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
Joe Colombo Floor Lamp 'Colombo 626' by Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp 'Colombo 626' designed by Joe Colombo in 1970.
Floor lamp with dimmer giving direct and indirect light, lacquered steel base, chromium-plated stem, height adjustable refle...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,691 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1 of the 2 Glass Flush Mount Wall Lights from Peill & Putzler, Germany 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid-20th century glass flush mounts, made around 1970 in Germany, Europe. Featuring a bubble glass shade with a light bulb in the middle. The light illuminates wonderful.
Can used a...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Pendant Lamp in Brass by Florian Schulz
Located in KUTNO, PL
When we think of luxurious but restrained design in the spirit of modernism, it's hard not to mention the name Florian Schulz. This German designer created more than just lamps - he ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 11 Venini Style Murano Glass and Gold-Plated Sconces, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 11 Murano glass wall sconces featuring five long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with gold-plated details and backplate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Italian Brass Spider Ceiling or Wall Light in Mid-Century Style
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian midcentury designs, this ceiling / wall light will make the focus center of your interior. The arms radiate all around the stem, each ending with a metal shad...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of vintage Murano 1970s Flush Mount Wall Ceiling Lamps in White Swirl Glass
Located in København, DK
Paid of unused (new) vintage Murano glass ceiling lamp with white swirl pattern. Can be used both as a ceiling lamp or as a wall lamp. 2x E27 socket. Handmade in Italy, 1970s, and co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,956 Sale Price / set
33% Off
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
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a black painted metal center piece which holds 12 arms made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a rich and warm tone and lovely patina. The textured and curved glass lamp...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Lamp by Hans Bergström for Asea, Sweden Mid-20th century
By ASEA, Hans Bergström
Located in Utrecht, NL
Asea AB, founded in 1883, was a Swedish electro-technical company headquartered in Västerås. The historic company not only produced high-quality lighting, but has had a decisive infl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Pairs Round Gold Glass Wall Lights/Flush mounts by Peill Putzler, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Four beautiful mid-20th century wall lights by Peill & Putzler. Made around 1970 in Germany, Europe. Featuring a large clear glass shade with gold around it. The light illuminates wo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold, Brass
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 63 Multicolored Quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 63 Murano multicolred crystal prism (quadriedri) for each applique
in a chrome metal ...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll floor lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1950s
The wood is polished
The brass parts are polished and stove enameled
The shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Several Clear Round Bubble Glass Wall Lights by Helena Tynell, Germany 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful clear bubble glass wall light designed by Helena Tynell around 1960-1970 in Europe, Germany. The bubbled glass gives a wonderful glow. The glass is mounted on a gold colore...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
XXL Wilhelm White Wagenfeld Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
At the outset, we’d like to point out that this wall lamp is the largest model of its kind—please refer to the photo with a standard-sized version for comparison. We don’t often use the word “rare,” because rarity is subjective, but this particular size is certainly not something you come across every day.
This is a Midcentury Modern double-socket wall lamp or sconce, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld in the 1950s. Its form resembles a zeppelin or cigar, crafted from porcelain with a white glaze and topped with two white opaline glass shades.
Manufactured by Linder Wandleuchten in Germany, this piece provides two light sources and is in very good condition. The lamp has a built-in switch, but it can be easily removed if you prefer to use it without. It has been rewired for modern use. Ideal for various settings, it is especially well-suited for bathrooms or as a vanity mirror light.
Dimensions:
Width: 12.5"
Depth: 4.5"
Height: 4"
Wilhelm Wagenfeld was a renowned German designer recognized for his significant contributions to the field of industrial design. Born in 1900 in Bremen, Germany, he was particularly acclaimed for his works in the Bauhaus style and later contributions to modern design. His notable designs include the Bauhaus Table Lamp (1924), also known as the "Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
1940s Giovanni Michelucci for Lariolux Brass Table Lamp
Located in Palermo, IT
Pre-war Italian brass desk lamp, circa 1940s. A Classic desk lamp which combines the characteristics of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements. A Lariolux ministeriale rounded shade ...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Finnish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Itsu
By Itsu
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with the Finnish mid-century modern ceiling lamp by Itsu. This exquisite piece marries function with a beautiful form, accent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Sconces in Green Murano Glass and Brass, Guglielmo UIrich 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly charming appliques attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. They were produced in Venice, Italy in the 1940s.
