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
Sistema Solare, Luxury Ivory Onyx and Brass 8 Rotating Orbitale Arms Chandelier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thin pieces of translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a dining table, with versatile configurations. Featured on Netflix series Designing Miami, 1st episode!
There is nothing else like this on the market.
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 8-shade version is ideal to be hung over a long rectangular table. See schematics.
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.
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.
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
Kalmar Pendant Light Chandelier 'Citrus', Brass Amber Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous penant light model 'Citrus' by Austrian light maker J.T. Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The ligh...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.32” H x 4.7” W x 3.63” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): n/a
Bulb Specifications: E-14 Bulb
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Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Robert Sonneman Mid Century Chrome Orbiter floor Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century chrome swinging arm floor lamp having some adjustably to the shaft and switch to the upper cord . The Orbiter lamp as it's called is the perfect light for over a loung...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' Table Lamp in 'Burgundy' for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Burgundy' 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
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 6-shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique 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 6-shade version is ideal to be hung over an oval dining 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.
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
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in sprayed...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Scarce early/ original George Nelson Hanging "Cigar Bubble Lamp -
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original ,Vintage,, NOT NEW REPRODUCTION! .Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Bubble light will add a touch of softness and luminosity to any interior! Delightful cigar shape hanging p...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Articulated Sconce Midcentury Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Hand Gilt Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Thanks to a customer who wanted this finish, combining a typical renaissance Tuscan gold leaf finish with a Mid-Century Modern shape.
This beautiful sconce has three moving joints.
On the backplate and the middle you have a dented joint for reaching any point. On the heads there is a turning and 90 degrees up and down to keep the shades vertical and aiming every position.
Natural solid patinated brass. Aluminum shades dust sprayed lacquered in ivory and hand gilted by a local artisan in the Siena area.
Pivoting heads helps with the light distribution in the room. Upper shades contribute to the ambiance light and lower shades for the direct light.
Ideal side to fireplace so that the arm can reach a reading sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Gold Leaf
1970s Rare Midcentury Floor Lamp Drukov, Czechoslovakia
By Drukov
Located in Praha, CZ
- cleaned and rewired
- 2x , E26-E27 bulbs
- US wiring compatible
- minor signs of use
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Stemlite Floor Lamp by Designline in Black with White Frosted Glass Shade
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek low profile floor made by Design-Line. It features a cast aluminum main base in a sculptural tulip form. The base is finished in a rich black gloss. The frosted glass lamp is...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Rene Mathieu Large Vintage Brass Double Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France.
Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s.
2-Arm articulated brass stem.
The double bulb sconce has independent switches ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Purple Clear Pendant Lamps by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 beautiful mid century Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria. Floral pendants in clear and purple tinted mazzega murano glass.
Four individual glass murano leaves mounted on a me...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Mid Century Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Modernist ceiling light in brass with decorated shade in blown glass. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1950s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage conditio...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Pendant Lamp by E. S. Horn, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small Stilnovo inspired Danish Pendant Light from E. S. Horn. Its made from black powder coated aluminium, translucent acrylic, perforated steel an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Adjustable TH Valentiner Ceiling Pendant in Full Brass
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful mid-century modern adjustable ceiling pendant by Th. Valentiner Copenhagen, Denmark produced in the 1960s. This adjustable lamp with a wooden pully technique allows for h...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wabi Short Smoky Topaz, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating the natural movement and fluid matter of the glass. It gets its namesake from the Jap...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
small Boudoir Glass Table lamp inside painting 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice small boudoir Table lamp . Opaline Glass . inside Landscape painting . Still in a good condition . New porcelain fitting and rewire ring.
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Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opaline Glass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
1 of 10 Large Glass Pendant Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A special round dark yellow glass pendant designed by Peill & Putzler, manufactured in Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Gilt Brass Flower Shape Wall Lights by Palwa, Germany, 1970s
By Palwa
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 large mid-century gilt brass wall sconce with crystal glasses, made by Palwa, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Big Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass structure, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E12 USA...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Sirius Silver Plated Mid-Century Chandelier, Lightolier, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive Modernist chandelier from the 1960s, model Sirius, designed by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightoiler, Italy. Made from silvered brass. The chandelier has three arms and offer...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Silver, Brass
Magnificent Gamma Lamp Model Designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sergio Mazza, the renowned Italian designer, is the creative talent behind the impressive Gamma design. With an outstanding career in lighting design, Mazza has earned a prominent place in the world of contemporary design. His creations are characterized by the combination of elegant and functional forms with meticulous attention to detail. With the Gamma lamp, Mazza once again demonstrates his ability to merge aesthetic beauty with exceptional functionality, creating a piece that captivates with its intriguing design and dazzling illumination.
This article is part of an old new stock, so it is in excellent condition.
The Sergio Mazza Gamma...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Rare Glass and Nickel Chandelier by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid - century glass and nickel chandelier by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s.
This high quality piece is made of many clear Murano glass disk hanging on the nickeled brass frame.
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Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
Franco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah "AS1C Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
AS1C designed by Fanco Albini and Franca Helg for Sirrah is a table lamp with a structure made entirely of chrome-plated metal. The cup-shaped diffuser is made of white opaline glass.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp - Giulia Mangani - Sèvres Style Porcelain Bird
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Magnificent luxurious table lamp of a tropical bird with a large gilded bush.
Created by the Italian brand Giulia Mangani, circa 1960-1970
The bird and pedestal are made of porcelai...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Vintage Ceiling Pendant in Carl Fagerlund style made of metal and Glass, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This pendant lamp in the style of Swedish Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors was produced in the 1960s. The piece is made of silver/chrome metal and fe...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Murano chandelier by Mazzega Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a mesmerizing Murano chandelier crafted by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s, representing the epitome of mid-century modern Italian lighting. This exquisite chandelier f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative Midcentury Italian Hand Crafted Metal Painted Sunflower Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful " Pop Art " like table lamp for a sideboard or sidetable etc.
