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
Olof Georg Hermansson, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige ceramic and beige embroidery fabric table lamp designed by Olof Georg Hermansson and produced by Keramik-Olle, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Vintage lampshade in fair condition consiste...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic Totem Lamp, England
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century ceramic totem lamp by Bernard Rooke, England.
An early piece, hand-built, in neutral brown tones of terracotta and stone, and areas of applied grey/brown glaze. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26).
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Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Vintage Rattan Boho Table Lamps with Brass Details, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Vintage Rattan Boho Table Lamp with Metal Base, 1970s, Set of 2
Very nice pair of table lamps made of rattan - bamboo with brass details, Boho style.
The spherical lamps are...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
American Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 6” Top Diameter x 10” Bottom Diameter x 8” Height
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches):...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood
French Designer, Table Lamp, Iron, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to metal
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
Pair of cactus brass lamps, Italy 2000s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large cactus table lamps, Italy circa 2000s.
The Mid-Century Modern pair of lamps is made of hammered brass and a white glass globe, nesting the light.
The Italian lamps have...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,900 / set
Kinkeldey Pair Wall Lighting Glass Cut with Brass Structure XL, Austria, 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in La xara, VC
Austria pair wall lighting cut glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Austrian design.
discount shipping to USA * shipping option private quo...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
$805 Sale Price / set
35% Off
1960s Hans Agne Jakobsson #V149 Glass & Brass Wall Lamp for Markaryd
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Hans Agne Jakobsson #V149 Glass and Brass Wall Lamp for Markaryd.
An incredibly refined vintage design that is quintessentially Swedish. Executed in sculpturally bent brass an...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Brass and Opaline "Sailboat" Table Lamps, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s captivates with their sculptural, sailboat-inspired design. Each lamp features a slender brass rod mast, resting on a clea...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Modell 2133 Ceiling Lamp by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce, 1972
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning Model 2133 pendant light duo by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce (1972). It is a masterful study in minimalist design—a fluted white lacquered aluminum disc, suspended effort...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Area 50 Pendant Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This iconic Area 50 pendant lamp, designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of blue neoclassical Murano sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Hand-blown Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s.
The Murano glass is thick, translucent and in a medium blue color.
The neoclassical style sconc...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,600 / set
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Fabric, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery string fabric and teak pendant designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.0"H x 12.0"W x 12.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 7.0"
Dimen...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Large Fazzoletto Pendant Lamp by J.T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare stunning glass Pendant lamp by Kalmar Fazzoletto, Designed in the 1970s in Austria by J.T. Kalmar Excellent quality and in very good condition. New electric with one E27 socket ...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Pendant with Glass Murano Bicolore , Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant, bicolore of glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Mazzega glob...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$518 Sale Price
36% Off
French Designer, Pendant Light, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak pendant light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Wear to wood consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5"H x 10.5"W x 10.25"D
Stem Length (inches...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wood, Oak
Midcentury Blown Glass Wall Lamp by Doria, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Mid-Century wall lamp was designed and produced by Doria Leuchten in Germany during the 1960s. The lamp features a beautifully hand-blown glass shade with characteristi...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,192 / set
Spanish Sunburst Foliage Ceiling Light Fixture in Green and Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leafed Sunburst Flush Mount Light , Iron, Gold Leaf
Spain, 1950
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Leaves Frame in green and gilt iron.
Eye-catching hand-hammered iron sunburst ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of Amber Murano Sconces, Italy 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold in pair.
Each sconce has a Murano glas...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,850 / set
Nao Tamura 'Tiki' Portable Table Lamp in Striking Blue for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Nao Tamura 'Tiki' Portable Table Lamp in Striking Blue for Established & Sons
These brilliantly designed bird-like lamps use a futuristic form to animate and evoke character. The fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Bergstrom by Atelje Lyktan, Cocoon Ceiling Pendant Resin Chandelier Flos
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Cocoon' pendant in resin and steel. This lovely pendant lamp was designed by Hans Bergstrom in Italy in the 1950s.
This iconic piece features a round shade made in a natural soft re...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Resin
1960s Original Large Venini Tronchi two Tiers Glass Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Original 1960s ' Tronchi ' clear glass tube chandelier from Venini .
Contain 4 E26 / E27 porcelain socket .
Handmade chrome frame .
Actual chain lenght is 26 in. plus 15 in. f...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (Inch...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Sconces Gold-Plated Base, Glashütte Limburg Hollywood Regency Style 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite pair of sconces or wall lamps with crystal glass and metal edge gold plated oval 1960s.
Manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in an elegant design. Marked with the original label....
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Pendant Lamp made From Natural Materials.
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely pendant lamp is a real gem with its 1950s design. The lamp is made from natural materials; I believe they are leather-like leaves that were cut by hand and sewn together ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Organic Material
Baccarat, Table Lamps, Glass, Metal, France, 1950s
By Baccarat
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of glass and metal table lamps produced by Baccarat, France, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.25” Top Diameter x 5.5” Bottom Diamet...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An Alabaster and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Hairline crack present to alabaster
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Glass Wall Lights by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960s, Italy
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bring a refined touch of Italian modernism to your space with this pair of wall lights designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in the 1960s. Characterized by their iconic double glass ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Italian Contemporary White Black & Brass 16-Light Modern Asymmetric Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Contemporary custom made chandelier of grand scale and Mid-Century Modern geometric design with a Sputnik inspiration, entirely handcrafted in Italy.
