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
Arredoluce Style Pair of Pendants, a Pair
By Arredoluce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arredoluce style pair of pendants.
Italy 1960s.
Opaline glass, patinated brass.
Rewired for US.
Height adjustable. Overall drop can be made shorter.
2...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Henry Holland Studio Handmade Oatmeal and White Ceramic Sphere Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Our "TABLE" table lamp is larger than normal, she'd sit comfortably on a sideboard or entrance hall. Made using stacked earthenware spheres sitting atop a hand-turned oak base. The b...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Earthenware, Linen, Oak
Søholm Stentøj, Table Lamps, Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown and green-glazed stoneware table lamps produced by Søholm Stentøj, Bornholm, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.125” H x 6.625” Diameter
Dimensions ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
1 of 2 Huge Pamio and Toso Murano Flush Mounts for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful blown Murano glass lamps by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos. Transparent/milky glass shade on metal base. 5 pcs available
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
1 of 5 Pairs of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces. Each sconce with one large Murano glass piece, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Chrome metal base.
High quality ...
Category
1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Pendant, Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano Pendant, Mazzega Italy 1970s
A 1970s vintage pendant designed by Mazzega ltd. Murano glass light globe and chromed structure. In really good conditons with only few s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Chrome
Reijmyre Glasbruk, Table Lamp, Metal, Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and metal table lamp produced by Reijmyre Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 12.8“ H x 3.9“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 5“ Top Diameter x 1...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian Designer, Sconce, Rattan, Fiberglass, Cord, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan, fiberglass and cord sconce designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Cord, Rattan, Fiberglass
French Rope Table Lamp Audoux Minet Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely hand-crafted rope table lamp with linen shades in the style of Audoux Minet, France, 1990s. This lamp is in very good condition, no damages, rewired, new shades. Each lamp t...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Rope
Italian flush mount ceiling light by Veca, Italy 1960s
By VECA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian flush mount ceiling light by Veca
Designed and made in Italy, 1960s
Glass, chrome plated metal
Takes 15 candelabra bulbs
Complimentary US rewiring upon request.
We take prid...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Tera Lamp in White Lime Plaster by Ceramicah
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tera Lamp - Lime Plaster by Ceramicah is made of a wheel thrown ceramic shade and ceramic base. Once the ceramic pieces go through the kiln, the lime pla...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' Wall Lamp in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Longue' wall lamp in white.
Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting shade th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Purple and Teal Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of table lamps made of hand-blown glass elements from Murano, Italy outside of Venice, in the manner of Ettore Stossas. Each lamp features unique glass components in teal green ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Black for Nemo
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in black for Nemo.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Campana Wall Sconce in Brushed Brass and Pink Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Campana wall sconce or reading light shown in brushed brass and pink enamel by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The wide band and distinctly bevelled edge makes the Campana a strong des...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Nickel, Aluminum, Brass
Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Glass Shades, 1950s Italy
By Arteluce
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Awesome Brass Spider Lamp with Glass Shades, 1950s Italy
Rare and elegant midcentury Sputnik lamps, 1950s, Italy. Executed in metal and brass.
The usual slight signs of wear and a ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Mixed Brown Glazed Ceramic Pendant Lights, Germany, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of spectacular and stylish ceramic pendant lights made in West-Germany around 1970's. The lights are made of orange and brown glazed ceramic and glazed in 'Fat Lava' style. The...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Industrial Cast Enamel Pendant Kitchen Light
By Maxlume
Located in Stockbridge, GB
ndustrial Cast Enamel Pendant Light By Maxlume
An early original enamel factory light by Maxlume. The upper part is cast metal embossed with the manufacturer’s details. There is a g...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Gae Aulenti, 'Neverrino' murrine-blown glass table lamp , Vistosi Italy 1970
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Argelato, BO
'Neverrino' series A rare and original lamp, which will give style and elegance to your home space.
