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
Markslöjd, Table Lamp, Pine, Parchment Paper, Sweden, 1970s
By Markslöjd
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and parchment paper table lamp with applied floral decorations produced by Markslöjd, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 20.75” H x 11.25” Diameter
Bu...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine, Parchment Paper
Stilnovo Sputnik Chandelier, circa 1960
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Stilnovo Sputnik chandelier, circa 1960. Two large interlocked brass rings with eight lacquered cones 'orbiting' a large central globe. The color...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Fog & Mørup, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights, designed and produced by Fog & Mørup, Denmark, c. 1940s.
Light scratching and moderate oxidation present throughout brass fixtures.
Vi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Bruno Gatta Ceiling Lamps Glass Flush Mounts (13x), Italy Mid Century
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Very scarce set of 14 flush-mounts by Stilnovo (marked), Italy 1960
Sold and priced per item. 13/15 are available. Please inquire for multiples, discounts apply. Dimensions re 14.57"...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful flush mount ceiling lamp with shade in blown glass and frame in painted steel. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The light is fully working and in go...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Sergio Mazza Sconces "Clio" for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Mazza sconces "Clio" for Artemide.
Made in Italy in 1960s
Opalescent glass, nickel plated brass.
Can be used as wall lights or ceiling lights.
Take two medium base bulbs each....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$2,400 / item
1970s Pair Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers, 24 Blue Disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late 20th century
Dimensions:41....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - clear and amber triedri - Column model
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each sconce in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are tra...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Large Steel Grey Happy Pendant Light, Line Volt, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large opaline happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order.
Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
These works play with the reflective and malleable qualities of glass. This line consists of h...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Clear Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large clear happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order.
Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
These works play with the reflective and malleable qualities ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Gold Seguso Murano Glass Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A mesmerizing pair of Mid Century Modern table lamps. Crafted from Seguso Murano glass adorned with golden grains that visually seem to dance within the glass, these lamps exude a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury French Riviera Chandelier Rattan and Wicker, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful hand-crafted chandelier in rattan and wicker with chain with round rattan links which can be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
Made in Italy in the ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Straw, Rattan
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative 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...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, decorative, and rare ceiling light in opaline glass with chrome metal base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very goo...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Handcrafted Textured Clear Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Handcrafted Clear Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 2025. Elegant and refined, this pair of wall sconces was meticulously handcrafted in Venice, Italy, using traditional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with Glazed Stripped Body
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamp with stripped brown tone body on walnut plinth base. Original, clean and working condition, includes original turned wood finial, shade ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Resid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile
Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp by Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass tripod construction fitted with 2 E14 socket with switch, new cone-shaped white/creme lampshade. Desing and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll in Vienna in the 1950s. Signs of age a...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s.
Measures: Height of shade 15 cm
Max height 100 cm
Diame...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$655 Sale Price
30% Off
Sculptural Gilt Metal Pendant Lamp by S. Salvadori
By S. Salvadori
Located in London, GB
A rare gilt metal pendant lamp by S. Salvadori.
The Salvadori workshop made sculptural furniture and lighting in Florence during the 1950s and 60s. Their whimsical designs often fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Yellow Glass and Brass Wall Lights by Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Doria wall lights (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960.
High-end thick Murano crystal glass shade made out of overlay yellow glass...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Brass Candle Holders
Located in Søborg, DK
A mid-century pair of solid brass candle holders.
Designer unknown but in the manner of Ilse D. Ammonsen.
Lovely simplistic period desig...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Mid-Century Iron and Glass Pendant Lamp by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional ceiling lamp by Glashütte Limburg, crafted in the 1960s, stands out with its rare, oversized diameter, making it a unique collector’s piece. Most lamps of this type ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lival OY, Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Reed, Finland, 1950s
By Lival Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and reed floor lamp, designed and produced by Lival OY, Finland, 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 54.5" H x 21.5" W x 12.75" D
Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb
Number...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white opaline glass wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s.
Moderate oxidation present throughout brass fixture.
Dimensions variable; measured as sh...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Midcentury Brass Pendant Light from Lyfa, 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This vintage pendant light is made from solid brass and decorated with a textured light green/yellow paint to the external shade. It was manufactured by Lyfa and is in the style of Paavo Tynell and...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$421 Sale Price
5% Off
Colorful Murano glass flush mount fixture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Flush mount ceiling fixtured composed of Murano glass disks in multiple colors.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Driftwood Lamp on Custom Travertine Base
Located in New York, NY
Large sculptural driftwood lamp on a travertine base.
The lamp has been Newly rewired with silk rayon cord and adjustable
Antique brass double cluster that take standard size ligh...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Travertine
Italian Modern Campana Three-Tier Pendant in Brass & Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Pictured are our colors "Greece", "Beach Glass", and "Sweet Mint". Our 36 in-house enamel colors are shown in the final images there is no additional l...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century chandelier in Cocoon, Italian production, in the style of Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni.
It is a very original suspension lamp in shape, which well represents the ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Oblong Cocoon Pendant light, Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Tobia Scarpa, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, George Nelson, Friedel Wauer
Located in Vorst, BE
Cocoon pendant lamp. Design by Friedel Wauer. Manufactured by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany in the 1960s.
