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
Table Lamp by Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This sleek and futuristic table lamp is a classic representation of the Space Age design aesthetic. Designed by Flemming Brylle & Preben Jacobsen in Denmark during the 1960s, this la...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Italy 1950s Spider Lamp Wall Sconce in Copper, Wrought Iron & Green Glass
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large italian mid-century modern spider lamp, wall light or sconce.
This stunning wall lamp was made in Italy during the 1950s and 1960s and is fitted with a beautifully shaped and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair of Pink Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with frosted pink Murano glasses mounted on metal frames / Made in Italy by Mazzega, circa 1970s
Measures: height 5 inches, width 11.5 inches, depth 6 inc...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gaia, Murano Red Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection presents a series of luminous spheres, reimagining the classic Mid-century Murano Mezza Filigrana technique. These lights offer endless possibilities for creative...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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
Extra Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade, which makes each glass piece a unique piece. The sconce...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Daniela Puppa Ceiling Lamp Fontana Arte Italian Design Olimpya
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Daniela Puppa ceiling lamp Fontana Arte Italian design Olimpya.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Francesco Rota Wall Lamp 'Lens' Curved Bronze by Oluce
By Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp 'Lens' designed by Francesco Rota in 2013.
Wall lamp giving up & down direct light. Pressed and curved metal structure. Manufactured by Oluce, Italy.
Lens by Francesco Rot...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large, Modern "Catalonia" Chandelier in Enamel + Brass by Blueprint Lighting NYC
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in NYC by Blueprint Lighting, our 'Catalonia' Chandelier is a commanding statement piece with design elements of both Italian and French modernism and is a stunning study...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swing Arm Wall Light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double cone swing arm wall light by Rene Mathieu for Lunel, France 1950, original yellow colored enameled metal shade with decorative star perforations on an articulate bra...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Amber Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1995
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
This table lamp is part of the collection of the glass master Alberto Donà which includes three lamps of different sizes called "Briolette".
Their name derives from their faceted c...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light in with a opaline glass shade and base in brass base. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Tension Pole Lamp Atomic Triennale Tri-Color 1950 Decor Light
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
TRI-COLOR
ALUMINUM ARTICULATING
TENSION POLE LAMP!
CIRCA 1957
FITS 8 FT. CEILING
Mid Century Pole lamps are one of the most fun interior design additions one can make to a deserving interior! This GORGEOUS Tension Pole Lamp with Italian Triennale shaped aluminum shades is highly coveted!
This one has beautiful Tri-color shades and ebony pole and it's design is timeless and, while nearly 70 years old, is as current as tomorrow!
This stunning lamp shows age appropriate wear. Minor dings to the aluminum shades and light wear to the lustrous enamel. These original shades still are in good shape and hold position. Presents beautifully!
Gorgeous Atomic Age MCM tension pole lighting...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Amazing Murano Amber Petal Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal frame. The armor polished nickel supports 101 glass petals (amber and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant loo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gae Aulenti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Auguri Adjustable Wall Lamp in Glass and Brass Made by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Auguri wall lamp or reading light is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. Auguri is adjustable to suit your needs with it's two articulating j...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Dome Ceiling Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' perforated dome ceiling lamp in white. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century, Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda Big Floor Lamp
Located in Turin, Turin
Tommaso Barbi is an Italian designer. His creations are characterized by organic forms, like this wonderful Floor Lamp that is really special for its shape, it is unique and quite di...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Foglia Doro Leaf Sconces 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Pair Murano glass sconces made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
The glass is hand-blown and is infused with gold using the Foglia d’oro technique, the reverse side of the sconces wer...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Flushmount Light with Iridescent Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
An Italian modernist light fixture designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured from Mazzega, manufactured in midcentury.
A chrome back-plate hold...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modernist Lantern Chandelier in Brass and Frosted Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern lantern chandelier was realized in Italy, circa 1960. It features a subtly conical shade in opaque white milk glass that is secured at its bottom by a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Murano Glass Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern blue Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1980s
The large chandelier is made of transparent blue handmade Murano glass with gold plated mounts.
The...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
1970's Pair of Sleek Polished Brass Ball Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
1970's Sleek pair of ball lamps by Laurel lamp company.
The polished brass ball lamps have elongated tapered necks that connect to the Newly rewired adjustable polish brass double c...
Category
1970s American 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
1 of 4 Pairs of Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of thick blown and textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Mezzaluna Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An iconic 1970s Italian "Mezzaluna, half-moon" floor lamp in black enamel and chrome with a black Carrara marble base by Bruno Gecchelin for Skipper. It lamp head tilts up and down a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Chrome
Goldkant Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer, Germany, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Losange shaped cocoon lamp designed by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Leuchten, Germany. The lamp is made of a unique polymer sprayed on to a metal frame, to...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
FORNASETTI Pair of L'Immaginario Table Lamps by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage "L'Immaginario" table lamp composed of a flat plexiglass sheet photostatic printed with newspaper motif, assembled by folding the sheet into a cylindrical form / designed by ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Plexiglass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of wall lamps features three glasses and a metal and brass structure; blown and pressed glass to obtain a textured effect, translucent and structured crystal-colored Murano...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling Lamp, 1930s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Beautiful glass pendant lamp from the 1930s, made in Germany. The soft, diffused light passing through the veined glass creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a perfect ce...
