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
Spanish Modernist Woven Wicker Rattan Palm Pendant Light / Lantern, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant handcrafted bamboo and rattan / wicker weave flower shaped or palm pendant hanging lamp, Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamp features a palm shaped rattan lampshade structure with petals made of rattan bars and woven wicker wire panels.
It hangs from a chain with round rattan links anternating with bamboo sticks ended topped by a wood canopy. The chain could be shortened to adjust it to the desired height.
It will be gorgeous hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area but also placed in a bedroom or bathroom to add a fresh midcentury accent in a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment.
Newly wired with an E27 bulb holder.
Overall measures: 46 cm diameter x 79 cm H ( overall height including chain and canopy)
The lampshade excluding chain and canopy: 46 cm diameter x 26 cm height
We are specialists in lighting and mirrors: A curated selection of rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to check "more from this seller" to enjoy the whole collection.
Spanish Rattan Pendant Light...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Alta Brass Dome Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The alta brass dome features a spun metal shade with a brass canopy and rod. The shade is available in brass or powdercoated metal finishes. Shown here in polished brass.
The Lawson...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,125 / item
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Frisbi 850 Pendant Lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
The Frisbi 850 pendant lamp, designed by the renowned Italian designer Achille Castiglioni for Flos in the 1970s, is a striking example of minimalist elegance and innovative lighting...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll
Located in München, DE
Stunningly beautiful chandelier from the 1950s.
Lovingly designed by Rupert Nikoll.
It creates a very cozy light.
Manufacturer: Rupert Nikoll
Condition:
Very good vintage conditio...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sculptured Table Lamps by AB Tranås Stilarmatur, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
A beautifully understated pair of table lamps by AB Tranås Stilarmatur, a Swedish lighting firm known for clean lines and exceptional craftsmanship.
Made in solid teak with organic...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Spanish Rattan Flower Shaped Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flower Shaped Rattan Ceiling Pendant, Large Size. Spain, 1960s
This large pendant has an eye-catching flower design featuring 4 layered rattan petals joining between them as a flower...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Sculptural Scandinavian Organic Pine Table Lamp, Wabi Sabi Style, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking handcrafted table lamp made from solid pine with a sculptural, organically shaped base. The wood has been patinated beautifully over time, resulting in a deeply expressive...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano Glass Pendant Lamps Pair Lantern Iridescent Blue Glass Lights, circa 1960, Italy- priced as a pair- 6.7" x 24.5" (light shade only, hardware bottom to top) overall height/drop...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, wood and floral-printed fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 62.0"H x 31.0"W x 31.0"D
Bulb Spec...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large exceptional 1960s chrome table lamp by Gebrüder Cosack
Located in München, DE
Very rare, large, beautiful, original 1960s chrome-plated table lamp.
Manufacturer: Gebrüder Cosack. Made in Germany.
The shade is steplessly adjustable and is fixed with a screw at ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large three-Tier Venini Murano turquoise Glass Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The polisched nikel armature supports 52 large turquoise glass tubes which have a slightly textured effe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish c. 1970s beech wood gooseneck floor lamp by Markslöjd
By Markslöjd
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Elevate your home with this exquisite Swedish c. 1970s beech wood floor lamp by Markslöjd. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases the timeless elegance and...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Beech
Adjustable Table Lamp or Wall Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in München, DE
Wonderful industrial Bauhaus lamp from the 1950s by Kaiser Leuchten.
Fantastic mid-century design.
High quality.
The lamp can be used flexibly as a table lamp or as a wall lamp.
The ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid-Century Modern Artistic Glass Art Flush Mount or Ceiling Light, 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
This Midcentury Modern, two lights fixture with Geometric Pattern is another one of our recent great finds.
This striking Mid-Century Modern flush mount is a rare and elegant find,...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Clear Glass Sconces Flush Mounts
By WILA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Wall or Ceiling Lamp.
Metal base with clear glass.
1960-1970
Weight: 3.00 kg / 6.6 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international st...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$309 / item
Stilnovo Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Stilnovo chandelier from the 1950s. Polished brass structure (partially patinated in a darker hue) with large satin glass diffusers and brass finials Very nice original conditi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Patinated and Chrome Plated Brass 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Table Lamp in Patinated and Chrome Plated Brass 1950s.
A wonderful mid century table lamp in chrome plated brass with a very nice patina. Timeless and elegant mushroom style design,...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality.
I added glass elements with a more comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Petite Cute Starburst Pattern Limburg Square Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by Glashuette Limburg. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E27 Edison b...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Floor lamp in amber and green Murano blown glass, the structure is in brass, four bulbs.
The floor lamp is also a sculpture that reproduces the trunk and leaves of a palm tree with p...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$7,106 / item
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5"H x 8.0"W x 2.75"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): Measurements av...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric
Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Rare Mid Century Cocoon Sconces by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two exceptional, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon sconces or wall fixtures. Designed probably by Friedel Wauer für Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s.
...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Uplight Chandelier by J.L Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass bowl with crystal perls fitted with 3 E27 sockets. Made by J.L. Lobmeyr in the 1950s.
