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
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Original Holophane Globe Pendant Light, Paris, France, 1960
This original Holophane pendant light, produced in 1960 and formerly used as a street lamp in Paris, France, has been tho...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1950s Dual Shade Green Sculptural Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite table or desk lamp in the manner of Jean Royère circa 1950s
Loop design tubular metal base in vivid green with center brass orb finials
Supporting two conical shades pois...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - green color
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large green glass tubes in a star shape.
Weight about ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Terracotta Ceramic Table Lamp Black 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
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Sconces for Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni #109-1 'Tubetto 2 Snodi Piccoli' Sconces for Oluce. An extremely rare pair of wall lamps executed in painted perforated aluminum and metal by one of the...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Oriental Table Lamps – Circa 1960
Illuminate your space with the elegance and charm of this exquisite pair of Oriental table lamps, crafted ci...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Deka Rattan Table Lamp
Located in Oxford, GB
A Pair of Deka Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp
Crafted with precision and artistry, the Deka Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp is a stunning handcrafted creation by Rattanology, designe...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with a solo socket and mount make for a beautiful wall light. E...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
The brass stem presents with very light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 26” Diameter
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Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Stilnovo Perforated Black Metal & Opaline Glass Flush Mount
By Bruno Gatta, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Stilnovo Perforated Black Metal & Opaline Glass Flush Mount.
A quintessentially 1950s Italian design executed in opaline glass, black painted perforated metal and brass mounti...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #155 Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Gino Sarfatti Model #155 Ceiling Lamp for Arteluce.
Executed in a perforated brass dome mounted on a white painted curved metal plate with patinated metal detail on the ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Amazing Large Ice Glass Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, Wiener Werkstätte, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Extremely beautiful and large chandelier from the 1960s.
The very beautifully shaped Murano glass elements spread an impressive sparkling light game.
Very high quality workmanship an...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Lustres Pelotas, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, lacquered metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced by Lustres Pelotas, Brazil, c. 1960s.
The brass canopy presents with moderate oxidation. Moderate loss ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of green Murano glass lamps, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass table lamps, Italy circa 1980s.
The Italian lamps are made of various elements in handmade Murano glass, with brass mounts.
The lamps base is ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' Brass Chandelier in Multicolor for Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Achille & Pier Castiglioni 'Sputnik' brass chandelier in multicolor for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Midcentury Pair of Caramel Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and stunning Italian Murano caramel color glass Wall Sconces. These pieces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Rattan Bell Shaped Pendant Lamp / Hanging Light, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish modernist rattan suspension lamp with bell shaped lampshade, Spain, 1960s.
Eyecatching handcrafted rattan pendant ligh with geometric petal design.
It hangs from a chain with...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Astra, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s.
Brand new lampshades.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 16.1” H x 10” W x 5.75“ D
Back Plate Dimension...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Metal, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and black and green lacquered metal wall light, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions: 12.5" H x 4.9" W x 14.5" D
Fully Extended Dimensio...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - 12 "swallows" clear glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 6 glass petals "rondini" (transparent) in a chrome frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Brutalist Hand-Forged Iron Candle Chandelier, France 1950s, Sculptural Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Brutalist all-handcrafted and angular design candle pendant light.
Looking for that perfect design piece that marries warmth and sculptural purity? This chandelier offers timeless a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large exceptional 1960s chrome table lamp by Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare, large, beautiful, original 1960s chrome-plated table lamp.
Manufacturer: Gebrüder Cosack. Made in Germany.
The shade is steplessly adjustable and is fixed with a screw at ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Fazzoletto Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant and rare in this form.
The structure of the glass creates a very sparkling light.
Fantasti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Stunning Glass Wall by Sische, Germany, 1970s
By Sische
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Fantastic mid-century wall lights by Sische, Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The fix...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Carlo Nason Torpedo Glass Chandelier Mazzega, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
Carlo Nason iridescent Torpedo glass chandelier for Mazzega, Italy, 1960
Very scarce Carlo Nason light with almost 20 inches in diameter in refurbished condition. The original creme...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with a decorated glass shade and chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condit...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Large Eclectic Pink Murano Chandelier in Flamingo style
By Carlo Nason
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Bold and Eclectic Pink Murano Chandeliers. Petal Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The glass petals have swirls in white, pink and clear glass.
Th...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Two 1980s Gaetano Sciolari Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Theater Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two brass and glass wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the late 20th century, electrical parts are fully restored, brass parts have been cleaned, the tube glasses can...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hans Kögl Palm Tree Floor lamp 1970's Germany
By Hans Kögl
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning vintage gold plated palm tree lamp by Hans Kögl, Germany. This design icon brings so much atmosphere and warmth. It tells a story of a Hollywood Regency high class ambiance,...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of Mid-Century Pink Murano Hobnail Glass Table Lamps by Fenton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shades
Materials: Pink Murano Hobnail Glass, Patinated Brass Bases
Dimensions:
21”H x 6”W x 6”D
Shade:
10"H x 15"W x 15"D
Pair of Mid-Century...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished -Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tapered Ceramic, Walnut Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Newly Rewired, Newly Refinished, New Linen Shades
Materials: Cream Glazed Ceramic Base, Walnut, Brass Accents
Dimensions:
27”H x 5.75”W x 5.75”D
Shade:
10"H x 13"W x 1...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Brass 3 Arm Chandelier with long movable arms and rotatable light shades
Located in London, GB
The Uhura III pendant is designed by Andrew in the Mid-Century modern style and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by an historic Spanish Lighting manufacturer with over 100 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Beige Viscontea Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni for Flos, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century first edition large "Viscontea" cocoon pendant light in fabulous condition and with a charming beige color. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Teak, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and glass wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.2” H x 3.9” W x 5.25“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 4.6” H...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stunning Murano Pendant Light in style of Carlo Nason by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with two hand-made Brown and Clear Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, in style of Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy qu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
1965 Sciolari Inox Chandelier with Lucite Cubes and Brass Rods, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
A bold , modern Gaetano Sciolari Chandelier made of thick polished stainless steel sheet with acrilyc cubes and brass rod .