Very good conservation conditionsmurrine-blown glass table lamp designed by Gae ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Charming Glass Tube Chandeliers, 30 Albaster Pink Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage glass chandelier with albaster pink glass tubes. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large glass tubes in a star shape. The ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murrina Murano glass egg lamps
By La Murrina
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Murano glass colored table lamps, Mid-Century Modern, attributed to La Murrina Italy 1980s.
The pair of lamps have an egg shape and are using the Murrina Murano glass techniq...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Spectacular Backlit Mirror Brass and Crystal Glass by Kinkeldey, Germany
By Kinkeldey
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful and high quality wall mirror by Kinkeldey, Germany, 1970s
It is made of a chrome frame decorated with cut crystal glass.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleane...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Bitossi Aqua Ceramic Table Lamp, Blue Silk Lampshade by R. Houben
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality ceramic table floor lamp by Bittosi, 1960s.
This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a uniqu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Varinia Lamp by Danny Kaplan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Varinia lamp is handmade studio pottery by ceramic artist by Danny Kaplan. Shade included. Please note exact dimensions may vary.
Born in New York ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Sculpted Table Lamp by Jack Haywood for Modeline
By J & G Haywood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking table lamp by Modeline exemplifies mid-century modern artistry with its sculpted korina wood base and elegant, elongated form. The fluid curves and open design create a...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Milky White Shade Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass wall light with an opaque milky white shade and transparent pink stem mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano lamps, butterflies
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of Murano lamps are elegant decorative pieces with a botanical and sophisticated style. It rests on a circular base in transparent glass, which gives it an effect of lightness a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Ceramic Pineapple Table Lamp by Marcello Fantoni (attr.) Italy 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp with an orange ceramic base representing a pineapple. Designed probably by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1970s.
Executed in orange colored...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Sculptural Sheet of Metal Table Lamp in Space age Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Toronto, ON
This exquisite sculptural table lamp is a functional piece of art. It was made in Italy. The material used to construct it is one sheet of metal, meticulously crafted. This one-piece...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Nanny Still Copper Glass Brutalist Pendant, RAAK, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rustic midcentury modern brutalist 1960s Finnish/Dutch ceiling patinated copper pendant. Thick textured amber glass cone covered with blackened copper that gives way to fourteen larg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Murano Rectangular Gold Black Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Murano chandelier with an elongated design with a brass structure and unique glasses with multiple shades, black, white and gold. Characterized by simplicity and linearity, the Muran...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
PH 2/1 Table Lamp Limited Edition Dusty Terracotta Made In Burnished Frame
Located in Lejre, DK
The exclusive PH 2/1 table lamp is a limited edition from Louis Poulsen, designed by Poul Henningsen. The lamp is equipped with mouth-blown, four-layer glass shades in a unique Dusty...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass
Elegant Italian Satin Brass and Alabaster Floor Lamp "Flamingo"
Located in Milano, IT
The Flamingo floor lamp is a handcrafted piece by Italian artisans, made using high-quality materials such as brass for the main structure and alabaster for the shade. The combinatio...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame shown in bronzed finish / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
1 light / E1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass “Onda” Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from the island of Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This piece features hand-blown and molded glass in amber and forest green tones. The glass curves around the brass stru...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Wire Cage Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish pair of hanging fixtures, each having an iron birdcage like structure which surrounds a frosted white globe. Both were originally designed as swag lights...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 1950s Giuseppe Ostuni White and Brass Articulating Sconces for O-Luce
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Giuseppe Ostuni White and Brass Articulating Sconces for O-Luce
Executed in white painted aluminum shade with brass hardware. Sconces pivot up/down and left/right on O...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Bumling Pendant Lamp by Anders Pehrson for Ateljé Lyktan
- Timeless Scandinavian design
- The Bumling pendant lamp was designed by Anders Pehrson
- Produced by Atelje Ly...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Fibonacci Pendant in Copper By Sofus Frandsen for Fog And Mørup
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic and rare pendant designed by Sophus Frandsen in 1963 for Fog & Mørup. The Fibonacci model is one of the most recognizable designs and is becoming increasingly rare to find.esp...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Copper
Joe Colombo Mini Coupe Table Lamp by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table Lamp model Mini Coupe designed by Joe Colombo.