These sconces are a unique masterpiece. Two arms and a backplate in br...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Olof Georg Hermansson, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige ceramic table lamp designed by Olof Georg Hermansson and produced by Keramik-Olle, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter x 8”...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Chrome for GUBI
By Louis Weisdorf, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Louis Weisdorf 'Multi-Lite' Portable Table Lamp in Chrome for GUBI
Designed in 1972 by Weisdorf, this new portable version of Weisdorf's iconic d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Veneziana 5 tiers chandelier. 41 Clear glass piece . Piattelli design. UL listed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This superb classic reliable style was re-designed for an improved look and trouble free chandelier.
In order to comfort buyer and ease public space use, chandelier will be wired an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Graniglia Shield Sconce, 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on gold frame / Made in Italy
Measures: Height 12.5 inche...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
$1,200 / item
Classic Mid Century Pull Down Saucer Disk Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century pull down, saucer, disk chandelier in anodized aluminum brass and glass. The disk form shade features its original glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural ceiling light with hand-decorated shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamps, Teak, Jute, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and jute cord table lamps designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 13.25"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Jute, Teak
1 of 3 Stunning Floral Chrome Sputnik Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning floral plexiglass and chrome Sputnik chandeliers, Germany, 1960s.
It requires 10 x E14 standard bulbs with 40W max each.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to ins...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Large Brass Flush Mount, Designed by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful flush mount light fixture by Palwa, Germany, 1970s.
It is made of a brass frame decorated with a large number of crystals. Wonderful light effect.
The lamp takes 12 x E2...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970s Sciolari 9 Thick Glass Cube Flush Mount for Lightolier , USA
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Gaetano Sciolari 9 thick glass cube brass plated flush mount fixture for Lightolier .
Contain 9 E12 candelabra size socket rated at 40 watt each .
E...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,695 Sale Price
32% Off
White Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern white Murano glass petal chandelier, by Mazzega, Italy 1980s.
The five-tier chandelier is made of a chrome frame and white and clear Murano glass petals.
It ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Beige Murano Glass Pendant Lamp De Majo Murano Venice Italy 1970s
By De Majo
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century beige murano glass pendant lamp De Majo Murano Venezia Italy 1970s Handblown murano lamp. A handblown lamp is a real work of art. Pendant lamps from this company are very...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rosebush Tree Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier in Gilt Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage Floral Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron
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Outstanding large size gilt iron ornate foliage flower bush ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
$6,142 Sale Price
20% Off
‘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
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Wireless Table Lamp in 'Dusty Blue' for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Dusty Blue' for Verpan. Designed in 1980. New, current production.
This is a versatile smaller and wireless version of the 'Pantop' ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Green 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 lantern in green Murano...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Extra Large Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Murano Glass Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five huge and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan HL 155 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulip...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Quadriedri Glass Chandelier, 60 Amber Prism Quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 amber quadriedri on nickel metal frame. This midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a timeless Classic.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier, 50 Lattimo Glass Rondini
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 50 glass petals "rondini" (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 55,10 inches (140 cm) h...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Italian Pair of Midcentury Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely and beauty Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy.
Each Wall Sconces is composed by five...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Glass and Brass Pair of Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E14 light bulb.
Wired and suitable ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century modern Murano venetian glass chandelier 1960s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano Glass Floral Rezzonico Chandelier 1960s
This stunning chandelier is a remarkable example of Venetian craftsmanship from the 1960s. Expertly handcrafted from Murano blown glas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large blue Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern light blue Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Three pairs of sconces available - Set of...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,700 / set
Murano Ceiling Lamp, 64 White Lattimo Glass Petal
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 64 white lattimo Murano glass. Elegant lighting object.
