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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gorgeous wave design inside the glass. The be...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

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

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Metal, Steel

Set of 4 Large Murano Wall Sconces in the style of Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 4 four Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 33 handmade crystal prisms in clear murano glass. Lamp structure of metal with fittings painted in a light brown, bronzy tone. Glass fro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Glass

Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
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”...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

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

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

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

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Brass

Amber Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Helena Tynell, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
This sculptural amber bubble glass flush mount ceiling lamp is a striking mid-century piece in the style of Helena Tynell, , echoing the bold and playful designs of 1960s-70s German ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

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...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Brass and Opal Glass Cascade Ceiling Lamp, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant ceiling lamp from 1960s Germany showcases a refined combination of brass and opal glass. The opal glass diffuser is seamlessly integrated into the brass frame, creating ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Italian Modern Brumbury Table Lamp by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare table lamp model Brumbury was designed by Luigi Massoni in the late 60s for Guzzini. It was produced by Meblo, Yugoslavia, as part of a Guzzini collection, an Italian lighting m...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

20th Murano Poliedri Chandelier
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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Stilnovo Style Pair Of Italian Brass And Painted Orange Metal Wall Sconces
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please take a moment to read the full description. We've included detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and quality of our pieces. Iconic and elega...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Brass Counterweight Pendant Lamp by Florian Schulz, 1970s, Germany Lampshades is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use wi...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Italian Wall Light, Brass and Ivory Lacquer, Stilnovo Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful adjustable wall light, made of brass and ivory lacquered metal. Standard delivery in light ivory and polished brass. Dimensions: 20 x 70 x 15 (32) cm. Customization availa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, 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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Sunburst Lamp with Forged Nails and Gold Leaf and Opaline, 1940s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
French hanging lamp from the 1940s with a fantastic sun design that conveys elegance and character to any room thanks to the formidable craftsmanship of perfectly placed forged nails...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Iron, Gold Leaf

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Steel

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Stilnovo Style Italian Sputnik Chandelier in Brass and Multicolor Enameled Metal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description: we’ve included detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity and quality of our pieces. An iconic and sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

French Ceramic Hands Sconces Black White Globe Le Trefle Midcentury c 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light each. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for the rest of the world. Original black ceramic hands with white globe...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Ceramic, Glass

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. Beautiful unique...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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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

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Metal, Chrome

Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kalmar , Austria manufactured in the 1960s. The chandelier is composed of 4 thick Murano glass elements attached to a metal fram...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Caprani Floor Lamp Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage floor lamp with laminated wood shaft accordion styled shade and heavy black cast metal base . The foot light switch makes for easy control and it retains the manufactures i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Elegant Mid Century Modern Pine Wood Flush Mount or Ceiling Lamps Sweden 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern square ceiling lamp or flush mount with removable wood grids. Designed & manufactured in Sweden, 1970s. Two identical pieces are ava...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. Fully origi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Midcentury Floor Lamp Attributed to Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Sweden 1950
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Genuinely nice Swedish floor lamp made in Sweden for Ateljé Lyktan and attributed to Hans Bergström. The base is made with iron casting and continues with brass. The two-light source...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

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

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Brass

Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined chandeliers are reminisc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Robert Sonneman Table Lamp for Gerorge Kovacs. This lamp is an icon lamp. It works perfectly and is in excellent condition. Dimension: 17,32"x 4,53" x 15,16" H inches...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Large 35.4” Eclectic Pink Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa.
Located in Bromma, SE
Huge Pink Eclectic Murano Chandelier in the style of Carlo Scarpa with beautiful hand blown poliedri prisms in a stunner dusty pink-ish color tone. Lamp structure painted in a golde...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Glass

Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 5 clear glass tube
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large clear glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp. Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Blown Glass

Murano glass spiral chandelier - 54 quadriedri shaded green prisms
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano shaded green crystal prism (quadriedri) in a golde painted metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral. Period: late 20th centur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Art Glass

Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of distinguished Limburg wall lamps, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the superior quality and precision of German workmanship. The lamp is elegantly designed with a brass...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sophisticated Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This set of Italian wall sconces, designed and produced in the 1950s, embodies a refined modern aesthetic. Each sconce features a sleek black enameled iron arm that curves gently to ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 20th Century Modern Sconces in Frosted Murano glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern style wall lights made in Italy from Murano glass, mouth blown and satin finished on the inside, while the outside is polished. The glass is embellished with numer...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Sconces in Brass and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of elegantly designed Italian wall sconces from the 1950s, crafted with a combination of materials that highlight the modern aesthetic of the era. Each sconce features a sleek...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Sistema Solare Wall Sconce. Calacatta oro Marble. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This beautiful sconce adds to the Sistema collection the wall fixture. I made several times this for specific customer requests and realised it needed to become part of the collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Marble, Brass

