps with a Cerulean blue crackle glazed finish
by Paul Hanson.
The lamps have been Newly rewired with adjustable polished brass double clusters and silk ra...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
$2,121 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage French Yellow Glass Ceiling Lamp, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
French vintage yellow glass ceiling lamp.
By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$742 Sale Price
65% Off
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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