Fully restored condition, the total height can be on request customized.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Veart
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in None, IT
Chandelier consisting of four Murano glass cubes, design Toni Zuccheri for Veart, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZING:
Heigh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,591 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Louis Sognot Bamboo and Rattan Chandelier Mid-Century Modern 1960, France
Very nice pendant light by the French designer Louis Sognot. It is very well made. The artist has created m...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Palmette Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mid-century Murano glass palmette chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy. The chandelier consists of a white painted metal frame, with gold Murano glass palmettes and clear...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Designer, Wall Light, Ceramic, Brass, Fabric, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic, brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.25"H x 11.0"W x 5.785"D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Fazzoletto Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and large Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The lamp is very elegant and rare in this form.
The structure of the glass creates a very sparkling light.
Fantasti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 blue Murano glass leaves
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired for E14 or E12 bu...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large & Marvelous Shape Austria Kalmar Chandelier Iced Murano Glass & Nickel
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Lisse, NL
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Chandelier with Iced Murano Glass and Nickel, Austria/Italy, 1960s.
This stunning Mid-Century chandelier, attributed to Kalmar, is a rare find from the 1960...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Nickel, Wire
Atelier Oï Oïphorique Set of Four T Pe Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Set Of Four Oïphorique T Pe and T Gr Suspension Lamp For Parachilna
Oïphorique displays an elegant textile diffuser. After turning on the light you awake the soul, it al...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Georges Martin 20th century design black and brown abstract ceramic table lamp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Georges Martin
Unique handmade abstract ceramic table lamp
Realised circa 1970
20th century design black and colored stoneware ceramic table lamp design
Electrical system is ok
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Several Wall Sconces or Wall Lights in the Style of RAAK Amsterdam, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning wall sconces designed in the style RAAK, Amsterdam. Minimalistic design executed with a taste for excellence in craftsmanship.
Good condition, that means this piece is not ...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Swedish Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
A timeless classic of scandinavian design. The bumling by atelje lyktan based on a design by anders pehrson.
The lamp primarily casts direct light downwards. Through the slit on the...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Abatina table lamp designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, the ‘Abatina’ table lamp is a true celebration of the elegance and excellence that defined Italian design in the 1980s.
This sophisticat...
Category
1980s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage blown glass sconces.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Candle, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1960s
By Candle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights produced by Candle, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 13.25” H x 5.125” W x 2.1“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 2.25” H x 5.125” W x .55”...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandelier, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Sputnik ceiling lamp from 1950s Germany is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Crafted from brass, the fixture features a dynamic, starburst composition wi...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Wooden Wall Lamps by Domus, 1970s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This beautiful pair of Domus wall lamps from the 1970s combines natural materials with a timeless geometric design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the lamps feature a fabric shade t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Teak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, red-colored glass and white fabric wall light designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13"H x 6"W x 8.5"D
Bul...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Diskos Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century pendant light from the Danish manufacturer Fog & Mørup after a design by Jo Hammerborg from the 1960s.
A minimalist design with an elegant shape. As the name suggests, t...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Colorful Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1980s, Mount Blown Sculptural Design
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wire, Brass
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s.
Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs.
The condition is excellent.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, blue Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three bulbs.
The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree.
Rewired with E14 or E12 socket f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Pendant Lamp, 1960s.
Located in Hannover, DE
This natural wicker pendant lamp is a rare to find style of lampshade, it will enrich your home regardless of its style. The make also cottages, restaurants or offices look so beauti...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wicker
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.0"H x 19.0"W x 19.0"D
Stem Length (inches): 5.5"
Dimensions of Ca...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and fabric wall lights designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9” H x 5” W x 11.75“ D
Back Plate Dimens...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$988 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Vintage Green Glass Meteor Table Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Michael Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handblown deep green Glass Table Lamp designed by Michael Bang and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970. It is called Meteor D (large model). Label from Holmega...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Translandia, Wall Light, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and moulded pine veneer wall light designed and produced by Translandia, Denmark, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.25"H x 11.25"W x 7.25"D
Back Plate Dimensions (In...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Pine
Brass Monstrera Double Leaf Wall Lamp, Maison Jansen, France, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This stunning double-leaf wall lamp, attributed to the renowned Maison Jansen in France during the 1960s, is a true statement piece. Crafted from high-quality brass, the lamp feature...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish c. 1970s beech wood gooseneck table lamp by Markslöjd
By Markslöjd
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your space with the timeless charm of a Swedish c. 1970s beech wood table lamp by Markslöjd. This exquisite piece features a flexible gooseneck, allowing you to direct its...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Beech
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Atelier Oï Oïphorique P Gr Still Floor Lamp For Parachilna
Floor lamp providing ambient light composed of a steel base finished in black chrome. the steel structure enclosing the L...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
$414 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of Brass Wall Sconces Italy. 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two vintage wall sconces with frosted ribbed glass diffusers and patinated brass frames. The gently curved design and grooved detailing give these lights a sleek, Art Deco-ins...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and pink fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 9.0"H x 3.9"W x 7.4"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.125"H x ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
‘Neverrino’ Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A highly decorative wall or ceiling light designed by Gae Aulenti in the 1970s for Vetrerie Vistosi, as part of the expressive ‘Neverrino’ series. Crafted in hand-blown Murano glass ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
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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