Veca Wall Lighting Pair of blue Glass , Italy 1960
By VECA
Located in La xara, VC
Superb pair of wall lighting by VECA with leaves glass with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This superb wall light...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Glass

Square Amber Glass Mid-Century Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp. Metal base with amber glass. 1960-1970 Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, light blue Murano glass leaves, brass structure, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Conic Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Conic Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s, Germany Very elegant and minimal design wall lamps Lamp is in very good condition. These lamps works with E27 standard light bulbs. Wired ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Bespoke Italian "Selene" wall sconce in anticated brushed brass and Selenite
Located in Milano, IT
The Selene range is the result of our project of combining light with a particular apotropaic stone - Selenite: a mineral chalk whose surface presents defined and irregular striation...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Stone, Brass

Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI amber glass wall sconces
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The sconces are made by 17 Murano handmade amber POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Blown Glass

Pair of "Kumo 2" Wall Lamps by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking pair of wall lamps, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in the 1980s, is a perfect example of minimalist and sculptural lighting design. The semi-circular form, co...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Plastic, Acrylic

Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Italian Bamboo and Brass Gabriella Crespi Inspired Pair of Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass Customizable Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights. Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a brass shade holding one light, beginning with a brass sphere. Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Orbital Six Arms Balanced Italian Brass Customizable Chandelier
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important architectural ceiling lamp with six lights. Six adjustable arms made of brass, each ending with a brass shade holding one light, beginning with a brass sphere. Dimensions:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Tobia Scarpa Eitie Line Lamp For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Line Lamp For Cassina A pendant light designed by Tobia Scarpa, that takes shape as a seemingly simple structure with sophisticated, innovative technology, availa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Aluminum, Brass

ARLUS Rare Mid-century Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Chandelier by Arlus (Paris), France, 1950s. This stunning mid-century chandelier, designed by the renowned French lighting company Arlus, features a sleek and time...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass , Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier & Toso Superb Barovier & Toso wall lighting ligth blue frost glass Murano with brass metal structure The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Rupert Nikoll table lamp with lucite shade vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Rupert Nikoll table lamp with lucite shade vienna around 1960s Original lucite shade Original condition
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

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...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Mazzega, 75 Glasses
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Period:late XX century Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Art Glass

Josef Frank, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, black-painted metal and beige fabric floor lamp designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Light to moderate oxidation present thro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Poliedri Pink and Green Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury large Poliedri chandelier with rare combination of pink and green colored murano glass. Price is for 1 item . Eight E 27 light bulbs \ 40 W Available also the pair. This...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Blown Glass

Beautiful Murano Glass & Brass Flush Mount Barovier & Toso Style 1980s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite flushmount chandelier attributed to the legendary atelier of Barovier & Toso in Italy, circa 1980s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown Murano glass ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Mid Century Austrian table lamp attributed to Carl Auböck
Located in Montréal, QC
Large Carl Auböck attributed lamp manufactured in the 1950’s. Large black enamel saucer shade, brass trimmings, brass stem, black enameled steel foot. 60 watts max E-26 Edison medium...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass, Steel, Enamel

"Kumo 2" Wall Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah, 1980s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking wall lamp, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah in the 1980s, is a perfect example of minimalist and sculptural lighting design. The semi-circular form, composed of...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Plastic, Acrylic

Long Chandelier in Patinated Brass by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass and opaline glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55 Pendant Light with Counter Weights in Full Brass Beautiful and shiny full brass double pendant lights of big diamet...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Anders Pehrsson, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed by Anders Pehrsson and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1960s. Light oxidation present throughout brass lamp. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Square Swedish Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps in Pine, 1970s
Located in Prague, New Town
A pair of square Swedish Mid-Century Modern flush-mount ceiling lamps, made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Made from pine, white-lacquered metal and feature removable wooden...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Large Glass Flush Mount, Italy, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare 36.6" semi glass flush-mount with deep incisions, Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Milano circa 1955 Early vintage original flush mount light by Max Ingrand. Iconic large fix...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Kaiser 6-Arm Space Age Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This midcentury chandelier by Kaiser Leuchten, crafted in Germany in the 1960s, showcases a captivating Space Age design. Its sleek, futuristic aesthetic is highlighted by six beauti...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Set of 3 Mid Century Charlotte Perriand "CP-1" Wall Lamps for Steph Simon, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set French mid century wall lights / sconces model "CP-1" in black and white metal by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon Paris, 1960s. In good original condition. Only three st...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Italian Model Falkland Pendant Lamp by Bruno Munari for Danese Milano, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A design classic from the Italian manufacturer Danese Milano based on a design by Bruno Munari from the 1960s. The most striking element of this lamp is the textile shade. The stret...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

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Metal

Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963 Gorgeous pair of glass wall sconces in the shape of mushrooms, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1963 and produ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Murano Italian POLIEDRI iridescent glass wall sconces
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 16 Murano handmade POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold pai...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Materials

Blown 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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