Category
1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Cactus Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Cactus floor lamp, yellow murano glass and gilt metal by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous italian design like Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
One Of The Six Rock Textured Glass Wall Lights J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six beautiful high quality light fixture made by Kalmar Leuchten, Germany.
Manufactured in mid century, circa 1960.
This wall light features lights made of handmade ice ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 (of 4) Pair of Silver Artemide Shogun Wall Lights by Mario Botta, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Artemide
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of Artemide Shogun Parete wall lamps designed by Mario Botta for Artemide, Milano, Italy in 1980s. Marked on the frame. Mario Botta is a postmodern Swiss architect and designer, renowned for his striking geometric forms.
Artemide is a Italian manufacturer founded by Ernesto Gismondi and Sergio Mazza in 1960. The design of the lamp is based upon the form of a samurai’s visor. The two perforated silver enameled steel sheet shades are adjustable, which creates a great light / shadow effect.
The Shogun wall lamp...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Midcentury Black Metal Wall Lamp in the Style of Serge Mouille, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall lamp designed in the style of Serge Mouille.
By unknown manufacturer, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pat...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950s Ceramic Rooster Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
1950s silver ceramic rooster table lamp, with wood base and brass hardware.
Shape for photography only.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen
Located in South Charleston, WV
16.5" diameter and 10" tall, with a 10" drop (adjustable with new cord of course). Porcelain single socket. Teak to upper and lower parts of the lamp. Pendant Lamp by Svend Aage Holm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Flowers Wall Lamps
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, which brings nature and the energy of Feng Shui into your interiors. This pair of modern and organic appliques is composed of ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Angelo Mangiarotti Black Plexi Lamp For Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Angelo Mangiarotti Black Plexi For Karakter
Italian architect, sculptor, and designer Angelo Mangiarotti designed the Plexi lamp in 1962, but at the time it was only produced in sma...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Classic Murano Chandeliers small size
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 3 three Murano Chandelier with Drop Formed Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The chandeliers are composed of 41 drop formed crystal prisms in the size of 32 x 8...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Man Ray for Gavina Pair of Table Lamps mod. La lune sous le chapeau
Located in Turin, Turin
Man Ray was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris.
Man Ray's career is distinctive above all for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Uchiwa Ingo Maurer Wall Lamp for M Design Germany 70s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Uchiwa lamp were handcrafted from bamboo, wicker and Japanese rice paper.
Ingo Maurer's interest in paper for lampshades was linked to his interest in Japan.
From 1973 to 1975, he ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp.
Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early model "SP15" wall/ceiling lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning lamp, model SP15, was designed by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce in Italy in the 1950's/1960's. It is made out of polished chrome and has a very solid and easy construction...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Gold Murano Glass Chandelier, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
Here is a great Classic from 1982 designed by Barovier and Toso. This chandelier is composed of 12 arms, which, stretching outwards, reach a diameter of 137 cm and a height (includin...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Akari Model 1AS Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AS light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Iron and Clear Glass Flush Mount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Minimalist iron and clear glass flush mount manufactured by Limburg Glashu¨tte Germany, circa 1960-1969. Octagonal shaped lantern and multifaceted clear glass.
High quality a...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Crystal Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1990
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
With this lamp, we present a product that with its elegance, never dies and never gets tired. In the end, as Yves Saint Lauren said, "fashions pass but style is eternal", right? Form...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of 1970s Glazed Pottery Toucan Table Lamps With Black Shades and Whimsical
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Add a playful yet sophisticated touch to your space with this pair of 1970s Glazed Pottery Table Lamps, featuring hand-painted toucans perched among lush green foliage. The cream-col...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Clay
1 of 2 Large Stunning Kaiser Sputnik Opal Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Sputnik brass chandelier with 10 opal glass globes by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use.
The ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
French Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and painted white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
The brass stem and arms present with light oxidation.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25”...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Floor Lamp - La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A stunning floor lamp in Murano glass, manufactured by La Murrina (IT) in the 1960's. The lamp consists of a large sphere in handblown white opaline glass with illustrations, resti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Large Lilac Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Large Pair of Italian Clear Lilac murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Isamu Noguchi Model 10A Akari Light Sculpture hand crafted by Ozeki, Japan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Akari light sculpture known as Model 10A designed by Isamu Noguchi and handcrafted from traditional washi paper and bamboo. Each Akari lamp shade is meticulously crafted by ha...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Floor Lamp BB3-33S
Located in Seattle, WA
NOS (New old stock) Isamu Noguchi Akari floor lamp model BB3-33S, Made in Japan stamped on steel Base. In pristine condition no scratches on the frame or tears on the shade.
Category
2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
1 of 3 Ice Glass Pendant Lights by J.T. Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful and elegant modern pendant lights, manufactured by Kalmar, Austria in the 1970s. High end simplistic design. Each light has brass sockets and one layer of extremely stylis...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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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Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
Desert Modern Designer Arthur Elrod Finally Gets His Day in the Sun
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
From the Hamptons to Palm Springs, FormArch’s Homes Embody Both Comfort and Cool
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
8 Mid-Century Lighting Makers
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.