Well made with prime quality material.
Solid, sturdy...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Large German Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made bubble glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
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Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Rare Pair Wall Swing-Arm Lamps by Gerald Thurston
Located in South Charleston, WV
Sleek and Versatile, this pair of wall lamps by Gerald Thurston that provides elegant lighting with a sophisticated approach to wall sconce illumination. 17.5" tall, 14" deep and 8" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Murano glass Chandelier -101 pink and white alabaster glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink and white alabaster glass tubes in a star shape. Can b...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large mouth blown Murano Glass Bell Lantern - Gold Plated & Aquamare Glass
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by one of the most famous Master Glass Furnace's on the Island of Murano in Venice, this beautiful Bell Lantern is m...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Big Large Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Square Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in Metal and Fabric, 1970s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish square flush mount ceiling lamp, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker, 1970s. Metal, semi-transparent fabric, removable wooden grid. In good original condition.
Dimensions:
Height...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Roberto Pamio Febo Wall Lamps Sconces, Brass, Murano Glass, Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and spectacular pair of wall lights from the 1970s, designed in 1975 by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos in Italy. Stripped down to its essential elements, these lamps...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce Ceiling Light
By Studio BBPR, Arteluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio B.B.P.R. for Arteluce, ceiling light, model ‘2045/p’, lacquered aluminum, acid-etched prismatic glass, Italy, 1962
This playful ceiling light is designed by Studio B.B.P.R. f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Serge Mouille - Ceiling Lamp with 3 Rotating Arms in Black - IN STOCK!
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION:
Simple and elegant, this ceiling lamp makes a dramatic addition to a variety of room settings. With three rotating arms of differing lengths and heads that swivel and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
'Tekio Oval P12' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Oval P12' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole
Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, Mig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25” H x 5.125” W x 2.1“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.25” H x 5.125” W x .55”...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Wall Lights Sconces (5x) Hemp Paper Uchiwa Style Ingo Maurer
Sold as a set of 5 pieces.
Nice set of 5 woven hemp paper uchiwa shades in the style of Ingo Maurer. Made fr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Veined Beige Cocoon Pendant by Castiglioni, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and incredibly rare large mid-century round veined "Cocoon" chandelier designed by Achille Castilglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
In fabulous condition and f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Green Glass Meteor Table Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Michael Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handblown deep green Glass Table Lamp designed by Michael Bang and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970. It is called Meteor D (large model). Label from Holmega...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Black Round Pendant Lamp by Fog & Mørup, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This Fog & Mørup designer ceiling lamp is an elegant piece crafted from thin aluminum with a black coating, shaped like a hat. Featuring a black canopy, this lamp embodies the distin...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Spanish Crown Sunburst fixture XXL in Gilt Metal and frost Glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish crown light in gilt metal and frosted glass, Spain, 1950s. Midcentury antique gilt iron frame or pendant with laurel leaf motifs surrounding a central frosted glass dif...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps w/ Sculptural Metal Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Phil-Mar is a perfect blend of bold design and expert craftsmanship. The ceramic body features a vibrant orange glaze with textured lav...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brass & Organic Rattan Reed Half Dome Wall Sconces
Located in Oxford, GB
Pair of Rattan & Brass Half-Dome Wall Sconces
Elevate your space with these stunning handcrafted rattan organic reed half-dome wall sconces, beautifully accented with aged brass. Ea...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage blown glass sconces.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Murano Lamp Honey Caramel Brown Vintage
Located in Toronto, CA
A stunning vintage Murano glass mushroom lamp in a rare honey caramel brown hue, crafted using the signature swirl technique. The warm gradient effect gives the glass an ombré-like d...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
This set of Italian wall sconces from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Each sconce features a robust design with materials including lacquered black metal and brass...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are remi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – Unique 1960 Piece
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Pendant Lamp – A Rare 1960 Masterpiece with Original Patina
Step into the elegance of the past with this breathtaking Mid-Century Modern ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and brass flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5"H x 23.25"W x 23.25"D
All items ship from High Point, North Ca...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
20th Murano Poliedri Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
It sounds like you have a stunning piece of art with that Italian pendant light! The combination of 111 multicolored Murano glasses and a gold and brass structure creates a truly ele...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Danish Designer, Small Wall Lights, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak, brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Bulb Specification: E-14
Does not include mounting hardware.
These wall lights curre...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fase Madrid Design Desk Lamp, Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Spain, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant golden and chrome Mid-Century desk, table or side lamp from the 1970s — Model No. 520, designed by Luis Pérez de la Oliva and produced by the renowned Spanish lighting man...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Getano Sciolari Glass Table Lamp. 1970
Located in CA, CA
A very rare Getano Sciolari (1927 - 1994) table lamp constructed of mirrored metal, brass-plated metal each of the three columns topped with a hand blown smoked glass dome, circa 19...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured Murano glass wall lights. The glass is fluted and curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass sphere knob...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Arteluce mid-century table lamp
Located in Palermo, IT
Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce 'mappamondo' 1966 circa...
Height 60 cm.
Width 40 cm.
The lamp features a modern, sculptural design, its main feature being a spherical light diffuser in a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy.
In pristin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
Midcentury Table Lamp Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing big table lamp in golden wrought iron and multi-color ( red and orange) hammered glass produced by Longobard the concurrent of Poliarte at the 1960s / 1970s.
Made...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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