A thin steel framework covered with sprayed resin, which gives a Fiberglass lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Glass Limburg Flower Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning vintage flush mount ceiling or wall light by Glashütte Limburg, crafted in the 1970s, features a unique flower-inspired design. Made from textured glass, it emits a war...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid-century amber noodle Murano glass flush mount by Venini or Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s.
The chandelier is made of over 100 Mazzega Murano glass elements and gilt metal fram...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hand Blown Murano Orange Clear Glass Light fixture, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful light fixture in the style of Mazzega, manufactured in the mid century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). a bi-colored (clear and orange) hand blown glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Fog & Morup Style Papercord Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic 1950s Scandinavian midcentury modern wall lamp. Attributed to/in the style of Ib Fabiansen for Fog & Mørup. Papercord braided cylinder lamp shade...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers - 36 alabaster multicolored disks
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Mid Century Brass Floral Wall Lights by Hillebrand, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of sculptural flush mounts have the design of a bouquet of textured glass flowers and are from the historical lighting company Hillebrand from Germany, manufactured Mid-ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Sets / Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with brass holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
3 Pairs are available.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Round Pink Glass and Brass Modern Lantern / Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very special Murano glass lanterns, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring.
The lantern is composed of a brass stem where a system for a G9...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Ball Glass Ceiling Lamp, attributed to Stilnovo, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
4 available
This lamp works with E14 light bulbs.
Wired and s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stilnovo flush mount ceiling light.
Opaline glass, brass.
Takes 1 Edison medium base bulb.
Height of the glass only 12 inches
Rewired for US.
FREE US rewiring.
FREE US Continental sh...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chromed vintage floor lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Chromed Vintage Floor Lamp, Italy 1960s
The lamp features a sturdy bakelite and chromed base, with a chromed pole and an adjustable arm that allows for versatile lighting options. T...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Sheet Metal
$1,066 Sale Price
40% Off
Pendant Lamp by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Nordisk Solar Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant lamp in brass by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Nordisk Solar. Designed in 1963. Aluminium base.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 36 lattimo turquoise glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with turquoise and white "lattimo" glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 36 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are ve...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian Mid Century Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Modernist ceiling light in chrome 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 conditi...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' Table Lamp in White for Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Giancarlo Mattioli 'Nesso' table lamp in white for Artemide.
Designed by Mattioli in the 1960s, the Nesso is now an internationally celebrated design. Its iconic curves inspired by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Cocoon pendant lamp by Friedel Wauver for Goldkant Leuchten, 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Cocoon pendant light designed by Friedel Wauver for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany 1960s
One of the most remarkable aspects of this piece is its ability to transcend the boundaries of t...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
1 0f the 3 Three Unique Mixed Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of orange and brown glazed ceramic and glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Design Chandelier in brass with Three Lights
Located in Rome, IT
Offered is a captivating chandelier from the 1950s, showcasing distinct Italian design attributed to STILNOVO. Comprising a central descending tube that gracefully branches into thre...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
FORNASETTI La Commedia Dell'Arte Table Lamp by Fornasetti, 3 Available
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage "La Commedia Dell'Arte" table lamp composed of a flat plexiglass sheet photostatic printed with theatrical design, assembled by folding the sheet into a cylindrical form / de...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plexiglass
Italian Mid-Century Style Brass Chandelier in the Manner of Bruno Gatta
Located in Bochum, NRW
An elegant and refined Italian brass chandelier in midcentury style, with 8 round brass frame shades with sandblasted glass in the bottom and E14 bulbs. Slightly customization in hei...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wall Lighting Albano Poli by Mazzega Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Albano poli BY mazzega wall lighting ice frost glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$384 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Encrusted Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of large table lamps ambitiously handcrafted in a grotto style assemblage of exotic seashells and presented on tuned wood bases.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Shell, Wood
Valenti Leather Floor Lamp, Spain 1960's
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Classic dual cone design with an unusual whipstitched construction
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Great Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, in the Style of Barovier, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury vessel ship low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 12 palm leaves flush mount Murano chandelier would dress your bedroom.
Glass carries the leaf design and is striped with lattimo white glass. This is unique as most of the palmette are not elaborated with dripping, just plain color. Requires to have clear and lattimo together in the crucible...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Milk Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Onyx
Black and Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp by Avino Bagni, Italy, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-Century Italian Table Lamp by Alvino Bagni – Black Glaze with Turquoise Accents
This striking mid-century Italian table lamp was designed by Alvino Bagni and stands at an impres...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Majestic Venetian Ceiling lights. Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 10 E27 lights spread a magical light. The length of the three chains is shipped...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$5,926 / set
1 of 8 Petite Murano Glass Flushmount Fixture by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic flushmount by Kaiser, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Curved murano glass suspended from a fixture.
Sockets: 3 x E14 bulbs (max. 40 watt each)
Light bulbs are not ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce – Iridescent Triedri Glass, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano iridescent prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses ha...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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