This Italian table lamp is from circa 1970/80 and its stylish and timeless sunflower design will look beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Unique Pair of Large Murano Chandeliers made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970-1979
By Barovier
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful, good size and mint condition pair of Venetian, black art glass pendant lights.
If you are looking for a rare and truly stylish pair of Murano art glass fixtures to grace your home then these handmade chandeliers could be perfect. With lighting as one of our specialities we were over the moon to finally find a pair of this rarity and beauty and that we were given the opportunity to purchase them. Over the years we have sold several unique Venetian pendants, but finding an original Barovier and Toso pair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Glass Replacement Shade for Laurel Lamp in Frosted White Globe Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exact replacement shade to fit your Laurel lamp. Fits most model lamps as shown. Hole / Opening is 3.5 inches in diameter. The finish is acid etched opal white glass. Disperses li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Italian Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lights, in the style of Stilnovo.
Height 26 cm.
Standard delivery in polished brass, E12, or E14 sockets on request.
Optional finishes are ava...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture Model UF4-L8 Floor Lamp, Japan, 2021
By Vitra, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Japanese floor lamp rendered in a black painted steel frame with a suspended washing paper and bamboo shade with a cloth covered cord, designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951. Signe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Table Lamps, Solid Turned Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1970s.
Sold without lampshades. Stated dimensions exclude lampshade.
Other designers of the period...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
An Important And Rare Chandelier By Osvaldo Borsani ca' 1940's Brass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and probably unique chandelier by Osvaldo Borsani with glass shades by Paolo Venini, ca' 1940's. Polished and lacquered brass. Large scale and very impressive in person embodi...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
This elegant pair of Murano glass wall lights, designed by J.T. Kalmar, features six textured glass elements in blue, amber, and clear tones, mounted on a nickel backplate. When lit,...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Sistema Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Brushed Nickel and Glass, 6-Shade
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Brass Sistema chandelier, made with a nickel plated finish lightly brushed.
This chandelier brings the popular chrome like finish to the Sistema and Sistema solare group.
I'm using nickel finish because it's harder and the light brushing gives more dept to the finish. It also keeps the finish uniform in case of use, considering this chandelier has moving parts. Last nickel plating is a bit more warm than chrome.
This chandelier uses an ingenious 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.
This is the medium Sistema chandelier, with 3 arms and 6 shades. Ideal for an oval or long dining table. It works well also over an island. The result is uniform lighting from above the dining table. There is nothing else like this on the market. There are beautiful chandeliers available, but they always tend to give out too much light in the center and too little at either side.
Each shade has two LED strips that can be lit separately. In this way you can have either a regular light or a stronger light depending on how you need to use the chandelier. The LEDs are top quality with a CRI of over 80. This ensures that the natural color of food and people can be seen perfectly. The LEDs are on a 24V direct current feed, so there is no flickering.
The arms can rotate 180 degrees, for many possible combinations. See the drawing for the two regular positions. The chandelier can also be rotated when it is lit. The shades can be rotated on the arm axis to meet any lighting needs in a living room (paintings, bookshelves etc.). The shades have neutral white glass fixtures. Please see the photos. On the back there is a smaller Lucite opening for giving ambient light. This listing shows measurements for a dining table and the smallest drop. A change of drop is complimentary. Please see the last image for all sizes and ask for high resolution technical drawings if you need them. Please see the drawing to get an idea of sizes for the different chandeliers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Paavo Tynell, 1950's plafond lamp, Idman Oy, Finland
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of the Paavo Tynell 1950's plafond lamp, crafted by Idman Oy, Finland. Celebrate the exquisite craftsmanship and iconic design of Scandinavian Vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant change...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 4 Kalmar Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall light with Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each s...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Articulating Wall Light, Rattan Fabric & Brass, France 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This mid-century wall light was designed and manufactured in France in the 1950s.
The lamp is mounted on a brass wall bracket with an articulating arm that can be adjusted both ver...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Frosted Ice Glass Ceiling Light by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Frosted Ice Glass Ceiling Light by Kaiser Leuchten, 1960s Germany
This stunning Mid-Century Modern flush mount or wall light is an excellent example of the craftsmanship...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Vico Magistretti Mania Sconces for Artemide, 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vico Magistretti Mania sconces for Artemide, 1970. Polycarbonate.g
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 9” H x 6.25” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter x...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Brazilian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red-lacquered metal table lamp or wall light designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
The metal shades present with very light discoloration. Very light oxidation pres...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier in Green Glazed Metal Pendant Italy, Industrial Style of the 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Chandelier in green glazed metal. Pendant Italy, Industrial style of the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Eight Arms Brass Chandelier, Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style, Sixteen Bulbs
By Stilnovo
Located in Bochum, NRW
Eight arms brass chandelier, pivot shades, Stilnovo style.
Light up and down, pivoting shades to adjust the light distribution in the room. Customizable in colors and dimensions.
...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Stilnovo wall sconces styled by Gilardi & Barzaghi mid-century stamp
Located in Palermo, IT
Stilnovo with stamp Gilardi Barzaghi . Production Italy 1950 ca.
Pair of two-light wall lamps, body
biconico in metallo verniciato.
The 360 degrees are intended for the cones clos...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Jean Prouvé JIB Potence Lamp, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic Jean Prouvé French potence swing lamp from the 1950s. Turquoise painted iron and a swing mechanism that allows for effortless 180º movement. The design and dimensions of the ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful 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 in good vintag...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
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