Marvelous Italian chandelier wi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Model "1963" Brass Wall Lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic and rare pair of large-scale wall lights by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, produced around 1963. These sculptural sconces embody the refined material sensibility and moderni...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass and Glass Ceiling Lamp, Attr. to Pietro Chiesa, 1950s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with 4x E27 and 4x E14 light bulbs.
Wired and suita...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Ardium Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Large Brass Wall Sconce, a striking and elegant lighting fixture designed to make a bold statement in any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this larger version features a G9 socket suitable for LED bulbs, offering both energy efficiency and long-lasting illumination.
Ardium shell-shaped form adds a unique, nature-inspired aesthetic that enhances the décor of your home, making it an eye-catching piece. This versatile semi-flush wall sconce...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass library adjustable floor lamp 1970s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass library floor lamp .adjustable in height .
normal large E27 bulb needed . pull down switch .
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 14.5"W x 5.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 9.25"
Dimensions o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, Early 20th Century, France
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, Early 20th Century, France - Original Condition
Description:
Elevate the atmosphere of any room with this stunning antique ceiling lamp, crafted in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$918 Sale Price
44% Off
Pair of Glass Wall Lamps by Peill & Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of glass wall lamps was designed by Peill & Putzler in Germany during the 1970s. Characterized by their minimalist, capsule-like form, the lamps are crafted from matte opal...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso
Original label on the frame
Mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid-Century Clear Mat Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear and mat glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internat...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' S5 Globe Lamp in Black and Opal Blown Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana collection, created by former Established & Sons Creative Director Sebastian Wron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Tereque Brass Wall Sconce in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in İstiklal, TR
TEREQUE brass wall sconce is a striking embodiment of mid-century modern elegance, crafted entirely by hand to celebrate both form and function. At its core lies a sleek conic brass ...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Quadriedri Corona Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Quadriedri technique arranged in multiple spiral shape mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy
7 lights / E12 or E14 ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950s Black Bed Reading / Wall Lights Sconces 'Model 8260' By Falkenberg Sweden.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair tubular reading lamps / wall lights 'model 8260' in hammered black combined with brass made by Falkenberg Belysning Sweden.
These lamps can be hardwired but also used ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chandelier by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, Italy 1958
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing chandelier was designed by Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce in 1958.
Featuring a crafted abstract structure made from curved brass rods surrounding the opaline glass shade.
Angelo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH Kontrast Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, 1958-62
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Danish Modern design, this original 'PH Kontrast' pendant light by legendary designer Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Designed between 1958-62, this groundbreaking fixtu...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
"Kilimanjaro" Table Lamps by Sergio Asti
By Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Kilimanjaro" Table Lamps by Sergio Asti
Dimensions: 11"dia x 9"h
Designer: Sergio Asti
Material: Printed milk glass
Italy, c1978 (Raak production)
VNT1675
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
1950s Italian Brass & Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, Attributed to Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Ceiling-mounted pendant composed of a slender brass down-rod, a black enamel steel canopy, and a shallow circular metal reflector. Three brass struts form an open triangular frame th...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 10” Top Diameter x 12” Bottom Diameter x 8” Height
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches)...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Mazzega globe Chandelier Glass Murano Chrome Structure, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Mazzega chandelier with large globe glass bicolore Murano with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design.
Disco...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$690 Sale Price
35% Off
Barovier Pair of Leaf Sconces in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These incredibly rare and elegant lights were designed by Ercole Barovier and produc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
1950s Valinte Oy Rattan & Brass Plug-In Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Valinte Oy Rattan & Brass Plug-in Wall Lamp in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
Executed in woven rattan with an elegant slim brass wall mounted stem, this plug-in sconce by Finnish...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Sergio Mazza Chioccio White Aluminum Chrome Table Lamp Quattrifolio 1970s Italy
Located in Lisboa, PT
A sculptural and rare lighting object, the Chioccio table lamp was designed by Sergio Mazza for Quattrifolio in the 1970s and manufactured in Rozzano, Milan. Named after the Italian ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Achille Castiglioni Large Beige Round "Cocoon" Pendant Light, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century large "cocoon" pendant with a gorgeous beige even patina. This charming item lamp was designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced in Italy during the 1960s. In...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass and brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Diameter x 8” Bottom Diam...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern table lamp in brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, and in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Very el...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Adjustable Pendant Lamp with Counterweight by Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful brushed nickel pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lighting effect of the lamp is extremely beautiful.
The design and the special lampshade create a very noble and pleasa...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
German Six-Arm Sputnik Light, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful German six-arm Sputnik fixture in brass and enameled metal can be used as wall or ceiling light, wired for US standards, six E12 sockets, max. wattage 40w or LED equivalent...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This un...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
$596 Sale Price / set
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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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