Period: late xx century
Dimensions: 15,75 inches (40 cm) height; 29,50 inches (80 cm) depth; 29,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Murano ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos.
Made in Italy in 1970s
Takes 1 Edison base bulb.
FREE US rewiring upon request.
We take pride in bringing vintage fixtures to...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950s Hala Zeist White Enameled Single Spot Floor Lamp
By Hala Zeist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This white enameled floor lamp features an elegantly elongated, position adjustable shade with on/off switch that connects to the slender stem with chrome hardware and a circular bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Wall Sconces In Lacquered Metal And Brass
By Stilnovo
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we have provided detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
Iconic and refined pai...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Iron, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and iron floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 64.25"H x 27" Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Florian Schulz 'Onos 55' Nickel Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning and elegant brand new contemporary Mid-Century Modern designed German made large polished nickel plated brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'O...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Sputnik Spider Chandelier Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and extra large Mid-Century Modern brass spider light fixture or chandelier with 24 curved arms attributed to Stilnovo, Italy, manuf...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Midcentury Amber Op Art Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1970s midcentury OP Art glass chandelier.
The Brass fixture has various sized Amber colored glass Rondelays which are illuminated
by four standard light sources.
Category
1970s American 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
Customizable Huge Concave Pierced Brass Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
29 inches huge concave pierced brass pendant or flushmount.
Contain 6 E26 or E27 socket rated at 60 watt each.
We will make and ship proper wiring and sockets according to your...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,395 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61.
Entitled “Cypress Sunset”
Th...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$424 Sale Price
55% Off
Pair Frosted Pocket Style Murano Glass Sconces with Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of Murano glass wall sconces feature a U pocket shape with brass hardware. Each sconce is over 9” tall with pale yellow Murano glass that has been treated w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Wall Lights, Metal, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass and metal consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (Inches)...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass wall light designed by Ignazio Gardella and produced by Azucena, Italy, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19.5” H x 26.5” W x 16.5“ D
Back Plate D...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A pair of Italian wall lamps made in the 1960s in the style of Stilnovo. It is fascinating with its rare glass shape. The body of the lamp is made of brass
The lights require E14...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,417 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$599 Sale Price
20% Off
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thinly-cut pieces of exquisite ivory-toned translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a table, with versatile configurations.
Ivory onyx comes from Middle Eastern quarries and has a unique veining. This translucent stone is carefully worked in Italy, and was chosen because of its combination of interesting patterns, high translucency, and the way it makes the light output look warmer.
The 4-shade version is ideal to be hung over a round table.
Our onyx supplier has worked in many high-end architectural projects, and these same materials have been used at the Armani hotel in Milan. When he was shown the chandelier designs, he rose to the challenge and adapted his tooling to make us perfect round discs. He worked hard to find exactly the right thickness that would keep the depth of the texture. It could not be too thick, otherwise it would lose transparency. And too thin, it would look like it was printed.
The result is stunning. The combination of carefully-worked translucent stone and brass works perfectly, and the use of the ingenious Orbitale structure allows the geometry of the chandelier to be played with, and it can be configured in several ways.
There is nothing else like this on the market.
The Sistema collection uses a clever rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that each can be staggered at different angles. They work well in any space and suit both regular and low-ceilinged rooms wonderfully.
Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers. On the upper side of each disc there is a smaller opening to provide ambient light.
Top-quality LEDs with over 80 CRI, meaning that the lighting does not alter the color of food and people.
The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering. The arms can be rotated 180 degrees to configure various combinations. As well as two rows of evenly-spaced lights over a dining table, a regular 8-shade star or 4-shade star (see photos) are possible, as well as creative sculptural shapes. The arms can be rotated even when the chandelier is lit.
The shades can also be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.).
This listing shows the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary.
Silvio Piattelli copyright and design.
Specifications (Note: The Sistema chandelier has glass shades, while Sistema Solare...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Brass
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