Table lamp giving direct light, lacquered metal base, chromium-plated stem, adjustable reflector in lacquered aluminium.
Manufact...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
1950s Vintage Belgium Val St Lambert Pink & Clear Crystal Glass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
1950s Belgium Val Saint Lambert, hand blown, shocking pink and clear crystal glass, tapering, table lamp. The lamp is a striking deeper pink towards the base and fades towards the t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Open Form White Ceramic Table Lamp with Woven Sculptural Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This materially exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Open Form White Ceramic Table Lamp W/Woven Sculptural Motif Manner of Tony Duquette originates from the United States, Circa 1980. Thi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Itsu Ceiling Lamp Model ER 79 with Daisy Flowers, Finland 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate Finnish mid-century ceiling lamp model ER 79/4 by Itsu, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Finland.
The lamp is in its absolute original condition ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Torch Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Torch / Torchiere Floor Lamp in Aquamarine. The color Aquamarine, Turquoise, also later became noted as Tiffany Blue. A significant color being used by car manufactures...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Gino Sarfatti Lamp Model 2042/6 Black Mount
By Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Model 2042/6
Design by Gino Sarfatti
With Le Sfere Plafone, Model 2042/6 from 1963, another of Gino Sarfatti’s beautiful interpretations of the luminous sphere is reintroduced. The r...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Steel
Finnish mid-century modern pendant by Idman Oy
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the allure of Finnish mid-century modern elegance with this exquisite pendant by Idman Oy. This timeless piece seamlessly blends form and function, showcasing the clean line...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Pair of Murano Flowers Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear and gold hand blown Murano glass flowers with blue glass screws / Made in Italy in the 1960s in the style of Barovier e Toso
Measures: height 8...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Stilnovo Original Brass Opaline Glass Orbit Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Vienna, AT
Original 1950 Stilnovo brass opaline glass chandelier, Italy
Stilnovo midcentury brass opaline glass chandelier, Italy, circa 1950. Stunning and large original Stilnovo lamp with 9 ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Gold Leaf Murano Glass Bowl Sconces
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Venetian pair of wall lights of modern organic design, with Art Deco Design, entirely handcrafted in Murano (Italy), the scalloped edge bowls in high-quality crystal blown Murano gla...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in White
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in white.
Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Set of Two Table Lamps or Sconces Pox by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1960s
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two rare and elegant Modernist sconces or table lamps 'Pox' in donut shape. Adjustable height. Designed by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1960s.
Executed in aluminium and...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Iridescent Pair of Black and Gold Ceramic High Glaze Mid Century Table Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
The high glaze and the dramatic contrast of the black and gold banding makes this pair stand out in a living area. The gold center section with the cross-band pattern is stunning. The ceramic quality and condition is excellent and feels contemporary rather than 1950s to '60s lighting...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Pink Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic spot of pink color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these pink glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorate ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is exec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's Flower and Coral Maiolica Illuminated Lantern by Vietri Italy
By Vietri
Located in Morazzone, Varese
This is a truly magical Italian maiolica wall mounted lantern depicts flowers and vivid red corals.
One single bulb provides ample illumination - this can be used as shown, wall mou...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
Stunning Huge Kalmar Ice Glass Flush Mount "Granada", Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in 1970s.
The flush mount is composed of 16 thick textured ice glass elements (Granadas) attached to a gold-brass frame.
...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lighting>lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include J.T. Kalmar, Fabio Ltd, Glashütte Limburg, and Kalmar Lighting. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $355,000 while the average work can sell for $2,150.
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